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On Good Authority, Inc. (OGA) programs are approved for CE credits by Netsmart University, a division of Netsmart Technology (formerly ContinuedLearning, Inc). Netsmart University is a NAADAC approved Continuing Education Provider # 355. Please check with your state for further information.
On Good Authority, Inc. (OGA) programs are approved by Netsmart University, a division of Netsmart Technology (formerly ContinuedLearning, Inc). Netsmart University is recognized by the National Board of Certified Counselors (Provider # 5933) to offer continuing education to National Certified Counselors. Netsmart University adheres to NBCC continuing education guidelines and maintains responsibility for these programs.
On Good Authority, Inc. (OGA) programs are approved by Netsmart University, a division of Netsmart Technology (formerly ContinuedLearning, Inc). Netsmart University is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists and maintains responsibility for the programs and their content.
All On Good Authority programs have been approved by the Florida State Public Guardianship Office (Elder Affairs).
Public Guardians from states other than Florida are not able to earn CEs using our programs at this time.
On Good Authority, Inc. (OGA) programs are approved by Netsmart University, a division of Netsmart Technology (formerly ContinuedLearning, Inc). The programs are also approved in some states and in some professions by On Good Authority.
On Good Authority, Inc. (OGA) programs are approved or specifically meet guidelines for CE Credits for social workers in Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois (#159-000236), Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota (up to social worker to make sure in their field of practice), Montana (#05SW0015), Nebraska, New Hampshire, Rhode Island,
South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas (#CS1166), Utah, Virginia,Washington, Wyoming.
In addition, On Good Authority, Inc. (OGA) programs are approved for CE credits by Netsmart University, a division of Netsmart Technology (formerly ContinuedLearning, Inc). Netsmart University is approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB #1128) and the National Board of Certified Counselors (#5933). These state boards accept programs offered by ASWB and/or NBCC approved providers: Alaska, Arizona, District of Columbia, Florida [Netsmart University is an approved continuing education provider with the Florida Board of Licensed Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling [Board Provider # BAP 50-447] which expires 3-31-13 and maintains responsibility for these programs), Georgia, Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, Mississippi, New Hampshire,New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.
On Good Authority, Inc. (OGA) programs are approved by Netsmart University, a division of Netsmart Technology (formerly ContinuedLearning, Inc). Netsmart University is recognized by the National Board of Certified Counselors (Provider # 5933) to offer continuing education to National Certified Counselors. Netsmart University adheres to NBCC continuing education guidelines and maintains responsibility for these programs. This CE sponsorship is honored by many state boards of Marriage and Family Therapy and Licensed Professional Counseling. Please check with your state board to see if your state accepts NBCC providership.
All programs may be used in Category 2. Call for details (800-835-9636)
On Good Authority, Inc. (OGA) programs are approved by Netsmart University, a division of Netsmart Technology (formerly ContinuedLearning, Inc). Netsmart University is approved by the California Board of Nursing (#CEP 14819) and the Florida Board of Nursing (#FBN 3317) to sponsor continuing education for nurses and maintains responsibility for the programs and their content. Check with your state board of nursing to determine whether it will accept programs and providers approved by other state boards.
Please note: These courses are intended for the licensed professional to meet continuing education requirements for license renewal. They are NOT intended to meet requirements for a first-time license or for credit toward a college degree or school certification.
Addictions Counselors
| State / Contacts | Approval Source | Requirement | Renewal Date | Next Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Netsmart / NAADAC #355 | 20 / year 4 hrs AIDS/HIV and 4 hrs Ethics Education every 2 years. Allowed number of home st |
Individual expiration date located on certificate. | -- |
