LPCC Continuing Education Requirements in California (2026)
California Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (LPCC) must complete 36 hours of continuing education every 2 years under rules set by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BPC §4999.76). Within that total, 6 mandates reserve hours for specific topics — the table below shows each one.
| Requirement | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| General CEU — LPCC | 36 | Every renewal |
| HIV/AIDS | 7 | First renewal only |
| Law & Ethics | 6 | Every renewal |
| Suicide Risk Assessment | 6 | First renewal only |
| Supervision Initial Training | 15 | One-time |
| Supervision Ongoing CE | 6 | Every renewal |
| Telehealth | 3 | First renewal only |
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Summarized from BPC §4999.76, which we last checked on Aug 16, 2026. Informational summary, not legal advice. Requirements change — always confirm against your board's current rules before relying on them for renewal.