North Carolina

Psychology
North Carolina Psychology Board
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or Email the Board
Phone: 828-262-2258
CE Required: 18 hours every 2 years (9 hrs must be Cat A)

Home Study Allowed: No limit if APA approved (Cat A)
License Expiration: 9/30, even years
National Accreditation Accepted: APA
Notes: 3 hrs ethical & legal issues required each renewal (must be Cat A)
Date of Info: 3/26/2010

Social Work
North Carolina Social Work Certification & Licensure Board
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or Email the Board
Phone: 336-625-1679
CE Required: 40 hours every 2 years
Home Study Allowed: 20 hours if ASWB approved
License Expiration: 6/30, every 2 years from initial
National Accreditation Accepted: ASWB
Notes: 4 hrs social work ethics required each renewal

Date of Info: 3/26/2010

Occupational Therapy
North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy
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Phone: 919-832-1380
CE Required: 15 points (hours) per year
Home Study Allowed: No limit (must have post-test)
License Expiration: 6/30, annually (CE due 5/31)
National Accreditation Accepted: AOTA
Notes: 1 hr OT ethics required every other renewal (odd); 1 hr Jurisprudence required for initial license 
Date of Info: 3/26/2010

Speech Language Pathology & Audiology
North Carolina Board of Examiners of Speech Language Pathology & Audiology
View the Board Website or Email the Board
Phone: 336-272-1828
CE Required: 30 hours every 3 years (due 12/31/2011) 
Home Study Allowed: No limit
License Expiration: 12/31, annually
National Accreditation Accepted: ASHA
Notes: May use ASHA certification as proof of completion of CE
Date of Info: 3/26/2010

Counseling
North Carolina Board of Licensed Professional Counselors
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or Email the Board
Phone: 919-661-0820
CE Required: 40 hours every 2 years
Home Study Allowed: No limit
License Expiration: 6/30, every 2 years from initial
National Accreditation Accepted: NBCC
Notes: 3 hrs ethics required each renewal
      Supervisors must also complete 10 hours in counseling supervision (total 50 hours)
      Jurisprudence examination will be required starting 7/1//2011
Date of Info: 3/26/2010

Marriage & Family Therapy
North Carolina MFT Licensure Board
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or Email the Board
Phone: 919-772-6600
CE Required: 12 hours per year
Home Study Allowed: No limit
License Expiration: 6/30, annually
National Accreditation Accepted: No pre-approval
Notes: Title and content must clearly relate to MFT

Date of Info: 3/26/2010

Dietetics/Nutrition
North Carolina Board of Dietitians/Nutritionists
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or Email the Board
Phone: 919-861-5580
CE Required: LD: 30/2 yrs / Provisional: 15/yr
Home Study Allowed: No limit
License Expiration: 3/31, annually
National Accreditation Accepted: CDR
Notes: RDs must only show current CDR card
Date of Info: 3/26/2010