[ Create an account](/create-an-account)[ Log In](/log-in) [ Cart](/cart) [ ![Telehealth Certification Institute LLC Logo]() ![Telehealth Certification Institute LLC Logo]()](/) # California CEU Requirements California CE Requirements and Courses Requirements for Counselors and Marriage & Family Therapists, Social Workers, Addiction Professionals and Psychologists. [CE Details](#ce-details)[Continuing Education Approval](#education-approval) ## California CE Details Counselors ### California Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Renewal Information In California, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (LPCCs) are required to **renew their licenses every two years**, under the oversight of the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. As part of the renewal process, LPCCs must **complete 36 hours of approved continuing education (CE)** relevant to the field of professional clinical counseling within each two-year period leading up to the license expiration date. The continuing education includes several specific requirements. LPCCs must complete a **one-time requirement of 6 CE hours in suicide risk assessment and intervention before their first renewal**. Additionally, another **one-time requirement before the first renewal involves completing 3 CE hours of training in the provision of mental health services via telehealth**, including important legal and ethical considerations. LPCCs are also required to **undertake a one-time requirement 7 CE hours course on the assessment and treatment of HIV/AIDS during their first renewal period** after the regulations take effect. Furthermore, every renewal period requires LPCCs to complete at least **6 CE hours in law and ethics, with 3 of those hours specifically focusing on California law and ethics**. ### CE Requirements to Be Approved as a Clinical Supervisor In California, **Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (LPCCs)** must meet specific **continuing education (CE)** requirements to become an **approved clinical supervisor**. Initially, **LPCCs must complete 15 hours of clinical supervision training** within 60 days of beginning supervision. This training covers competencies such as goal setting, supervisor-supervisee dynamics, cultural competency, and various supervision theories. To maintain their supervisor status, **LPCCs** must complete 6 CE hours of supervision-related professional development every two years. Acceptable activities for CE include advanced coursework, mentoring, and participation in peer discussions. **Telehealth Certification Institute** offers [clinical supervision courses](https://www.telementalhealthtraining.com/specialties/clinical-supervision) suitable for both initial training and ongoing CE requirements for renewal. Renewal Details and Information Sources - **Duration**: 2 years - ***Source***: ARTICLE 8. CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS, LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKERS, LICENSED EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGISTS, AND LICENSED PROFESSIONAL CLINICAL COUNSELORS § 1887. DEFINITIONS. (c) A “renewal period” means the two-year period that spans from the first day after the license’s prior expiration date to the current license expiration date. **CE Requirement:** - **Total Continuing Education (CE) Hours Required**: 36 CE - ***Source***: CHAPTER 16 LICENSED PROFESSIONAL CLINICAL COUNSELORS. ARTICLE 3. LICENSURE § 4999.76. CONTINUING EDUCATION (a) (1) Except as provided in subdivision (c), the board shall not renew any license pursuant to this chapter unless the applicant certifies to the board, on a form prescribed by the board, that the applicant has completed not less than 36 hours of approved continuing education in or relevant to the field of professional clinical counseling in the preceding two years, as determined by the board. **Specific Continuing Education Requirements:** 1. **Suicide Risk Assessment and Intervention**: - **Hours Required**: 6 CE (one time-requirement before first renewal) - ***Source***: CHAPTER 16 LICENSED PROFESSIONAL CLINICAL COUNSELORS. ARTICLE 3. LICENSURE § 4999.66. REQUIRED COURSEWORK OR SUPERVISED EXPERIENCE: SUICIDE RISK ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION (b) As a one-time requirement, a licensee prior to the time of their first renewal after January 1, 2021, or an applicant for reactivation or reinstatement to an active license status on or after January 1, 2021, shall have completed a minimum of six hours of coursework or applied experience under supervision in suicide risk assessment and intervention, using one of the methods specified in subdivision (a). 