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On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST), an approved provider of the National Association for Addictions Professionals (NAADAC). NTST adheres to NAADAC guidelines and maintains responsibility for these programs and their contents.

Programs marked with an asterisk* are no longer available through Netsmart. Please check with your state boards for details as rules change frequently.

On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.

On Good Authority programs are approved for use by Illinois counselors under the rules of the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Illinois #159-000236 Please check with your state boards for details as rules change frequently.

All On Good Authority programs have been approved by the Florida State Public Guardianship Office (Elder Affairs).

Public Guardians from states other than Florida are not able to earn CEs using our programs at this time.

Programs marked with an asterisk* are no longer available through Netsmart. Please check with your state boards for details as rules change frequently.

CATEGORY 1. On Good Authority, Inc. (OGA) programs are approved or specifically meet guidelines for CE Credits for social workers in Alabama, Arkansas, Idaho, Illinois (#159-000236), Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana (#05SW0015), Nebraska, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wyoming.

Programs marked with an asterisk* are no longer available through Netsmart. Please check with your state boards for details as rules change frequently.

CATEGORY 2: Programs taken by Social workers in these states may receive CE credit since their state boards accept programs approved in Illinois: Arizona, Louisiana, Missouri.

Programs marked with an asterisk* are no longer available through Netsmart. Please check with your state boards for details as rules change frequently.

CATEGORY 3. In addition, On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies, provider #1128. NTST is approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) www.aswb.org, through the Approved Continuing Education ACE program. Netsmart Technologies maintains responsibility for the program. ASWB Approval Period: 03/05/2019-03/05/2022. Social workers should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval. Social workers participating in the course(s) will receive clinical continuing education clock hours.

The state boards listed here accept programs offered by Netsmart Technologies.: Alaska, Arizona, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.

Programs marked with an asterisk* are no longer available through Netsmart. Please check with your state boards for details as rules change frequently.

On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST), a National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) approved provider. Many state boards of Marriage and Family Therapy accept this approval. Please check with your state boards for details. NTST adheres to NBCC guidelines and maintains responsiblity for these programs and their contents.

Programs marked with an asterisk* are no longer available through Netsmart. Please check with your state boards for details as rules change frequently.

All programs may be used in Category 2. Call for details (800-835-9636)

Sexual harassment training programs approved for Illinois cosmetologists IL 159-000236

Sexual harassment training programs approved for Illinois Licensed Estheticians. IL 159-000236

Sexual harassment training programs approved for Illinois Licensed Nail Technicians: IL 159-000236

Sexual harassment training programs approved for Illinois Licensed Hair Braiders IL 159-000236

Please note: These courses are intended for the licensed professional to meet continuing education requirements for license renewal. They are NOT intended to meet requirements for a first-time license or for credit toward a college degree or school certification.

