CPS - Renewal Requirements

The CPS requires 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years. 

To ensure sufficient time to process your renewal packet, please submit renewal form in Certemy at least 2 weeks before expiration. 

CPS Renewal Log

• The 40 hours of continuing education must include the following.  All education hours must be accredited or approved by a recognized/approved accreditation body. Education hours must include the topical areas of:
  • 6 Hours of Ethics
  • 2 hours of Suicide Prevention (click here for list of free/low cost courses)
  • 40 Hours of Prevention Continuing Education
    • General Substance Abuse Prevention Education
    • Prevention Conferences
    • Prevention Evidence Based Practices
    • Etc...
• A renewal fee of $150 is required
• If you are dual certified as a CADC, the renewal fee for CPS is reducded to $100
• ACCBO will accept virtually all counseling related Ethics Courses