2. **Telehealth**: - **Hours Required**: 3 CE (one time-requirement before first renewal) - ***Source***: CHAPTER 16 LICENSED PROFESSIONAL CLINICAL COUNSELORS. ARTICLE 3. LICENSURE § 4999.67. REQUIRED TRAINING OR COURSEWORK: PROVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES VIA TELEHEALTH (b) As a one-time requirement, a licensee before the time of their first renewal after July 1, 2023, or an applicant for reactivation or reinstatement to an active license status on or after July 1, 2023, shall have completed a minimum of three hours of training or coursework in the provision of mental health services via telehealth, which shall include law and ethics related to telehealth, using one of the methods specified in subdivision (a). 3. **Assessment and Treatment of People with HIV/AIDS**: - **Hours Required**: 7 CE (one time-requirement on first renewal) - ***Source***: ARTICLE 8. CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS, LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKERS, LICENSED EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGISTS, AND LICENSED PROFESSIONAL CLINICAL COUNSELORS § 1887.3. CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND CREDIT FOR SPECIFIED ACTIVITIES. (b) A marriage and family therapist, clinical social worker, and professional clinical counselor licensee shall take a continuing education course in the characteristics and methods of assessment and treatment of people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) during their first renewal period after the effective date of these regulations. The course shall be at least seven (7) hours in length and its content shall comply with the requirements of section 32 of the Code. This is a one-time requirement for all licensees. 4. **Law and Ethics**: - **Hours Required**: 6 CE (of which 3 must be California Law and Ethics) - ***Source***: ARTICLE 8. CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS, LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKERS, LICENSED EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGISTS, AND LICENSED PROFESSIONAL CLINICAL COUNSELORS § 1887.3. CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND CREDIT FOR SPECIFIED ACTIVITIES. (c) Any person renewing a license shall complete a minimum of six (6) hours of continuing education in the subject of law and ethics for each renewal period. The six (6) hours shall be considered part of the thirty-six (36) hour continuing education requirement. CHAPTER 16 LICENSED PROFESSIONAL CLINICAL COUNSELORS. ARTICLE 3. LICENSURE § 4999.55. CALIFORNIA LAW AND ETHICS: EXAMINATION AND CONTINUING EDUCATION (e) A registrant shall complete a minimum of three hours of continuing education in the subject of California law and ethics during each renewal period in order to be eligible to renew their registration, regardless of whether or not they have passed the California law and ethics examination. ### TCI Statement of Approval Telehealth Certification Institute LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6693. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Telehealth Certification Institute LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. NBCC CE hours are accepted by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. **Useful Links** [California Board of Behavioral Sciences](https://www.bbs.ca.gov/) **Suggested TCI Courses** [All CE Courses](/all-courses-and-products) [Suicide Prevention and Response Courses](/specialties/suicide-prevention-and-response) [TeleMental Health Training Certificate Program](/the-thtc-certificate) [Telehealth Law and Ethics Courses](/specialties/telehealth-law-and-ethics) [Telehealth Clinical Skills Courses](/specialties/telehealth-clinical-skills) [Clinical Supervision CE Courses](/specialties/clinical-supervision) Marriage and Family Therapists ### California Marriage and Family Therapists Renewal Information In California, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) are required to **renew their licenses every two years**, a process regulated by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Each renewal period requires LMFTs to **complete 36 hours of approved continuing education (CE)** related to marriage and family therapy. The continuing education for California LMFTs includes several specific courses that must be completed to maintain licensure. **Prior to the first renewal**, LMFTs are required to complete **6 hours in suicide risk assessment and intervention**. Additionally, LMFTs must complete **3 CE hours of training in telehealth, including relevant law and ethics, before their first renewal**. Another **one-time requirement** course is a **7 CE course on the assessment and treatment of HIV/AIDS**. The final **one-time requirement is a 7 CE course on spousal or partner abuse** assessment, detection, and intervention strategies. Moreover, each renewal period mandates that LMFTs complete **6 CE hours in law and ethics, with at least 3 of those hours specifically focused on California law and ethics**. ### CE Requirements to Serve as a Clinical Supervisor Before you can begin supervising Associate Marriage and Family Therapists (AMFTs) in California, you must complete **15 hours** of supervision-specific training, as required by [California Code of Regulations Title 16 § 