| Alaska | Netsmart / NAADAC #355 | Individual expiration date located on certificate. | -- | |
| Arizona | Netsmart / NAADAC #355 | 40 / 2 years 4 hrs HIV/AIDS Education and 6 hrs Ethics. Allowed number of home study credits |
Individual expiration date located on certificate. | -- |
| Arkansas | All courses must be pre-approved by board. | 60 / 2 years 6 hrs ethics. |
Nov. 1 odd years. | November 30, 2013 |
| California | Netsmart / NAADAC #355 | 60 / 2 years | Check Certificate. | -- |
| Colorado | Netsmart / NAADAC #355 | Case by case basis, please call board. | Check Certificate | -- |
| Connecticut | Netsmart / NAADAC #355 | 20 / year 1 hr Ethics. Allowed number of home study credits not specified. |
Renewal packets will be sent with renewal dates. | -- |
| Delaware | Netsmart / NAADAC #355 | 40 / 2 years 3 hrs Professional Ethics. Allowed number of home study credits not specified. |
Individual expiration date located on certificate. | -- |
| District of Columbia | Netsmart / NAADAC #355 | 40 / 2 years 1/3 must be substance abuse specific 6 hrs Ethics. Allowed number of home s |
Individual expiration date located on certficate. | -- |
| Florida | Netsmart / NAADAC #355 | 20 hrs / year Allowed number of home study credits not specified. |
June 30 | July 31, 2013 |
| Georgia | Netsmart / NAADAC #355 | 40 hrs / 2 years 6 hrs Ethics. 20 hrs allowed home study. |
Individual expiration date located on certificate. | -- |
| Hawaii | Netsmart / NAADAC #355 | 40 hrs / years 6 hrs Ethics. 20 hrs allowed home study. |
Individual expiration date located on certificate. | -- |
| Idaho | Check with state board. | 20 hrs / year All 20 hrs may be home study. |
You will be notified by postcard when your recertification is due. | -- |
| Illinois | Check with state board. | 40 hrs / 2 years 15 hrs allowed home study. |
2 years to the date issued. | -- |
| Indiana | Check with state board. | 40 hrs / 2 years Allowed home study not specified. |
Individual expiration date located on certificate. | -- |
| Iowa | Netsmart / NAADAC #355 | 40 hrs / 2 years 3 hrs Ethics. 20 hrs allowed home study. |
Individual expiration date located on certificate. | -- |
| Kansas | Check with state board. | 40 hrs / 2 years 2 hrs Ethics, 2 hrs Confidentiality, 2 hrs Infectious Disease.<br> |
Check Certificate. | -- |
| Kentucky | Check with state board. | 60 hrs / 3 years Home study must be individually board approved. |
Check Certificate. | -- |
| Louisiana | Any hours not provided by an AEP are subject to approval of the ADRA. | 48 / 2 years 6 hrs Professional Ethics. Home study not specified. |
Check Certificate. | -- |
| Maine | Netsmart / NAADAC #355 | 12 / year Allowed home study not specified. |
Nov. 30 | November 30, 2013 |
| Maryland | Check with state board. | 20 / year Allowed home study not specified. |
Individual expiration date located on certificate. | -- |
| Massachusetts | Netsmart / NAADAC #355 | 40 / 2 years 20 hrs of home study allowed. |
Individual expiration date located on certificate. | -- |
| Michigan | Netsmart / NAADAC #355 | 40 / 2 years for a 2 year certificate, 20 / year for 1 year certificate. 50 % must be substance |
Individuals will by notified of expiration date by mail. | -- |
| Minnesota | Check with state board. | 40 / 2 years 6hrs Ethics, 6hrs Cultural Diversity. Allowed home study not specified. |
Check Certificate. | -- |
| Mississippi | Check with state board. | 40 / 2 years 2 hrs Counselor Ethics Training, 2 hrs HIV/AIDS Update Training. 10 hrs allowed |
Check Certificate. | -- |
| Missouri | Check with state board. | 60 / 2 years Allowed home study not specified. |
Check Certificate. | -- |
| Montana | Check with state board. | 20 / year Allowed home study not specified. |
June 30 | June 30, 2013 |
| Nebraska | Netsmart / NAADAC #355 | 40 / 2 years 15 hrs allowed home study. |
September 1, even years. | September 1, 2014 |
| Nevada | Netsmart / NAADAC #355 | 40 / 2 years 3 hrs Ethics, 3 hrs Confidentiality. Home study must be pre-approved by board. |
Check Certificate. | -- |
| New Hampshire | Netsmart / NAADAC #355 | 48 / 2 years All courses must be alcohol or drug related. 50 % allowed home study. |
Check Certificate. | -- |
| New Jersey | Netsmart / NAADAC #355 | 24 / 2 years Allowed home study not specified. |
Check Certificate. | -- |
| New Mexico | Check with state board. | 40 / 2 years 6 hrs Ethics. 12 hrs allowed home study. |
Check Certificate. | -- |
| North Carolina | Netsmart / NAADAC #355 | 60 / 2 years 3 hrs Ethics, 3 hrs HIV/AIDS 30 hrs allowed home study. |
