Continuing Education

CONTINUING EDUCATION STATEMENT

The American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) offers some psychologists, therapists, counselors, social workers and play therapists Continuing Education (CE) credit due for good standing with certain states and a limited number of professional organizations. It remains the responsibility of each participant to be aware of state licensure and CE requirements. Participants should check their state and/or local regulations regarding required continuing education hours.

Alabama

LPC: https://abec.alabama.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/ABEC-Acceptable-Continuing-Education-Effective-080122.pdf

  • Alabama accepts NAADAC CE credits for LPC
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Chemical Dependency Counselors”

LMFT: https://mft.alabama.gov/PDF/2021/MFT_Rules.pdf

  • Alabama accepts ASWB and APA CE credits for LMFT
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
  • Alabama accepts Higher Ed CE credits for LMFT
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LMFT”

LCSW: https://socialwork.alabama.gov/ce/approved-ce-providers/

  • Alabama accepts ASWB, and APA CE credits for LCSW
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
  • Alabama accepts Higher Ed CE credits for LCSW
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”

PSYCHOLOGIST: https://admincode.legislature.state.al.us/api/chapter/750-X-3A

  • Alabama accepts APA and AMA CE credits for Psychologist
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Medical Doctors”

Alaska

LPC: https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/Portals/5/pub/CounselorStatutes.pdf

  • Alaska accepts APA, NAADAC, and ASWB CE credits for LPC
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Chemical Dependency Counselors”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”
  • Alaska accepts Higher Ed CE credits for LPC
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LPC”

LMFT:https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardofMaritalFamilyTherapy/ContinuingEducation.aspx 

  • Alaska accepts Higher Ed CE credits for LMFT
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LMFT”

LSW:https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/SocialWorkExaminers/ContinuingEducationCourses.aspx

  • Alaska accepts ASWB CE credits for LSW
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”
  • Alaska accepts Higher Ed CE credits for LSW
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LSW”

PSYCHOLOGIST:https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/portals/5/pub/PsychologistStatutes.pdf

  • Alaska accepts APA CE credits for psychologists
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”

Arizona

LPC/LMFT/LSW: https://apps.azsos.gov/public_services/Title_04/4-06.pdf

  • Arizona accepts APA, ASWB, NADDAC CE credits for LPC, LMFT, and LSW
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Chemical Dependency Counselors”
  • Arizona accepts Higher Ed CE credits for LPC, LMFT, and LSW
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LPC, LMFT, and LSW”

PSYCHOLOGIST:https://psychboard.az.gov/sites/default/files/media/FAQ%20Psychologist%20CE.pdf

  • Arizona does not preapprove; does not require continuing education to be APA approved

Arkansas

LPC/LMFT : https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/images/uploads/pdf/ABEC_2021_Rules_Clean.pdf

  • Arkansas accepts APA and ASWB CE credits for LPC and LMFT
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”
  • Arkansas accepts Higher Ed CE credits for LPC and LMFT
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LPC and LMFT”

LSW:https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/images/uploads/pdf/Social_Work_Rule_Effective_January_1,_2022.pdf

  • The Arkansas Board does not pre-approve continuing education workshops.
  • Arkansas accepts Higher Ed CE credits for LSW
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LSW”

PSYCHOLOGIST: https://psychologyboard.arkansas.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2022-Rules.pdf

  • Arkansas accepts APA CE credits for psychologists
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”

California

LPCC/LMFT/LCSW: https://www.bbs.ca.gov/pdf/regulation/2021/cont_ed_adtext.pdf

  • California accepts APA and ASWB CE credits for LPCC, LMFT, and LCSW
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”
  • California accepts Higher Ed CE credits for LPCC, LMFT, and LCSW
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LPCC, LMFT, and LCSW”

PSYCHOLOGIST: https://www.psychology.ca.gov/laws_regs/cpd_noa_400_ooa.pdf

  • California accepts APA CE credits for psychologists
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”

Colorado

LPC:https://wCww.sos.state.co.us/CCR/GenerateRulePdf.do?ruleVersionId=11213&fileName=4%20CCR%20737-1

  • The Colorado State Board of Professional Counselor Examiners does not pre-approve or accredit specific educational providers or programs.

LMFT:https://www.sos.state.co.us/CCR/GenerateRulePdf.do?ruleVersionId=11182&fileName=4%20CCR%20736-1

  • The Colorado State Board of Professional Counselor Examiners does not pre-approve or accredit specific educational providers or programs.

LSW:https://www.sos.state.co.us/CCR/GenerateRulePdf.do?ruleVersionId=11287&fileName=4%20CCR%20726-1

  • The Colorado State Board of Professional Counselor Examiners does not pre-approve or accredit specific educational providers or programs.

PSYCHOLOGIST:https://www.sos.state.co.us/CCR/GenerateRulePdf.do?ruleVersionId=11171&fileName=3%20CCR%20721-1

  • The Colorado State Board of Psychologist Examiners does not pre-approve courses or providers

Connecticut

LPC: https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/Practitioner-Licensing–Investigations/Professional-Counselor/Continuing-Education

  • Connecticut accepts APA and ASWB CE credits for LPC
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”
  • Connecticut accepts Higher Ed CE credits for LPC
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LPC”

LMFT: https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/Practitioner-Licensing–Investigations/MFT/Marital-and-Family-Therapist-Continuing-Education-Requirements

  • Connecticut accepts APA and ASWB CE credits for MFT
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”
  • Connecticut accepts Higher Ed CE credits for MFT
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LMFT”

LCSW: https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/Practitioner-Licensing–Investigations/Socialworker/Continuing-Education-Requirements