1834(a)](https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I0192CC624C8211EC89E5000D3A7C4BC3?viewType=FullText&originationContext=documenttoc&transitionType=CategoryPageItem&contextData=(sc.Default)). This training must be obtained from a BBS-approved CE provider, a government agency, or a graduate-level course from an accredited institution. It must cover supervision law and ethics, cultural and contextual variables, supervisor-supervisee dynamics, competencies for new supervisors, goal setting and evaluation, documentation, and foundations/standards of supervision. It must be completed either: - Within **2 years before or 60 days after** starting supervision (if taken as CE), or - Within **4 years before or 60 days after** starting supervision (if taken at the graduate level) To remain eligible to supervise AMFTs, LMFTs must also complete **6 hours** of continuing professional development (CPD) in supervision during each license renewal cycle, as required by [16 CCR § 1834(c)](https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I0192CC624C8211EC89E5000D3A7C4BC3?viewType=FullText&originationContext=documenttoc&transitionType=CategoryPageItem&contextData=(sc.Default)). This training must: - Be supervision-specific - Be obtained from a BBS-approved CE provider or government agency The **Telehealth Certification Institute (TCI)** offers self-paced online courses to meet both the initial **15-hour** and renewal **6-hour** supervision training requirements: ✅ **[Clinical Supervision Certificate Program (49 CE hours)](http://telementalhealthtraining.com/clinical-supervision-certificate)** A comprehensive, all-in-one program that fulfills—and exceeds—the **15-hour** initial training requirement, while covering all core supervision competencies. Ideal for those seeking structured, in-depth preparation. ✅ **Combine the Following Courses to Build 15 Hours** You can meet the **15-hour** initial training requirement by combining the following targeted CE courses: - [Ethics for Supervisors](https://www.telementalhealthtraining.com/product/ethics-for-supervisors-online-self-study) - [Race, Power, and Privilege in Supervision](https://www.telementalhealthtraining.com/product/race-power-and-privilege-addressing-cross-cultural-dynamics-in-supervision-online-self-study) - [Understanding and Developing an Effective Clinical Supervision Relationship](https://www.telementalhealthtraining.com/understanding-and-developing-an-effective-clinical-supervision-relationship) - [Documentation for Supervisors](https://www.telementalhealthtraining.com/documentation-for-supervisors) - [Foundations of Supervision](https://www.telementalhealthtraining.com/product/foundations-of-supervision-preparing-for-effective-supervision-online-self-study) ✅ **[10-CE Clinical Supervision Training Bundle](https://www.telementalhealthtraining.com/10-ce-clinical-supervision-training-bundle)** Perfect for meeting California’s **6-hour** renewal requirement while providing a deeper dive into supervision models, multicultural awareness, and documentation practices. ✅ **[Individual Supervision CE courses](http://telementalhealthtraining.com/specialties/clinical-supervision)** To meet California’s **6-hour** supervision-specific continuing professional development (CPD) requirement for each license renewal cycle—or to simply enhance your supervisory competency—you can choose from a variety of individual CE courses offered by the Telehealth Certification Institute. 📄 Source: [California Code of Regulations, Title 16, § 1834 — Supervisor Training and Coursework. California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS)](https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I0192CC624C8211EC89E5000D3A7C4BC3?viewType=FullText&originationContext=documenttoc&transitionType=CategoryPageItem&contextData=(sc.Default)). Renewal Details and Information Sources - **Duration**: 2 years - ***Source***: ARTICLE 8. CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS, LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKERS, LICENSED EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGISTS, AND LICENSED PROFESSIONAL CLINICAL COUNSELORS § 1887. DEFINITIONS. (c) A “renewal period” means the two-year period that spans from the first day after the license’s prior expiration date to the current license expiration date. **CE Requirement:** - **Total Continuing Education (CE) Hours Required**: 36 CE - ***Source***: CHAPTER 13. LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS. ARTICLE 1. REGULATION § 4980.54. CONTINUING EDUCATION (c) (1) Except as provided in subdivision (e), the board shall not renew any license pursuant to this chapter unless the applicant certifies to the board, on a form prescribed by the board, that the applicant has completed not less than 36 hours of approved continuing education in or relevant to the field of marriage and family therapy in the preceding two years, as determined by the board. **Specific Continuing Education Requirements:** 1. **Suicide Risk Assessment and Intervention**: - **Hours Required**: 6 CE (one time-requirement before first renewal) - ***Source***: CHAPTER 13. LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS. ARTICLE 1. REGULATION § 4980.396. REQUIRED COURSEWORK OR SUPERVISED EXPERIENCE: SUICIDE RISK ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION (b) As a one-time requirement, a licensee before the time of their first renewal after July 1, 2023, or an applicant for reactivation or reinstatement to an active license status on or after July 1, 2023, shall have completed a minimum of three hours of training or coursework in the provision of mental health services via telehealth, which shall include law and ethics related to telehealth, using one of the methods specified in subdivision (a). 