Iowa: CE Requirements

Continuing education requirements for Psychologists, Social Workers, Counselors and MFTs

What are the requirements for my license?

Psychologist: 40 hours every two years, all of which may be completed by home study. 

MFT: 40 hours every 2 years

LPC: 40 hours every 2 years

LBSW/LMSW/LICSW: 27 every 2 years. 3 Hours in ethics. 


Is Psychotherapy.net's continuing education approved by my licensing board?

Psychotherapy.net is an APA approved CE provider (details below) and the Iowa Board of Psychology accepts courses from any provider who is APA approved.

Psychotherapy.net is an NBCC and NAADAC approved CE provider (details below) and the Iowa Board of Behavioral Health accepts courses from any provider who is NBCC and/or NAADAC approved for Counselors.

Psychotherapy.net is an APA and NBCC approved CE provider (details below) and the Iowa Board of Behavioral Health accepts courses from any provider who is APA and/or NBCC approved for LMFTs.

Psychotherapy.net is an ASWB ACE approved CE provider (details below) and the Iowa State Board of Social Work accepts courses approved by ASWB ACE for Social Workers.


What are Psychotherapy.net's continuing education provider details?

Psychologists: American Psychological Association (APA).  Psychotherapy.net is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Psychotherapy.net maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

Certified Counselors (NBCC): Psychotherapy.net has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No 6239. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Psychotherapy.net is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Addiction Counselors: Psychotherapy.net is approved to offer Continuing Education credits by the Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC).  Provider # 90664.

Social Workers: Psychotherapy.net, provider #1119, is approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) www.aswb.org, through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Psychotherapy.net maintains responsibility for the program. ASWB Approval Period: 10/5/2021-10/5/2024. Social workers should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval
 

Note: This license renewal information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change at any time. It's ultimately the responsibility of the licensee to be sure that he or she is meeting all requirements for each license and corresponding renewal period.