  • Connecticut accepts ASWB CE credits for LCSW
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”
  • Connecticut accepts Higher Ed CE credits for LCSW
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”

PSYCHOLOGIST: https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/Practitioner-Licensing–Investigations/Psychology/Continuing-Education

  • Connecticut accepts APA CE credits for psychologists
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”

Delaware

LPC/LMFT: https://regulations.delaware.gov/AdminCode/title24/3000.shtml

  • Delaware accepts APA and NAADAC CE credits for LPC and LMFT
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
  • Delaware accepts NADAAC credits for LPC and LMFT
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Chemical Dependency Counselors”

LSW: https://regulations.delaware.gov/AdminCode/title24/3900.shtml

  • Delaware accepts APA and ASWB CE credits for LSW
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”
  • Delaware accepts Higher Ed CE credits for LSW
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LSW”

PSYCHOLOGIST: https://regulations.delaware.gov/AdminCode/title24/3500.shtml

  • Delaware accepts APA CE credits for psychologists
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”

Florida

  • The AACC has been approved by the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling as a Continuing Education Provider (#50-31176).

LMHC/LCSW/LMFT:https://www.flrules.org/gateway/RuleNo.asp?title=LICENSE%20RENEWAL,%20CONTINUING%20EDUCATION%20CREDIT&ID=64B4-6.002

  • Florida accepts APA and ASWB CE credits for LMHC, LCSW, and LMFT
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”
  • Florida accepts Higher Ed CE credits for LMHC, LCSW, and LMFT
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LMHC, LCSW, and LMFT”

PSYCHOLOGIST: https://floridaspsychology.gov/resources/

  • Florida accepts APA CE credits for psychologists
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”

Georgia

LPC/LSW/LMFT: https://rules.sos.ga.gov/GAC/135-9

  • Georgia accepts APA and ASWB CE credits for LMHC, LCSW, and LMF
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”
  • Georgia accepts Higher Ed CE credits for LMHC, LCSW, and LMF
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LMHC, LCSW, and LMFT”

PSYCHOLOGIST: https://rules.sos.ga.gov/gac/510-8

  • Georgia accepts APA and AMA CE credits for psychologists
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Medical Doctors”

Hawaii

LPC: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol10_Ch0436-0474/HRS0453D/HRS_0453D-0011.htm

  • The Hawaii Mental Health Counselor Licensing Program does not require a licensee to obtain Continuing Education Credit for renewal of licenses.

LMFT: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol10_Ch0436-0474/HRS0451J/HRS_0451J-0010.htm

  • The Hawaii Mental Health Counselor Licensing Program does not require a licensee to obtain Continuing Education Credit for renewal of licenses.

LSW: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol10_Ch0436-0474/HRS0467E/HRS_0467E-0011.htm

  • Hawaii accepts ASWB CE credits for LSW
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”

PSYCHOLOGIST: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol10_Ch0436-0474/HRS0465/HRS_0465-0011.htm

  • Hawaii accepts APA CE credits for psychologists
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”

Idaho

LPC/LMFT: https://adminrules.idaho.gov/rules/current/24/241501.pdf

  • Idaho accepts APA and ASWB CE credits for LPC/LMFT
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”
  • Idaho accepts Higher Ed CE credits for LPC/LMFT
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LPC and LMFT”

LSW: https://adminrules.idaho.gov/rules/current/24/241401.pdf

  • Idaho accepts APA and ASWB CE credits for LSW
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”
  • Idaho accepts Higher Ed CE credits for LSW
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LSW”

PSYCHOLOGIST: https://adminrules.idaho.gov/rules/current/24/241201.pdf

  • Idaho accepts APA CE credits for psychologists
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”

Illinois

LPC:https://idfpr.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idfpr/renewals/apply/forms/f1798pcc.pdf

  • Illinois accepts APA and ASWB CE credits for LPC
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”

LMFT: https://www.ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/068/068012830001100R.html

  • Illinois accepts Higher Ed CE credits for LMFT
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LMFT”

LSW: https://www.ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/068/068014700000950R.html

  • Illinois accepts APA and ASWB CE credits for LSW
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”
  • Illinois accepts Higher Ed CE credits for LSW
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LSW”

PSYCHOLOGIST:https://www.ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/068/068014000A00600R.html

  • Illinois accepts APA and AMA CE credits for psychologists
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Medical Doctors”

Indiana

LMHC/LMFT/LCSW: https://www.in.gov/pla/professions/behavioral-health-and-human-services/behavioral-health-and-human-services-resources/

  • Indiana accepts APA and ASWB CE credits for LMHC/LMFT/LCSW
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”
  • Indiana accepts Higher Ed CE credits for LMHC/LMFT/LCSW
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LMHC, LMFT, and LCSW

PSYCHOLOGIST: https://www.in.gov/pla/professions/psychology-home/psychology-licensing-information/#Approved_Continuing_Education_Sponsors

  • Indiana accepts APA and AMA CE credits for psychologists
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Medical Doctors”

Iowa

LPC/LMFT:https://www.legis.iowa.gov/law/administrativeRules/rules?agency=645&chapter=32

  • Iowa accepts APA and ASWB CE credits for LPC/LMFT
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”
  • Iowa accepts Higher Ed CE credits for LPC/LMFT
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LPC and LMFT”

LSW:https://www.legis.iowa.gov/law/administrativeRules/rules?agency=645&chapter=281&pubDate=02-21-2024

  • Iowa accepts APA and ASWB CE credits for LSW
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”
  • Iowa accepts Higher Ed CE credits for LSW
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LSW”