1st day of Jan. or Jul. following second year anniversary of last certifcate. | -- |
| North Dakota | Check with state board. | 40 / 2 years 30 hrs allowed home study, must be pre-approved by board. |
December 1, odd years. | December 1, 2013 |
| Ohio | Netsmart / NAADAC #355 | 40 / 2 years 6 hrs Chemical Dependency. |
Check Certificate. | -- |
| Oklahoma | Netsmart / NAADAC #355 | 20 hrs / year 3 hrs ethics Home study must be pre-approved by board. |
June 30 | June 30, 2013 |
| Oregon | Check with state board. | 40 / 2 years 6 hrs Ethics. Allowed home study not specified. |
Check Certificate. | -- |
| Pennsylvania | Check with state board. | 45 / 2 years 3 hrs Professional Ethics. Home study must be pre-approved by PCB. |
Check Certificate. | -- |
| Rhode Island | Check with state board. | 40 / 2 years 3 hrs Ethics Allowed home study not specified. |
Check Certificate. | -- |
| South Carolina | Netsmart / NAADAC #355 | 40 /2 years 2 hrs Professional Ethics 20 hrs allowed home study. |
Check Certificate. | -- |
| South Dakota | All courses must be CBADP approved. | 40 hrs / 2 years Allowed home study not specified. |
January 1 and July 1 every 2 years. | -- |
| Tennessee | Netsmart / NAADAC #355 | 30 / year No home study allowed. |
Check Certificate. | -- |
| Texas | Netsmart / NAADAC #355 | 40 / 2 years 3 hrs ethics 30 hrs allowed home study. |
Check Certificate. | -- |
| Utah | Netsmart / NAADAC #355 | 40 / 2 years 6 hrs Professional Ethics. |
Check Certificate. | -- |
| Vermont | Netsmart / NAADAC #355 | 40 / 2 years 6 hrs ethics 40 hrs allowed home study - must be NAADAC or Vermont Certificatio |
Odd years. | -- |
| Virginia | Netsmart / NAADAC #355 | 40 / 2 years Allowed home study not specified. |
Check Certificate. | -- |
| Washington | Netsmart / NAADAC #355 | 28 / 2 years Allowed home study not specified. |
Check Certificate. | -- |
| West Virginia | Netsmart / NAADAC #355 | 40 / 2 years 6 Addiction Specific Allowed home study not specified. |
September 30 | -- |
| Wisconsin | Check with state board. | 40 / 2 years Ethics may not be taken as home study. Allowed home study not specified. |
Check Certificate. | -- |
Counselors
| State / Contacts | Approval Source | Requirement | Renewal Date | Next Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | NBCC | ALC: 20 hrs / 2 years 3 hrs ethics LPC: 40 hrs / 2 years 6 hrs ethics |
July 31 of Renewal Year | -- |
| Alaska | NBCC; ASWB | 40 hrs / 2 years 3 hrs professional ethics |
Biennially. | -- |
| Arizona | NBCC (needs Certificate of Completion) | 40 hours | Biennially starting with month and date of issuance | -- |
| Arkansas | NBCC (Must be on approved list) | 24 hrs / min 2 ethics Home study - no limit |
Biennial 7/1. | July 1, 2014 |
| California | -- | |||
| Colorado | No CE required | 6/30 - odd years | June 30, 2013 | |
| Connecticut | NBCC; ASWB | 15 - home study ok | Annual - by licensee's birth month | -- |
| Delaware | NBCC | 40 hrs No less than 20 must be face-to-face |
9/30 Even years | September 30, 2014 |
| District of Columbia | NBCC | 40 hrs/ 6 ethics, 4 trauma counseling 50% home study |
12/31 Even years | December 31, 2014 |
| Florida | NBCC; ASWB | 30/3 ethics, 2 medical errors | 3/31 - 2 yrs - next 3/31/15 | March 31, 2015 |
| Georgia | NBCC; ASWB | 35/3 ethics - No more than 5 by home study. Ethics cannot be done by home study | 9/30 even years | September 30, 2014 |
| Hawaii | No CE required | 6/30 Triennium starts 6/30/08 next is 2014 | June 30, 2014 | |
| Idaho | NBCC | 20 - no limit Copy of certificate from approved provider required. |
Before birth date each year | -- |
| Illinois | NBCC | 30 max 15 home study Must include examination |
3/31 odd years | March 31, 2015 |
| Indiana | NBCC; ASWB | 40 hrs/ 20 each year 50% home study |
4/1 even years | April 1, 2014 |
| Iowa | NBCC | 40 max. 20 home study | 10/1 biennial even years | October 1, 2014 |
| Kansas | Not Needed | 30 /3 ethics, 6 diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders: If posttest - max. 30, no posttest - ma | 2 year last day of month of issuance | -- |
| Kentucky | NBCC | Min. 10 NBCC Home study much be Kentucky board approved |
10/31 Annual | -- |
| Louisiana | NBCC | 40 Home study requires certificate on completion |
2 yr in June | -- |
| Maine | NBCC | 55/ 4 ethics - 5 max. home study. Requires certificate of completion | 2 yr on issuance date | -- |
| Maryland | NBCC | 30 / max 10 from home study | 2 yr on odd year | -- |
| Massachusetts | NBCC (Must be on approved list) | 30/ 50% home study | Biennial 12/31 odd years | December 31, 2013 |
