Louisiana : Continuing Education Information

Psychologists

Louisiana Board of Examiners of Psychologists

American Psychological Association Approved Sponsor

CE Required

40 hours every 2 years

Home Study Allowed

39* (*CE from at least 2 of 9 categories must be taken. 39 can be APA-approved home study, like PDR)

License Expiration

7/31, annually - CE due 6/30 every 2 years (even/odd license # - even/odd years)

Date of Information

04/25/2023

National Accredation Accepted

APA

Notes

2 hours ethics or forensics required for renewal 

Louisiana psychologists can earn up to 39* hours required for renewal through online courses offered on the psychology page of this website. Click here to view online CE courses for psychologists.

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Counselors

Louisiana LPC Board of Examiners

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) Approved Continuing Education Provider

CE Required

40 hours every 2 years

Online CE Allowed

20 hours

License Expiration

6/30, every 2 years

Date of Information

04/25/2023

National Accredation Accepted

NBCC

Notes

3 hours in ethics; 6 hours diagnosis (assessment, diagnosis, and treatment under the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 5, as published by the American Psychiatric Association); MHC (LPC) Supervisors need 3 hours of supervision.

Louisiana Counselors can earn up to 20 hours for renewal through online courses offered on the Counseling page of this site. Click here to view NBCC-approved online CE courses.

“The distinction between home study and online, is online means completely online. The lecture/webinar, course work, tests, etc. will all be online, whereas home study requires physical materials (textbook, journal, test) to be mailed to you and only some aspects will be online.” – Board distinction between online (limited to 20 hours per renewal) and home study courses (limited to 10 hours per renewal).

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Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs)

Louisiana Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology

ASHA CE Approved Provider

CE Required

10 hours per year, 15 if dual-licensed

Home Study Allowed

No limit if ASHA-approved

License Expiration

6/30, annually

Date of Information

04/25/2023

National Accredation Accepted

ASHA

Notes

5 hours must be in the area of licensure

Louisiana SLPs can earn all 10 hours (15 if dual-licensed) required for renewal through online courses offered on the speech-language pathology page of this website. Click here to view ASHA-approved online CEU courses.

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Social Workers

Louisiana Board of Social Work Examiners

Association of Social Work Boards ACE Approved continuing education provider

CE Required

20 hours per year

Online CE Allowed

10 hours (distance learning)

License Expiration

8/31, annually - CE must be completed by 6/30

Date of Information

05/10/2021

National Accredation Accepted

ASWB

Notes

3 hours SW ethics required every other renewal; LCSW-BACS are required to obtain three (3) hours in the area of clinical supervision every two years to maintain Board Approved Clinical Supervisor (BACS) designation; 10 hours must be related to clinical practice.

Louisiana social workers can earn up to 10 hours (distance learning) for renewal through online courses offered on the social work page of this website. Click here to view ASWB-approved online CE courses.

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Occupational Therapists (OTs)

Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners

American Occupational Therapy Association Approved Provider

CE Required

12 hours per year

Online CE Allowed

No limit if AOTA-approved

License Expiration

Last day of birth month, annually

Date of Information

05/12/2021

National Accredation Accepted

AOTA (PDR is an AOTA-approved provider #3159)

Louisiana OTs can earn all 12 hours required for renewal through online courses offered on the occupational therapy page of this website. Click here to view AOTA-approved online CEU courses.

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Marriage & Family Therapists (MFTs)

Louisiana LPC Board of Examiners

American Psychological Association Approved Sponsor

CE Required

40 hours every 2 years (20 hrs must directly relate to MFT)

Online CE Allowed

40 hours if AAMFT approved (not PDR)

License Expiration

12/31, every 2 years

Date of Information

05/10/2021

National Accredation Accepted

AAMFT (not PDR)

Notes

3 hours MFT ethics required for renewal (general course will not count); 6 hours diagnosis (assessment, diagnosis, and treatment under the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 5, as published by the American Psychiatric Association); Supervisors – 3 hours supervision; LMFTs practicing telehealth must complete 3 hours telehealth per renewal.

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Dietitians & Nutritionists (RDNs)

Louisiana Board of Examiners in Dietetics & Nutrition

CE Required

15 hours per year or current CDR card

Online CE Allowed

No limit (distance learning)

License Expiration

6/30, annually

Date of Information

04/25/2023

National Accredation Accepted

CDR

Louisiana dietitians/nutritionists can earn all 15 hours required for renewal through online courses offered on the nutrition & dietetics page of this website. Click here to view CDR-approved online CE courses.

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