PSYCHOLOGIST:https://www.legis.iowa.gov/law/administrativeRules/rules?agency=645&chapter=241&pubDate=02-21-2024

  • Iowa accepts APA CE credits for psychologists
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”

Kansas

LPC: https://www.ksrevisor.org/statutes/chapters/ch65/065_058_0006.html

  • Kansas accepts APA and ASWB CE credits for LPC
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”
  • Kansas accepts Higher Ed CE credits for LPC
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LPC”

LMFT: https://www.ksrevisor.org/statutes/chapters/ch65/065_064_0007.html

  • Kansas accepts APA and ASWB CE credits for LMFT
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”
  • Kansas accepts Higher Ed CE credits for LMFT
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LMFT”

LSW: https://www.ksrevisor.org/statutes/chapters/ch65/065_063_0013.html

  • Kansas accepts APA and ASWB CE credits for LSW
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”
  • Kansas accepts Higher Ed CE credits for LSW
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LSW”

PSYCHOLOGIST: https://www.ksrevisor.org/statutes/chapters/ch74/074_053_0018.html

  • Kansas accepts APA, ASWB, AMA and AOA CE credits for psychologist
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Medical Doctors”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for continuing medical education”

 

Kentucky

LPC: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/kar/titles/201/036/030/

  • The AACC pursues continuing education provider status for each live conference with the Kentucky Board of Licensed Professional Counselors.
  • Kentucky accepts Higher Ed CE credits for LPC
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LPC”

LMFT: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/kar/titles/201/032/060/

  • The AACC pursues continuing education provider status for each live conference with the Kentucky Board of Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists.
  • Kentucky accepts Higher Ed CE credits for LMFT
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LMFT”

LSW: https://bsw.ky.gov/Pages/Continuing-Education.aspx

  • Kentucky accepts APA and ASWB CE credits for LSW
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”
  • Kentucky accepts Higher Ed CE credits for LSW
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LSW”

PSYCHOLOGIST: https://psy.ky.gov/documents/26.175%20Reg.pdf

  • Kentucky accepts APA and AMA CE credits for psychologists
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Medical Doctors”

Louisiana

LPC/LMFT: https://www.lpcboard.org/rules

  • Louisiana may accept ASWB, APA, NAADAC, AOA, AMA and Higher Ed CE for LMFTs
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Chemical Dependency Counselors”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Osteopathic Physicians”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Medical Doctors”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LPC and LMFTs”

LSW: https://www.labswe.org/rules-standards-and-procedures/

  • Louisiana accepts ASWB CE credits for LSW
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”
  • Louisiana accepts Higher Ed CE credits for LSW
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LSW”

PSYCHOLOGIST: https://lsbep.org/wp-content/uploads/46v63-rev-5-2023.pdf

  • Louisiana accepts APA CE credits for psychologists
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”

Maine

LPC/LMFT: https://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/rules/02/chaps02.htm#514

  • Maine accepts APA and ASWB CE credits for LPC and LMFT
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”
  • Maine accepts Higher Ed CE credits for LPC and LMFT
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LPC”

LSW: https://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/rules/02/chaps02.htm#514

  • Maine accepts APA and ASWB CE credits for LSW
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”
  • Maine accepts Higher Ed CE credits for LSW
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LSW”

PSYCHOLOGIST: https://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/rules/02/chaps02.htm#514

  • Maine accepts APA and AMA CE credits for psychologists
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”

Maryland

LPC: https://health.maryland.gov/bopc/pdfs/conteducationchapt5.pdf

  • Maryland accepts APA and ASWB CE credits for LPC
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”
  • Maryland accepts Higher Ed CE credits for LPC
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LPC”

LMFT: https://health.maryland.gov/bopc/pdfs/conteducationchapt5.pdf

  • Maryland accepts APA, ASWB, and NAADAC CE credits for LMFT
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Chemical Dependency Counselors”
  • Maryland accepts Higher Ed CE credits for LMFT
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LMFT”

LSW: https://health.maryland.gov/bswe/Pages/Continuing_ed.aspx

  • Maryland accepts ASWB CE credits for LSW
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”
  • Maryland accepts Higher Ed CE credits for LSW
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LSW”

PSYCHOLOGIST: http://dsd.maryland.gov/CEregulations

  • Maryland accepts APA and NAADAC CE credits for psychologists
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Chemical Dependency Counselors”

Massachusetts

LPC/LMFT: https://www.mass.gov/doc/262-cmr-7-continuing-education/download

  • The AACC is currently pursuing a continuing education provider status with the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Allied Mental Health and Human Services Professions.

LSW: https://www.mass.gov/doc/258-cmr-31-continuing-education-requirements/download

  • Massachusetts accepts ASWB CE credits for LSW
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”

PSYCHOLOGIST: https://www.mass.gov/regulations/251-CMR-400-continuing-education

  • Massachusetts accepts APA CE credits for psychologists
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”

Michigan

LPC:https://ars.apps.lara.state.mi.us/AdminCode/DownloadAdminCodeFile?FileName=R%20338.1751%20to%20R%20338.1781.pdf&ReturnHTML=True

  • The Michigan Bureau of Professional Licensing for Counseling does not require continuing education for renewal.

LMFT:https://ars.apps.lara.state.mi.us/AdminCode/DownloadAdminCodeFile?FileName=R%20338.7201%20to%20R%20338.7219.pdf&ReturnHTML=True

  • The Michigan Bureau of Professional Licensing for Counseling does not require continuing education for renewal.