| Michigan | None Required | 5/31 Your initial Counselor license is only good until the next expiration date of your profession ( | -- | |
| Minnesota | NBCC (Must be on approved list) | After year 4 post-license: 12 additional postgraduate semester credit hours. Thereafter 40 |
Annual - Last day of month of orignal license | -- |
| Mississippi | Verification consists of a certificate issued by NBCC, or certificates from other professional menta | 12/3 ethics or legal issues dealing in delivering of counseling services. | 6/30 Annual | June 30, 2013 |
| Missouri | NBCC | 40/ biennially - 20 home study | 6/30 Biennial - odd year | June 30, 2013 |
| Montana | NBCC (Must be on approved list) | 20 | 1/1 Annual | -- |
| Nebraska | NBCC (Must be on approved list) | 32 in prior 24mths/ 2 ethics 20 home study |
9/1 even years | September 1, 2013 |
| Nevada | N/A | 40 every 2 years - Max. 15 home study-must be field related | 1/1 biennial. Next is 1/1/15 | January 1, 2015 |
| New Hampshire | NBCC | 40/6 ethics 20 home study |
2 yrs. Date of issuance | -- |
| New Jersey | NBCC (Must be on approved list) | 40/5 ethics Distance learning - requires certificate of completion |
6/30 biennially | -- |
| New Mexico | NBCC; ASWB | 40/ 12 home study | 2 yrs - issuance date | -- |
| New York | No CE Required | License valid for life. Registration required: see site for details | -- | |
| North Carolina | NBCC | 30 1st renewal, 40/ 3 ethics Certificate of completion required for home study |
6/30 biennially | -- |
| North Dakota | NBCC; ASWB | 30 LPC 10 clinical additional for LPCC |
2 year issuance date | -- |
| Ohio | 30/3 ethics 15 home study-must apply for approval NBCC and ASWB are not pre-approved |
2 years issuance date | -- | |
| Oregon | NBCC (Must be on approved list) | 40 hrs as condition of renewal on 4/1 even years | 4/1 annual | April 1, 2014 |
| Pennsylvania | NBCC; ASWB | 30/3 3 ethics Up to 20 home study |
2/28 - odd years | February 28, 2015 |
| Rhode Island | 40 hrs/ 20 from Category I - Category I- states web-based offerings. Regulations do not specifica | 7/1 even year | July 1, 2014 | |
| South Carolina | 40 / 15 home study Home study requires pre-approval by board |
8/31 Biennial | -- | |
| South Dakota | NBCC | Forty hours of approved continuing education is required biennially per licensee at the end of each | Each license is renewed annually per calendar year. | -- |
| Tennessee | NBCC | 10/3 ethics (additional hrs for multiple licenses see site) Max. 5 home study |
Biennial-birth month | -- |
| Texas | NBCC; ASWB | 24/4 ethics | Initial - 1 year by birth month after | -- |
| Utah | 40/2 a maximum of six hours per two year period by home study | 9/30 biennial even years | September 30, 2014 | |
| Vermont | NBCC | 40/4 ethics Max. 20 home study |
1/1 Odd years - | January 1, 2015 |
| Virginia | NBCC | 20/2 ethics, standards of practice or laws governing behavioral science in Virginia Home study a |
6/30 annual | June 30, 2013 |
| Washington | NBCC and others. See website | 36 hrs / 2 years 6 hrs ethics Limit 26 hrs of home study. |
Birthday | -- |
| West Virginia | NBCC | 40/3 ethics (not by home study) 20 home study accepted |
6/30 odd year | June 30, 2013 |
| Wisconsin | NBCC | 30 /4 ethics Any continuing education program sponsored by the national board for certified counselo | March odd years | -- |
| Wyoming | No Preapproval | 45 No limit to home study - need certificate. Content must be licensed discipline related. | Biennial- birth date | -- |
Psychology
| State / Contacts | Approval Source | Requirement | Renewal Date | Next Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | APA | 20 hrs / year No Limit to home study |
9/30 Annually | September 30, 2013 |
| Alaska | APA | 20 hrs / year 3 hrs ethics Limit to 10 hrs / year home study |
6/30 Odd Years | June 30, 2013 |
| Arizona | APA | Total of 60: 40 from category I and 20 from category I or II. Must have 4 ethics and 4 in either chi | 4/30 Odd Years | April 30, 2015 |
| Arkansas | APA | 20 hrs / year 10 home study CEU's are due 5/1 |
5/1-6/30 Annually | May 1, 2014 |
| California | APA | 36 hrs / 2 years 3 hrs aging and long term care 1 hr spousal/partner abuse 27 hrs home s |
Check license for expiration date. | -- |
| Colorado | No CE's required | 8/31 Odd Years | August 13, 2013 | |
| Connecticut | No CE's required | Birth month Annually | -- | |
| Delaware | APA | 40 hrs / 2 years 3 hrs ethics |
7/31 Odd Years | July 31, 2013 |
| District of Columbia | 30 hrs / 2 years No home study listed as permitted |
Check license for expiration date. | -- | |
| Florida | APA | 40 hrs / 2 years 3 hrs ethics 2 hrs prevention of medical errors 2 hrs domestic violence |
