North Carolina : Continuing Education Information
Psychologists
North Carolina Psychology Board
CE Required
24 hours, even years (15 hrs must be Cat A)
Online CE Allowed
No limit if APA-sponsored (Cat A)
License Expiration
9/30, even years
Date of Information
10/04/2021
National Accredation Accepted
APA
Notes
3 hrs ethical & legal issues required each renewal (must be Cat A)
North Carolina psychologists can earn all 24 hours required for renewal through online courses offered on the psychology page of this website. Click here to view online CE courses for psychologists.
Counselors
North Carolina Board of Licensed Professional Counselors
CE Required
40 hours every 2 years
Online CE Allowed
No limit
License Expiration
6/30, every 2 years from initial
Date of Information
04/25/2023
National Accredation Accepted
NBCC
Notes
3 hours ethics required each renewal. Supervisors must also complete 10 hours of counseling supervision (total 50 hours). The required Jurisprudence Exam counts for five (5) contact hours in ethics.
North Carolina counselors can earn all 40 hours required for renewal through online courses offered on the counseling page of this website. Click here to view NBCC-approved online CE courses.
Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs)
North Carolina Board of Examiners of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology
CE Required
30 hours every 3 years (i.e., 2017, 2020, 2023)
Online CE Allowed
No limit if ASHA approved
License Expiration
12/31, annually
Date of Information
10/04/2021
National Accredation Accepted
ASHA
Notes
May use ASHA certification as proof of completion of CE
North Carolina SLPs can earn all 30 hours required for renewal through online courses offered on the speech-language pathology page of this website. Click here to view ASHA-approved online CEU courses.
Occupational Therapists (OTs)
North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy
CE Required
15 points (hours) per year
Online CE Allowed
No limit if AOTA-approved
License Expiration
6/30, annually
Date of Information
04/25/2023
National Accredation Accepted
AOTA
Notes
1 hr Ethics required each renewal
North Carolina OTs can earn all 15 hours required for renewal through online courses offered on the occupational therapy page of this website. Click here to view AOTA-approved online CEU courses.
Marriage & Family Therapists (MFTs)
North Carolina MFT Licensure Board
CE Required
20 hours per year
Online CE Allowed
20
License Expiration
6/30, annually
Date of Information
04/25/2023
National Accredation Accepted
Accepted if title and content clearly relate to MFT.
Notes
3 hrs ethics
North Carolina MFTs can earn up to 20 hours per renewal through online courses offered on the marriage & family therapy page of this website. Click here to view NBCC-approved online CE courses.
Dietitians & Nutritionists (RDNs)
North Carolina Board of Dietitians/Nutritionists
CE Required
75 hours in a 5 year period utilizing the Professional Development Portfio Process
Online CE Allowed
No limit
License Expiration
3/31, annually
Date of Information
10/04/2021
National Accredation Accepted
CDR
Notes
RDs must only show current CDR card
North Carolina dietitians/nutritionists can earn all 30 hours required for renewal through online courses offered on the nutrition & dietetics page of this website. Click here to view CDR-approved online CE courses.
Social Workers
North Carolina Social Work Certification & Licensure Board
CE Required
40 hours every 2 years
Online CE Allowed
20 hours
License Expiration
6/30, every 2 years from initial
Date of Information
04/25/2023
National Accredation Accepted
ASWB
Notes
4 hours ethics required each renewal
North Carolina social workers can earn up to 20 hours for renewal through online courses offered on the social work page of this website. Click here to view ASWB-approved online CE courses.