Addictions Counselors


State / Contacts Approval Source Requirement Renewal Date Next Deadline
Alabama APA 20 hrs / year
No Limit to home study
9/30 Annually September 30, 2023
Alabama On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is approved by the Association for Addictions Professionals (NAADAC) to offer CE credits to professionals in the alcoholism and drug abuse counseling field. Approval #89354. NTST maintains responsibility for these programs and their content 20 / year
4 hrs AIDS/HIV and 4 hrs Ethics Education every 2 years.
Allowed number of home st
Individual expiration date located on certificate. --
Alabama On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is approved by the Association for Addictions Professionals (NAADAC) to offer CE credits to professionals in the alcoholism and drug abuse counseling field. Approval #89354. NTST maintains responsibility for these programs and their content. --
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Alaska APA 20 hrs / year
3 hrs ethics
Limit to 10 hrs / year home study
6/30 Odd Years June 30, 2023
Alaska On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is approved by the Association for Addictions Professionals (NAADAC) to offer CE credits to professionals in the alcoholism and drug abuse counseling field. Approval #89354. NTST maintains responsibility for these programs and their content Individual expiration date located on certificate. --
Arizona APA Total of 60: 40 from category I and 20 from category I or II. Must have 4 ethics and 4 in either chi 4/30 Odd Years April 30, 2023
Arizona On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is approved by the Association for Addictions Professionals (NAADAC) to offer CE credits to professionals in the alcoholism and drug abuse counseling field. Approval #89354. NTST maintains responsibility for these programs and their content 40 / 2 years
4 hrs HIV/AIDS Education and 6 hrs Ethics.
Allowed number of home study credits
Individual expiration date located on certificate. --
Arkansas APA 20 hrs / year
10 home study
CEU's are due 5/1
5/1-6/30 Annually May 1, 2023
Arkansas All courses must be pre-approved by board. 60 / 2 years
6 hrs ethics.
Nov. 1 odd years. November 30, 2023
California On Good Authority courses are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST courses are approved to offer CEH's by the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) using provider number OS-06-149-0419. 36 hrs / 2 years
3 hrs aging and long term care
1 hr spousal/partner abuse
27 hrs home s
Check license for expiration date. --
California On Good Authority courses are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST courses are approved to offer CEH's by the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) using provider number OS-06-149-0419. 60 / 2 years Check Certificate. --
Colorado No CE's required 8/31 Odd Years August 13, 2023
Colorado On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is approved by the Association for Addictions Professionals (NAADAC) to offer CE credits to professionals in the alcoholism and drug abuse counseling field. Approval #89354. NTST maintains responsibility for these programs and their content Case by case basis, please call board. Check Certificate --
Connecticut On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is approved by the Association for Addictions Professionals (NAADAC) to offer CE credits to professionals in the alcoholism and drug abuse counseling field. Approval #89354. NTST maintains responsibility for these programs and their content 20 / year
1 hr Ethics.
Allowed number of home study credits not specified.
Renewal packets will be sent with renewal dates. --
Delaware APA 40 hrs / 2 years
3 hrs ethics
7/31 Odd Years July 31, 2023
Delaware On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is approved by the Association for Addictions Professionals (NAADAC) to offer CE credits to professionals in the alcoholism and drug abuse counseling field. Approval #89354. NTST maintains responsibility for these programs and their content 40 / 2 years
3 hrs Professional Ethics.
Allowed number of home study credits not specified.
Individual expiration date located on certificate. --
District of Columbia On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is approved by the Association for Addictions Professionals (NAADAC) to offer CE credits to professionals in the alcoholism and drug abuse counseling field. Approval #89354. NTST maintains responsibility for these programs and their content 40 / 2 years
1/3 must be substance abuse specific
6 hrs Ethics.
Allowed number of home s
Individual expiration date located on certficate. --
Florida On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is approved by the Association for Addictions Professionals (NAADAC) to offer CE credits to professionals in the alcoholism and drug abuse counseling field. Approval #89354. NTST maintains responsibility for these programs and their content. 40 hrs / 2 years
3 hrs ethics
2 hrs prevention of medical errors
2 hrs domestic violence
Check license for expiration date - will receive notice in mail 90 days prior to expiration. --
Florida On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is approved by the Association for Addictions Professionals (NAADAC) to offer CE credits to professionals in the alcoholism and drug abuse counseling field. Approval #89354. NTST maintains responsibility for these programs and their content 20 hrs / year
Allowed number of home study credits not specified.
June 30 July 31, 2024
Georgia APA 16/40 in Area 5 12/31 Even years December 31, 2024
Georgia On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is approved by the Association for Addictions Professionals (NAADAC) to offer CE credits to professionals in the alcoholism and drug abuse counseling field. Approval #89354. NTST maintains responsibility for these programs and their content 40 hrs / 2 years
6 hrs Ethics.
20 hrs allowed home study.
Individual expiration date located on certificate. --
Hawaii No CE's required 6/30 Even years June 30, 2024
Hawaii On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is approved by the Association for Addictions Professionals (NAADAC) to offer CE credits to professionals in the alcoholism and drug abuse counseling field. Approval #89354. NTST maintains responsibility for these programs and their content 40 hrs / years
6 hrs Ethics.
20 hrs allowed home study.
Individual expiration date located on certificate. --
Idaho On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is approved by the Association for Addictions Professionals (NAADAC) to offer CE credits to professionals in the alcoholism and drug abuse counseling field. Approval #89354. NTST maintains responsibility for these programs and their content 20 hrs / year
4 hrs ethics, standards of care, and/or review of laws pertaining to psychology ev
Birth date annually --
Idaho Check with state board. 20 hrs / year
All 20 hrs may be home study.
You will be notified by postcard when your recertification is due. --
Illinois Check with state board. 40 hrs / 2 years
15 hrs allowed home study.
2 years to the date issued. --
Indiana APA 40 hrs / 2 years
6 hrs ethics
10 hrs home study allowed - must provide certificate
8/31 Even years August 31, 2024
Indiana Check with state board. 40 hrs / 2 years
Allowed home study not specified.
Individual expiration date located on certificate. --
