Florida counseling license requirements

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How many CE Credits does Florida require for counselors?

Professionals licensed by the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling:
- Licensed Professional Counselors (LMHC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW), and Certified Master Social Workers (CMSW): 30 hours every 2 years. License expires 3/31 of odd-numbered years.
Addiction Counselors Certified by the Florida Certification Board (CAC, MCAP, CAP): 20 hours per year. Certifications renew 6/30 annually.

Can I take my continuing education through Continued Counseling?

Licensed Professional Counselors and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists: Yes. The Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling accepts courses from NBCC-approved providers. Continued has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7484.
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Addiction Counselors: Yes. The Florida Certification Board (FCB) accepts courses by providers approved by national professional licensing or certification boards. Continued is a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, #283836.
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Licensees are responsible for completing courses that align with the content requirements for their specific license.

Other Information

LMHC, LMFT, LCSW, CMSW:

There is no limit to the number of continuing education hours that can be earned online.
2 hours in medical errors
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2 hours in domestic violence
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3 hours in Florida laws and rules
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4 hours in qualified supervisor training is required every third biennium for qualified supervisors only.
- We do not currently offer this course; please check back for updates.
3 hours in ethics and professional boundaries and/or teletherapy is required each renewal; courses must be taken in alternating biennial renewal periods.
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- Explore our teletherapy courses

Addiction Counselors (CAC, MCAP, CAP):

There is no limit to the number of continuing education hours that can be completed online.
You must take courses in the performance domains of clinical evaluation, treatment planning, counseling, case management and referral, client, family, and community education, documentation, or ethical and professional responsibilities.

CE Broker Reporting:

For approved courses, course completions will be reported to CE Broker. You may also self-report to CE Broker. Our provider number for CE Broker is 50-29950.

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.

CE BROKER-COU

Continued provider number for CE Broker is 50-29950.

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.