Maryland counseling license requirements

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How many CE Credits does Maryland require for counselors?

Professionals licensed by the Maryland State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists:
- LCPC, LGPC, LCMFT, Behavior Analyst (LBA), LPAT, LGPAT, Alcohol and Drug Counselors (LCADC, LGADC, CAC-AD, CSC-AD, ADT): 40 hours every 2 years. License expiration varies depending on the credential.
  - LCPC, LCMFT, LBA, LCADC, LCPAT, CSC-AD, CAC-AD: Biennially on 1/31, based on year of issuance.
  - LGPC, LGMFT, LGADC, LGPAT, ADT: Biennially based on date of issuance.

Can I take my continuing education through Continued Counseling?

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors/Marriage & Family Therapists/Addiction Counselors: Yes. For Professionals licensed through the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists, the Board accepts courses by NBCC and NAADAC approved providers. Continued has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7484. Continued is a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, #283836. Find courses offered for NBCC credit, or courses approved by NAADAC.

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

Other Information

LCPC, LGPC, LCMFT, LBA, LPAT, LGPAT, LCADC, LGADC, CAC-AD, CSC-AD, ADT:

At least 30 hours must be in Category A. All courses that Continued offers are considered Category A.
The board requires a one-time attestation of completion of an implicit bias and structural racism training course approved by the Cultural and Linguistic Health Care Professional Competency Program after April 1, 2026. Licensees must take pre-approved courses from the list provided on the board's website.

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.