Colorado counseling license requirements

Frequently Asked Questions

We've listed some of the most common questions and answers for Colorado counseling continuing education.

How many CE Credits does Colorado require for counselors?

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC): 40 hours every 2 years. License expires 8/31 odd-numbered years.
Professionals Licensed by the Colorado State Board of Addiction Counselor Examiners (CAT, CAS, LAC): 40 hours every 2 years. License expires 8/31 odd-numbered years.
Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT): 40 hours every 2 years. License expires on 8/31 in odd-numbered years.

Can I take my continuing education through Continued counseling?

Licensed Professional Counselors: Yes. Courses on Continued may be used for Professional Development Hours (PDH) requirements for Professional Counselors licensed by the Colorado State Board of Licensed Professional Counselors Examiners.
Addiction Counselors: Yes. Courses on Continued may be used for Professional Development Hours (PDH) requirements for Certified and Licensed Addiction Counselors with credentials from the Colorado State Board of Addiction Counselor Examiners.
Marriage and Family Therapist: Yes. Courses on Continued may be used for Professional Development Hours (PDH) requirements for Marriage and Family Therapists licensed by the Colorado State Board of Marriage and Family Therapist Examiners.

Licensees are responsible for completing courses that align with the content requirements for their specific license.

Other Information

Licensed Professional Counselors:

There is no limit to the number of continuing education hours that can be completed online.
Please note that no more than 20 Professional Development Hours (PDH) can be credited in a single PDA category during a 2-year license period. Courses on Continued fall under the category of "Coursework" as defined by the CO state board.

Addiction Counselors (CAT, CAS, LAC):

There is no limit to the number of continuing education hours that can be completed online.
Please note that no more than 20 Professional Development Hours (PDH) can be credited in a single PDA category during a 2-year license period. Courses on Continued fall under the category of "Coursework" as defined by the CO state board.

Marriage and Family Therapists:

A maximum of 20 PDH may be obtained in the 'coursework' category as defined by the board. Courses on Continued fall within the coursework category.

Refer to your regulatory agency for the most current information about your continuing education requirements.

Approval Organizations

American Psychological Association

Continued is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Continued maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors

Continued is a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, #283836. Continued is responsible for all aspects of the programming.

National Board for Certified Counselors Approved Continuing Education Provider

Continued has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7484. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Continued is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.