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EXPIRATION |
ACCEPTED CEUs |
HOURS |
LICENSE
REQUIREMENTS |
EXPIRATION |
Due Every 1 years
Due Based On Birthday
CE is due biennially
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NBCC - National Board for Certified Counselors
|
Hours Required 36
Max Online Hours 26
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ACCEPTED CEUs |
NBCC - National Board for Certified Counselors
|
HOURS |
Hours Required 36
Max Online Hours 26
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REQUIRED TOPICS |
HOURS |
FREQUENCY |
REQUIRED TOPICS |
Ethics/Laws/Rules/Jurisprudence
At least six of the 36 credit hours must be in law and professional ethics related to counseling.
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6 |
2 years |
HOURS 6
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FREQUENCY 2 years
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HIV/AIDS
One Time Only Requirement: Prior to licensure
The four-hour licensing requirement must cover topic areas 1, 2, 5 and 6 (Etiology and Epidemiology of HIV; Transmission and Infection Control, Legal and Ethical Issues; Psychosocial Issues)
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4 |
0 years |
HOURS 4
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FREQUENCY 0 years
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Suicide Prevention/Assessment/Treatment/Management
Beginning January 1, 2014, at least once every six years a licensed marriage and family therapist, licensed mental health counselor, and licensed social worker must complete at least six hours of training in suicide assessment, treatment, and management.
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6 |
6 years |
HOURS 6
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FREQUENCY 6 years
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