2. **Telehealth**: - **Hours Required**: 3 CE (one time-requirement before first renewal) - ***Source***: CHAPTER 13. LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS. ARTICLE 1. REGULATION § 4980.395. REQUIRED TRAINING OR COURSEWORK: PROVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES VIA TELEHEALTH (b) As a one-time requirement, a licensee before the time of their first renewal after July 1, 2023, or an applicant for reactivation or reinstatement to an active license status on or after July 1, 2023, shall have completed a minimum of three hours of training or coursework in the provision of mental health services via telehealth, which shall include law and ethics related to telehealth, using one of the methods specified in subdivision (a). 3. **Assessment and Treatment of People with HIV/AIDS**: - **Hours Required**: 7 CE (one time-requirement on first renewal) - ***Source***: ARTICLE 8. CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS, LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKERS, LICENSED EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGISTS, AND LICENSED PROFESSIONAL CLINICAL COUNSELORS § 1887.3. CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND CREDIT FOR SPECIFIED ACTIVITIES. (b) A marriage and family therapist, clinical social worker, and professional clinical counselor licensee shall take a continuing education course in the characteristics and methods of assessment and treatment of people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) during their first renewal period after the effective date of these regulations. The course shall be at least seven (7) hours in length and its content shall comply with the requirements of section 32 of the Code. This is a one-time requirement for all licensees. 4. **Law and Ethics**: - **Hours Required**: 6 CE (of which 3 must be California Law and Ethics) - ***Source***: ARTICLE 8. CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS, LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKERS, LICENSED EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGISTS, AND LICENSED PROFESSIONAL CLINICAL COUNSELORS § 1887.3. CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND CREDIT FOR SPECIFIED ACTIVITIES. (c) Any person renewing a license shall complete a minimum of six (6) hours of continuing education in the subject of law and ethics for each renewal period. The six (6) hours shall be considered part of the thirty-six (36) hour continuing education requirement. CHAPTER 13. LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS. ARTICLE 1. REGULATION § 4980.399. CALIFORNIA LAW AND ETHICS: EXAMINATION AND CONTINUING EDUCATION (e) A registrant shall complete a minimum of three hours of continuing education on the subject of California law and ethics during each renewal period to be eligible to renew their registration, regardless of whether they have passed the California law and ethics examination. 5. **Spousal or Partner Abuse**: - **Hours Required**: 7 CE (one time-requirement on first renewal) - ***Source***: CHAPTER 13. LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS. ARTICLE 1. REGULATION § 4980.57. CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR SPOUSAL OR PARTNER ABUSE (a) The board shall require a licensee who began graduate study prior to January 1, 2004, to take a continuing education course during his or her first renewal period after the operative date of this section in spousal or partner abuse assessment, detection, and intervention strategies, including community resources, cultural factors, and same gender abuse dynamics. On and after January 1, 2005, the course shall consist of not less than seven hours of training. ### TCI Statement of Approval **Telehealth Certification Institute**, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6693. