Minnesota LPCC continuing education requirements

A Minnesota LPCC needs 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years to renew. This page is our summary of the continuing education rules for a licensed professional counselor (LPCC) in Minnesota, as we read them from the published rules of the Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy on September 25, 2026.

Hours: 40
Renewal: Every 2 years
Last checked: September 25, 2026

A reference, not legal or licensing advice. Confirm is not affiliated with the Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy and does not speak for it. We summarize the published rules as a convenience and they can change or be read differently, so this page may be incomplete or out of date. Your board has the final say: always confirm your requirements with your board before you renew. Use this page at your own risk. See the Terms.

Total hours

40 hours

Hours that must be included

Cultural competency: 4 hours

Paperwork and other items

First four years: 12 postgraduate semester creditsNew licensees complete 12 additional postgraduate semester credits in counseling (or equivalent) during the first four years.

Source

Minn. Stat. § 148B.54, read on September 25, 2026.

Board: Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy.

This summary may be incomplete or out of date. The board’s own rules are the only authority; confirm your requirements with the board before you renew.