Pennsylvania Counselors Continuing Education Requirements And License Renewal

Meet your Pennsylvania counselor CE requirements with ease. If you'd like a refresher on what's needed to renew your license, see the requirements below.

6 Mandatory Hours
24 Elective Hours
30 Total Hours
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Here's what you need to renew your Pennsylvania Behavioral Health : Counselor license

The information below is a summary of the minimum requirements set forth by the State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Coun. For a more detailed requirements breakdown, please see the board's site.
If you hold Behavioral Health : Counselor licenses in multiple states, please make sure to check each state's requirements.

Pennsylvania Counselors: Counselor (Continuing Education)

Total Hours Required: 30
Mandatory Hours: 6
Elective Hours: 24
Renewal Cycle in Years: 2
License Expiration Date: 02/28/2025
Next Education Due Date: 02/28/2025

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Mandatory subjects:

  • 3 hours - Ethics
  • 2 hours - Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting
  • 1 hour - Suicide assessment, treatment and management

Roster

No roster required

Governing Agency

Name: State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Coun
Phone: 7177831389
Fax: 7177877769
Address: One Penn Center, 2601 N. 3rd Street Harrisburg, 17110

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Note: This license renewal information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change at any time. It's ultimately the responsibility of the licensee to be sure that he or she is meeting all requirements for each license and corresponding renewal period.