Check license for expiration date - will receive notice in mail 90 days prior to expiration. | -- |
| Georgia | No specific approval required | 40 hrs/ 2 years 3 hrs ethics - not through home study 3 hrs psychopharmacology - not through |
12/31 Even years | December 31, 2014 |
| Hawaii | No CE's required | 6/30 Even years | June 30, 2014 | |
| Idaho | APA | 20 hrs / year 4 hrs ethics, standards of care, and/or review of laws pertaining to psychology ev |
Birth date annually | -- |
| Illinois | No CE's required | 9/30 Even years | September 30, 2014 | |
| Indiana | APA | 40 hrs / 2 years 6 hrs ethics 10 hrs home study allowed - must provide certificate |
8/31 Even years | August 31, 2014 |
| Iowa | APA | 40 hrs / 2 years * Many stipulations and requirements, please check website. |
6/30 Even years | June 30, 2014 |
| Kansas | 50 hrs / 2 years 3 hrs ethics 6 hrs diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders 40 40 hrs h |
6/30 Even years | June 30, 2014 | |
| Kentucky | APA | 30 hrs / 3 years 3 hrs ethics or risk management 12 hrs home study allowed |
Every 3 years by anniversary date issued | -- |
| Louisiana | APA | 30 hrs/ 2 years 2 hrs ethics and/or forensic |
7/31 Annually | July 31, 2013 |
| Maine | APA | 40 hrs / 2 years 3 hrs ethics *Must renew license annually. |
4/30 Annually | April 30, 2014 |
| Maryland | APA | 40 hrs / 2 years 3 hrs in ethics, laws pertaining to psychology, or managing risks associated wi |
License ending in odd digit - 3/31 Odd Years, Ending in even digit - 3/31 Even Years | -- |
| Massachusetts | APA | 20 hrs/ 2 years |
Check license for expiration date. | -- |
| Michigan | No CE's required | Check license for expiration date - will receive renewal application 45-60 days prior to expiration. | -- | |
| Minnesota | 40 hrs / 2 years | Every 2 years by end of month of date issued | -- | |
| Mississippi | APA | 20 hrs / 2 years 2 hrs professional ethics or legal issues |
6/30 Odd Years | June 30, 2013 |
| Missouri | APA | 40 hrs / 2 years 10 hrs home study allowed |
2/1 Every 2 years | -- |
| Montana | APA | 40 hrs / 2 years *Must renew license annually - Odd numbered licensees submit CE's on odd years |
Between 11/1 and 12/31 Annually | December 31, 2013 |
| Nebraska | APA | 24 hrs / 2 years |
1/1 Odd Years | January 1, 2015 |
| Nevada | APA | 30 hrs / 2 years 6 hrs scientific and professional ethics and standards 15 hrs home study al |
Check license for expiration date - will receive CE application prior to expiration. | -- |
| New Hampshire | APA | 40 hrs / 2 years 6 hrs ethics 20 hrs home study allowed |
Every 2 years from date issued | -- |
| New Jersey | APA | No CE's required | 6/30 Odd Years | June 30, 2013 |
| New Mexico | APA | 40 hrs / 2 years 25 hrs home study allowed *Ethics course may be mandatory, check with board |
7/1 - Odd numbered licensees renew odd years, Even numbered licensees renew even years. | -- |
| New York | No CE's required | Every 3 years by anniversary of date issued | -- | |
| North Carolina | APA | 18 hrs / 2 years 3 hrs ethical and legal issues |
10/1 Even Years | October 1, 2014 |
| North Dakota | APA | 40 hrs / 2 years 3 hrs professional ethics, law, or jurisprudence 20 hrs home study allowed |
10/31 Every 2 years | -- |
| Ohio | APA - Special requirements for receiving approval. Ohio board does not directly accept CE certificat | 23 hrs / 2 years 3 hrs ethics |
8/31 every 2 years | -- |
| Oklahoma | APA | 20 hrs / year 3 ethics CE's must be completed by 9/31 |
12/31 Annually | December 31, 2013 |
| Oregon | Accredited education facility or association sponsored | 50 hrs / 2 years 4 ethics/ 7 pain management 25 hrs home study allowed |
6/1 Even years | June 30, 2014 |
| Pennsylvania | APA | 30 hrs / 2 years 3 ethics 15 home study |
11/30 Odd Years | November 30, 2013 |
| Rhode Island | APA | 40 hrs / 2 years 20 hrs home study allowed |
7/1 Even Years | -- |
| South Carolina | APA | 24 hrs / 2 years 12 hrs home study allowed |
11/30 Odd Years | November 30, 2013 |
| South Dakota | APA | 6 hrs / year |
7/1 Annually | July 1, 2013 |
| Tennessee | APA | 40 hrs / 2 years 3 ethics 22 hrs home study allowed |
Every 2 years by birth month. Born on even years - even year renewal. Born odd year, odd years renew | -- |
| Texas | APA | 12 hrs / year 3 ethics Home study requires certificate of completion. |
12/31 Every year | December 31, 2013 |
| Utah | APA | 40 hrs / 2 years 6 ethics/law 18 hrs home study allowed |
9/30 Even Years | September 30, 2014 |
| Vermont | APA | 60 hrs / 2 years 6 ethics 30 home study allowed |
Every 2 years by date on license | -- |
