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Courses Continuing Education for LBSWs, LMSWs(APs), LCSWs, LPCs, LMFTs, psychologists, LSSPs, LPAs, provisionally licensed psychologists, and LCDCs. This section contains: Eleven continuing education courses complete with tests; simply click the desired course title listed below. Subjective Well-Being (Happiness) - 6 Hours The choice for continuing education among mental health practitioners Enjoyable, Practical, and Affordable ACCREDITATION: Continuing Psychology Education Inc. (CPE Inc.) is approved to provide continuing education by the following: Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners (Provider number 3329); Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors (Provider number 386); Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists (Provider number 110); these courses meet the qualifications of continuing education for psychologists, LSSPs, LPAs, and provisionally licensed psychologists as required by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists; these courses meet the qualifications of continuing education for LCDCs as required by the LCDC Program. CONTINUING EDUCATION MADE EASY TOTAL COST: Each Ethics course costs $49.00 and all other courses are $39.00 each. An LBSW, LMSW, LMSW-AP, and LCSW shall accrue 30 clock-hours of continuing education biennially as defined in Section 781.508 of the Texas Code of Regulations; a maximum of 20 credit hours for independent study programs will be accepted per renewal period. A minimum of 6 clock-hours in Ethics is required during the biennial renewal period and may be completed in self-study. An LPC shall accrue 24 clock-hours of continuing education each 24 month period as defined in Section 681.141 of the Texas Code of Regulations; all 24 hours may be earned though self-study. At least 4 hours of continuing education directly related to counselor ethics issues is required each renewal period and may be completed in self-study. An LMFT shall accrue 30 clock-hours of continuing education each renewal period as defined in Section 801.263 of the Texas Code of Regulations; 6 hours may be earned through self-study. 6 hours of ethics is required each renewal period and may be completed in self-study. A psychologist, LSSP, LPA, and provisionally licensed psychologist shall accrue 12 hours of continuing education annually as defined in Section 461.11 of the Texas Code of Regulations; all 12 hours may be earned through self-study. 3 hours must be in ethics, the Board’s Rules of Conduct, or professional responsibility and ethics may be completed in self-study. An LCDC who holds a master’s or other advanced degree must complete at least 24 hours of continuing education during each two-year licensure period, and an LCDC who does not hold a master’s or other advanced degree must complete at least 40 hours as defined in Section 140.416 of the Texas Code of Regulations; at least 3 hours of ethics is required. All hours may be completed in self-study. HOW OUR SERVICE WORKS
The Answer Sheet will be sent via e-mail after you click the "Submit" button on the Answer Sheet. You can also print the Answer Sheet and send via fax or mail. To Send by Mail: Mail the completed Answer Sheet with a check (payable to Continuing Psychology Education) or credit card information to: Continuing Psychology Education Inc. P.O. Box 142228 Austin, Texas 78714 To Send by Fax: Fax the completed Answer Sheet, including your credit card information, to Continuing Psychology Education Inc. at Fax # 1-858-272-5809. Upon receipt, Continuing Psychology Education Inc. will promptly return your Certificates of Completion by mail or fax. We will fax your Certificates of Completion at no additional charge, simply check the box and include your fax number on the Answer Sheet. CERTIFICATE RETURN TIME: Certificates of Completion are promptly returned to you by first class mail, or by fax at your request. If you do not pass with a grade of 70% or better, then you will be asked to re-take the test, at no additional charge. ONLINE COMPLETION: To complete the course(s) of your choice, simply complete the Answer Sheet (click the "Texas Answer Sheet" link on the Home Page and click, pencil or pen your answers), then fax, mail or e-mail the Answer Sheet to us. These online courses are completely identical to the booklet courses you received in the mail. You may choose to receive your Certificates of Completion online immediately, or later, by fax or mail. MISSION STATEMENT: Continuing Psychology Education provides the highest quality continuing education designed to fulfill the professional needs and interests of mental health professionals. Resources are offered to improve professional competency, maintain knowledge of the latest advancements, and meet continuing education requirements mandated by the profession. |
