Washington Counselor CE Requirements

Washington Counselors are required to complete 32 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years.

Yes! There are no restrictions on the number of hours Washington Counselors can complete through CE4Less  – all 32 hours may be earned through CE4Less.

CE4Less is approved by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) to provide continuing education.

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Washington Counselor licenses must be renewed annually by their birthdate.

Each renewal Washington Counselors must complete:

Every 2 years:

• 6 hours in Ethics
• 2 hours in Professional Roles and Boundaries

Every 4 years:

• 2 hours in Health Equity Training
• Culture and the Psychosocial Implications of Socioeconomic Position Part 1: Culture and Social Determinants of Health (4 hours)
• Culture and the Psychosocial Implications of Socioeconomic Position Part 2: Social Construction in Assessment and Treatment (4 hours)
• Culture and the Psychosocial Implications of Socioeconomic Position Part 3. Social Determinants of Health: Policy and Community Interventions (4 hours)
• Implicit Bias: Awareness and Management for Mental Health Professionals (3 hours)

Every 6 years:

• • 6 hours in Suicide Assessment, Treatment, and Management Training

For more information, please contact the Washington State Department of Health at (360) 236-4700, see their website (available here) for additional information about your license or renewal requirements, or see Washington’s rules and regulations relating to Counselor licensure and continuing education.