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. **Telehealth Certification Institute**, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. NBCC CE hours are accepted by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. **Useful Links** [California Board of Behavioral Sciences](https://www.bbs.ca.gov/) **Suggested TCI Courses** [All CE Courses](/all-courses-and-products) [Couples, Marriage and Family CE Courses](/specialties/couples-marriage-and-family-therapy) [Suicide Prevention and Response Courses](/specialties/suicide-prevention-and-response) [TeleMental Health Training Certificate Program](/the-thtc-certificate) [Telehealth Law and Ethics Courses](/specialties/telehealth-law-and-ethics) [Telehealth Clinical Skills Courses](/specialties/telehealth-clinical-skills) Social Workers ### California Licensed Clinical Social Workers Renewal Information In California, Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs) are required to **renew their licenses every two years**, under the oversight of the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. As part of the renewal process, LCSWs must **complete 36 hours of approved continuing education (CE)** relevant to the field of social work within each two-year period leading up to the license expiration date. The continuing education includes several specific requirements. LPCCs must complete a **one-time requirement of 6 CE hours in suicide risk assessment and intervention before their first renewal**. Additionally, another **one-time requirement before the first renewal involves completing 3 CE hours of training in the provision of mental health services via telehealth**, including important legal and ethical considerations. LCSWs are also required to **undertake a one-time requirement 7 CE hours course on the assessment and treatment of HIV/AIDS during their first renewal period**. Furthermore, every renewal period requires LCSWs to complete at least **6 CE hours in law and ethics, with 3 of those hours specifically focusing on California law and ethics**. ### CE Requirements to Serve as a Clinical Supervisor **New supervisors** (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, or LEP) must **complete 15 hours of supervision training within 60 days of beginning supervision**, as mandated by California BBS Statutes and Regulations [16 C.C.R. § 1821.3(a)](https://www.bbs.ca.gov/pdf/publications/lawsregs.pdf). The **15-hour initial training** must include all of the following components: - Competencies necessary for new supervisors - Goal setting and evaluation - Supervisor–supervisee relationship - California law and ethics, including legal and ethical issues related to supervision ***Note**: TCI does not currently offer a CE course that meets the California law and ethics requirement. You must obtain this portion of the training from another approved provider.* - Cultural variables (race, gender, social class, religious beliefs) - Contextual variables (treatment modalities, work settings, use of technology) - Supervision theories and literature - Documentation and record-keeping of supervisee’s client files, as well as supervision records **Exemptions**: LCSWs who already hold a recognized supervision credential (e.g., from CCE, ABECSW, CAMFT, or AAMFT) may be exempt from the **15-hour** training requirement. **To maintain supervisor eligibility** in California, LCSWs must **complete 6 hours of continuing professional development (CPD) in supervision during each license renewal cycle**, as required by the [California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS)](https://www.bbs.ca.gov/pdf/supervisor_qualifications.pdf). This training can include supervision-focused CE courses, participation in peer consultation groups, teaching supervision content, or publishing research on supervision. 🔗 Source: [California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Supervisor Qualifications: Training Requirements for New Supervisors and Supervisors Returning After an Absence.](https://www.bbs.ca.gov/pdf/supervisor_qualifications.pdf) At the **Telehealth Certification Institute (TCI)**, LCSWs can meet both the **initial and ongoing** supervision training requirements. **To fulfill the 15-hour initial supervision training requirement**, we offer a series of self-paced CE courses, including: - [Preparing for Effective Supervision](https://www.telementalhealthtraining.com/preparing-for-effective-supervision) - [Methods of Supervision](https://www.telementalhealthtraining.com/methods-of-supervision) - [Theoretical Frameworks and Models of Clinical Supervision](https://www.telementalhealthtraining.com/theoretical-frameworks-and-models-of-clinical-supervision) - [Race, Power, and Privilege: Addressing Cross-Cultural Dynamics in Supervision](https://www.telementalhealthtraining.com/race-power-and-privilege) ***Note**: You will still need to complete the California law and ethics requirement through another approved provider.