District of Columbia Professional Counseling Continuing Education Requirements
What District of Columbia requires for continuing education (2026), in plain English. Keep Licensed tracks every one of these requirements automatically as you add your CE.
Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor
Official source: the District of Columbia board
Licensed Professional Counselor
A Licensed Professional Counselor renewal requires 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years.
Required hours
- At least 6 hours must be in ethics, delivered in-person.
- At least 4 hours must be in public health.
What's capped
- No more than 20 hours may be online.
Official source: the District of Columbia board
Note: your renewal cycle starts on your license issue date, so a partial first cycle is prorated. Keep Licensed handles that for you.
This page is for general information and is not legal or compliance advice. Requirements change; always confirm the current rules with your licensing board or credentialing body before you renew.
Frequently asked questions
- How many continuing education hours does a Licensed Professional Counselor need to renew?
- A Licensed Professional Counselor renewal requires 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years. At least 6 hours must be in ethics, delivered in-person.
- Does Keep Licensed track District of Columbia Professional Counseling continuing education automatically?
- Yes. Add your license, forward or upload your CE certificates, and Keep Licensed reads each one and matches it to these requirements, so you always know whether you are covered for your next renewal.
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