CE Requirements for Counselors (LPC and LCPC) in Illinois

Attention: We work hard to maintain accurate information, but state boards frequently update their rules. As the licensee, you are solely responsible for interpreting your board's rules, ensuring course relevancy, and meeting all requirements for your state. If you find a requirement that needs updating, please help us help others and let us know!

Licensed professional counselors in Illinois (LPC, LCPC) are required to take:

  • Thirty (30) hours of continuing education every 2 years, all of which can be taken online through approved CE Providers.
  • All clinical professional counselors are also required to complete eighteen (18) hours in clinical supervision. This is a one-time requirement.
  • Renewal Date: 3/31 of odd years
  • Administrative Code for Renewal Requirements.
  • CE Requirements for both LPCs and LCPCs:

    • Sexual Harassment Prevention: 1 hour every 2 years
    • Implicit Bias: 1 hour every 2 years
    • Mandated Reporter: 1 hour every 3 years
    • Alzheimer's Awareness: 1 hour every 6 years (for those working with adults 26+)
    • Cultural Competence: 1 hour every 6 years (effective January 1, 2025)
    • Ethics: 3 hours every 2 years (starting with second renewal)

  • For LCPCs Only:

    • Clinical Supervision: 9 hours one-time requirement (due by second renewal)

CE Approvals:

The Illinois Board accepts courses from NBCC approved providers. At Health, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6949. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. At Health, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Illinois LPCs and LCPCs can earn all thirty (30) CE credits online through athealth.com.

View the course catalog

State laws can change. Practitioners are responsible for determining their state’s licensure requirements. To view the Illinois continuing education regulations, click the button below.

CE Requirements for LPC and LCPC in Illinois

Page last modified or reviewed by athealth.com on Jan 9, 2025.

Featured Courses

  • Add to Cart
    Add to Wishlist
    Add to Wishlist
  • Add to Cart
    Add to Wishlist
    Add to Wishlist
  • Add to Cart
    Add to Wishlist
    Add to Wishlist
  • Add to Cart
    Add to Wishlist
    Add to Wishlist
  • Add to Cart
    Add to Wishlist
    Add to Wishlist
  • Add to Cart
    Add to Wishlist
    Add to Wishlist
  • Add to Cart
    Add to Wishlist
    Add to Wishlist
  • Add to Cart
    Add to Wishlist
    Add to Wishlist
  • Add to Cart
    Add to Wishlist
    Add to Wishlist
  • Add to Cart
    Add to Wishlist
    Add to Wishlist
  • Add to Cart
    Add to Wishlist
    Add to Wishlist
  • Add to Cart
    Add to Wishlist
    Add to Wishlist