* **For ongoing licensure**, LCSWs can meet the **6-hour** CPD requirement through our [Individual Supervision CE Courses](https://www.telementalhealthtraining.com/specialties/clinical-supervision), which cover essential topics such as: - Multicultural supervision - Ethical and legal considerations - Supervisory relationship dynamics Renewal Details and Information Sources - **Duration**: 2 years - ***Source***: ARTICLE 8. CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS, LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKERS, LICENSED EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGISTS, AND LICENSED PROFESSIONAL CLINICAL COUNSELORS § 1887. DEFINITIONS. (c) A “renewal period” means the two-year period that spans from the first day after the license’s prior expiration date to the current license expiration date. **CE Requirement:** - **Total Continuing Education (CE) Hours Required**: 36 CE - ***Source***: CHAPTER 14. SOCIAL WORKERS. ARTICLE 4. LICENSURE § 4996.22. CONTINUING EDUCATION (a) (1) Except as provided in subdivision (c), the board shall not renew any license pursuant to this chapter unless the applicant certifies to the board, on a form prescribed by the board, that the applicant has completed not less than 36 hours of approved continuing education in or relevant to the field of social work in the preceding two years, as determined by the board. **Specific Continuing Education Requirements:** 1. **Suicide Risk Assessment and Intervention**: - **Hours Required**: 6 CE (one time-requirement before first renewal) - ***Source***: CHAPTER 14. SOCIAL WORKERS. ARTICLE 4. LICENSURE § 4996.27. REQUIRED COURSEWORK OR SUPERVISED EXPERIENCE: SUICIDE RISK ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION (b) As a one-time requirement, a licensee prior to the time of their first renewal after January 1, 2021, or an applicant for reactivation or reinstatement to an active license status on or after January 1, 2021, shall have completed a minimum of six hours of coursework or applied experience under supervision in suicide risk assessment and intervention, using one of the methods specified in subdivision (a). 2. **Telehealth**: - **Hours Required**: 3 CE (one time-requirement before first renewal) - ***Source***: CHAPTER 14. SOCIAL WORKERS. ARTICLE 4. LICENSURE § 4996.27.1. REQUIRED TRAINING OR COURSEWORK: PROVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES VIA TELEHEALTH (b) As a one-time requirement, a licensee before the time of their first renewal after July 1, 2023, or an applicant for reactivation or reinstatement to an active license status on or after July 1, 2023, shall have completed a minimum of three hours of training or coursework in the provision of mental health services via telehealth, which shall include law and ethics related to telehealth, using one of the methods specified in subdivision (a) 3. **Assessment and Treatment of People with HIV/AIDS**: - **Hours Required**: 7 CE (one time-requirement on first renewal) - ***Source***: ARTICLE 8. CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS, LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKERS, LICENSED EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGISTS, AND LICENSED PROFESSIONAL CLINICAL COUNSELORS § 1887.3. CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND CREDIT FOR SPECIFIED ACTIVITIES. (b) A marriage and family therapist, clinical social worker, and professional clinical counselor licensee shall take a continuing education course in the characteristics and methods of assessment and treatment of people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) during their first renewal period after the effective date of these regulations. The course shall be at least seven (7) hours in length and its content shall comply with the requirements of section 32 of the Code. This is a one-time requirement for all licensees. 4. **Law and Ethics**: - **Hours Required**: 6 CE (of which 3 must be California Law and Ethics) - ***Source***: ARTICLE 8. CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS, LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKERS, LICENSED EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGISTS, AND LICENSED PROFESSIONAL CLINICAL COUNSELORS § 1887.3. CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND CREDIT FOR SPECIFIED ACTIVITIES. (c) Any person renewing a license shall complete a minimum of six (6) hours of continuing education in the subject of law and ethics for each renewal period. The six (6) hours shall be considered part of the thirty-six (36) hour continuing education requirement. CHAPTER 14. SOCIAL WORKERS. ARTICLE 2. APPLICATION OF CHAPTER § 4992.09. CALIFORNIA LAW AND ETHICS: EXAMINATION AND CONTINUING EDUCATION (e) A registrant shall complete a minimum of three hours of continuing education in the subject of California law and ethics during each renewal period to be eligible to renew their registration, regardless of whether they have passed the California law and ethics examination. ### TCI Statement of Approval **Telehealth Certification Institute LLC**, #1609, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 05/02/2024 – 05/02/2027. ASWB CE hours are accepted by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. **Useful Links** [California Board of Behavioral Sciences](https://www.bbs.ca.gov/) **Suggested TCI Courses** [All CE Courses](/all-courses-and-products) [Suicide Prevention and Response Courses](/specialties/suicide-prevention-and-response) [TeleMental