Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) 45-Hour Training Program

“Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) 45-Hour Training Program” for Credentialing & Education (CCE) registered 1019-ACS training provider. This course is approved as a 45 hours for ACS training course.

Licensed mental health professionals seeking the Approved Clinical Supervisor credential from the Center for Credentialing & Education (CCE) need 45 hours of supervision-specific training from a Registered Credential Training Provider. This page lists the ten courses that make up that approved program. Each course may also be taken individually for continuing education credit. Completing all ten fulfills the full 45-hour ACS training requirement in one provider’s curriculum.

Complete 45-Hour ACS Bundle ($250) — Includes all ten courses below in a single checkout. Purchasing the ten courses individually totals the same $250; the bundle is a convenience, not a discount.

Mississippi ACS 45-Hour Bundle ($250) — The same CCE-approved ten-course curriculum, packaged for licensees of the Mississippi State Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional Counselors. The courses are also listed on CE Broker for that board, and completions are reported to CE Broker.

Ohio ACS 45-Hour Bundle ($250) — The same CCE-approved ten-course curriculum, packaged for licensees of the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board. The courses are also listed on CE Broker for that board, and completions are reported to CE Broker.

Kansas ACS 45-Hour Bundle ($250): The same CCE-approved ten-course curriculum, packaged for licensees of the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board. Not approved or endorsed by the Kansas BSRB.

New Hampshire ACS 45-Hour Bundle ($250): The same CCE-approved ten-course curriculum, packaged for licensees of the New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice. Not approved or endorsed by the Board.

South Carolina ACS 45-Hour Bundle ($250): The same CCE-approved ten-course curriculum, packaged for licensees of the South Carolina Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors and Therapists. Not approved or endorsed by the Board.

Texas ACS 45-Hour Bundle ($250): The same CCE-approved ten-course curriculum, packaged for licensees of the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors. Not approved or endorsed by the Board.

Planning to supervise in another state? See our supervisor guides for Colorado, Georgia, and Tennessee.

The Ten Courses (45 Hours Total)

Legal and Ethical Issues and Responsibilities in Clinical Supervision (6 CE Hours) — Covers professional codes of ethics, state statutes, and case law governing a clinical supervisor’s legal liability, including vicarious liability, informed consent, dual relationships, and duty-to-protect mandates.

Methods and Techniques for Clinical Supervision (6 CE Hours) — Covers the practical tools of supervision, including direct observation, audio or video review, case presentations, and role-play, with an emphasis on delivering feedback that builds independent clinical judgment.

Theoretical Frameworks and Models of Clinical Supervision (6 CE Hours) — Introduces the developmental, psychotherapy-based, integrative, and competency-based theories that guide supervisory structure and intervention.

Evaluation, Remediation, and Gatekeeping in Supervision (5 CE Hours) — Covers a supervisor’s responsibility to assess supervisee competence, deliver formal performance reviews, design remediation plans, and apply gatekeeping protocols when standards are not met.

Roles and Functions of Clinical Supervisors (4 CE Hours) — Distinguishes the supervisory role from that of a therapist, consultant, or administrative manager, and covers how to balance educational, supportive, and administrative responsibilities.

Supervisory Relationship Issues (4 CE Hours) — Explores the interpersonal dynamics between supervisor and supervisee, including power differentials, conflict, parallel process, and countertransference.

Administrative Procedures and Responsibilities (4 CE Hours) — Covers the business side of supervision, including written supervision contracts, documentation of hours, coordination with licensing boards, and managing fees and scheduling.

Group Supervision Strategies and Logistics (4 CE Hours) — Covers the skills needed to facilitate supervision in a group format, including group dynamics, leadership style, peer feedback, and confidentiality among group members.

Culturally Responsive Clinical Supervision (3 CE Hours) — Covers integrating cultural humility and social justice awareness into the supervisory relationship, addressing how identity shapes both the supervisory and clinical dynamic.

Technology in Clinical Supervision (3 CE Hours) — Covers best practices for conducting distance supervision, managing electronic client records, and maintaining data privacy across digital platforms.