CE Approvals by Profession and State
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Lucidity Sleep Psychiatry is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Lucidity Sleep Psychiatry maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Continuing Education (CE) requirements vary by profession and licensing board. Always check with your specific board to confirm whether CE provided by APA-approved sponsors is accepted. Even if the American Psychological Association (APA) is not explicitly listed as an approved CE provider, many APA-approved trainings align with professional competency and CE requirements outlined by your board.
This information below is provided as a courtesy, but is subject to change, and this list may not be comprehensive or fully accurate. Board requirements frequently change; as such, it is strongly recommended that you contact your licensing board to confirm that your continuing education activities meet your specific license or certificate requirements. If your state’s license or certificate type is not listed, please contact your board directly to clarify whether they accept Lucidity Sleep Psychiatry’s CE approvals for credit.
Remember it is your responsibility to verify with your licensing board to ensure that APA-approved CE meets your specific requirements. It’s recommended to retain certificates and documentation of completion for audit purposes.
Psychologists
Continuing education (CE) requirements for “psychologists” generally apply to licensed professionals such as Licensed Psychologists, Clinical Psychologists, Counseling Psychologists, and other psychology practitioners.
Most states recognize and accept CE credits from APA-approved sponsors of CE.Verify with your licensing board to ensure our CE programs meet your state requirements.
Some state may have additional requirements or may not explicitly list APA approval as sufficient, including:
Most states recognize and accept CE credits from APA-approved sponsors of CE.Verify with your licensing board to ensure our CE programs meet your state requirements.
Some state may have additional requirements or may not explicitly list APA approval as sufficient, including:
- New York: As of January 1, 2021, the New York State Board for Psychology no longer recognizes APA-approved sponsors as providers of continuing education for psychologists. Instead, CE providers must be individually approved by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology.
- Kentucky: The Kentucky Board of Examiners of Psychology does not automatically accept APA approval for CE credits. Psychologists must ensure that their CE activities meet the board’s specific criteria.
Social Workers
Continuing education (CE) requirements for “social workers” often apply to a variety of licensed professionals, including Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), Licensed Master Social Workers (LMSWs), Licensed Bachelor Social Workers (LBSWs), and Certified Social Workers (CSWs).
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Minnesota:
Missouri
Montana
Nevada
New Hampshire
Wisconsin
Alabama
Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners lists that they recognize APA-approved CE sponsors.
Arizona
Activities sponsored or approved by national, regional, or state professional associations in the allied professions (eg, psychology), such as activities of CE sponsors approved by the American Psychological Association (APA), may be accepted for CE. Confirm compliance with the Arizona State Board of Behavioral Health Examiners to ensure the activity aligns with state requirements.
Arkansas
The Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board permits CE activities that enhance professional knowledge, including APA-approved sponsors of CE activities, but social workers must verify compliance with state standards about the definition of SWCE. Acceptable activities include seminars, workshops, and cross-disciplinary topics from related fields (e.g., medicine, law, administration, behavioral science), independent home studies, or online courses that improve knowledge and service delivery to individuals, groups, couples and families. Confirm compliance with Arkansas state board requirements to ensure activities meet licensure standards.
California
California Board of Behavioral Sciences lists that they recognize APA-approved CE sponsors, per section § 1887.4.1. Board-Recognized Approval Agencies.
Colorado
The Colorado State Board of Social Work Examiners accepts Professional Development Hours (PDH) PDHs accrued through various Professional Development Activities (PDA), including coursework, when it is directly relevant to social work practice and aligns with your professional development plan. Coursework provided by an accredited nationally recognized professional organization, such as the American Psychological Association, may be accepted for the PDH requirement.
Connecticut
The Connecticut Department of Public Health specifies that Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs) and Licensed Master Social Workers (LMSWs) acceptable CE activities should be related to social work practice and may be provided or approved by nationally recognized organizations, which may include CE sponsors approved by the American Psychological Association (APA).
Delaware
The Delaware Board of Social Work Examiners (7.2.4 Approved Courses) lists that they recognize APA-approved CE sponsors when specifically relevant to social work practice, but licensees should verify an activity meets their board’s requirements.
Florida
The Florida Board of Licensed Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Mental Health Counseling lists that they recognize APA-approved CE sponsors for Licensed Clinical Social Workers and Certified Master Social Workers.
Georgia
The Georgia Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists rules and regulations requires core hours in your specialty and related hours in the allied professions (eg psychology). Activities by CE sponsors approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) may qualify as related hours under these regulations.
Idaho
The Idaho Board Of Social Work Examiners recognizes APA-approved sponsors as CE providers.