Iowa APA 40 hrs / 2 years
* Many stipulations and requirements, please check website.
6/30 Even years June 30, 2024
Iowa On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is approved by the Association for Addictions Professionals (NAADAC) to offer CE credits to professionals in the alcoholism and drug abuse counseling field. Approval #89354. NTST maintains responsibility for these programs and their content. 40 hrs / 2 years
3 hrs Ethics.
20 hrs allowed home study.
Individual expiration date located on certificate. --
Kansas 50 hrs / 2 years
3 hrs ethics
6 hrs diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders 40 40 hrs h
6/30 Even years June 30, 2024
Kansas Check with state board. 40 hrs / 2 years
2 hrs Ethics, 2 hrs Confidentiality, 2 hrs Infectious Disease.<br>
Check Certificate. --
Kentucky On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is approved by the Association for Addictions Professionals (NAADAC) to offer CE credits to professionals in the alcoholism and drug abuse counseling field. Approval #89354. NTST maintains responsibility for these programs and their content 30 hrs / 3 years
3 hrs ethics or risk management
12 hrs home study allowed
Every 3 years by anniversary date issued --
Kentucky Check with state board. 60 hrs / 3 years
Home study must be individually board approved.
Check Certificate. --
Louisiana On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is approved by the Association for Addictions Professionals (NAADAC) to offer CE credits to professionals in the alcoholism and drug abuse counseling field. Approval #89354. NTST maintains responsibility for these programs and their content 30 hrs/ 2 years
2 hrs ethics and/or forensic
7/31 Annually July 31, 2023
Louisiana Any hours not provided by an AEP are subject to approval of the ADRA. 48 / 2 years
6 hrs Professional Ethics.
Home study not specified.
Check Certificate. --
Maine APA 40 hrs / 2 years
3 hrs ethics
*Must renew license annually.
4/30 Annually April 30, 2023
Maine On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is approved by the Association for Addictions Professionals (NAADAC) to offer CE credits to professionals in the alcoholism and drug abuse counseling field. Approval #89354. NTST maintains responsibility for these programs and their content. 12 / year
Allowed home study not specified.
Nov. 30 November 30, 2023
Maryland On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is approved by the Association for Addictions Professionals (NAADAC) to offer CE credits to professionals in the alcoholism and drug abuse counseling field. Approval #89354. NTST maintains responsibility for these programs and their content 40 hrs / 2 years
3 hrs in ethics, laws pertaining to psychology, or managing risks associated wi
License ending in odd digit - 3/31 Odd Years, Ending in even digit - 3/31 Even Years --
Maryland On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is approved by the Association for Addictions Professionals (NAADAC) to offer CE credits to professionals in the alcoholism and drug abuse counseling field. Approval #89354. NTST maintains responsibility for these programs and their content 20 / year
Allowed home study not specified.
Individual expiration date located on certificate. --
Massachusetts On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is approved by the Association for Addictions Professionals (NAADAC) to offer CE credits to professionals in the alcoholism and drug abuse counseling field. Approval #89354. NTST maintains responsibility for these programs and their content 20 hrs/ 2 years
Check license for expiration date. --
Massachusetts On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is approved by the Association for Addictions Professionals (NAADAC) to offer CE credits to professionals in the alcoholism and drug abuse counseling field. Approval #89354. NTST maintains responsibility for these programs and their content 40 / 2 years
20 hrs of home study allowed.
Individual expiration date located on certificate. --
Michigan On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is approved by the Association for Addictions Professionals (NAADAC) to offer CE credits to professionals in the alcoholism and drug abuse counseling field. Approval #89354. NTST maintains responsibility for these programs and their content 40 / 2 years for a 2 year certificate, 20 / year for 1 year certificate.
50 % must be substance
Individuals will by notified of expiration date by mail. --
Minnesota Check with state board. 40 / 2 years
6hrs Ethics, 6hrs Cultural Diversity.
Allowed home study not specified.
Check Certificate. --
Mississippi APA 20 hrs / 2 years
2 hrs professional ethics or legal issues
6/30 Odd Years June 30, 2023
Mississippi Check with state board. 40 / 2 years
2 hrs Counselor Ethics Training, 2 hrs HIV/AIDS Update Training.
10 hrs allowed
Check Certificate. --
Missouri On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is approved by the Association for Addictions Professionals (NAADAC) to offer CE credits to professionals in the alcoholism and drug abuse counseling field. Approval #89354. NTST maintains responsibility for these programs and their content 40 hrs / 2 years
10 hrs home study allowed
2/1 Every 2 years --
Missouri Check with state board. 60 / 2 years
Allowed home study not specified.
Check Certificate. --
Montana APA 40 hrs / 2 years
*Must renew license annually - Odd numbered licensees submit CE's on odd years
Between 11/1 and 12/31 Annually December 31, 2023
Montana NA 20 / year
Allowed home study not specified.
June 30 June 30, 2023
Nebraska APA 24 hrs / 2 years
1/1 Odd Years January 1, 2025
Nebraska On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is approved by the Association for Addictions Professionals (NAADAC) to offer CE credits to professionals in the alcoholism and drug abuse counseling field. Approval #89354. NTST maintains responsibility for these programs and their content. 40 / 2 years
15 hrs allowed home study.
September 1, even years. September 1, 2024
Nevada On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is approved by the Association for Addictions Professionals (NAADAC) to offer CE credits to professionals in the alcoholism and drug abuse counseling field. Approval #89354. NTST maintains responsibility for these programs and their content 30 hrs / 2 years
6 hrs scientific and professional ethics and standards
15 hrs home study al
Check license for expiration date - will receive CE application prior to expiration. --
Nevada On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is approved by the Association for Addictions Professionals (NAADAC) to offer CE credits to professionals in the alcoholism and drug abuse counseling field. Approval #89354. NTST maintains responsibility for these programs and their content 40 / 2 years
3 hrs Ethics, 3 hrs Confidentiality.
Home study must be pre-approved by board.
Check Certificate. --
New Hampshire On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is approved by the Association for Addictions Professionals (NAADAC) to offer CE credits to professionals in the alcoholism and drug abuse counseling field. Approval #89354. NTST maintains responsibility for these programs and their content 40 hrs / 2 years
6 hrs ethics
20 hrs home study allowed
Every 2 years from date issued --
