LPCC Study Guide 2026

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📋 LPCC Exam Format at a Glance

140
Questions
225 min
Time Limit
72.00%
Passing Score

📚 LPCC Topics to Study (63)

✍️ Sample LPCC Questions & Answers

1. Which organization accredits CE providers specifically for professional counselors and is most recognized by state LPCC boards?
National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

NBCC-approved providers are the most universally recognized source of CE credit for licensed counselors across U.S. state boards.

2. Which of the following atypical antipsychotics carries the highest risk of metabolic syndrome, including significant weight gain and diabetes?
Clozapine

Clozapine is associated with the greatest risk of metabolic syndrome among second-generation antipsychotics, requiring regular monitoring of weight, glucose, and lipids.

3. A counselor completes a 2-hour webinar on telehealth practices. Under most state board rules, this activity would be classified as:
Continuing education credit

Webinars on relevant clinical topics typically qualify as continuing education credit toward license renewal.

4. Which federal law impacts the LPCC eligibility of someone convicted of a healthcare-related fraud offense?
The Social Security Act's exclusion provisions (OIG exclusion list)

Individuals excluded by the OIG (Office of Inspector General) due to healthcare fraud convictions are barred from participating in federally funded programs, which many boards consider during licensure decisions.

5. An LPCC wants CE credit for a self-study course without a post-test. Most state boards would:
Reject it because a verification mechanism is required

Boards generally require a post-test, quiz, or other assessment to verify learning when CE is completed via self-study formats.

6. Under NBCC rules, how long must a counselor retain documentation of completed CE activities?
5 years

NBCC requires credential holders to retain CE documentation for a minimum of 5 years in case of an audit.

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