Updated for 2026

Nevada LCPC Continuing Education Requirements

Nevada counselors must complete 40 continuing education hours every 2 years to renew their LCPC license, including 6 hours of ethics and 6 hours of cultural competency.

40

total hours / 2 years

6

ethics hours

6

cultural competency hours

20

home study / self-study hours cap

Biennial · renewal date varies by licensee.

Nevada LCPC requirements

RequirementNotes
Total continuing education40 hours every 2 years.
RenewalBiennial cycle: tied to your license's renewal (expiration) date.
Ethics6 hours required each cycle.
Cultural Competency6 hours required each cycle.
Format limitsUp to 20 hours may be completed through home study / self-study.
New licenseesFirst renewal is different: new licensees have adjusted first-cycle requirements (proration and/or first-cycle-only rules), which we apply automatically.
Approved providersCE must be earned from a board-approved provider.
RecordkeepingKeep CE documentation for 3 years after each renewal.
Board auditThe board may audit licensees to verify CE compliance.
Late renewalA late renewal allows a 14-day grace period after expiration and a late fee.
Other mandatesAt renewal, the Board asks each licensee whether they have received training in immediate, short-term, or long-term treatment of mental/emotional trauma following emergencies, and whether they are willing to volunteer in a disaster (NRS 641A.262). This is a reporting question only — it is NOT a training requirement, and failing to have or report this training is not grounds for denial of renewal.
Total hours
40 hours every 2 years.
Renewal
Biennial cycle: tied to your license's renewal (expiration) date.
Ethics
6 hours required each cycle.
Cultural Competency
6 hours required each cycle.
Format limits
Up to 20 hours may be completed through home study / self-study.
New licensees
First renewal is different: new licensees have adjusted first-cycle requirements (proration and/or first-cycle-only rules), which we apply automatically.
Approved providers
CE must be earned from a board-approved provider.
Recordkeeping
Keep CE documentation for 3 years after each renewal.
Board audit
The board may audit licensees to verify CE compliance.
Late renewal
A late renewal allows a 14-day grace period after expiration and a late fee.
Other mandates
At renewal, the Board asks each licensee whether they have received training in immediate, short-term, or long-term treatment of mental/emotional trauma following emergencies, and whether they are willing to volunteer in a disaster (NRS 641A.262). This is a reporting question only — it is NOT a training requirement, and failing to have or report this training is not grounds for denial of renewal.
Full board policy details
  • No more than 20 hours per cycle may be earned via non-interactive distance education (self-paced courses with no real-time instructor interaction). Live webcasts and in-person courses count as interactive and are not capped. For shortened first cycles where the total is 20 hours or less, all hours may be non-interactive.
  • Teaching credit is granted at 2 CE hours per hour taught, capped at 20 hours taught (40 CE hours) per cycle. Per NAC 641A.131(5)(a) (2022 amendment), teaching MAY be part of the licensee's primary or regular employment and still count.
  • Academic coursework converts at 15 CE hours per semester credit hour or 12 CE hours per quarter credit hour of graduate-level coursework in MFT or counseling.
  • Attendance at Board of Examiners meetings (non-disciplinary) earns 1 CE hour per meeting, max 4 hours per cycle.
  • Attendance at health-care related coalition, committee, or board meetings/events earns 1 CE hour per meeting, max 6 hours per cycle. This covers MEETING ATTENDANCE only — it is not credit for volunteer service or for holding a leadership/officer role (those earn no CE in Nevada). Documentation required.
  • NON-QUALIFYING ACTIVITIES: Nevada does NOT award CE credit for authoring or publishing articles or books, peer supervision of others, mentorship, professional volunteer service, or leadership/officer roles in professional organizations. Attending Board meetings or qualifying health-care coalition/committee meetings does earn limited credit (see caps above), but holding a leadership role does not.
  • PROVIDER APPROVAL: All CE must come from courses or providers approved by or meeting the content standards of the Board (NAC 641A.121 / .123). Teaching, accredited academic coursework, and qualifying meeting attendance are approved alternative FORMATS subject to Board standards — they are not exemptions from the approval requirement. No category of CE bypasses Board oversight.
