Virginia counseling license requirements

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How many CE Credits does Virginia require for counselors?

Professionals licensed by the Virginia Board of Counseling:
- LPC, LMFT, LSATP: 20 hours per year.
- RPRS, QMHP-A, QMHP-C: 8 hours per year.
- CSAC: 10 hours per year.
- CSAC-A: 5 hours per year.
- Licenses expire on 6/30 annually.

Can I take my continuing education through Continued Counseling?

Licensed Professional Counselors/Marriage & Family Therapists/Addiction Counselors: Yes. The Virginia Board of Counseling 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.
Qualified Mental Health Professionals: No. The Virginia Board of Counseling accepts courses by agencies licensed by DBDHS or an entity approved by a health regulatory board within the Department of Health Professions. Continued is not approved by the board to offer continuing education courses to QMHP license holders.

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

Other Information

Licensed Professional Counselors and Licensed Marriage and Family Counselors:

There is no limit to the amount of continuing education hours that may be obtained online.
3 hours in ethics, standards of practice, or laws governing behavioral science professionals in Virginia must be obtained each renewal. Continued offers courses that may meet the ethics course requirement.

Registered Peer Recovery Specialist:

There is no limit to the amount of continuing education hours that may be obtained online.
2 hours in ethics must be obtained each renewal. Continued offers courses that may meet the ethics course requirement.

Addiction Counselors:

Education must be in substance abuse.
There is no limit to the number of continuing education hours that can be completed online.
CSAC, CSAC-A:
- 3 hours of ethics each renewal period. Continued offers courses that may meet the ethics course requirement.
LSATP:
- 2 hours of ethics each renewal period. Continued offers courses that may meet the ethics 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.