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 and 6 hours of major mental disorders.

32hours every 2 years
Topic minimums, counted within the 32
6major mental disorders
4ethics

Next deadline: September 1, 2028The renewal cycle is biennial, and CE is due by September 1 of even years.

What the board saysNebraska board rule
012. CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS. During the 24 months prior to the renewal date1, individuals holding active licenses and certifications in the State of Nebraska must complete at least 32 hours1 of acceptable continuing education hours related to mental health practice during the preceding 24-month period. 012.01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. … (A) All license and certificate holders must complete at least 4 hours of continuing education in ethics2. … (C) 6 hours per renewal period3 can be obtained for supervising a provisional licensee3 or provisional certificate holder.
What it means
  1. 32 hours in the 24 months before renewal
  2. At least 4 hours of ethics
  3. No more than 6 hours for supervising a provisional licensee
172 NAC 94-012Last verified August 2026Ruleset 2026.5How we verify
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Requirements

Nebraska LIMHP, LMHP & CPC requirements

Total

32 hoursYou need 32 hours every 2 years. The renewal cycle is biennial, and CE is due by September 1 of even years.

Topic minimums, counted within the 32

The remaining 22 hours are not tied to a topic minimum.
Major Mental Disorders
6
You need 6 hours each cycle.
Ethics
4
You need 4 hours each cycle.

Limits on how the hours are earned

Supervision of provisional licensee
max 6 hrs

Cycle and record rules

Renewal
The renewal cycle is biennial, and CE is due by September 1 of even years.
New licensees
A credential first issued within the 24 months before renewal is waived from CE for that renewal.
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Also hold a Nebraska LMFT or LCSW license? Each board runs its own CE cycle. See the Nebraska LMFT and Nebraska LCSW requirements.

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.

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. The renewal cycle is biennial, and CE is 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?

The renewal cycle is biennial, and CE is due by September 1 of even years.

Are there subject-specific CE requirements for Nebraska LIMHP / LMHP / CPC licensees?

Yes. In addition to ethics, Nebraska requires 6 hours of major mental disorders.

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 and verification

State source
Nebraska board rule
Profession source
NBCC continuing education guidance
Last verified
August 2026
Ruleset version
2026.5

We reviewed this page against the Nebraska board source, and we refresh it 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

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Nebraska guides & data

What to keep for a CE audit →Learn what boards ask for in a CE audit, how long each state says to keep certificates, and what the notice looks like, then use the printable checklist.Nebraska mental health workforce data →9,059 active providers, or 448.9 per 100,000 residents, ranked 23 of 51. The page includes a county density map and free CSV downloads.

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