| Virginia | APA | 14 hrs / year 1.5 ethics, standards of practice or law. 7 hrs home study allowed |
6/30 Every year | June 30, 2013 |
| Washington | APA | 60 hrs / 3 years 4 hrs ethics Does not have limit on home study. Certificate of completion r |
Every year by birth date | -- |
| West Virginia | APA | 20 hrs / 2 years 3 hrs ethics |
Every 2 years by date issued | -- |
| Wisconsin | APA | 40 hrs / 2 years 6 ethics, 2 cultural competence, alcohol and drug abuse or supervision Home |
9/30 Odd Years | September 30, 2013 |
| Wyoming | APA | 30 hrs / 2 years 10 hrs home study allowed |
Every year by date issued | -- |
Public Guardians
| State / Contacts | Approval Source | Requirement | Renewal Date | Next Deadline |
|---|
Social Work
| State / Contacts | Approval Source | Requirement | Renewal Date | Next Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | ASWB | 30 hrs every 2 years. 20 hrs home study allowed. 3 hrs ethics for ALCs 6 hrs ethics for LP |
Every 2 years on last day of month issued | -- |
| Alaska | ASWB, NASW | 45 hrs every 2 years No limit to home study allowed 3 hrs ethics 6 hrs substance abuse < |
6/30 Even Years | June 30, 2014 |
| Arizona | ASWB, NASW | 30 hrs every 2 years No limit to home study allowed 3 hrs ethics 3 hrs cultural competence |
Every 2 years on date issued | -- |
| Arkansas | ASWB, NASW | 48 hrs every 2 years 20 hrs home study allowed 3 hrs ethics |
Every 2 years on date issued | -- |
| California | ASWB | 36 hrs every 2 years No limit to home study allowed 7 hrs domestic violence(1 time requirem |
Every 2 years, expiration date issued on license. | -- |
| Colorado | No CE requirement | - | - | -- |
| Connecticut | ASWB | 15 hrs each year 6 hrs home study allowed<br> |
Annually, check license for expiration date. Notice will be mailed 60 days prior. | -- |
| Delaware | ASWB, NASW, APA | 45 hrs every 2 years 10 hrs home study allowed 3 hrs ethics for mental health professionals |
1/31 Odd Years | January 31, 2015 |
| District of Columbia | ASWB, NASW, NBCC | 40 hrs every 2 years. 6 hrs home study allowed but not Ethics | 7/31 Odd Years | July 31, 2013 |
| Florida | ASWB | 30 hrs every 2 years No limit to home study allowed 3 hrs ethics and boundary issues 2 h |
3/31 Odd Years | March 31, 2015 |
| Georgia | ASWB, NASW | 35 hrs every 2 years No limit to home study allowed 5 hrs ethics - may not be obtained throu |
9/30 Even Years | September 30, 2014 |
| Hawaii | No CE Requirement | - | - | -- |
| Idaho | ASWB, NASW, NBCC | 20 hrs each year 10 hrs home study allowed 1 hr ethics |
Birthday of Licensee | -- |
| Illinois | ASWB, NASW | 30 hrs every 2 years No limit to home study allowed 3 hrs ethics |
11/30 Odd Years | November 30, 2013 |
| Indiana | ASWB, NASW | 40 hrs every 2 years(20 hrs per year) No limit to home study allowed 1 hr ethics |
4/1 Even Years | April 1, 2014 |
| Iowa | ASWB, NASW | 27 hrs every 2 years 12 hrs home study allowed 3 hrs ethics |
12/31 Even Years | December 31, 2014 |
| Kansas | ASWB, NASW | 40 hrs every 2 years No limit to home study allowed 3 hrs ethics |
Every 2 years on date issued | -- |
| Kentucky | ASWB, NASW, APA | LCSW 30 hrs every 3 years LSW 15 hrs every 3 years Half of hrs of home study allowed 3 h |
Every 3 years on date issued | -- |
| Louisiana | ASWB, NASW, APA | 20 hrs every year 10 hrs home study allowed 3 hrs ethics(every 2 years) |
8/31, CEs must be completed by 6/30 | June 30, 2013 |
| Maine | ASWB, NASW | 25 hrs every 2 years 10 hrs home study allowed 4 hrs social work ethics |
Every 2 years on date issued | -- |
| Maryland | ASWB, NASW | 40 hrs every 2 years 20 hrs home study allowed 3 hrs ethics and professional conduct includi |
Every 2 years on 10/31 | -- |
| Massachusetts | ASWB, NASW | LICSW 30 hrs LCSW 20 hrs LSW 15 hrs LSWA 10 hrs Every 2 years No limit to home s |
10/1 Even Years | October 1, 2014 |
| Michigan | ASWB | 45 hrs every 3 years No limit to home study allowed 5 hrs ethics 1 hr pain and pain symp |
Every 3 years on 4/30 | -- |
| Minnesota | ASWB, NASW | 40 hrs every 2 years 15 hrs home study allowed |
Every 2 years on birth date | -- |
| Mississippi | ASWB, NASW, APA | 40 hrs every 2 years 20 hrs home study allowed 4 hrs ethics 2 hrs cultural diversity/mul |
LSW Every 2 years on 9/30, LMSW and LCSW Every 2 years on 4/30 | -- |
| Missouri | ASWB, NASW, NBCC | 30 hrs every 2 years 15 hrs home study allowed 3 hrs ethics(not allowed by home study) |
Every 2 years on 9/30 | -- |
| Montana | ASWB, NASW | 20 hrs each year No limit to home study allowed |
Every year on 12/31 | December 31, 2013 |
| Nebraska | ASWB, NASW | 32 hrs every 2 years 20 hrs home study allowed |