LSW:https://ars.apps.lara.state.mi.us/AdminCode/DownloadAdminCodeFile?FileName=R%20338.2921%20to%20R%20338.2965.pdf&ReturnHTML=True

  • Michigan accepts ASWB CE credits for LSW
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”
  • Michigan accepts Higher Ed CE credits for LSW
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LSW”

PSYCHOLOGIST:https://ars.apps.lara.state.mi.us/AdminCode/DownloadAdminCodeFile?FileName=R%20338.2501%20to%20R%20338.2585.pdf&ReturnHTML=True

  • Michigan accepts APA and AMA CE credits for Psychology.
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Medical Doctors”

Minnesota

LPC: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/rules/2150/

  • The AACC pursues continuing education provider status for live conferences with the Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy.

LMFT: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/rules/5300.0320/

  • The AACC pursues continuing education provider status for live conferences with the Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy.

LSW: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/148E.130

  • Minnesota accepts ASWB CE credits For LSW
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”
  • Minnesota accepts Higher Ed CE credits for LSW
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LSW”

PSYCHOLOGIST: https://mn.gov/boards/psychology/licensees/ce/

  • Minnesota Accepts APA, AMA, and AOA CE credits for Psychologists
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Medical Doctors”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for continuing medical education”

Mississippi

LPC: https://www.lpc.ms.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Part_2201_Rules_and_Regulations_Current.pdf

  • Mississippi Accepts APA and ASWB CE credits for LPC
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”

LSW/LMFT:https://www.swmft.ms.gov/sites/swmft2/files/Revised%20MFT%20CE%20Guide%202022.pdf

  • Mississippi Accepts ASWB CE credits for LSW/LMFT
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”
  • Mississippi accepts Higher Ed CE credits for LSW and LMFT
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LSW and LMFT”

PSYCHOLOGIST: https://www.psychologyboard.ms.gov/continuing-education

  • Mississippi accepts APA and AMA CE credits for Psychologists.
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Medical Doctors”

Missouri

LPC: https://www.sos.mo.gov/cmsimages/adrules/csr/current/20csr/20c2095-1.pdf

  • Missouri Accepts APA, ASWB, AMA CE credits for LPC
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Medical Doctors”
  • Missouri Accepts Higher Ed CE credits for LPC
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LPC”

LMFT: https://www.sos.mo.gov/CMSImages/AdRules/csr/current/20csr/20c2233-2.pdf

  • Missouri Accepts APA, ASWB, and AMA CE credits for LMFT
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Medical Doctors”
  • Missouri Accepts Higher Ed CE credits for LMFT
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LMFT”

LSW: https://www.sos.mo.gov/cmsimages/adrules/csr/current/20csr/20c2263-2.pdf

  • Missouri Accepts APA and ASWB CE credits for LSW
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”
  • Missouri Accepts Higher Ed CE credits for LSW
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LSW”

PSYCHOLOGIST: https://www.sos.mo.gov/cmsimages/adrules/csr/current/20csr/20c2235-7.pdf

  • Missouri Accepts APA and AMA CE credits for Psychologists
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Medical Doctors”

Montana

LPC/LMFT/LCSW: https://rules.mt.gov/gateway/RuleNo.asp?RN=24%2E219%2E435

  • Montana Accepts APA and ASWB CE credits for LPC/LMFT/LCSW
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”
  • Montana Accepts Higher Ed CE credits for LPC/LMFT/LCSW
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LPC, LMFT, and LCSW”

PSYCHOLOGIST:https://rules.mt.gov/gateway/Subchapterhome.asp?scn=24%2E189%2E21

  • Montana Accepts APA and ASWB CE credits for Psychologists.
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”

Nebraska

LPC/LMFT/LSW: https://rules.nebraska.gov/rules?agencyId=37&titleId=101

  • Nebraska Accepts APA and ASWB CE credits For LPC/LMFT/LSW
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”
  • Nebraska Accepts Higher Ed CE credits For LPC/LMFT/LSW
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LPC, LMFT, and LSW”

PSYCHOLOGIST: https://rules.nebraska.gov/rules?agencyId=37&titleId=101

  • Nebraska Accepts APA CE credits for Psychologists
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”

Nevada

  • The AACC is an approved continuing education provider status with the State of Nevada Board of Examiners for Marriage and Family Therapists and Clinical Professional Counselors. CEU Provider # NVCEP2025.

LPC/LMFT: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NAC/NAC-641A.html

  • Nevada Accepts APA and ASWB CE credits for LPC/LMFT
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”
  • Nevada Accepts Higher Ed CE credits for LPC/LMFT
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LPC and LMFT”

LSW: https://socwork.nv.gov/licensees/Continuing_Education/

  • Nevada Accepts ASWB CE credits for LSW
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”

PSYCHOLOGIST: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NAC/NAC-641.html#NAC641Sec136

  • Nevada Accepts APA CE credits for Psychologists
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”

New Hampshire

LPC/LMFT/LSW: https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rules/state_agencies/mhp.html

  • New Hampshire Accepts APA, AMA, ASWB CE credits for LPC/LMFT/LSW
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”
  • New Hampshire Higher Ed CE credits for LPC/LMFT/LSW
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LPC, LMFT, and LSW”

PSYCHOLOGIST: https://gencourt.state.nh.us/rules/state_agencies/psyc.html

  • New Hampshire Accepts APA, and AMA CE credits for Psychologists
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Medical Doctors”

New Jersey

LPC: https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/regulations/Chapter-34-Subchapters-10-31-Professional-Counselors.pdf

  • New Jersey Accepts APA and AMA CE credits for LPC
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Medical Doctors”
  • New Jersey Accepts Higher Ed CE credits for LPC
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LPC”