New Hampshire On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is approved by the Association for Addictions Professionals (NAADAC) to offer CE credits to professionals in the alcoholism and drug abuse counseling field. Approval #89354. NTST maintains responsibility for these programs and their content 48 / 2 years
All courses must be alcohol or drug related.
50 % allowed home study.
Check Certificate. --
New Jersey APA No CE's required 6/30 Odd Years June 30, 2023
New Jersey check with your state board. 24 / 2 years
Allowed home study not specified.
Check Certificate. --
New Mexico On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is approved by the Association for Addictions Professionals (NAADAC) to offer CE credits to professionals in the alcoholism and drug abuse counseling field. Approval #89354. NTST maintains responsibility for these programs and their content 40 hrs / 2 years
25 hrs home study allowed
*Ethics course may be mandatory, check with board
7/1 - Odd numbered licensees renew odd years, Even numbered licensees renew even years. --
New Mexico Check with state board. 40 / 2 years
6 hrs Ethics.
12 hrs allowed home study.
Check Certificate. --
North Carolina APA 18 hrs / 2 years
3 hrs ethical and legal issues
10/1 Even Years October 1, 2024
North Carolina On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is approved by the Association for Addictions Professionals (NAADAC) to offer CE credits to professionals in the alcoholism and drug abuse counseling field. Approval #89354. NTST maintains responsibility for these programs and their content. 60 / 2 years
3 hrs Ethics, 3 hrs HIV/AIDS
30 hrs allowed home study.
1st day of Jan. or Jul. following second year anniversary of last certifcate. --
North Dakota Check with state board. 40 / 2 years
30 hrs allowed home study, must be pre-approved by board.
December 1, odd years. December 1, 2023
Ohio On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies. Select courses are approved by the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board for continuing education credits for licensed professionals. 23 hrs / 2 years
3 hrs ethics
8/31 every 2 years --
Ohio On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is approved by the Association for Addictions Professionals (NAADAC) to offer CE credits to professionals in the alcoholism and drug abuse counseling field. Approval #89354. NTST maintains responsibility for these programs and their content. 40 / 2 years
6 hrs Chemical Dependency.
Check Certificate. --
Oklahoma APA 20 hrs / year
3 ethics
CE's must be completed by 9/31
12/31 Annually December 31, 2023
Oklahoma On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is approved by the Association for Addictions Professionals (NAADAC) to offer CE credits to professionals in the alcoholism and drug abuse counseling field. Approval #89354. NTST maintains responsibility for these programs and their content. 20 hrs / year
3 hrs ethics
Home study must be pre-approved by board.
June 30 June 30, 2023
Oregon Accredited education facility or association sponsored 50 hrs / 2 years
4 ethics/ 7 pain management
25 hrs home study allowed
6/1 Even years June 30, 2024
Oregon Check with state board. 40 / 2 years
6 hrs Ethics.
Allowed home study not specified.
Check Certificate. --
Pennsylvania APA 30 hrs / 2 years
3 ethics
15 home study
11/30 Odd Years November 30, 2025
Pennsylvania Check with state board. 45 / 2 years
3 hrs Professional Ethics.
Home study must be pre-approved by PCB.
Check Certificate. --
Rhode Island Check with state board. 40 / 2 years
3 hrs Ethics
Allowed home study not specified.
Check Certificate. --
South Carolina On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is approved by the Association for Addictions Professionals (NAADAC) to offer CE credits to professionals in the alcoholism and drug abuse counseling field. Approval #89354. NTST maintains responsibility for these programs and their content 40 /2 years
2 hrs Professional Ethics
20 hrs allowed home study.
Check Certificate. --
South Dakota On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is approved by the Association for Addictions Professionals (NAADAC) to offer CE credits to professionals in the alcoholism and drug abuse counseling field. Approval #89354. NTST maintains responsibility for these programs and their content 6 hrs / year
7/1 Annually July 1, 2023
South Dakota All courses must be CBADP approved. 40 hrs / 2 years
Allowed home study not specified.
January 1 and July 1 every 2 years. --
Tennessee NA 30 / year
No home study allowed.
Check Certificate. --
Texas APA 12 hrs / year
3 ethics
Home study requires certificate of completion.
12/31 Every year December 31, 2023
Texas On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is approved by the Association for Addictions Professionals (NAADAC) to offer CE credits to professionals in the alcoholism and drug abuse counseling field. Approval #89354. NTST maintains responsibility for these programs and their content. 40 / 2 years
3 hrs ethics
30 hrs allowed home study.
Check Certificate. --
Utah APA 40 hrs / 2 years
6 ethics/law
18 hrs home study allowed
9/30 Even Years September 30, 2024
Utah On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is approved by the Association for Addictions Professionals (NAADAC) to offer CE credits to professionals in the alcoholism and drug abuse counseling field. Approval #89354. NTST maintains responsibility for these programs and their content. 40 / 2 years
6 hrs Professional Ethics.
Check Certificate. --
Vermont On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is approved by the Association for Addictions Professionals (NAADAC) to offer CE credits to professionals in the alcoholism and drug abuse counseling field. Approval #89354. NTST maintains responsibility for these programs and their content. 40 / 2 years
6 hrs ethics
40 hrs allowed home study - must be NAADAC or Vermont Certificatio
Odd years. --
Virginia APA 14 hrs / year
1.5 ethics, standards of practice or law.
7 hrs home study allowed
6/30 Every year June 30, 2023
Virginia On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is approved by the Association for Addictions Professionals (NAADAC) to offer CE credits to professionals in the alcoholism and drug abuse counseling field. Approval #89354. NTST maintains responsibility for these programs and their content. 40 / 2 years
Allowed home study not specified.
Check Certificate. --
Washington On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is approved by the Association for Addictions Professionals (NAADAC) to offer CE credits to professionals in the alcoholism and drug abuse counseling field. Approval #89354. NTST maintains responsibility for these programs and their content. 28 / 2 years
Allowed home study not specified.
Check Certificate. --
West Virginia On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is approved by the Association for Addictions Professionals (NAADAC) to offer CE credits to professionals in the alcoholism and drug abuse counseling field. Approval #89354. NTST maintains responsibility for these programs and their content. 40 / 2 years
6 Addiction Specific
Allowed home study not specified.
September 30 --
Wisconsin APA 40 hrs / 2 years
6 ethics, 2 cultural competence, alcohol and drug abuse or supervision
Home
9/30 Odd Years September 30, 2023
Wisconsin Check with state board. 40 / 2 years
Ethics may not be taken as home study.
Allowed home study not specified.
Check Certificate. --

