Maryland Professional Counseling Continuing Education Requirements
What Maryland requires for continuing education (2026), in plain English. Keep Licensed tracks every one of these requirements automatically as you add your CE.
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
A Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor renewal requires 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years.
Approved supervisor add-on
Extra requirements if you supervise toward licensure.
- At least 18 hours must be in clinical supervision (a one-time requirement).
- At least 18 hours must be in clinical supervision from a board-approved provider (a one-time requirement).
- At least 3 hours must be in clinical supervision.
Official source: the Maryland board
Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor
A Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor renewal requires 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years.
Required hours
- At least 3 hours must be in ethics.
- At least 3 hours must be in anti-oppressive practice, delivered Category I (formal, organized learning).
Official source: the Maryland 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 Clinical Professional Counselor need to renew?
- A Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor renewal requires 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years.
- How many continuing education hours does a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor need to renew?
- A Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor renewal requires 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years. At least 3 hours must be in ethics.
- Does Keep Licensed track Maryland 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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