Yes — accepted under our NBCC accreditation.
Iowa | Behavioral Health | Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapists
Board of Behavioral Science Examiners
Impact CE's distance-learning courses meet the continuing education requirements of the Board of Behavioral Science Examiners, accepted under our NBCC approval.
- Total Hours Required
- 40 CE credit hours every 2 years, renewing September 24
- May Be Online / Home Study
- All 40 100% of the cycle, no cap
- Mandatory Requirements
- 4 ethics, child abuse - mandated reporter, dependent adult abuse - mandated reporter
- Our Courses That Count
- 635 including every mandatory requirement
Mandatory Requirements
These hours count toward your 40 CE credit hours, but must cover specific content.
Credentials This Covers
Every credential below carries the same requirements.
- LPC Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
- MFT Marital & Family Therapist (MFT)
Each requires 40 CE credit hours to renew.
About This Approval
Impact CE’s distant learning courses are available for continuing education credit for MFT’s and LPC’s, as set forth by the Board of Behavioral Science Examiners.
Effective August 13th, 2025
3 hours in ethics are required.
Professionals who regular treat adults must take 2 hours in dependent adult abuse training for mandatory reporters, followed by 1 hour in every following 3 year period.
Professionals who regularly treat children must take 1 hour in child abuse training for mandatory reporters, followed by 1 hour in every following 3 year period.
Professionals serving in a supervisory role must complete three hours of continuing education in supervision.
This board does not grant pre-approval, please take care to choose courses in the scope of your practice
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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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
- Board of Behavioral Science Examiners
Board of Behavioral Science Examiners
Phone: 515-281-4422
https://dial.iowa.gov/i-need/licenses/medical/mental-health/mental-behavioral
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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