Yes — accepted under our NBCC accreditation.
Connecticut | Behavioral Health | Counselors
Connecticut Department of Public Health (Counselors)
Impact CE's distance-learning courses meet the continuing education requirements of the Connecticut Department of Public Health (Counselors), accepted under our NBCC approval.
- Total Hours Required
- 15 CE credit hours every year
- May Be Online / Home Study
- All 15 100% of the cycle, no cap
- Mandatory Requirements
- 3 cultural competency, veteran and family members, ethics
- Our Courses That Count
- 635 including every mandatory requirement
Mandatory Requirements
These hours count toward your 15 CE credit hours, but must cover specific content.
Veteran and Family members
During your first renewal you must complete at least two contact hours of training or education (and not less than once every six years thereafter) on the topic of mental health conditions common to veterans and family members of veterans, including (A) determining whether a patient is a veteran or family member of a veteran, (B) screening for conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder, risk of suicide, depression and grief, and (C) suicide prevention training.
Credentials This Covers
Every credential below carries the same requirements.
- LPC Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
- LPCA Licensed Professional Counselor Assistant (LPCA)
Each requires 15 CE credit hours to renew.
About This Approval
Impact CE’s distant learning courses are available for continuing education credit for professional counselors, as set forth by the Connecticut Department of Public Health.
During your first renewal you must complete at least two contact hours of training or education (and not less than once every six years thereafter) on the topic of mental health conditions common to veterans and family members of veterans, including (A) determining whether a patient is a veteran or family member of a veteran, (B) screening for conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder, risk of suicide, depression and grief, and © suicide prevention training.
1 credit in Cultural Competency
3 credits in Ethics
CE Learning Systems has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5951. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CE Learning Systems is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Impact CE is a service division of CE Learning Systems.
Courses That Count
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Profession Group
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Justyna Rzewinski, PhD, LCSW
Supporting the Return Home: Clinical Practice With Justice-Impacted Individuals After Incarceration
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Kathryn Krase, PhD, JD, MSW
Making the Decision to Report Suspected Child Maltreatment: Updated NYS Mandated Reporter Training 2026
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Kathryn Krase, PhD, JD, MSW
Making the Decision to Report Suspected Child Maltreatment: Updated NYS Mandated Reporter Training 2026
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Laurie Blackman, PhD, LMSW, ASW-G
Navigating Cognitive Decline: Helping Families Engage in Difficult Conversations
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Board Contact
- Board
- Connecticut Department of Public Health (Counselors)
A Note on Accuracy
We keep this current, but board rules change without notice — interpreting your state's rules and confirming course relevance is ultimately your responsibility.
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