LMFT: https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/regulations/Chapter-34-Subchapters-1-9A-Board-of-Marriage-and-Family-Therapy-Examiners.pdf

  • New Jersey Accepts APA, AMA, and NAADAC CE credits for LMFT
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Medical Doctors”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Chemical Dependency Counselors”
  • New Jersey Accepts Higher Ed CE credits for LMFT
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LMFT”

LSW: https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/sw/Pages/continuingeducation.aspx

  • New Jersey Accepts ASWB CE credits for LSW
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”
  • New Jersey Accepts Higher Ed CE credits for LSW
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LSW”

PSYCHOLOGIST: https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/regulations/Chapter-42-Board-of-Psychological-Examiners.pdf

  • New Jersey Accepts APA and AMA CE credits for Psychology
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Medical Doctors”

New Mexico

LPC/LMFT: https://www.srca.nm.gov/parts/title16/16.027.0016.pdf

  • New Mexico Accepts APA, ASWB, AMA, and NAADAC CE credits for LPC and LMFT
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Medical Doctors”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Chemical Dependency Counselors”
  • New Mexico Accepts Higher Ed CE credits for LPC/LMFT
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LPC/LMFT”

LSW: https://www.rld.nm.gov/boards-and-commissions/individual-boards-and-commissions/social-work-examiners/instructors-training-requirements-and-continuing-education/

  • New Mexico Accepts ASWB CE credits for LSW
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”
  • New Mexico Accepts Higher Ed CE credits for LSW
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LSW”

PSYCHOLOGIST: https://www.srca.nm.gov/parts/title16/16.022.0009.html

  • New Mexico Accepts APA and AMA CE credits for Psychologists
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Medical Doctors”

New York

LPC: https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/mental-health-counselors/continuing-education/mental-health-counseling-continuing-education

  • The AACC is approved by the New York State Board for Mental Health Practitioner to provide continuing education to Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs) with the approval number of #MHC-0228. The AACC is not approved for continuing education for Licensed Master Social Workers, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Creative Arts Therapists, Marriage and Family Therapists or Psychoanalysts in the state of New York

LMFT: https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/marriage-and-family-therapists/continuing-education

  • The AACC is currently pursuing a continuing education provider status.

LCSW: https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/licensed-master-social-worker/continuing-education/continuing-education-providers

  • The AACC is currently pursuing a continuing education provider status.

PSYCHOLOGIST: https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/psychology/continuing-education/questions-and-answers/provider-approval

  • The AACC is currently pursuing a continuing education provider status.

 

North Carolina

  • The AACC is currently an approved continuing education provider with the North Carolina Board of Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors for up to 15 hours for any given renewal period in the state of North Carolina.

LPC: https://www.ncblcmhc.org/assets/NCBLCMHC_NBCC_ACEP_Website_Update.pdf

  • North Carolina Accepts APA and AACC CE credits for LPC
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LPC”
  • North Carolina Accepts Higher Ed CE credits for LPC
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LPC”

LMFT: https://www.ncbmft.org/images/uploads/files/CEU_Guidelines.pdf

  • North Carolina may accept ASWB, APA, NAADAC, AOA, AMA and Higher Ed CE for LMFTs
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Chemical Dependency Counselors”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Osteopathic Physicians”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Medical Doctors”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LPC and LMFTs”

LCSW: https://casetext.com/regulation/north-carolina-administrative-code/title-21-occupational-licensing-boards-and-commissions/chapter-63-social-work-certification/section-0400-renewal-of-certification/section-63-0401-continuing-education-requirements#:~:text=Download-,Section%2063%20.,professional%20knowledge%20and%20technical%20competency.

  • North Carolina may accept ASWB, APA, NAADAC, AOA, AMA and Higher Ed CE for LCSWs
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Chemical Dependency Counselors”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Osteopathic Physicians”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Medical Doctors”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LPC and LMFTs”

PSYCHOLOGIST: https://www.ncpsychologyboard.org/continuing-education/

  • North Carolina Accepts APA CE credits for Psychologists
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Psychologists”

North Dakota

LPC: http://www.ndbce.org/preapproved.shtml

  • North Dakota Accepts APA CE credits for LPC
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
  • North Dakota Accepts Higher Ed CE credits for LPC
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LPC”

LMFT: https://ndmftlb.org/PDF’s/title111%20cont%20ed.pdf

  • North Dakota Accepts ASWB CE credits for LMFT
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LMFT”

LSW: https://www.ndbswe.com/ce/licensee/licensee.approval.request.asp

  • North Dakota Accepts ASWB CE credits for LSW
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”
  • North Dakota Accepts Higher Ed CE credits for LSW
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LSW”

PSYCHOLOGIST: https://ndlegis.gov/information/acdata/pdf/66-03-01.pdf

  • North Dakota Accepts APA, AMA, and ASWB CE credits for Psychologists
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Medical Doctors”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”

Ohio

LPC/LMFT/LSW: https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-administrative-code/rule-4757-9-05

  • Approved by the State of Ohio Counselor Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board: RCST072101

PSYCHOLOGIST: https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-4732.141

  • Ohio accepts APA CE credits for psychologist
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”

Oklahoma

LPC/LMFT: https://oklahoma.gov/behavioralhealth/continuing-education.html

  • Oklahoma accepts APA and NAADAC CE credits for LPC and LMFT
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Chemical Dependency Counselors”

LSW: https://oklahoma.gov/content/dam/ok/en/socialworkers/documents/approved-providers-2019.pdf

  • Oklahoma accepts ASWB CE credits for LSW
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”

