Ohio Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor CE

• Ohio Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Standard Renewal Requirements: The standard renewal for Ohio Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors requires 30 clock hours of continuing professional education every two years from the date of licensure, including 3 hours specifically in ethics. The CE may be completed via online or distance learning as there is no stated minimum for live or "in-person" hours. All continuing education must be approved by the Ohio CSWMFT Board or an acceptable accrediting body. Detailed rules are published in the Ohio Administrative Code and on the Ohio CSWMFT Board website here and here .

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• First-time renewal: No specific waiver or reduction of CE hours for the initial renewal cycle found on the state board site. All 30 hours including ethics are required. Source

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• Certification alternative/equivalency: National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) approved programs are accepted for continuing education credit for Ohio counselors; no full CE waiver indicated. Renewal

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• Carryover & repeat-course rules: No carryover of CE hours between renewal periods. The same CE course may not be taken twice within a two-year renewal period. Source

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• Documentation & audit: Licensees must retain certificates of completion and related records; audit may occur.

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• Exemptions & waivers: No statewide exemption, hardship, or military deployment waiver information found for LPCC renewals.

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• Renewal logistics: Application, fee submission, and CE documentation must be completed before license expiration to renew. No grace period or late fee information found; no background check or fingerprinting required at renewal.