LPCC Continuing Education and Maintenance 2

Question 1

In most U.S. states, how many hours of continuing education must be specifically focused on ethics for LPCC license renewal?

Accepted Answer

3 hours

Answer

Most state licensing boards require a minimum of 3 hours of ethics-focused CE per renewal cycle.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Continuing education credit

Answer

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

Question 3

Which of the following CE activities is LEAST likely to be accepted by a state LPCC board?

Accepted Answer

Attending a general business management seminar unrelated to counseling

Answer

CE must be related to the practice of professional counseling; general business seminars typically do not qualify.

Question 4

A licensed counselor is audited by their state board and cannot produce CE certificates. The most likely consequence is:

Accepted Answer

Possible fines, suspension, or probation

Answer

Failure to document CE compliance typically results in administrative penalties such as fines, probation, or suspension rather than immediate revocation.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

5 years

Answer

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

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LPCC Continuing Education and Maintenance 2