Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board
Our continuing education (CE) courses are curated for professionals licensed by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist (CSWMFT) Board, including LPCs, LPCCs, LSWs, LISWs, MFTs, IMFTs, Social Work Assistants (SWAs), and Licensed Art and Music Therapists (LPAT, LPMT). Most licensees must complete 30 clock hours of CE every two years; SWAs must complete 15 hours. Because Ohio permits 100% of required CE hours to be earned through online or distance learning, your entire renewal requirement can be fulfilled through our platform. Mandatory topic requirements include 3 hours of ethics for all licensees, 2 hours of cultural competency for LPCs and LPCCs, and 3 hours of supervision training for those holding a supervision designation (LPC-S, LPCC-S, LISW-S, or IMFT-S — note that IMFT-S renewals require an AAMFT-approved supervision refresher course or board-approved equivalent).A few important Ohio renewal rules to keep in mind: licensees may not repeat the same CE course within a single two-year renewal period, and effective July 1, 2026, the CSWMFT Board will eliminate the practice of "banking" hours — excess CE hours can no longer be rolled over into the next renewal cycle. Browse our catalog of approved courses covering psychosocial interventions, systems theory, clinical psychopathology, addiction, and more to fulfill your mandatory hours and maintain your license in good standing.
Clinical Supervision Methods, Ethics, and Competency: Advanced Practice for Ohio Supervisors (3 CE Hours)
Practitioners will analyze the specific regulatory distinctions between "training supervision" and "work supervision" as defined by the Ohio CSWMFT Board to ensure full compliance with OAC 4757.
Participants will implement the Discrimination Model and Developmental approaches to tailor supervisory interventions to the specific experience levels of counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists.
Supervisors will master the design and execution of objective remediation plans for struggling supervisees to fulfill ethical gatekeeping responsibilities while mitigating legal risks.
Group Dynamics and Counseling Processing (3 CE Hours)
Clinicians will analyze the therapeutic factors that drive change within group modalities, including universality, cohesion, and interpersonal learning.
Participants will differentiate between the distinct stages of group development to implement stage-appropriate interventions that move clients from resistance to work.
The course provides advanced training in facilitation skills such as linking, blocking, and processing to manage group conflict and enhance member-to-member interaction.
Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental and Emotional Disorders (6 CE Hours)
Learners will analyze the specific Ohio licensure distinctions (LPC vs. LPCC) regarding the scope of practice for diagnosing and treating mental and emotional disorders under supervision versus independent practice.
The course provides a deep dive into DSM-5-TR criteria for high-prevalence disorders, equipping clinicians to distinguish between overlapping symptoms and rule out medical mimics.
Participants will apply the "Golden Thread" methodology to construct treatment plans with SMART goals that satisfy insurance requirements and ethical standards.
Addiction Counseling: Assessment and Co-Occurring Disorders (6 CE Hours)
Practitioners will master the six dimensions of the ASAM Criteria to effectively determine levels of care and justify medical necessity for clients with complex addiction profiles.
The course provides specific protocols for differentiating between substance use disorders and process addictions, including gambling and internet gaming, to ensure accurate diagnosis.
Learners will implement integrated treatment strategies for co-occurring disorders, utilizing motivational interviewing and cognitive-behavioral techniques to address simultaneous mental health and substance use symptoms.
Telehealth Ethics and Electronic Service Delivery (3 CE Hours)
Participants will master the specific Ohio Administrative Code 4757-5-13 mandates regarding teletherapy competency, verification of client identity, and jurisdiction requirements.
Learners will distinguish between HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 regulations to ensure compliant data handling for clients with substance use disorders in digital environments.
The course provides actionable protocols for managing electronic records, including new prohibitions against the use of AI as the sole generator of clinical documentation.
Cultural Humility and Social Foundations in Counseling (3 CE Hours)
Learners will differentiate between cultural competence and cultural humility, applying the latter to foster non-hierarchical, collaborative clinical relationships.
The course analyzes the Multicultural and Social Justice Counseling Competencies (MSJCC) to help clinicians navigate power dynamics and privilege in the counseling room.
Participants will evaluate specific cultural values, help-seeking behaviors, and systemic barriers relevant to African American, Asian American, Latinx, Arab American, and Native American populations.
Human Growth and Development: Lifespan Perspectives (3 CE Hours)
Clinicians will analyze the intersection of individual developmental milestones and family life cycle stages to effectively conceptualize client pathology and resilience.
Participants will apply the Transtheoretical Model (Stages of Change) to align clinical interventions with a client's specific developmental readiness for change.
The course examines the developmental trajectory of the clinician, utilizing the Integrated Developmental Model (IDM) of supervision to enhance professional competence and mitigate burnout.
