CE Requirements for Colorado Counselor
How many CE units does Colorado require?
40 hours every 2 years
Additional Information
LPCs and LMFTs are required to complete 40 hours of continuing education (CE) every two years to maintain their licenses. Of these 40 hours, 6 hours must specifically cover professional ethics. Additionally, all licensees must retake the Colorado Jurisprudence Exam during each renewal cycle, which ensures they stay informed about the latest legal and ethical guidelines governing mental health practice in Colorado.
- To meet the demands of the updated regulations, LPC supervisors in Colorado must now adhere to the “3-3-4 Rule”:
- 3 Years or 3,000 Hours: Possess at least three years or 3,000 hours of post-degree clinical experience.
- 3 Professional Development Hours: Complete three professional development hours specific to clinical supervision during each renewal period.
- One of Four Options: Fulfill one of the following requirements:
- A two-credit-hour graduate-level course in clinical supervision from a CACREP-accredited program.
- The Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) certification from the Center for Credentialing and Education (CCE).
- A doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision from a CACREP-accredited program.
- A six-hour training covering specific content areas related to clinical supervision.
NOTE: Individual Board Rules are subject to change. The approval and acceptance information we provide is believed to be accurate at the time of printing.
Check with your State Regulatory board if you have questions or concerns not clarified by the information provided. Ultimately you are responsible for the acceptance or denial of your license renewal credit hours. See details of Zur Institute's CE board approvals.