Illinois
The Illinois Board of Social Work does not accept APA-approved CE, with the possible exception of submitting an individual program approval for CE earned in another jurisdiction.
Indiana
The Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board accepts APA-approved sponsors as CE providers.
Kansas
The Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board (BSRB) does not pre-approve specific CE providers. Acceptable activities must meet the requirements specified in the rules and regulations. These may include seminars, workshops, courses, or cross-disciplinary offerings, provided they are clearly related to enhancing the practice, values, ethics, skills, or knowledge of social work.
Kentucky
The Kentucky Board of Social Work lists the APA as a pre-approved CE sponsor.
Louisiana
The Louisiana Board of Social Work Examiners does not list the APA as a pre-approved sponsor. CE activities must align with the board’s Guide for Assessment of Continuing Education (§317.P), which states CE activities must be applicable to social work practice. This guide, along with course materials and the certificate of completion, should be retained in case of an audit. The board encourages social workers to engage in learning options that strengthen their skills in various roles, such as participating in conferences, distance learning, reading books or journal articles followed by a face-to-face discussion as part of an organized workshop, or joining formal study groups. Independent study with board pre-approval may also also acceptable social workers are advised to carefully assess the relevance of CE activities and maintain proper documentation.
Maine
The Maine State Board of Social Worker Licensure does not explicitly pre-approve APA sponsors but may accept activities that meet the board’s criteria.
Maryland
The Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners does not explicitly pre-approve APA-approved CE but allows activities from national-level organizations relevant to social work.
Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Board of Registration for Social Workers accepts CE activities of APA-approved sponsors for up to 25% of required CE hours, provided it contributes to professional competence.
Minnesota:
The Minnesota Board of Social Work does not require pre-approval but mandates that CE activities meet state criteria for relevance, as seen in Section 148E.130.
Missouri
The Missouri State Committee for Social Workers recognizes APA-approved CE sponsors.
Montana
The Montana Board of Behavioral Health does not pre-approve CE providers . Per the rules (section 24.219.435), licensees are responsible for verifying the relevance of CE by APA-approved sponsors.
Nevada
Effective June 18, 2024, the Nevada Board of Examiners for Social Workers accepts CE of APA-approved sponsors.
New Hampshire
The New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice recognizes APA-approved CE sponsors for Category A CE requirements. Social workers must ensure that the CE activities align with their professional development goals and meet the Board’s specific criteria.
Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling, and Social Work Examining Board accepts CE of APA-approved CE programs if they are relevant to social work and meet state criteria.
Marriage and Family Therapists
Continuing education (CE) requirements for “marriage and family therapists” (MFTs) typically apply to professionals such as Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapists (LAMFTs), and other related roles.
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Maryland
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
North Carolina
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Alabama
The Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners recognizes APA sponsors as providers of continuing education for licensed Social Workers.
Alaska
Alaska's Board of Marital Therapy recognizes APA-approved sponsors as providers of continuing education for Marriage and Family Therapists.
Arizona
The Arizona State Board of Beh. Health Examiners recognizes APA-approved sponsors as providers of continuing education for Marriage and Family Therapists.
Arkansas
The Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling recognizes APA and NBCC-approved sponsors as providers for continuing education for Marriage and Family Therapists
California
The California Board of Behavioral Sciences recognizes APA-approved sponsors as providers for continuing education for Marriage & Family Therapists.
Colorado
The Colorado State Board of Marriage and Family Therapist Examiners does not approve courses, but may accept relevant courses from APA-approved providers for continuing education for Marriage and Family Therapists.
Connecticut
The Connecticut Department of Public Health recognizes APA and NBCC-approved sponsors as providers of continuing education for Marriage and Family Therapists
Delaware
Delaware Board of Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Professionals recognizes APA-approved CE sponsors as providers of continuing education for Marriage & Family Therapists.
Florida
The Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling recognizes APA -approved CE sponsors as providers of continuing education for Marriage & Family Therapists.
Georgia
The Georgia Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists rules (https://rules.sos.ga.gov/GAC/135-9-.01) requires core hours in your specialty and related hours in the allied professions (eg, psychology). Activities by CE sponsors approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) may qualify for your related hours requirement.
Hawaii
The Hawaii DCCA Professional & Vocational Licensing Division accepts CE provided by approved sponsors of the American Psychological Association (APA).
Idaho
The Idaho Licensing Board Of Professional Counselors And Marriage And Family Therapists recognizes APA-approved CE sponsors as providers of continuing education for Marriage & Family Therapists;
Indiana
The Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board recognizes APA-approved sponsors as providers of continuing education for Marriage and Family Therapists.
