As part of our mission to make Mental Health Professionals work a bit easier, we’ve checked your state board’s CE info for you! Here are the essentials that will help you find Continuing Education for CO Psychologists, CO Social Workers, CO Marriage and Family Therapists, CO Counselors, and CO Addiction Counselors.
CEs for Colorado Mental Health Professionals
Click on the links below to view the CE/CEU requirements for each Profession. Please note: Unless otherwise stated, CE hours for Asynchronous and Required Topics are INCLUDED in the total CE hours required.
- Colorado Psychologists CE requirements
- Colorado Social Workers CE requirements
- Colorado Marriage and Family Therapists CE requirements
- Colorado Professional Counselors CE requirements
- Colorado Addiction Counselors CE requirements
CO Psychologists
Psychologists (CO)
PhD, PsyD
Board website: Colorado State Board of Psychologist Examiners
CO Psychologist CE Requirements
| Renewal Period | 2 years |
| Total Hours – Self-study/Asynchronous allowed | 40 CE hours {No limit} |
| Required Topics | {None specified} |
Approved CE Providers
| STATE Approvals | NATIONAL Approvals |
| – State medical association – Regionally Accredited Institution of Higher Education | – ACCME – APA – Other approvals* |
specific educational providers or programs.
* “Attend workshops, seminars, symposia, colloquia, invited speaker sessions, postdoctoral institutes, or scientific or professional programs offered at meetings of local, state, regional, national, or international professional or scientific organizations. With the exception of five (5) PDH, activities must qualify as continuing education units or continuing medical education credit as approved and/or accredited by [above providers]…” – CPD Manual p. 4. See CPD Requirements and Manual for Colorado licensed Psychologists HERE
CO Social Workers
Social Workers (CO)
LSW, LCSW
Board website: Colorado State Board of Social Work Examiners
CO Social Work CE Requirements
| Renewal Period | 2 years |
| Total Hours – Self-study/Asynchronous allowed | 40 CE hours {20 CE hours} |
| Required Topics: | {None specified} |
Professional development hours (PDH) must be directly relevant to Social Work. No more than 20 PDH can be credited in a single PDA category during a 2-year renewal cycle. For example, a professional can earn 20 hours in coursework and 20 hours in independent learning to fulfill the requirement.
Approved CE Providers
| STATE Approvals | NATIONAL Approvals |
| – Accredited educational institution – Regionally-recognized professional organization | – Other Approvals* AASECT AAMFT ACCME APA APT ASWB NAADAC NASW NASP NBCC |
specific educational providers or programs.*
* “Coursework [relevant to Social Work] provided by an accredited educational institution or a nationally or regionally recognized professional organization as a single Professional Development Activity may be credited hour for hour for up to the full 40 hr PDH requirement each renewal cycle. Other than coursework, no more than 20 PDH will be credited in a single PDA category during a 2-year renewal cycle…” – CPD Manual p. 3 & 6. See CPD Requirements and Manual for Colorado licensed Social Workers HERE
CO Marriage & Family Therapists
Marriage & Family Therapists (CO)
LMFT
Board website: Colorado State Board of Marriage and Family Therapist Examiners
CO MFT CE Requirements
| Renewal Period | 2 years |
| Total Hours – Self-study/Asynchronous allowed | 40 CE hours {20 CE hours} |
| Required Topics: | {None specified} |
No more than 20 PDH can be credited in a single PDA category during a 2-year renewal cycle. For example, a professional can earn 20 hours in coursework and 20 hours in independent learning to fulfill the requirement.
Approved CE Providers
| STATE Approvals | NATIONAL Approvals |
| – Accredited educational institution – Regionally-recognized professional organization | – Other Approvals* AASECT AAMFT ACCME APA APT ASWB NAADAC NASW NASP NBCC |
specific educational providers or programs.*
* Coursework. PDH may be accrued for many types of coursework including academic courses, continuing
education, seminars, conferences, in-service trainings, and workshops. Coursework should expand or refine your professional skill and experience. Professional development hours (PDH) must be directly relevant to improving competence in marriage and family therapy, behavioral health field, and learning goals. See CPD Requirements and Manual for Colorado licensed Marriage and Family Therapists HERE
CO Counselors
Counselors (CO)
LPC
Board website: Colorado State Board of Licensed Professional Counselor Examiners
CO Professional Counselor CE Requirements
| Renewal Period | 2 years |
| Total Hours – Self-study/Asynchronous allowed | 40 CE hours {20 CE hours} |
| Required Topics: | {None specified} |
No more than 20 PDH can be credited in a single PDA category during a 2-year renewal cycle. For example, a professional can earn 20 hours in coursework and 20 hours in independent learning to fulfill the requirement.
Approved CE Providers
| STATE Approvals | NATIONAL Approvals |
| – Accredited educational institution – Regionally-recognized professional organization | – Other Approvals* AASECT AAMFT ACCME APA APT ASWB NAADAC NASW NASP NBCC |
specific educational providers or programs.*
* Professional development hours (PDH) must be directly relevant to improving competence in professional counseling, behavioral health field, and learning goals. See CPD Requirements and Manual for Colorado licensed Professional Counselors HERE
CO Addiction Counselors
Addiction Counselors (CO)
ACA, ACC, ACD
Board website: Colorado State Board of Addiction Counselor Examiners
CO Addiction Counselor CE Requirements
| Renewal Period | 2 years |
| Total Hours – Self-study/Asynchronous allowed | 40 CE hours {20 CE hours} |
| Required Topics: | {None specified} |
No more than 20 PDH can be credited in a single PDA category during a 2-year renewal cycle. For example, a professional can earn 20 hours in coursework and 20 hours in independent learning to fulfill the requirement.
Approved CE Providers
| STATE Approvals | NATIONAL Approvals |
| – Accredited educational institution – Regionally-recognized professional organization | – Other Approvals* AASECT AAMFT ACCME APA APT ASWB NAADAC NASW NASP NBCC |
specific educational providers or programs.*
* Professional development hours (PDH) must be directly relevant to improving competence in addiction counseling, behavioral health field, and learning goals. See CPD Requirements and Manual for Colorado licensed Addiction Counselors HERE
*Please note: This information is offered as a resource only. This information is provided as a courtesy and recommend you double check your state licensing board or accrediting organization for the latest regulations and specific requirements of your state when considering programs for Continuing Education credit. All licensed Professionals are solely responsible for understanding their licensing board’s requirements for continuing education training courses. If you don’t know what these requirements are, you can find out by contacting your board.
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