PSYCHOLOGIST:https://www.ok.gov/psychology/Licensees/Continuing_Education/index.html

  • Oklahoma accepts APA, AOA, and AMA CE credits for psychologist
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for continuing medical education”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Medical Doctors” 

Oregon

LPC/LMFT: https://www.oregon.gov/oblpct/Documents/CE_guidelines.pdf

  • Oregon accepts APA and Higher Ed CE credits for LPC/LMFT
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LPC and LMFT”
  • Oregon may accept AMA ASWB, and NAADAC CE credits for LPC/LMFT
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Medical Doctors”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Chemical Dependency Counselors”

LSW: https://www.oregon.gov/blsw/pages/continuingeducation.aspx

  • Oregon accepts APA, AMA ASWB, and NAADAC CE credits for LSW
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Medical Doctors”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Chemical Dependency Counselors”
  • Oregon Accepts Higher Ed CE credits for LSW
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LSW”

PSYCHOLOGIST:https://www.oregon.gov/psychology/pages/ce.aspx#:~:text=Basic%20Requirements,until%20after%20their%20first%20renewal.

  • Oregon may accept APA, AMA ASWB, and NAADAC CE credits for psychologists
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Medical Doctors”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Chemical Dependency Counselors”

Pennsylvania

LPC:https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/049/chapter49/chap49toc.html&d=reduce

  • Pennsylvania accepts APA and ASWB CE credits for LPC
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”
  • Pennsylvania accepts Higher Ed CE credits for LPC
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LPC”

LMFT:https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/049/chapter48/chap48toc.html&d=reduce

  • Pennsylvania accepts APA and ASWB CE credits for LMFT
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”
  • Pennsylvania accepts Higher Ed CE credits for LMFT
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LMFT”

LSW:https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/049/chapter47/chap47toc.html&d=reduce

  • Pennsylvania accepts APA and ASWB CE credits for LSW
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LSW”
  • Pennsylvania accepts Higher Ed CE credits for LSW
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LSW”

PSYCHOLOGIST:https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/049/chapter41/s41.59.html&d=reduce

  • Pennsylvania accepts APA and AMA CE credits for psychologist
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Medical Doctors”

Rhode Island

LPC/LMFT: https://rules.sos.ri.gov/regulations/part/216-40-05-11

  • Rhode Island accept APA and AMA CE credits for LPC/LMFT
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Medical Doctors”
  • Rhode Island accept Higher Ed CE credits for LPC/LMFT
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LPC and LMFT”

LSW: https://rules.sos.ri.gov/regulations/part/216-40-05-7

  • Rhode Island accepts ASWB CE credits for LSW
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LSW”
  • Rhode Island accept Higher Ed CE credits for LSW
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LSW”

PSYCHOLOGIST: https://rules.sos.ri.gov/regulations/part/216-40-05-15

  • Rhode Island accepts APA CE credits for psychologist
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”

South Carolina

  • The AACC is an approved continuing education provider with the South Carolina Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors and Psycho-Educational Specialists, provider # SPN 4627.

LPC/LMFT: https://llr.sc.gov/cou/PDFS/CONTINUING_EDUCATION_GUIDELINES.pdf

  • South Carolina accept Higher Ed CE credits for LPC/LMFT
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LPC and LMFT”

LSW: https://llr.sc.gov/sw/SWAPPS/SocialWork_CEUGuidelines.pdf

  • South Carolina accepts ASWB CE credits for LSW
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”
  • South Carolina accept Higher Ed CE credits for LSW
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LSW”

PSYCHOLOGIST: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/coderegs/Chapter%20100.pdf

  • South Carolina accepts APA CE credits for Psychologist
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”

South Dakota

  • The AACC is a pre-approved CE provider for the South Dakota Board of Examiners for Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists.

LPC/LMFT: https://dss.sd.gov/licensingboards/counselors/conteducation.aspx

  • South Dakota accepts AMA and APA CE credits for LPCs/LMFTs
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Medical Doctors”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”

LSW: https://dss.sd.gov/licensingboards/socialwork/continuinged.aspx

  • South Dakota accepts ASWB CE credits for LSWs
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LSW”

PSYCHOLOGIST: https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules/Administrative/20:60:10

  • South Dakota accepts ASWB, APA, NAADAC, AOA, AMA and Higher Ed CE for psychologists
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Chemical Dependency Counselors”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Osteopathic Physicians”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Medical Doctors”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LPC and LMFTs”

Tennessee

LPC/LMFT: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/pcmft-board/pcmft-board/continuing-education.html

  • Tennessee accepts ASWB, APA, NAADAC, AOA, and AMA CE for LPCs and LMFTs
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Chemical Dependency Counselors”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Osteopathic Physicians”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Medical Doctors”
  • Tennessee accepts Higher Ed CE credits for LPC and LMFTs
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LPC and LMFTs”

LCSW: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/sw-board/sw-board/continuing-education.html

  • Tennessee accepts ASWB, APA, NAADAC, AOA, and AMA CE for LCSWs
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Chemical Dependency Counselors”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Osteopathic Physicians”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Medical Doctors”
  • Tennessee accepts Higher Ed CE credits for LCSW
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”

PSYCHOLOGIST: https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/rules/1180/1180-01.20210706.pdf

  • Tennessee accepts APA and Higher Ed CE credits for Psychologists
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LPC, LMFT, LCSW”

Texas

LPC:https://texreg.sos.state.tx.us/public/readtac$ext.TacPage?sl=R&app=9&p_dir=&p_rloc=&p_tloc=&p_ploc=&pg=1&p_tac=&ti=22&pt=30&ch=681&rl=140