  • CATEGORY DOUBLE-COUNTING: A single CE course may satisfy only ONE required-topic category. The same course (and its hours) cannot be counted toward two category requirements simultaneously — e.g., one course cannot count for both ethics and cultural competency. This is distinct from the no-repeat rule below (which bars claiming the same course twice for additional hours within a cycle).
  • CULTURAL COMPETENCY CROSS-CREDIT: Cultural competency training completed to satisfy NRS 449.103 (cultural competency requirements for employees of health-care facilities) may be applied toward the cultural competency CE requirement.
  • Course repeat: a licensee cannot claim credit twice for the same course in one renewal period. For instructors, however, the 2:1 teaching credit applies per hour taught with no "first time only" restriction — an instructor may earn credit for teaching the same course multiple times, up to the 20-hours-taught cap.
  • Inactive status: a licensee may request inactive status for up to 3 continuous years, during which no CE and no renewal fee is required and the licensee may not practice. After 3 continuous years inactive, the license is deemed lapsed/revoked. To reactivate from inactive status, the licensee must complete 20 hours of CE in the year immediately preceding reactivation, including at least 6 hours ethics, 4 hours suicide prevention, and 4 hours cultural competency, plus pay the renewal fee.
  • Lapsed/expired licenses: if renewal (including CE) is not completed within 10 business days after the January 1 expiration, the license is automatically revoked for non-renewal. Reinstatement requires a written application, payment of renewal and late fees, and proof of having completed the CE that would have been required for the lapsed period. Licenses lapsed 5 or more years cannot be reinstated; the individual must reapply as a new applicant.
  • Hardship waiver: under NRS 641A.265 the Board may waive all or part of the CE requirement when the licensee was prevented from fulfilling it because of circumstances beyond their control (serious illness, military deployment, etc.). Waivers are case-by-case and typically cover one renewal cycle.
  • FIRST-CYCLE DISCRETIONARY RELIEF: Beyond the automatic proration brackets (see first_cycle_overrides), the Board may, upon a licensee's request, further prorate or waive CE requirements for an initial licensing period. This relief is discretionary and decided case-by-case, and is separate from the NRS 641A.265 hardship waiver available to all licensees.
  • No conditional/provisional renewal exists for licensees short on CE. CE must be complete by the renewal deadline; options if not are (a) request a hardship waiver or (b) move to inactive status before expiration. There is no post-renewal extension to complete CE while practicing.
  • Acceptable providers: Nevada accepts CE from Board-approved providers and from programs meeting NAC 641A.121 content standards. Common national providers (NBCC-approved, AAMFT-approved, APA, NASW) are generally accepted when content is within the scope of MFT/CPC practice. Providers and individual courses can also be approved on application under NAC 641A.123.

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Nevada LCPC CE: frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do Nevada LCPC licensees need?

Nevada requires 40 continuing education hours every 2 years to renew a LCPC license. Biennial cycle: tied to your license's renewal (expiration) date.

How many ethics hours are required for Nevada LCPC licensees?

Of the total, 6 hours must be in ethics.

How often do Nevada LCPC licensees renew?

Biennial cycle: tied to your license's renewal (expiration) date.

Are there subject-specific CE requirements for Nevada LCPC licensees?

Yes. In addition to ethics, Nevada requires 6 hours of cultural competency.

Can Nevada LCPC licensees complete CE online or by home study?

Up to 20 hours may be completed through home study / self-study.

Is the first renewal different for new Nevada LCPC licensees?

First renewal is different: new licensees have adjusted first-cycle requirements (proration and/or first-cycle-only rules), which we apply automatically.

Sources & verification

State source
Nevada board rule
Last verified
May 2026
Ruleset version
2026.1

Reviewed against the Nevada board source and refreshed from the compiled ruleset above. Methodology and disclaimer. Compliance data is informational only and not legal or board advice. Always verify requirements with your licensing board before you renew. See something wrong? Report it →

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