New Jersey Counselors/Therapists CE Requirements, Accreditations & Approvals
New Jersey Counselors / Therapists
NetCE has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider,
ACEP No. 6361. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly
identified. NetCE is solely responsible for all aspects of the
programs.
Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the
co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of
Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains
responsibility for the content of the programs.
NetCE is approved as a provider of continuing education by the Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC). Provider Number 97847. Designated courses are approved; please refer to individual course detail.
In support of improving patient care, NetCE is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
The New Jersey State Board of Marriage & Family Therapy Examiners and the New Jersey Professional Counselor Examiners Committee accept courses from any provider who is approved through APA, NBCC, NAADAC, and/or ANA.
Continuing Education Requirement
The New Jersey State Board of Marriage & Family Therapy Examiners and the New Jersey Professional Counselor Examiners Committee accept NetCE courses.
MFT are required 40 hours every two years, 20 of which may be completed by distance learning.*
A minimum of 5 of the 40 hours must be in ethics, 3 hours in social and cultural competence, and 1 hour in opioid drugs, including the risks and signs of opioid abuse, addiction, and diversion, every two years.
LAC, LPC, and LRC are required 40 hours every two years, all of which may be completed by home study*
A minimum of 5 of the 40 hours must be in ethics, 3 hours in social and cultural competence, and 1 hour in opioid drugs, including the risks and signs of opioid abuse, addiction, and diversion, every two years.
CADC are required 60 hours every two years, 30 of which may be completed by distance learning.*
A minimum of 3 of the 40 hours must be in social and cultural competence every two years. Beginning with the 2022-2024 renewal period, 3 hours in legal standards related to the practice of alcohol and drug counseling in New Jersey are required every two years. There is also a one-time requirement of 6 hours in legal standards related to the practice of alcohol and drug counseling in New Jersey.
LCADC are required 40 hours every two years, 20 of which may be completed by distance learning.*
A minimum of 3 of the 40 hours must be in social and cultural competence every two years. Beginning with the 2022-2024 renewal period, 3 hours in legal standards related to the practice of alcohol and drug counseling in New Jersey are required every two years. There is also a one-time requirement of 6 hours in legal standards related to the practice of alcohol and drug counseling in New Jersey.
* NetCE courses are considered home study or distance learning.
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MFT:
Please contact the New Jersey State Board of Marriage & Family Therapy
Examiners at (973) 504-6415, or refer to https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/regulations/Chapter-34-Subchapters-1-9A-Board-of-Marriage-and-Family-Therapy-Examiners.pdf
for additional information regarding your continuing education.
LAC, LPC, and LRC:
Please contact the New Jersey State Board of Marriage &
Family Therapy Examiners: Professional Counselor Examiners Committee at (973)
504-6582, or refer to https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/regulations/Chapter-34-Subchapters-10-31-Professional-Counselors.pdf
for additional information regarding your continuing education.
LCADC and CADC:
Please contact the New Jersey State Board of Marriage &
Family Therapy Examiners: Alcohol and Drug Counselor Committee at (973) 504-6369, or
refer to
https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/regulations/Chapter-34C-Alcohol-and-Drug-Counselors.pdf
for additional information regarding your continuing education.