  • Texas accepts ASWB, APA, NAADAC, AOA, and AMA CE for LPCs
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Chemical Dependency Counselors”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Osteopathic Physicians”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Medical Doctors”
  • Texas accepts Higher Ed CE credits for LPC
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LPC”
  • Texas may accept IBCC CE for LPCs
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for IBCC”

LMFT: https://texreg.sos.state.tx.us/public/readtac$ext.TacPage?sl=R&app=9&p_dir=&p_rloc=&p_tloc=&p_ploc=&pg=1&p_tac=&ti=22&pt=35&ch=801&rl=261

  • Texas accepts ASWB, APA, NAADAC, AOA, and AMA CE for LMFTs
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Chemical Dependency Counselors”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Osteopathic Physicians”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Medical Doctors”
  • Texas accepts Higher Ed CE credits for LMFT
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LMFT”
  • Texas may accept IBCC CE for LMFTs
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for IBCC”

LCSW:https://texreg.sos.state.tx.us/public/readtac$ext.TacPage?sl=R&app=9&p_dir=&p_rloc=&p_tloc=&p_ploc=&pg=1&p_tac=&ti=22&pt=34&ch=781&rl=501

  • Texas accepts ASWB, APA, NAADAC, AOA, and AMA CE for LCSWs
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Chemical Dependency Counselors”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Osteopathic Physicians”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Medical Doctors”
  • Texas accepts Higher Ed CE credits for LCSW
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”
  • Texas may accept IBCC CE for LCSWs
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for IBCC”

PSYCHOLOGIST:https://texreg.sos.state.tx.us/public/readtac$ext.TacPage?sl=R&app=9&p_dir=&p_rloc=&p_tloc=&p_ploc=&pg=1&p_tac=&ti=22&pt=21&ch=463&rl=35

  • Texas accepts ASWB, APA, NAADAC, AOA, and AMA CE for psychologists
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Chemical Dependency Counselors”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Osteopathic Physicians”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Medical Doctors”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LMFT”
  • Texas may accept IBCC CE for psychologists
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for IBCC”

Utah

LPC: https://adminrules.utah.gov/public/rule/R156-60c/Current%20Rules?searchText=undefined

  • Utah accepts APA, NAADAC, and ASWB CE credits for an LPC
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Chemical Dependency Counselors”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”
  • Utah accepts Higher Ed CE credits for LPC
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LPC”

LMFT: https://adminrules.utah.gov/public/rule/R156-60b/Current%20Rules?

  • Utah accepts APA, NAADAC, and ASWB CE credits for an LMFT
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Chemical Dependency Counselors”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”
  • Utah accepts Higher Ed CE credits for LMFT
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LMFT”

LCSW: https://adminrules.utah.gov/public/rule/R156-60a/Current%20Rules?

  • Utah accepts APA, NAADAC, ASWB, and Higher Ed CE credits for an LCSW
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Chemical Dependency Counselors”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”

PSYCHOLOGIST: https://adminrules.utah.gov/public/rule/R156-61/Current%20Rules?searchText=undefined

  • Utah accepts APA CE credits for psychologist
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”

Vermont

LPC: https://sos.vermont.gov/media/0jyhuiuj/amh-rules-adopted-final-sos-jan-2015.pdf

  • Vermont accepts APA CE credits for LPC
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
  • Vermont accepts Higher Ed CE credits for LPCs
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LPC”

LMFT: https://sos.vermont.gov/media/0jyhuiuj/amh-rules-adopted-final-sos-jan-2015.pdf

  • Vermont accepts APA CE credits for LMFT
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
  • Vermont accepts Higher Ed CE credits for LMFT
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LMFT”

LCSW: https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/fullchapter/26/061

  • Vermont accepts ASWB credits for LCSW
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”

PSYCHOLOGIST: https://sos.vermont.gov/media/pymjpo5i/psych-rulesadopted-clean-1229-2014.pdf

  • Vermont accepts APA CE credits for Psychologists
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”

Virginia

LPC:https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Counseling/PractitionerResources/ContinuedCompetency/LPC/#:~:text=Licensed%20professional%20counselors%20shall%20be,behavioral%20science%20professions%20in%20Virginia.

  • Virginia accepts APA, and NAADAC CE credits for LPC
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Chemical Dependency Counselors”
  • Virginia accepts Higher Ed CE credits for LPC
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LPC”

LMFT:https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Counseling/PractitionerResources/ContinuedCompetency/LMFT/

  • Virginia accepts APA, and NAADAC CE credits for LMFT
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Chemical Dependency Counselors”
  • Virginia accepts Higher Ed CE credits for LMFT
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LMFT”

LSW:https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/SocialWork/PractitionerResources/ContinuingEducation/

  • Virginia accepts ASWB CE credits for LCSWs
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”
  • Virginia accepts Higher Ed CE credits for LCSW
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LSCW”

PSYCHOLOGIST:https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/media/dhpweb/docs/psych/leg/Psychology.pdf

  • Virginia accepts APA and ASWB CE credits for psychologist
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”

Washington

LPC/LMFT/LSW: https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update/mental-health-counselor/continuing-education-information

  • Washington accepts Higher Ed CE credits for LPC, LMFT, LCSW
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LPC, LMFT, LCSW”

PSYCHOLOGIST: https://app.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=246-924-240

  • Washington accepts APA CE credits for Psychologists
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”

West Virginia

LPC: https://wvbec.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/LPC-License-Renewal-CE-Rule-Series-3_IN-2832.pdf

