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 CT Psychologists, CT Social Workers, CT Marriage and Family Therapists, CT Counselors, and CT Addiction Counselors.
CEs for Connecticut 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.
- Connecticut Psychologists CE requirements
- Connecticut Social Workers CE requirements
- Connecticut Marriage and Family Therapists CE requirements
- Connecticut Professional Counselors CE requirements
- Connecticut Alcohol and Drug Counselors CE requirements
CT Psychologists
Psychologists (CT)
PhD, PsyD
Board website: Connecticut Board of Examiners of Psychologists
CT Psychologist CE Requirements
| Renewal Period | Annually |
| Total Hours – Self-study/Asynchronous allowed | 10 CE hours {5 CE hours} |
| Required Topics – Military / Veterans | 2 Veteran CE hours |
Approved CE Providers
| STATE Approvals | NATIONAL Approvals |
| – Regionally accredited institution of higher education | – APA – Other approvals* AASECT ACCME APT ASWB NAADAC NASW NASP NBCC |
* “Qualifying continuing education activities shall be related to the practice of psychology and shall include courses, seminars, workshops, conferences and postdoctoral institutes offered or approved by: (1) The American Psychological Association; (2) a regionally accredited institution of higher education graduate program; (3) a nationally recognized provider of continuing education seminars; (4) the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services; or (5) a behavioral science organization that is professionally or scientifically recognized…” – CT Pyschology Board Continuing Education page
CT Social Workers
Social Workers (CT)
LMSW, LCSW
Board website: Connecticut Department of Health – Social Work
CT Social Work CE Requirements
| Renewal Period | Annually |
| Total Hours – Self-study/Asynchronous allowed | 15 CE hours {6 CE hours} |
| Required Topics: – Military / Veterans – Cultural Competency | 2 Veteran CE hours 1 Cultural CE hour |
Approved CE Providers
| STATE Approvals | NATIONAL Approvals |
| – CSWE Accredited College or University (Council on Social Work Education) | – ASWB – NASW – Other Approvals* |
* “Continuing education shall be related to the practice of social work. Such continuing education shall consist of courses, workshops and conferences offered or approved by the Association of Social Work Boards, the National Association of Social Workers or a school or department of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education Boards or other nationally recognized organization that demonstrates to the department that their standards are substantially similar…” – CT Dept of Health SW Continuing Education page
CT Marriage & Family Therapists
Marriage & Family Therapists (CT)
LMFT
Board website: Connecticut Department of Health – MFT
CT Marriage and Family Therapist CE Requirements
| Renewal Period | Annually |
| Total Hours – Self-study/Asynchronous allowed | 15 CE hours {No limit} |
| Required Topics: – Military / Veterans – Cultural Competency | 2 Veteran CE hours 1 Cultural CE hour |
Approved CE Providers
| STATE Approvals | NATIONAL Approvals |
| – State chapters or affiliate of listed Professional Associations – Regionally Accredited Academic Institution | – AAMFT – APA – NASW – NBCC – Other approvals* |
* “Qualifying continuing education activities include the following: Courses offered or approved by the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) or its affiliates; courses accredited, approved or offered by the Commission on Accreditation for Marital and Family Therapist Education (COAMFTE), National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC), the American Counseling Association (ACA), the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), the American Association of Social Workers (AASW), the American Psychological Association (APA), or their affiliates, provided the coursework is clearly related to maintaining skills necessary for the safe and competent practice of marital and family therapy; courses offered or approved by institutions accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marital and Family Therapist Education (COAMFTE); graduate coursework in or related to the discipline of marital and family therapy field offered by a regionally accredited academic institution , either audited or by credit; or programs in or related to the discipline of marital and family therapy sponsored or approved by a regionally accredited academic institution, provided the coursework is clearly related to maintaining skills necessary for the safe and competent practice of marital and family therapy.” – CT Dept of Health MFT Continuing Education page
CT Counselors
Counselors (CT)
LPC
Board website: Connecticut Department of Health – LPC
CT Professional Counselor Requirements
| Renewal Period | Annually |
| Total Hours – Self-study/Asynchronous allowed | 15 CE hours {No limit} |
| Required Topics – Military / Veterans – Cultural Competency | 2 Veteran CE hours 1 Cultural CE hour |
Approved CE Providers
| STATE Approvals | NATIONAL Approvals |
| – State chapters or affiliate of listed Professional Associations – Regionally Accredited Academic Institution | – APA – ASWB – NASW – NBCC – Other Approvals* |
* “Qualifying continuing education activities include the following: Courses offered or approved by the National Board of Certified Counselors, the American Counseling Association, the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, the National Association of Social Workers, the Association of Social Work Boards, the American Psychological Association, or their affiliates, or the Connecticut Department of Education or the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services; graduate coursework in or related to the discipline of professional counseling offered by a regionally accredited academic institution, either audited or by credit; or programs in or related to the discipline of professional counseling sponsored or approved by a regionally accredited academic institution, provided the coursework is clearly related to maintaining skills necessary for the safe and competent practice of professional counseling.” – CT Dept of Health LPC Continuing Education page
CT Addiction Counselors
Alcohol and Drug Counselors (CT)
Board website: Connecticut Department of Health – Alcohol and Drug Counselors
CT Alcohol and Drug Counselor CE Requirements
| Renewal Period | Annually |
| Total Hours – Self-study/Asynchronous allowed | 20 CE hours {No limit} |
| Required Topics: – Military / Veterans – Cultural Competency | 2 Veteran CE hours 1 Cultural CE hour |
Approved CE Providers
| STATE Approvals | NATIONAL Approvals |
| – Connecticut Certification Board (CCB) – Hospital or other licensed health care institution – Regionally Accredited Academic Institution | – NAADAC – Other approval* |
* “The continuing education shall be in areas related to the individual’s practice. Qualifying continuing education activities are educational offerings sponsored by a hospital or other licensed health care institution, courses offered by a regionally accredited institution of higher education or courses offered by individuals or organizations on the list maintained by the Connecticut Certification Board, Inc. (CCB) as approved providers of such continuing education activities. Internet-based and distance learning opportunities are acceptable provided they are offered or sponsored by qualifying continuing education providers.” – CT Dept of Health Alcohol and Drug Counselor Continuing Education page
*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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