Iowa
The Iowa Board of Behavioral Science recognizes APA-approved sponsors as providers of continuing education for Marriage and Family Therapists
Kansas
The Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board (BSRB) does not pre-approve specific CE providers. Acceptable activities must meet the requirements specified in the rules and regulations. These may include seminars, workshops, courses, or cross-disciplinary offerings, provided they are clearly related to enhancing the practice, values, ethics, skills, or knowledge of social work.
Maryland
The Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists does not explicitly pre-approve CE of APA-approved sponsors. However, if the program in which you are interested has not been approved by this Board, you should complete the Approval for Individual Program form. Once approved, you may attend the program. Approval is not guaranteed and will not be granted retroactively.
Minnesota
The Minnesota Board of Marriage & Family Therapy requires all Marriage & Family Therapy CE courses to be board approved.
Mississippi
The Mississippi State Board of Examiners for Social Workers and Marriage & Family Therapists requires that CE courses are pre-approved by the board.
Missouri
The Missouri State Committee of Marital & Family Therapists recognizes APA-approved sponsors as providers of continuing education for marriage and family therapists.
Montana
The Montana Board of Behavioral Health recognizes APA-approved sponsors as continuing education for Marriage and Family Therapists.
Nevada
The Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services recognizes APA-approved sponsors as providers of continuing education for Marriage and Family Therapists.
New Hampshire
The New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice recognizes APA-approved sponsors as providers of continuing education for Marriage and Family Therapists.
New Jersey
The New Jersey State Board of Marriage & Family Therapy Examiners recognizes APA-approved sponsors as providers of continuing education for Marriage and Family Therapists.
New Mexico
The New Mexico Counseling & Therapy Practice Board recognizes APA -approved sponsors as providers of continuing education for Marriage and Family Therapists.
North Carolina
The North Carolina Marriage & Family Therapy Licensure Board recognizes APA-approved sponsors as providers of continuing education for Marriage and Family Therapists.
Oregon
The Oregon State Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists recognizes APA-approved sponsors as providers of continuing education for Marriage and Family Therapists.
Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage & Family Therapists, and Professional Counselors recognizes APA-approved sponsors as providers of continuing education for Marriage and Family Therapist.
Rhode Island
The Rhode Island Marriage, Family and Mental Health Therapy Licensing Board recognizes APA-approved sponsors as providers of continuing education for Marriage and Family Therapists.
South Carolina
The South Carolina Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapists and Psycho-Educational Specialists recognizes APA-approved sponsors as providers of continuing education for Marriage and Family Therapists.
South Dakota
The South Dakota Board of Examiners for Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists recognizes APA and NBCC-approved sponsors as providers of continuing education for Marriage and Family Therapists.
Tennessee
The Board of Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed Marital and Family Therapists and Licensed Pastoral Therapists recognizes APA-approved sponsors as providers of continuing education for Marriage and Family Therapists.
Texas
The Texas Board of Examiners of Marriage & Family Therapists recognizes APA-approved sponsors as providers of continuing education for Marriage and Family Therapists.
Utah
The Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing for Marriage & Family Therapy recognizes APA-approved sponsors as providers of continuing education for Marriage and Family Therapists.
Virginia
The Virginia Board of Counseling recognizes APA and NBCC-approved sponsors as providers of continuing education for Marriage and Family Therapists.
Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Marriage & Family Therapy, Professional Counseling, and Social Work Examining Board recognizes APA-approved sponsors as providers of continuing education for Marriage and Family Therapists.
Wyoming
The Wyoming Mental Health Professions Licensing Board recognizes APA and NBCC-approved sponsors as providers of continuing education for Marriage and Family Therapists.
Counselors
Continuing education (CE) requirements for “counselors” often apply to a range of licensed professionals, including Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), Licensed Associate Counselors (LACs), Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors (LCMHCs), and Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs). CE may also apply to School Counselors, who should consult their respective boards.
Arizona
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Maine
Massachusetts
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
North Carolina
North Dakota
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Tennesee
Texas
Utah
Virginia
Washington DC
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Arizona
Activities sponsored or approved by national, regional, or state professional associations in the allied professions (eg, psychology), such as activities of CE sponsors approved by the American Psychological Association (APA), may be accepted for CE. Confirm compliance with the Arizona State Board of Behavioral Health Examiners to ensure the activity aligns with state requirements.
California
The California Board of Behavioral Sciences recognizes-approved sponsors as providers for continuing education for Clinical Counselors.
Colorado
The Colorado State Board of Licensed Professional Counselor Examiners does not approve courses, but may accept relevant courses from APA-approved providers for continuing education for Professional Counselors.
Connecticut
The Connecticut Department of Public Health accepts APA-approved sponsors for continuing education for Professional Counselors.