  • West Virginia may accept ASWB, APA, NAADAC, AOA, AMA, and Higher Ed CE on a Post-Approved Program Basis. Please see instructions provided in the link above.
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Chemical Dependency Counselors”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Osteopathic Physicians”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Medical Doctors”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LPC”

LMFT: https://wvbec.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/LMFT-License-Renewal-CE-Rules-Series-10_IN-2832.pdf

  • West Virginia may accept ASWB, APA, NAADAC, AOA, AMA, and Higher Ed CE on a Post-Approved Program Basis. Please see instructions provided in the link above.
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Chemical Dependency Counselors”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Osteopathic Physicians”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Medical Doctors”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LMFT”

LSW: https://www.wvsocialworkboard.org/CE-Info/For-Social-Workers/Requirements

  • West Virginia accepts ASWB credits for LSW for Category I hours
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”
  • West Virginia accepts APA, NAADAC, AOA, AMA, and Higher Ed CE credits for LCSW for Category II hours
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Chemical Dependency Counselors”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Osteopathic Physicians”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Medical Doctors”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”

PSYCHOLOGIST: https://psychbd.wv.gov/cont-ed/Documents/CE%20Guidelines.pdf

  • West Virginia accepts APA CE credits for Psychologists
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”

Wisconsin

LPC: https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/LPC/CE.aspx

  • Wisconsin accepts ASWB, NAADAC, AOA, AMA, and APA CE credits for LPCs
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Chemical Dependency Counselors”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Osteopathic Physicians”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Medical Doctors”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
  • Wisconsin accepts Higher Ed CE credits for LPCs
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LPC”

LMFT: https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/MFT/CE.aspx

  • Wisconsin accepts ASWB, NAADAC, AOA, AMA, and APA CE credits for LMFTs
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Chemical Dependency Counselors”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Osteopathic Physicians”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Medical Doctors”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
  • Wisconsin accepts Higher Ed CE credits for LMFTs
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LMFT”

LSW: https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/SocialWorker/CE.aspx

  • Wisconsin accepts ASWB, NAADAC, APA, AMA, and AOA CE credits for LSWs and LCSWs
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Chemical Dependency Counselors”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Medical Doctors”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Osteopathic Physicians”
  • Wisconsin accepts Higher Ed CE credits for LSW and LCSW
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for LCSW”

PSYCHOLOGIST: https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/Psychologist/CE.aspx

  • Wisconsin accepts APA, AOA, and AMA CE credits for Psychologists
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for continuing medical education”
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for Medical Doctors”

Wyoming

LPC/LMFT/LCSW: https://rules.wyo.gov/Search.aspx?Agency=078&Program=0001#

  • The Wyoming Mental Health Professions Licensing Board does not pre-review or pre-approve any continuing education.

PSYCHOLOGIST: https://rules.wyo.gov/Search.aspx?Agency=068

  • Wyoming accepts APA CE credits for psychologist
    • This is indicated in the continuing education statement for each workshop as “approved for psychologist”

International Board of Christian Care 

  • The training offered through AACC sponsored conferences and training programs also meets the ongoing CE requirements for counselors, life coaches, and crisis responders who are credentialed through the International Board of Christian Care (IBCC) or one of its affiliate boards: the Board of Christian Professional and Pastoral Counseling (BCPPC); the Board of Christian Life Coaching (BCLC); the Board of Mental Health Coaching (BMHC) and the Board of Christian Crisis and Trauma Response (BCCTR). 

Liberty University Global Center for Mental Health, Addiction, & Recovery

  • The American Association of Christian Counselors has been approved to give Continuing Education credit from Liberty University in conjunction with the Liberty University Global Center for Mental Health, Addiction, & Recovery.

* The AACC is approved through the following organizations to provide continuing education for Live Event and Webinars only. 

Association of Social Work Boards* 

The American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC), #1400, is approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB), www.aswb.org, through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. ASWB Approval Period: (09/06/2023 to 09/06/2026). Licensed social workers should contact their individual regulatory boards to review current continuing education requirements for licensure renewal. Any presentation that is less than 50 minutes in duration is not approved by the ASWB for continuing education credits. (Plenary sessions do not meet ASWB standards).  

Association of Play Therapy* 

 The AACC offers continuing education credit for play therapists through the Association of Play Therapy (APT Approved Provider #14-373), so long as the training element is specifically applicable to the practice of play therapy. 

 National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors* 

The AACC is approved by the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC), #166470, as an Approved Education Provider and is recognized as meeting nationally approved standards of education developed for the addiction/substance use disorders in the counseling profession. CE contact hours that are provided will be accepted toward national credentialing by NAADAC and many of the individual state licensing and certification bodies, as well. Please check with your state for further information and authorization. 

It remains the responsibility of each participant to be aware of state licensure requirements. Participants should check their state and/or local regulations regarding required continuing education hours. 

Grievance Policy for Continuing Education

The AACC welcomes feedback from all participants and encourages the prompt resolution of any/all grievances from attendees in an efficient, professional and timely manner. A grievance filed from an attendee regarding any particular conference, conference workshop, or home-study should be directed to contactmemberservices@aacc.net and will be sent to the Director of Program Development (Dr. Connors) for review and resolution. Any grievance that is submitted to the AACC is kept confidential and those who submitted the grievance are treated with the utmost respect and as all parties involved work to resolve the grievance. Individuals who do not agree or unhappy with a grievance resolution provided by the AACC have the option to appeal to AACC Executive Leadership if they are displeased with the results of the process for further review.  For a copy of the Grievance Policy and Procedure for Continuing Education, please email contactmemberservices@aacc.net.