Health Training Certificate Program](/the-thtc-certificate) [Telehealth Law and Ethics Courses](/specialties/telehealth-law-and-ethics) [Telehealth Clinical Skills Courses](/specialties/telehealth-clinical-skills) Psychologists ### California Licensed Educational Psychologists Renewal Information In California, Licensed Educational Psychologists are required to **renew their licenses every two years**, a process regulated by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Each renewal period requires Psychologists to **complete 36 hours of approved continuing education (CE)** relevant to educational psychology. The continuing education for Psychologists includes several specific courses that must be completed to maintain licensure. **Prior to the first renewal**, Psychologists are required to complete **6 hours in suicide risk assessment and intervention**. Additionally, they must complete **3 CE hours of training in telehealth, including relevant law and ethics, before their first renewal**. Another **one-time requirement** course to be completed **before the first renewal** is **7 CE hours on Child Abuse Assessment and Reporting**. The final **one-time requirement before the first renewal is 15 CE hours on Alcoholism and Other Chemical Substance Dependency**. Moreover, each renewal period mandates that Psychologists complete **6 CE hours in law and ethics**. ### CE Requirements to Serve as a Clinical Supervisor California **licensed psychologists** who provide clinical supervision must meet both the state’s general license renewal requirements and supervision-specific education standards to remain eligible to supervise. Under [16 CCR § 1397.61.1](https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I8AEF10F0126A11ED88FF90FC1A5E6D1C?viewType=FullText&originationContext=documenttoc&transitionType=CategoryPageItem&contextData=(sc.Default)), psychologists must complete **36 hours** of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) **every two years**. Within those **36 hours**, the following content is required: **4 hours** in Law & Ethics **4 hours** in Cultural Diversity and/or Social Justice In addition to general CPD requirements, psychologists who serve as primary supervisors for individuals accruing Supervised Professional Experience (SPE) must complete a minimum of **6 hours** of supervision-specific coursework every two years, as required by [16 CCR § 1387.1(b)](https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/IE7EE50944C8111EC89E5000D3A7C4BC3?viewType=FullText&originationContext=documenttoc&transitionType=CategoryPageItem&contextData=(sc.Default)&bhcp=1). This coursework must address supervision competencies such as ethical and legal responsibilities, evaluation of trainee performance, documentation, and protection of client welfare. Lastly, All persons applying for licensure or renewal as a psychologist in California must have completed at least 7 instructional hours of coursework or training in child abuse assessment and reporting, pursuant to [16 CCR § 1382.4](https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/IE7ACDAC14C8111EC89E5000D3A7C4BC3?viewType=FullText&originationContext=documenttoc&transitionType=CategoryPageItem&contextData=(sc.Default)). The **Telehealth Certification Institute (TCI)** offers APA-approved continuing education that may be applied toward California’s CPD requirements. TCI courses generally qualify under the Sponsored Continuing Education CPD category. California psychologists may apply up to **27 hours** from this category per renewal cycle and must accrue remaining CPD hours from at least one additional [CPD category](https://www.psychology.ca.gov/licensees/ce_faqs.shtml?) to satisfy Board requirements. [Supervision-specific CE courses](https://www.telementalhealthtraining.com/specialties/clinical-supervision) standalone supervision courses that may be applied toward California CPD requirements in accordance with Board rules and CPD category limitations. [Law & Ethics courses](https://www.telementalhealthtraining.com/specialties/law-and-ethics) that can fulfill the mandatory 4-hour CPD requirement Comprehensive [Clinical Supervision Certificate Program(CSC)](http://telementalhealthtraining.com/clinical-supervision-certificate), which may exceed the minimum supervision coursework requirement while also contributing to the **36-hour** CPD total. These hours may be applied toward the **36-hour** biennial CPD requirement (however, California allows a maximum of **27 hours** per renewal period from structured, sequenced learning activities such as courses—whether conducted in-person or online—so licensees must complete at least one additional CPD activity category), and the 6-hour supervision coursework requirement under § 1387.1(b), depending on course selection. Source: [California Board of Psychology — Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Information](https://www.psychology.ca.gov/licensees/ce_faqs.shtml?utm_source=chatgpt.com) Renewal Details and