Delaware
Delaware Board of Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Professionals recognizes APA-approved CE sponsors as providers of continuing education for Clinical Counselors, and School/Educational Counselors.
Florida
The Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling recognizes APA and NBCC-approved CE sponsors as providers of continuing education for Clinical Counselor.
Georgia
The Georgia Composite Board Of Professional Counselors, Social Workers And Marriage And Family Therapists recognizes APA-approved sponsors as providers of continuing education for Professional Counselors (See https://rules.sos.ga.gov/GAC/135-9-.01)
Idaho
The Idaho Licensing Board Of Professional Counselors And Marriage And Family Therapists recognizes APA-approved CE sponsors as providers of continuing education for Professional Counselors.
Illinois
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation recognizes APA and NBCC-approved sponsors as providers of continuing education for Clinical Counselors.
Indiana
The Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board recognizes APA-approved sponsors as providers of continuing education for Professional Counselors/Mental Health Counselors/Counselor Associates.
Iowa
The Iowa Board of Behavioral Science recognizes APA and NBCC-approved sponsors as providers of continuing education for Mental Health Counselors.
Kansas
The Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board recognizes APA and NBCC-approved sponsors as providers of continuing education for Professional Counselors/Clinical Professional Counselors.
Maine
The Maine Board of Counseling Professionals Licensure recognizes APA and NBCC-approved sponsors as providers of continuing education for Professional Counselors.
Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Board of Registration of Allied Mental Health Professionals recognizes APA-approved sponsors as providers for continuing education for Licensed Educational Psychologists.
Missouri
The Missouri State Committee of Professional Counselors recognizes APA-approved and NBCC-approved sponsors as providers of continuing education for Professional Counselors.
Montana
The Montana Board of Behavioral Health recognizes APA and NBCC-approved sponsors as continuing education for Clinical Counselors.
Nebraska
The Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services recognizes APA and NBCC-approved sponsors as providers of continuing education for Clinical Counselors.
New Hampshire
The New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice recognizes APA and NBCC-approved sponsors as providers of continuing education for Clinical Mental Health Counselors.
New Jersey
The New Jersey Professional Counselor Examiners Committee recognizes APA and NBCC-approved sponsors as providers of continuing education for Professional Counselors.
New Mexico
The New Mexico Counseling & Therapy Practice Board recognizes APA and NBCC-approved sponsors as providers of continuing education for Mental Health Counselors.
North Carolina
The North Carolina Board of Licensed Professional Counselors recognizes APA and NBCC-approved sponsors as providers of continuing education for Professional Counselors.
North Dakota
The North Dakota Board of Counselor Examiners recognizes APA-approved sponsors as providers of continuing education for Clinical Counselors.
Oregon
The Oregon State Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists recognizes APA-approved sponsors as providers of continuing education for Professional Counselors.
Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage & Family Therapists, and Professional Counselors recognizes APA -approved sponsors as providers of continuing education for Professional Counselors.
Rhode Island
The Rhode Island Marriage, Family and Mental Health Therapy Licensing Board recognizes APA-approved sponsors as providers of continuing education for Mental Health Counselors.
South Carolina
The South Carolina Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapists and Psycho-Educational Specialists recognizes APA-approved sponsors as providers of continuing education for Professional Counselors and Psycho-educational Specialists.
Tennesee
The Board of Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed Marital and Family Therapists and Licensed Pastoral Therapists recognizes APA-approved sponsors as providers of continuing education for Professional Counselors.
Texas
The Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors recognizes APA-approved sponsors as providers of continuing education for Professional Counselors.
Utah
The Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing for Clinical Mental Health Counselor recognizes APA-approved sponsors as providers of continuing education for Clinical Mental Health Counselors.
Virginia
The Virginia Board of Counseling recognizes APA-approved sponsors as providers of continuing education for Professional Counselors.
Washington DC
The District of Columbia Municipal Regulations for Professional Counseling recognizes APA-approved sponsors as providers of continuing education for Professional Counselors.
Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Marriage & Family Therapy, Professional Counseling, and Social Work Examining Board recognizes APA-approved sponsors as providers of continuing education for Professional Counselors.
Wyoming
The Wyoming Mental Health Professions Licensing Board recognizes APA-approved sponsors as providers of continuing education for Professional Counselors.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners
Continuing education (CE) requirements for “nurses” often apply to a range of licensed professionals. For specialized roles like Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs), CE requirements often emphasize mental health, pharmacology, and patient care.
CE activities of sponsors approved by the APA may be particularly useful for psychiatric nurse practitioners (NP) if they address topics such as psychotherapy techniques, trauma-informed care, or other mental health-related areas. However, they do not typically meet the CE requirements for licensing and certification of NPs.
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