Minnesota's professional-counselor license is the Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), regulated by the Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy. The Board requires 40 continuing education hours every two-year renewal cycle, including 6 hours of professional ethics and 4 hours of cultural responsiveness. All hours may be completed via home study. Below is the full breakdown of what you need and when it is due.
40 hours / 2 years
Forty CE hours each biennial renewal cycle.
6 hours ethics
At least 6 hours in professional ethics each cycle.
4 cultural responsiveness
At least 4 hours of cultural responsiveness each cycle.
Home study allowed
All hours may be completed via home study.
How many CE hours Minnesota LPCCs need
Minnesota requires 40 CE hours every two years for LPCC renewal.
Mandated subject requirements
- Ethics: at least 6 hours, including clinical responsibilities.
- Cultural responsiveness: at least 4 hours each cycle.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Minnesota LPCC licenses renew every two years.
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View pricingMinnesota Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC) CME at a glance
- Professional Ethics6 hrs
At least 6 hours in professional ethics, including clinical responsibilities, each biennial cycle.
- Cultural Responsiveness4 hrs
At least 4 hours of cultural responsiveness each renewal period (for renewals on or after July 1, 2023).
Always confirm with your licensing board
Minnesota's professional-counselor license is the Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), regulated by the Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy. Licenses are valid for two years and all hours may be completed via synchronous or asynchronous home study.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy before relying on these figures.
Source: Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy. 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.
Minnesota LPCC CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Minnesota LPCCs need?
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40 CE hours every two years.
What topics are mandated for Minnesota LPCCs?
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6 hours of ethics and 4 hours of cultural responsiveness.
Can Minnesota LPCCs do CE via home study?
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Yes — all hours may be completed via synchronous or asynchronous home study.
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