9/1 Even Years | September 1, 2014 |
| Nevada | ASWB | 30 hrs every 2 years 2 hrs ethics 7 hrs home study allowed - stipulations; check with board |
Every year by last day of birthday month | -- |
| New Hampshire | NASW, NBCC, APA | 40 hrs every 2 years 20 hrs home study allowed 6 hrs ethics |
Every 2 years on date issued | -- |
| New Jersey | ASWB, NASW | LCSW 40hrs LSW 30 hrs CSW 20 hrs Every 2 years No limit to home study allowed 5 |
8/31 Even Years | August 31, 2014 |
| New Mexico | ASWB, NASW | 30 hrs every 2 years No limit to home study allowed 6 hrs cultural awareness |
Every 2 years by 6/30 | -- |
| New York | - | no continuing education requirement for license renewal | - | -- |
| North Carolina | ASWB | 40 hrs every 2 years 20 hrs home study allowed 4 hrs ethics (must complete 1 hr ethics every |
Every 2 years by expiration date | -- |
| North Dakota | ASWB, NASW | Newly licensed social workers, licensed after December 31st of the even numbered year, are required | 12/31 Odd Years | December 31, 2013 |
| Ohio | ASWB | 30 hrs every 2 years 15 hrs home study allowed 3 hrs ethics |
Every 2 years from date issued | -- |
| Oklahoma | ASWB, NASW | 16 hrs per year 8 hrs home study allowed 3 hrs ethics |
Every year on 12/31 | December 31, 2013 |
| Oregon | ASWB, NASW, APA | 40 hrs every 2 years No limit to home study allowed<br> |
12/31 Even numbered licenses on even years, Odd number licenses on odd years | -- |
| Pennsylvania | ASWB, APA | 20 hrs every 2 years No limit to home study allowed 3 hrs ethics |
2/28 Odd Years | February 28, 2015 |
| Rhode Island | ASWB, NASW | 30 hrs every 2 years 6 CEs by home study allowed 3 hrs cross-culture 3 hrs social work e |
5/1 Odd Years | May 1, 2015 |
| South Carolina | ASWB, NASW, NBCC | 40 hrs every 2 years No limit to home study allowed *20 hrs must be provided by a licensed soc |
Every 2 years on 12/31 | -- |
| South Dakota | ASWB, NASW | 30 hrs every 2 years 10 hrs home study allowed |
Every 2 years on 1/1 | -- |
| Tennessee | ASWB, NASW | 15 hrs per year No home study allowed |
Every year on 12/31 | December 31, 2013 |
| Texas | ASWB, NASW | 30 hrs every 2 years Home study allowed - must be approved 6 hrs ethics and social work valu |
Every year 2 years on last day of birth month | -- |
| Utah | ASWB, NASW | 40 hrs every 2 years 15 hrs home study allowed 3 hrs ethics |
10/1 Even Years | October 1, 2014 |
| Vermont | ASWB, NASW | 20 hrs every 2 years 5 hrs home study allowed 1.5 hrs ethics |
1/31 Even Years | January 31, 2014 |
| Virginia | ASWB, NASW | 30 hrs every 2 years 10 hrs home study allowed 2 hrs ethics |
6/30 Odd Years | June 30, 2013 |
| Washington | ASWB, NASW, NBCC | 36 hrs every 2 years 26 hrs home study allowed 6 hrs professional ethics |
Every 2 years on birth date | -- |
| West Virginia | No approval for home study required | 50 hrs every 2 years 20 hrs home study allowed<br> |
Every 2 years from date issued | -- |
| Wisconsin | ASWB, NASW | 30 hrs every 2 years 10 hrs self study allowed(home,book) 16 hrs internet allowed *No mo |
6/30 Odd Years | June 30, 2013 |
| Wyoming | ASWB, NBCC, APA | 45 hrs every 2 years No limit to home study allowed 1 hr professional ethics |
Every 2 years on birth date | -- |
Marriage and Family
| State / Contacts | Approval Source | Requirement | Renewal Date | Next Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | AAMFT, NBCC, ALAMFT | 40 hrs / 2 years 10 hrs clinical MFT 3 hrs professional ethics |
Every 2 years on date issued. | -- |
| Alaska | 45 hrs / 2 years 2 hrs professional ethics Limit 1/2 credit hrs home study. |
12/31 even years. | December 31, 2014 | |
| Arizona | NBCC, APA | 40 hrs / 2 years 3 hrs ethics 3 hrs cultural No limit to home study. |
Every 2 years by date issued. | -- |
| Arkansas | NBCC, ACA | 24 hrs / 2 years 2 hrs ethics No limit to home study |
6/30 every 2 years. | -- |
| California | BBS | 36 hrs / 2 years 7 hrs partner abuse (1 time req) 6 hrs law and ethics Limit 18 hrs of h |
Every 2 years on expiration date. | -- |
| Colorado | N/A | 40 Professional Development Hrs Required | Check License for expiration date. | -- |
| Connecticut | NBCC, APA | 15 hrs / 1 year | Every year by birth month. | -- |
| Delaware | NBCC, APA | 40 hrs / 2 years Limit 20 hrs of home study. |
9/30 even years. | September 30, 2014 |
| District of Columbia | NBCC, APA | 30 hrs / 2 years 6 hrs ethics Limit 15 hrs of home study. |
3/31 even years. | March 31, 2014 |
| Florida | 30 hrs / 2 years 3 hrs ethics and boundary issues. 2 hrs domestic violence every 6 years. 3/31 odd years. |
March 31, 2015 |
