Rhode Island counseling license requirements

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How many CE Credits does Rhode Island require for counselors?

Professionals licensed by the Rhode Island Board of Mental Health Counselors and Marriage/Family Therapists
- MHC, MFT: 40 hours every 2 years. Licenses expire on 6/30 of even-numbered years.
- MHCA, MFTA: Continuing education is not required.
Professionals with credentials from the Rhode Island Certification Board:
- CADC, CAADC, CCS: 40 hours every 2 years.
- CCS licensees must obtain an additional 6 hours on topics specific to supervision.

Those with other credentials should refer to the board rules for requirements.

Can I take my continuing education through Continued Counseling?

Licensed Mental Health Counselors: Marriage & Family Therapists: Yes. For professionals licensed through the Rhode Island Board of Marriage, Family and Mental Health Therapy, and Professional Counselors, the board accepts courses by NBCC approved providers. Continued has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7484. Find courses offered for NBCC credit.
Addiction Counselors: Yes. Courses on Continued may be used for continuing education requirements for those with credentials from the Rhode Island Certification Board. Continued is a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, #283836. Find courses approved by NAADAC.

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

Other Information

Licensed Mental Health Counselors and Licensed Marriage and Family Counselors:

There is no limit to the amount of continuing education hours that can be obtained online.

Addiction Counselors:

CADC, CAADC, CCS:
- There is no limit to the number of continuing education hours that can be completed online.
- 3 hours of ethics each renewal period. Continued offers courses that may meet the ethics course requirement.
- 30 hours of addiction content each renewal period. Continued offers courses that may meet the addiction course requirement.
CCS:
- In addition to the above requirements, 6 additional hours of supervision each renewal period. Continued offers courses that may meet the supervision course requirement.

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.