If you hold a Connecticut Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) license, the Department of Public Health requires 15 continuing education contact hours every year, including 3 hours of professional ethics each period. At least once every six years you must also complete 2 hours on mental health conditions common to veterans. Below is the full breakdown of what you need and when it is due.
15 hours / year
Fifteen CE contact hours each annual registration period.
3 hours ethics
At least 3 hours in professional ethics each period.
Veterans (every 6 years)
2 hours on veterans' mental health at least once every six years.
Annual renewal
Licenses renew yearly in your birth month.
How many CE hours Connecticut LPCs need
Connecticut requires 15 CE contact hours every year, tied to your annual birth-month renewal.
Mandated subject requirements
- Ethics: at least 3 contact hours in professional ethics each period.
- Veterans' mental health: at least 2 hours once every six years.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Connecticut LPC licenses renew annually in your birth month, with a 90-day grace period after expiration.
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View pricingConnecticut Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC) CME at a glance
- Professional Ethics3 hrs
At least 3 contact hours in professional ethics each annual registration period.
- Mental Health Conditions Common to Veterans2 hrs · every 6 years
At least once every six years, at least 2 contact hours on mental health conditions common to veterans and their family members.
Always confirm with your licensing board
Connecticut LPC licenses renew annually in the licensee's birth month through the Department of Public Health. Courses from NBCC, APA, ASWB, or NAADAC approved providers are accepted.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Connecticut Department of Public Health before relying on these figures.
Source: Connecticut Department of Public Health. Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
Licensed in more than one state?
Counseling Compact: active. Operational; participating states issue the counseling privilege to practice across member states.
Each state license carries its own CME requirement and renewal date — if you hold more than one, you need a plan for each.
Connecticut LPC CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Connecticut LPCs need?
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15 CE contact hours every year.
How many ethics hours are required in Connecticut?
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At least 3 contact hours of professional ethics each annual period.
Is veterans training required for Connecticut LPCs?
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Yes — 2 hours on veterans' mental health at least once every six years.
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