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| Georgia | NBCC, APA | 35 hrs / 2 years 5 hrs ethics |
9/30 even years. | September 30, 2014 |
| Hawaii | N/A | No CE's required. | -- | |
| Idaho | NBCC | 20 hrs / 1 year 3 hrs ethics - not allowed to be by home study. 10 hrs home study allowed. |
Every year by birth date. | -- |
| Illinois | AAMFT | 30 hrs / 2 years Limit 15 hrs home study. |
2/28 odd years. | February 28, 2015 |
| Indiana | NBCC, APA | 40 hrs / 2 years 1 hr ethics. No limit to home study. |
3/31 even years. | March 31, 2014 |
| Iowa | NBCC | 40 hrs / 2 years 3 hrs ethics Limit 20 hrs home study. |
9/30 even years. | September 30, 2014 |
| Kansas | 40 hrs / years 3 hrs ethics No limit to home study. |
Every 2 years by date issued. | -- | |
| Kentucky | AAMFT | 15 hrs / 1 year 3 hrs professional ethics<br> |
Every year by date issued. | -- |
| Louisiana | 40 hrs / 2 years No limit to home study. |
6/30 every 2 years. | -- | |
| Maine | 40 hrs / 2 years 4 hrs ethics No limit to home study. |
Every 2 years by date issued. | -- | |
| Maryland | NBCC | 40 hrs / 2 years Limit 10 hrs home study. |
12/31 every 2 years. | -- |
| Massachusetts | NBCC | 30 hrs / 2 years Limit 15 hrs home study. |
12/31 odd years. | December 31, 2013 |
| Michigan | N/A | No CE's Required. | -- | |
| Minnesota | 30 hrs / 2 years Limit to 1/4 of credits by home study. |
12/31 odd years. | December 31, 2013 | |
| Mississippi | APA | 35 hrs / 2 years 4 hrs professional ethics(cannot be by home study) Limit 17 hrs home study. |
9/30 every 2 years. | -- |
| Missouri | NBCC | 40 hrs / 2 years Limit 20 hrs home study. |
Every 2 years by date issued. | -- |
| Montana | 20 hrs / 1 year |
Every year between 11/1-12/31 | December 31, 2013 | |
| Nebraska | NBCC | 32 hrs / 2 years 2 hrs ethics Limit 20 hrs home study. |
9/1 even years. | September 1, 2014 |
| Nevada | 40 hrs / 2 years Limit 15 hrs home study. |
12/31 every 2 years. | -- | |
| New Hampshire | NBCC, APA | 40 hrs / 2 years 6 hrs ethics Limit 20 hrs home study. |
Every 2 years by date issued. | -- |
| New Jersey | NBCC, APA | 40 hrs / 2 years 5 hrs ethics and law 3 hrs social and cultural competence Limit 20 hrs |
11/30 even years. | -- |
| New Mexico | NBCC | 40 hrs / 2 years 6 hrs ethics Limit 12 hrs home study. |
9/30 odd years. | September 30, 2013 |
| New York | N/A | No CE's required. | -- | |
| North Carolina | 12 hrs / 1 year No limit to home study. |
6/30 every year. | June 30, 2013 | |
| North Dakota | 30 hrs / 2 years 6 hrs ethics |
Every 2 years by 12/31 | -- | |
| Ohio | 30 hrs / 2 years 3 hrs ethics Limit 15 hrs home study. |
Every 2 years by date issued. | -- | |
| Oklahoma | NBCC, APA | 20 hrs / 1 year 3 hrs ethics (not by home study) Limit 10 hrs home study. |
12/31 every year. | December 31, 2013 |
| Oregon | NBCC | 40 hrs / 2 years No limit to home study. |
4/1 even years. | April 1, 2014 |
| Pennsylvania | NBCC, APA | 30 hrs / 2 years 3 hrs ethics Limit 20 hrs home stuy. |
2/28 odd years. | February 28, 2015 |
| Rhode Island | NBCC, APA | 40 hrs / 2 years Limit 20 hrs home study. |
7/1 even years. | July 1, 2014 |
| South Carolina | 40 hrs / 2 years. Limit to 15 hrs home study. |
8/31 odd years. | August 31, 2013 | |
| South Dakota | NBCC, APA | 40 hrs / 2 years 4 hrs ethics No limit to home study. |
12/31 odd years. | December 31, 2013 |
| Tennessee | NBCC, APA | 10 hrs / 1 year 3 hrs ethics (every 2 years) No limit to home study. |
12/31 every year. | December 31, 2013 |
| Texas | 30 hrs / 2 years 6 hrs ethics Limit 12 hrs home study. |
Every 2 years by last day of birth month. | -- | |
| Utah | 40 hrs / 2 years No limit to home study. |
9/30 even years. | September 30, 2014 | |
| Vermont | NBCC | 20 hrs / 2 years 4 hrs ethics Limit 10 hrs home study. |
11/30 even years. | November 30, 2014 |
| Virginia | NBCC, APA | 20 hrs / 1 year 2 hrs ethics No limit to home study. |
6/30 every year. | June 30, 2013 |
| Washington | NBCC | 36 hrs / 2 years 6 hrs ethics and law Limit to 26 hrs home study. |
Birth date every 2 years. | -- |
| West Virginia | AAMFT | 35 hrs / 2 years 3 hrs ethics (not by home study) Limit 20 hrs home study. |
6/30 even years. | June 30, 2013 |
| Wisconsin | APA | 30 hrs / 2 years 4 hrs ethics and boundaries No limit to home study. |
3/1 odd years. | March 1, 2015 |
| Wyoming | 45 hrs / 2 years No limit to home study. |
Every 2 years by birth date. | -- |
Physicians
| State / Contacts | Approval Source | Requirement | Renewal Date | Next Deadline |
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Nurses
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