Counselors


State / Contacts Approval Source Requirement Renewal Date Next Deadline
Alabama On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. ALC: 20 hrs / 2 years
3 hrs ethics
LPC: 40 hrs / 2 years
6 hrs ethics
July 31 of Renewal Year --
Alaska On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. 40 hrs / 2 years
3 hrs professional ethics
Biennially. --
Arizona On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. 40 hours Biennially starting with month and date of issuance --
Arkansas On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. 24 hrs / min 2 ethics
Home study - no limit
Biennial 7/1. July 1, 2024
California On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. --
Colorado No CE required 6/30 - odd years June 30, 2023
Connecticut On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. 15 - home study ok Annual - by licensee's birth month --
Delaware On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. 40 hrs
No less than 20 must be face-to-face
9/30 Even years September 30, 2024
District of Columbia On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. 40 hrs/ 6 ethics, 4 trauma counseling
50% home study
12/31 Even years December 31, 2024
Florida On Good Authority courses are approved by the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling for continuing education credits for mental health counselors with CE Provider #: 50-447. 30/3 ethics, 2 medical errors 3/31 - 2 yrs - next 3/31/23 March 31, 2023
Georgia On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. 35/3 ethics - No more than 5 by home study. Ethics cannot be done by home study 9/30 even years September 30, 2024
Hawaii No CE required 6/30 Triennium starts 6/30/08 next is 2022 June 30, 2025
Idaho On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. 20 - no limit
Copy of certificate from approved provider required.
Before birth date each year --
Illinois Under the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Section 1375.220 Continuing Education, number c, LIcensed Counselors in ILlinois may use programs approved by the Illinois Social Work Board: On Good Authority ##159-000236. 30 max 15 home study
Must include examination
3/31 odd years March 31, 2023
Indiana Illinois Board of Professional Regulation which is accepted by the state of Indiana. IL #159-000236 40 hrs/ 20 each year
50% home study
4/1 even years April 1, 2024
Iowa On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. 40 max. 20 home study 10/1 biennial even years October 1, 2024
Kansas Pre-approval not Needed 30 /3 ethics, 6 diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders: If posttest - max. 30, no posttest - ma 2 year last day of month of issuance --
Kentucky On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Min. 10
NBCC Home study must be Kentucky board approved
10/31 Annual --
Louisiana On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. 40
Home study requires certificate on completion
2 yr in June --
Maine On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. 55/ 4 ethics - 5 max. home study. Requires certificate of completion 2 yr on issuance date --
Maryland On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs 30 / max 10 from home study 2 yr on odd year --
Massachusetts On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. 30/ 50% home study Biennial 12/31 odd years December 31, 2023
Michigan On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. None Required 5/31 Your initial Counselor license is only good until the next expiration date of your profession ( --
Minnesota On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. After year 4 post-license: 12 additional
postgraduate semester credit hours.
Thereafter 40
Annual - Last day of month of orignal license --
Mississippi Verification consists of a certificate issued by NBCC, or certificates from other professional menta 12/3 ethics or legal issues dealing in delivering of counseling services. 6/30 Annual June 30, 2023
Missouri On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. 40/ biennially - 20 home study 6/30 Biennial - odd year June 30, 2023
Montana On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. 20 1/1 Annual --
Nebraska On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. 32 in prior 24mths/ 2 ethics
20 home study
9/1 even years September 1, 2023
Nevada N/A 40 every 2 years - Max. 15 home study-must be field related 1/1 biennial. Next is 1/1/25 January 1, 2025
New Hampshire On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. 40/6 ethics
20 home study
2 yrs. Date of issuance --
New Jersey On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. 40/5 ethics
Distance learning - requires certificate of completion
6/30 biennially --
New Mexico On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. 40/ 12 home study 2 yrs - issuance date --
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North Carolina On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. 30 1st renewal, 40/ 3 ethics
Certificate of completion required for home study
6/30 biennially --
North Dakota On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. 30 LPC
10 clinical additional for LPCC
2 year issuance date --
Ohio On Good Authority courses are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is approved by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board with Provider #RCS020599 to offer continuing professional education to Counselors in Ohio. 30/3 ethics
15 home study.
2 years issuance date --
Oregon On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. 40 hrs as condition of renewal on 4/1 even years 4/1 annual April 1, 2023
Pennsylvania On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. 30/3 3 ethics
Up to 20 home study
2/28 - odd years February 28, 2023
Rhode Island On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. 40 hrs/ 20 from Category I - Category I- states web-based offerings. Regulations do not specifica 7/1 even years July 1, 2024
South Carolina On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. 40 / 15 home study
Home study requires pre-approval by board
8/31 Biennial --
South Dakota On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Forty hours of approved continuing education is required biennially per licensee at the end of each Each license is renewed annually per calendar year. --
Tennessee On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. 10/3 ethics (additional hrs for multiple licenses see site)
Max. 5 home study
Biennial-birth month --
Texas On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. 24/4 ethics Initial - 1 year by birth month after --
Utah On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the program. 40/2 a maximum of six hours per two year period by home study 9/30 biennial even years September 30, 2024
Vermont On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. 40/4 ethics
Max. 20 home study
1/1 Odd years - January 1, 2025
Virginia On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the program. 20/2 ethics, standards of practice or laws governing behavioral science in Virginia
Home study a
6/30 annual --
Washington On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. 36 hrs / 2 years
6 hrs ethics
Limit 26 hrs of home study.
Birthday --
West Virginia On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. 40/3 ethics (not by home study)
20 home study accepted
6/30 odd year June 30, 2023
Wisconsin On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. 30 /4 ethics Any continuing education program sponsored by the national board for certified counselo March odd years --
Wyoming No Preapproval 45 No limit to home study - need certificate. Content must be licensed discipline related. Biennial- birth date --

