Updated for 2026

Nebraska LIMHP, LMHP & CPC Continuing Education Requirements

Nebraska counselors must complete 32 continuing education hours every 2 years to renew their LIMHP / LMHP / CPC license, including 4 hours of ethics.

32

total hours / 2 years

4

ethics hours

Biennial renewal · calculating the next statewide deadline

Nebraska LIMHP, LMHP & CPC requirements

RequirementNotes
Total continuing education32 hours every 2 years.
RenewalBiennial cycle: CE due by September 1 of even years.
Ethics4 hours required each cycle.
New licenseesA credential first issued within the 24 months before renewal is waived from CE for that renewal.

Limits on how the hours are earned

Board caps and floors on where the 32 hours can come from.

  • supervision of provisional licenseemax 6 hrs
Total hours
32 hours every 2 years.
Renewal
Biennial cycle: CE due by September 1 of even years.
Ethics
4 hours required each cycle.
New licensees
A credential first issued within the 24 months before renewal is waived from CE for that renewal.
Full board policy details
  • Nebraska does not pre-approve CE. All 32 hours may be completed through live, online, home-study, or distance formats when the content relates to mental health practice.
  • Up to six hours may be claimed for supervising a provisional licensee or provisional certificate holder. That is a professional activity category, not a delivery format.
  • Academic coursework is valued at 15 hours per semester credit, 10 per quarter credit, and 14 per trimester credit. A peer-reviewed publication earns 16 hours.
  • A workshop presenter or academic instructor may claim only the initial presentation of a program or course during the renewal period. The rule does not impose a general attendee repeat ban.
  • One 32-hour pool covers an LMHP or LIMHP and its associated CPC/CMFT certificates. Provisional credentials are not subject to CE.
  • Reinstatement requires the ordinary 32 hours from the preceding 24 months, including the applicable ethics and LIMHP major-disorder content requirements.

We turn every category, format limit, and one-time rule on this page into a live checklist on your Nebraska LIMHP / LMHP / CPC record, and reapply board changes automatically as they happen.

Track Nebraska LIMHP / LMHP / CPC CE free →

Nebraska LIMHP, LMHP & CPC CE: frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do Nebraska LIMHP / LMHP / CPC licensees need?

Nebraska requires 32 continuing education hours every 2 years to renew a LIMHP / LMHP / CPC license. Biennial cycle: CE due by September 1 of even years.

How many ethics hours are required for Nebraska LIMHP / LMHP / CPC licensees?

Of the total, 4 hours must be in ethics.

How often do Nebraska LIMHP / LMHP / CPC licensees renew?

Biennial cycle: CE due by September 1 of even years.

Is the first renewal different for new Nebraska LIMHP / LMHP / CPC licensees?

A credential first issued within the 24 months before renewal is waived from CE for that renewal.

Sources & verification

Last verified
August 2026
Ruleset version
2026.4

Reviewed against the Nebraska board source and refreshed from the compiled ruleset above. Methodology and disclaimer. Compliance data is for guidance only, not legal or board advice. Always confirm requirements with your licensing board before renewing. See something wrong? Report it →

Track your Nebraska LIMHP / LMHP / CPC CE without the spreadsheet.

Log your hours, watch every category pace toward your biennial renewal, and keep your certificates in one record. Free to start, no credit card required.

Create your free record

Nebraskaguides & data

Other Nebraska CE requirement pages

LPC CE requirements in other states