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LMHC Continuing Education Requirements in North Dakota (2026)

North Dakota Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC) must complete 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years under rules set by the North Dakota Board of Counselor Examiners (N.D. Admin. Code 97-02-01.1-08). Within that total, one mandate reserves hours for specific topics — the table below shows each one.

RequirementHoursHow often
General CE — North Dakota40Every renewal
Ethics — North Dakota3Every renewal

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Summarized from N.D. Admin. Code 97-02-01.1-08, which we last checked on Aug 17, 2026. Informational summary, not legal advice. Requirements change — always confirm against your board's current rules before relying on them for renewal.