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Alabama Alabama accepts the approval of the Illinois DFPR #159-000236 30 hrs every 2 years.
20 hrs home study allowed.
3 hrs ethics for ALCs
6 hrs ethics for LP
Every 2 years on last day of month issued --
Alaska On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST), a provider of social work continuing education approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB #1128) through the Approved Continuing Education program (ACE).  NTST maintains responsibility for these programs and their content. 45 hrs every 2 years
No limit to home study allowed
3 hrs ethics
6 hrs substance abuse <
6/30 Even Years June 30, 2024
Arizona Arizona accepts programs approved by the state of Illinois. DFPR # 159-000236 On Good Authority maintains responsibility for all aspects of these programs. 30 hrs every 2 years
No limit to home study allowed
3 hrs ethics
3 hrs cultural competence
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Arkansas The Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board does not preapprove CE programs. 48 hrs every 2 years
20 hrs home study allowed
3 hrs ethics
Every 2 years on date issued --
California On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST), a provider of social work continuing education approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB #1128) through the Approved Continuing Education program (ACE).  NTST maintains responsibility for these programs and their content. 36 hrs every 2 years
No limit to home study allowed
7 hrs domestic violence(1 time requirem
Every 2 years, expiration date issued on license. --
Colorado No CE requirement - - --
Connecticut On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST), a provider of social work continuing education approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB #1128) through the Approved Continuing Education program (ACE).  NTST maintains responsibility for these programs and their content. 15 hrs each year
6 hrs home study allowed
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Delaware On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST), a provider of social work continuing education approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB #1128) through the Approved Continuing Education program (ACE).  NTST maintains responsibility for these programs and their content. 45 hrs every 2 years
10 hrs home study allowed
3 hrs ethics for mental health professionals
1/31 Odd Years January 31, 2025
District of Columbia On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST), a provider of social work continuing education approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB #1128) through the Approved Continuing Education program (ACE).  NTST maintains responsibility for these programs and their content. 40 hrs every 2 years. 6 hrs home study allowed but not Ethics 7/31 Odd Years July 31, 2023
Florida On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST), a provider of social work continuing education approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB #1128) through the Approved Continuing Education program (ACE). NTST maintains responsibility for these programs and their content. 30 hrs every 2 years
No limit to home study allowed
3 hrs ethics and boundary issues
2 h
3/31 Odd Years March 31, 2023
Georgia On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST), a provider of social work continuing education approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB #1128) through the Approved Continuing Education program (ACE).  NTST maintains responsibility for these programs and their content. 35 hrs every 2 years
No limit to home study allowed
5 hrs ethics - may not be obtained throu
9/30 Even Years September 30, 2024
Hawaii On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST), a provider of social work continuing education approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB #1128) through the Approved Continuing Education program (ACE).  NTST maintains responsibility for these programs and their content. 45 CEs every 3 years, includes 3 ethics 06/30/2022 June 30, 2025
Idaho On Good Authority, Inc. (OGA) programs are approved or specifically meet CE guidelines for Social Workers in Idaho. 20 hrs each year
10 hrs home study allowed
1 hr ethics
Birthday of Licensee --
Illinois Il DFPR 159-000236 30 hrs every 2 years
15 by home study allowed
3 hrs ethics
3 hrs cultural competence;1 hr Sexual Harassment Prevention Training.
November 30, odd years November 30, 2023
Indiana Illinois Board of Professional Regulation which is accepted by the state of Indiana. IL #159-000236 40 hrs every 2 years(20 hrs per year)
No limit to home study allowed
1 hr ethics
4/1 Even Years April 1, 2024
Iowa Iowa does not preapprove programs. 27 hrs every 2 years
12 hrs home study allowed
3 hrs ethics
12/31 Even Years December 31, 2024
Kansas CE programs do not need to be pre-approved. 35 hrs every 2 years
5 CEs by home study allowed
5 hrs ethics
Every 2 years on date issued --
Kentucky On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST), a provider of social work continuing education approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB #1128) through the Approved Continuing Education program (ACE).  NTST maintains responsibility for these programs and their content. LCSW 30 hrs every 3 years
LSW 15 hrs every 3 years
Half of hrs of home study allowed
3 h
Every 3 years on date issued --
Louisiana On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST), a provider of social work continuing education approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB #1128) through the Approved Continuing Education program (ACE).  NTST maintains responsibility for these programs and their content. 20 hrs every year
10 hrs home study allowed
3 hrs ethics(every 2 years)
8/31, CEs must be completed by 6/30 June 30, 2024
Maine On Good Authority programs are approved or specifically meet CE guidelines for social workers in ME. 25 hrs every 2 years
10 hrs home study allowed
4 hrs social work ethics
Every 2 years on date issued --
Maryland On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST), a provider of social work continuing education approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB #1128) through the Approved Continuing Education program (ACE).  NTST maintains responsibility for these programs and their content. 40 hrs every 2 years
20 hrs home study allowed
3 hrs ethics and professional conduct includi
Every 2 years on 10/31 --
Massachusetts On Good Authority programs are approved or specifically meet CE guidelines for social workers in MA. LICSW 30 hrs
LCSW 20 hrs
LSW 15 hrs
LSWA 10 hrs
Every 2 years
No limit to home s
10/1 Even Years October 1, 2024
Michigan MIchigan accepts programs approved by the state of Illinois. DFPR # 159-000236 45 hrs every 3 years
No limit to home study allowed
5 hrs ethics
1 hr pain and pain symp
Every 3 years on 4/30 --
Minnesota On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST), a provider of social work continuing education approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB #1128) through the Approved Continuing Education program (ACE).  NTST maintains responsibility for these programs and their content. 40 hrs every 2 years
15 hrs home study allowed
Every 2 years on birth date --
Mississippi On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST), a provider of social work continuing education approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB #1128) through the Approved Continuing Education program (ACE).  NTST maintains responsibility for these programs and their content. 40 hrs every 2 years
20 hrs home study allowed
4 hrs ethics
2 hrs cultural diversity/mul
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Missouri On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST), a provider of social work continuing education approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB #1128) through the Approved Continuing Education program (ACE).  NTST maintains responsibility for these programs and their content. 30 hrs every 2 years
15 hrs home study allowed
3 hrs ethics(not allowed by home study)
Every 2 years on 9/30 --
Montana On Good Authority programs are approved or specifically meet CE guidelines for social workers in MT. 20 hrs each year
No limit to home study allowed
Every year on 12/31 December 31, 2023
Nebraska On Good Authority programs are approved or specifically meet CE guidelines for social workers in Nebraska. 32 hrs every 2 years
