If you hold a Kansas Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) license, the Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board requires 30 continuing education hours every two-year renewal cycle, including 3 hours of ethics and 6 hours related to the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders. The BSRB does not pre-approve providers, so you are responsible for confirming acceptability. Below is the full breakdown of what you need and when it is due.
30 hours / 2 years
Thirty CE hours each biennial renewal cycle.
3 hours ethics
At least 3 hours of ethics each cycle.
6 diagnosis & treatment
Six hours on diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders.
Birthdate renewal
Licenses renew every two years tied to your birthdate.
How many CE hours Kansas LPCs need
Kansas requires 30 CE hours every two years for LPC and LCPC renewal through the BSRB.
Mandated subject requirements
- Ethics: at least 3 hours each cycle.
- Diagnosis & treatment of mental disorders: at least 6 hours each cycle.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Kansas LPC licenses renew every two years, tied to your birthdate.
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View pricingKansas Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC) CME at a glance
- Ethics3 hrs
At least 3 of the 30 hours must be in ethics each biennial cycle.
- Diagnosis & Treatment of Mental Disorders6 hrs
At least 6 hours related to the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders each biennial cycle.
Always confirm with your licensing board
Kansas LPC and LCPC licenses renew biennially, tied to the licensee's birthdate, through the Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board (BSRB). The BSRB does not pre-approve CE programs; the licensee is responsible for confirming acceptability.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board before relying on these figures.
Source: Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board. 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.
Kansas LPC CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Kansas LPCs need?
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30 CE hours every two years.
What topics are mandated for Kansas LPCs?
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3 hours of ethics and 6 hours of diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders.
Does Kansas pre-approve CE providers?
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No — the BSRB does not pre-approve programs; the licensee confirms acceptability.
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