Information Sources - **Duration**: 2 years - ***Source***: ARTICLE 8. CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS, LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKERS, LICENSED EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGISTS, AND LICENSED PROFESSIONAL CLINICAL COUNSELORS § 1887. DEFINITIONS. (c) A “renewal period” means the two-year period that spans from the first day after the license’s prior expiration date to the current license expiration date. **CE Requirement:** - **Total Continuing Education (CE) Hours Required**: 36 CE - ***Source***: CHAPTER 13.5. LICENSED EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGISTS. ARTICLE 3. RENEWAL AND CONTINUING EDUCATION. ARTICLE 3. RENEWAL AND CONTINUING EDUCATION (a) To renew a license, a licensee shall certify to the board, on a form prescribed by the board, completion in the preceding two years of not less than 36 hours of approved continuing education in, or relevant to, educational psychology. **Specific Continuing Education Requirements:** 1. **Suicide Risk Assessment and Intervention**: - **Hours Required**: 6 CE (one time-requirement before first renewal) - ***Source***: CHAPTER 13.5. LICENSED EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGISTS. ARTICLE 2. LICENSURE § 4989.23. REQUIRED COURSEWORK OR SUPERVISED EXPERIENCE: SUICIDE RISK ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION (b) As a one-time requirement, a licensee prior to the time of their first renewal after January 1, 2021, or an applicant for reactivation or reinstatement to an active license status on or after January 1, 2021, shall have completed a minimum of six hours of coursework or applied experience under supervision in suicide risk assessment and intervention, using one of the methods specified in subdivision (a). 2. **Telehealth**: - **Hours Required**: 3 CE (one time-requirement before first renewal) - ***Source***: CHAPTER 13.5. LICENSED EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGISTS. ARTICLE 2. LICENSURE § 4989.23.1. REQUIRED TRAINING OR COURSEWORK: PROVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES VIA TELEHEALTH (b) As a one-time requirement, a licensee before the time of their first renewal after July 1, 2023, or an applicant for reactivation or reinstatement to an active license status on or after July 1, 2023, shall have completed a minimum of three hours of training or coursework in the provision of mental health services via telehealth, which shall include law and ethics related to telehealth, using one of the methods specified in subdivision (a). 3. **Child Abuse Assessment and Reporting**: - **Hours Required**: 7 CE (one time-requirement on first renewal) - ***Source***: TITLE 16. PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL REGULATIONS Division 18. Board of Behavioral Sciences ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS § 1807.2. CHILD ABUSE ASSESSMENT AND REPORTING TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. All persons ... applying for first-time renewal of a license as an educational psychologist, shall, in addition to all other requirements for licensure, have completed coursework or training in child abuse assessment and reporting, and shall submit documentation to the board. The coursework or shall consist of not less than seven (7) hours and shall include training in each of the subject areas described in section 28 of the Code. 4. **Law and Ethics**: - **Hours Required**: 6 CE - ***Source***: ARTICLE 8. CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS, LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKERS, LICENSED EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGISTS, AND LICENSED PROFESSIONAL CLINICAL COUNSELORS § 1887.3. CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND CREDIT FOR SPECIFIED ACTIVITIES. (c) Any person renewing a license shall complete a minimum of six (6) hours of continuing education in the subject of law and ethics for each renewal period. The six (6) hours shall be considered part of the thirty-six (36) hour continuing education requirement. 5. **Alcoholism and Other Chemical Substance Dependency**: - **Hours Required**: 15 CE (one time-requirement on first renewal) - ***Source***: TITLE 16. PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL REGULATIONS Division 18. Board of Behavioral Sciences ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS § 1807.3. ALCOHOLISM AND OTHER CHEMICAL SUBSTANCE DEPENDENCY TRAINING. (b) A licensed educational psychologist applying for a first-time license renewal shall have received not less than fifteen (15) hours of instruction and training in alcoholism and other chemical substance dependency as described in subsection (a). ### TCI Statement of Approval **Telehealth Certification Institute LLC** is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. **Telehealth Certification Institute LLC** maintains responsibility for this program and its content. 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