20 hrs home study allowed
9/1 Even Years September 1, 2024
Nevada On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST), a provider of social work continuing education approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB #1128) through the Approved Continuing Education program (ACE).  NTST maintains responsibility for these programs and their content. 30 hrs every 2 years
2 hrs ethics
7 hrs home study allowed - stipulations; check with board
Every year by last day of birthday month --
New Hampshire On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST), a provider of social work continuing education approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB #1128) through the Approved Continuing Education program (ACE).  NTST maintains responsibility for these programs and their content. 40 hrs every 2 years
20 hrs home study allowed
6 hrs ethics
Every 2 years on date issued --
New Jersey LCSW 40hrs
LSW 30 hrs
CSW 20 hrs
Every 2 years
No limit to home study allowed
5
8/31 Even Years August 31, 2024
New Mexico On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST), a provider of social work continuing education approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB #1128) through the Approved Continuing Education program (ACE).  NTST maintains responsibility for these programs and their content. 30 hrs every 2 years
No limit to home study allowed
6 hrs cultural awareness
Every 2 years by 6/30 --
New York - - --
North Carolina On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST), a provider of social work continuing education approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB #1128) through the Approved Continuing Education program (ACE).  NTST maintains responsibility for these programs and their content. 40 hrs every 2 years
20 hrs home study allowed
4 hrs ethics (must complete 1 hr ethics every
Every 2 years by expiration date --
North Dakota On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST), a provider of social work continuing education approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB #1128) through the Approved Continuing Education program (ACE).  NTST maintains responsibility for these programs and their content. Newly licensed social workers, licensed after December 31st of the even numbered year, are required 12/31 Odd Years December 31, 2023
Ohio On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST), a provider of social work continuing education approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB #1128) through the Approved Continuing Education program (ACE).  NTST maintains responsibility for these programs and their content. 30 hrs every 2 years
15 hrs home study allowed
3 hrs ethics
Every 2 years from date issued --
Oklahoma On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST), a provider of social work continuing education approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB #1128) through the Approved Continuing Education program (ACE).  NTST maintains responsibility for these programs and their content. 16 hrs per year
8 hrs home study allowed
3 hrs ethics
Every year on 12/31 December 31, 2023
Oregon On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST), a provider of social work continuing education approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB #1128) through the Approved Continuing Education program (ACE).  NTST maintains responsibility for these programs and their content. 40 hrs every 2 years
No limit to home study allowed
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Pennsylvania On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST), a provider of social work continuing education approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB #1128) through the Approved Continuing Education program (ACE).  NTST maintains responsibility for these programs and their content. 20 hrs every 2 years by home study.
3 hrs ethics. I CE in Suicide.
2/28 Odd Years February 28, 2023
Rhode Island On Good Authority programs are approved or specifically meet CE guidelines for social workers in RI. 30 hrs every 2 years
6 CEs by home study allowed
3 hrs cross-culture
3 hrs social work e
5/1 Odd Years May 1, 2023
South Carolina On Good Authority programs are approved or specifically meet CE guidelines for social workers in SC. 40 hrs every 2 years
No limit to home study allowed
*20 hrs must be provided by a licensed soc
Every 2 years on 12/31 --
South Dakota On Good Authority programs are approved or specifically meet CE guidelines for social workers in SD. 30 hrs every 2 years
10 hrs home study allowed
Every 2 years on 1/1 --
Tennessee The Tennessee Board of Social Work does not preapprove programs. 12-15 hrs per year A maximum of two-thirds (2/3) of a licensee’s credit hours may be taken via distance learning courses during a calendar year. Every year on 12/31 December 31, 2023
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Texas Texas no longer pre-approves continuing education. 30 hrs every 2 years
Home study allowed - must be approved
6 hrs ethics and social work valu
Every year 2 years on last day of birth month --
Utah On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST), a provider of social work continuing education approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB #1128) through the Approved Continuing Education program (ACE). NTST maintains responsibility for these programs and their content. 40 hrs every 2 years
15 hrs home study allowed
3 hrs ethics
10/1 Even Years October 1, 2024
Vermont On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST), a provider of social work continuing education approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB #1128) through the Approved Continuing Education program (ACE).  NTST maintains responsibility for these programs and their content. 20 hrs every 2 years
5 hrs home study allowed
1.5 hrs ethics
1/31 Even Years January 31, 2024
Virginia On Good Authority programs are approved or specifically meet CE guidelines for social workers in VA. 30 hrs every 2 years
10 hrs home study allowed
2 hrs ethics
6/30 Odd Years June 30, 2023
Washington On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST), a provider of social work continuing education approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB #1128) through the Approved Continuing Education program (ACE).  NTST maintains responsibility for these programs and their content. 36 hrs every 2 years
26 hrs home study allowed
6 hrs professional ethics
Every 2 years on birth date --
West Virginia No approval for home study required 50 hrs every 2 years
20 hrs home study allowed<br>
Every 2 years from date issued --
Wisconsin On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST), a provider of social work continuing education approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB #1128) through the Approved Continuing Education program (ACE).  NTST maintains responsibility for these programs and their content. 30 hrs every 2 years
10 hrs self study allowed(home,book)
16 hrs internet allowed
*No mo
6/30 Odd Years June 30, 2023
Wyoming On Good Authority programs are approved or specifically meet CE guidelines for social workers in WY. 45 hrs every 2 years
No limit to home study allowed
3 hr professional ethics
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Alabama On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Check with your state board for details. 40 hrs / 2 years
10 hrs clinical MFT
3 hrs professional ethics
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Alaska 45 hrs / 2 years
2 hrs professional ethics
Limit 1/2 credit hrs home study.
12/31 even years. December 31, 2023
Arizona On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.Check with your state board for details. 40 hrs / 2 years
3 hrs ethics
3 hrs cultural
No limit to home study.
Every 2 years by date issued. --
Arkansas On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Check with your state board for details. 24 hrs / 2 years
2 hrs ethics
No limit to home study
6/30 every 2 years. --
California On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Check with your state board for details. 36 hrs / 2 years
7 hrs partner abuse (1 time req)
6 hrs law and ethics
Limit 18 hrs of h
Every 2 years on expiration date. --
Colorado N/A 40 Professional Development Hrs Required Check License for expiration date. --
Connecticut On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Check with your state board for details. 15 hrs / 1 year Every year by birth month. --
Delaware On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Check with your state board for details. 40 hrs / 2 years
Limit 20 hrs of home study.
9/30 even years. September 30, 2024
District of Columbia On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Check with your state board for details. 30 hrs / 2 years
6 hrs ethics
Limit 15 hrs of home study.
3/31 even years. March 31, 2024
Florida On Good Authority courses are available throuth Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST approved by the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling for continuing education credits for licensed psychologists, school psychologists, clinical social workers, mental health counselors and marriage and family counselors with CE Provider #: 50-447. 30 hrs / 2 years
3 hrs ethics and boundary issues.
2 hrs domestic violence every 6 years.
3/31 odd years. March 31, 2023
Georgia On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Check with your state board for details. 35 hrs / 2 years
5 hrs ethics
9/30 even years. September 30, 2024
Hawaii N/A No CE's required. --
Idaho On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Check with your state board for details. 20 hrs / 1 year
3 hrs ethics - not allowed to be by home study.
10 hrs home study allowed.
Every year by birth date. --
Illinois AAMFT 30 hrs / 2 years
Limit 15 hrs home study.
2/28 odd years. February 28, 2023
Indiana Illinois Board of Professional Regulation which is accepted by the state of Indiana. IL #159-000236 40 hrs / 2 years
1 hr ethics.
No limit to home study.
3/31 even years. March 31, 2024
Iowa On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Check with your state board for details. 40 hrs / 2 years
3 hrs ethics
Limit 20 hrs home study.
9/30 even years. September 30, 2024
Kansas On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Check with your state board for details. 40 hrs / years
3 hrs ethics
No limit to home study.
Every 2 years by date issued. --
Kentucky On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Check with your state board for details. 15 hrs / 1 year
3 hrs professional ethics
Every year by date issued. --
Louisiana On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Check with your state board for details. 40 hrs / 2 years
No limit to home study.
6/30 every 2 years. --
Maine On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Check with your state board for details. 40 hrs / 2 years
4 hrs ethics
No limit to home study.
Every 2 years by date issued. --
Maryland On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Check with your state board for details. 40 hrs / 2 years
Limit 10 hrs home study.
12/31 every 2 years. --
Massachusetts On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Check with your state board for details. 30 hrs / 2 years
Limit 15 hrs home study.
12/31 odd years. December 31, 2023
Michigan N/A No CE's Required. . --
Minnesota On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Check with your state board for details. 30 hrs / 2 years
Limit to 1/4 of credits by home study.
12/31 odd years. December 31, 2023
Mississippi On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Check with your state board for details. 35 hrs / 2 years
4 hrs professional ethics(cannot be by home study)
Limit 17 hrs home study.
9/30 every 2 years. --
Missouri On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Check with your state board for details. 40 hrs / 2 years
Limit 20 hrs home study.
Every 2 years by date issued. --
Montana On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Check with your state board for details. 20 hrs / 1 year
Every year between 11/1-12/31 December 31, 2023
Nebraska On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Check with your state board for details. 32 hrs / 2 years
2 hrs ethics
Limit 20 hrs home study.
9/1 even years. September 1, 2023
Nevada On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Check with your state board for approvals. 40 hrs / 2 years
Limit 15 hrs home study.
12/31 every 2 years. --
New Hampshire On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Check with your state board for details. 40 hrs / 2 years
6 hrs ethics
Limit 20 hrs home study.
Every 2 years by date issued. --
New Jersey On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Check with your state board for details. 40 hrs / 2 years
5 hrs ethics and law
3 hrs social and cultural competence
Limit 20 hrs
11/30 even years. November 30, 2024
New Mexico On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Check with your state board for details. 40 hrs / 2 years
6 hrs ethics
Limit 12 hrs home study.
9/30 odd years. September 30, 2023
New York N/A No CE's required. --
North Carolina On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Check with your state board for details. 12 hrs / 1 year
No limit to home study.
6/30 every year. June 30, 2024
North Dakota On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Check with your state board for details. 30 hrs / 2 years
6 hrs ethics
Every 2 years by 12/31 --
Ohio On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Check with your state board for details. 30 hrs / 2 years
3 hrs ethics
Limit 15 hrs home study.
Every 2 years by date issued. --
Oklahoma On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Check with your state board for details. 20 hrs / 1 year
3 hrs ethics (not by home study)
Limit 10 hrs home study.
12/31 every year. December 31, 2024
Oregon On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Check with your state board for details. 40 hrs / 2 years
No limit to home study.
4/1 even years. April 1, 2023
Pennsylvania On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Check with your state board for details. 30 hrs / 2 years
3 hrs ethics
Limit 20 hrs home stuy.
2/28 odd years. February 28, 2023
Rhode Island On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Check with your state boards. 40 hrs / 2 years
Limit 20 hrs home study.
7/1 even years. July 1, 2024
South Carolina On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is approved by the Association for Addictions Professionals (NAADAC) to offer CE credits to professionals in the alcoholism and drug abuse counseling field. Approval #89354. NTST maintains responsibility for these programs and their content. Check with your state board for details. 40 hrs / 2 years.
Limit to 15 hrs home study.
8/31 odd years. August 31, 2023
South Dakota On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Check with your state board for details. 40 hrs / 2 years
4 hrs ethics
No limit to home study.
12/31 odd years. December 31, 2023
Tennessee On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.Check with your state board for details. 10 hrs / 1 year
3 hrs ethics (every 2 years)
No limit to home study.
12/31 every year. December 31, 2023
Texas On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Check with your state board for details. 30 hrs / 2 years
6 hrs ethics
Limit 12 hrs home study.
Every 2 years by last day of birth month. --
Utah On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Check with your state board for details. 40 hrs / 2 years
No limit to home study.
9/30 even years. September 30, 2024
Vermont On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Check with your state board for details. 20 hrs / 2 years
4 hrs ethics
Limit 10 hrs home study.
11/30 even years. November 30, 2024
Virginia On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Check with your state board for details. 20 hrs / 1 year
2 hrs ethics
No limit to home study.
6/30 every year. June 30, 2023
Washington On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Check with your state board for details. 36 hrs / 2 years
6 hrs ethics and law
Limit to 26 hrs home study.
Birth date every 2 years. --
West Virginia On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Check with your state board for details. 35 hrs / 2 years
3 hrs ethics (not by home study)
Limit 20 hrs home study.
6/30 even years. June 30, 2024
Wisconsin APA 30 hrs / 2 years
4 hrs ethics and boundaries
No limit to home study.
3/1 odd years. March 1, 2023
Wyoming On Good Authority programs are available through Netsmart Technologies (NTST). NTST is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Check with your state board for details. 45 hrs / 2 years
No limit to home study.
Every 2 years by birth date. --

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