Our State & National Mental Health Board Approved List
Aspira Continuing Education’s board approved list of courses are approved or accepted by many state boards and national boards for mental health professions and licensed social workers, as well as nurses. Many states accept the approval of a national board or the board of a different state (such as Florida Department of Health) that governs the same professional licensee (ex. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker from Alabama can use our site for their CE requirements because Aspira has approval from the Florida DOH which governs LSCWs and the Alabama Board of Social Work Examiners accepts this approval). Below is a list of all the states. Under each state name is the national or state board that is accepted by that state as the authority for granting approval of our continuing education courses.
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Alabama
Accepts approval from the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) for licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT, LMFT) and Professional Counselors (LPC, LPCC)
Accepts approval from the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) or the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) – Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling for licensed Social Workers (LCSW, LSW)
Accepts approval from the California Board of Registered Nursing (CA BRN) for Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN). -
Alaska
Accepts approval from the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) for licensed Social Workers (LCSW, LSW) and Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT, LMFT)
Accepts approval from the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) for licensed Professional Counselors (LPC, LPCC)
Accepts approval from the California Board of Registered Nursing (CA BRN) for Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN). -
Arizona
Accepts approval from the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) for licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT, LMFT) and Professional Counselors (LPC, LPCC)
Accepts approval from the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) for licensed Social Workers (LCSW, LSW) -
Arkansas
Accepts approval from the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) for licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT, LMFT) and Mental Health Counselors (MHC)
No CE Provider status approval required for CE credit for licensed Social Workers (LCSW, LSW)
Accepts approval from the California Board of Registered Nursing (CA BRN) for Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN). -
California
Accepts approval from National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) for licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT, LMFT), Marriage and Family Therapist Interns/Trainee (MFTI), and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (LPCC, LPC). Accepts approval from the American Psychological Association (APA) for Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW) and Associate Clinical Social Workers (ASW)
Approved by the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) for licensed Drug and Alcohol Abuse Counselors (CADC I & II, CPS, CSS, CADCA)
Approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (CA BRN) for Registered Nurses (RN). -
Colorado
Accepts approval from the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) – Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling for licensed Social Workers (LCSW, LSW), Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT, LMFT) and Professional Counselors (LPC, LPCC) -
Connecticut
Accepts approval from the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) for licensed Social Workers (LCSW, LSW), Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT, LMFT) and Professional Counselors (LPC, LPCC) -
Delaware
Accepts approval from the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) for licensed Mental Health Counselors (MHC)
Meets qualifications in Rule 7.2.5 for licensed Social Workers (LCSW, LSW) (check with state board for further clarification)
Accepts approval from the California Board of Registered Nursing (CA BRN) for Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN). -
Florida
Approved by the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling for licensed Social Workers (LCSW, LSW), Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT, LMFT) and Mental Health Counselors (MHC) -
Georgia
Accepts approval from the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) for licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT, LMFT) and Professional Counselors (LPC, LPCC)
Accepts approval from the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) – Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling for licensed Social Workers (LCSW, LSW) -
Hawaii
No continuing education requirements for license renewal for licensed Social Workers (LCSW, LSW), Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT, LMFT) and Professional Counselors (LPC, LPCC) -
Idaho
Accepts approval from the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) for licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT, LMFT) and Professional Counselors (LPC, LPCC)
May accept approval from the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) for licensed Social Workers (LCSW, LSW) (Check Board for verification). -
Illinois
Not pre-approved for licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT, LMFT) and Social Workers (LCSW, LSW) (check with state board for CE requirements)
Accepts approval from the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) for licensed Professional Counselors (LPC, LPCC)
Accepts approval from the California Board of Registered Nursing (CA BRN) for Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN). -
Indiana
Accepts approval from the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) for licensed Social Workers (LCSW, LSW), Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT, LMFT) and Professional Counselors (LPC, LPCC)
Accepts approval from the California Board of Registered Nursing (CA BRN) for Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN). -
Iowa
Accepts approval from the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) for licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT, LMFT) and Mental Health Counselors (MHC)
Meets requirements stated in Rule 645-281.3 standards of the Iowa Administrative Rules (see state board for further clarification) for licensed Social Workers (LCSW, LSW)
Accepts approval from the California Board of Registered Nursing (CA BRN) for Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN). -
Kansas
No CE Provider status approval required for CE credit for licensed Social Workers (LCSW, LSW), Marriage and Family Therapist and Mental Health Counselors (MHC) -
Kentucky
Accepts approval from the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) for licensed Professional Counselors (LPC, LPCC)
Accepts approval from the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) for licensed Social Workers (LCSW, LSW)
Check state board for approval requirements for licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT, LMFT)
Accepts approval from the California Board of Registered Nursing (CA BRN) for Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN). -
Louisiana
Accepts approval from the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) for licensed Professional Counselors (LPC, LPCC)
Accepts approval from the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) – Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counselingfor licensed Social Workers (LCSW, LSW)
Check state board for approval requirements for licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT, LMFT)
Accepts approval from the California Board of Registered Nursing (CA BRN) for Registered Nurses (RN). -
Maine
Accepts approval from the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) for licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT, LMFT) and Professional Counselors (LPC, LPCC)
Check state board for approval requirements for licensed Social Workers (LCSW, LSW) -
Maryland
Accepts approval from the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) for licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT, LMFT) and Professional Counselors (LPC, LPCC)
Check state board for approval requirements for licensed Social Workers (LCSW, LSW) -
Massachusetts
Accepts approval from the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) for licensed Mental Health Counselors (MHC)
Check state board for approval requirements for licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT, LMFT)
Accepts approval from the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) – Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling for licensed Social Workers (LCSW, LSW)
Accepts approval from the California Board of Registered Nursing (CA BRN) for Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN). - Michigan
Accepts approval from the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) – Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling for licensed Social Workers (LBSW, LMSW)
No continuing education requirements for license renewal for licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT, LMFT) and Professional Counselors (LPC, LPCC) -
Minnesota
Accepts approval from the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) for licensed Professional Counselors (LPC, LPCC)
No CE Provider status approval required for CE credit for licensed Social Workers (LCSW, LSW)
Check with board for approval requirements for licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT, LMFT)
Accepts approval from the California Board of Registered Nursing (CA BRN) for Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN). -
Mississippi
Accepts approval from the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) for licensed Professional Counselors (LPC, LPCC)
Not pre-approved for licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT, LMFT) and Social Workers (LCSW, LSW) (check with state board for CE requirements) -
Missouri
Accepts approval from the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) for licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT, LMFT) and Professional Counselors (LPC, LPCC)
Accepts approval from the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) – Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling for licensed Social Workers (LCSW, LSW) -
Montana
No longer approved by the Montana Board of Social Work Examiners, Professional Counselors & Marriage and Family Therapists for licensed Social Workers (LCSW, LSW), Professional Counselors (LPC, LPCC), and licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT, LMFT) -
Nebraska
Meets criteria of an approved continuing education program provider for licensed Social Workers (LCSW, LSW), Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT, LMFT) and Professional Counselors (LPC, LPCC)
Accepts approval from the California Board of Registered Nursing (CA BRN) for Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN). -
Nevada
No CE Provider status approval required for CE credit for licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Professional Counselors (LPC, LPCC)
Not pre-approved for licensed Social Workers (LCSW, LSW) (check with state board for CE requirements)
Accepts approval from the California Board of Registered Nursing (CA BRN) for Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN). -
New Hampshire
Accepts approval from the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) for licensed Social Workers (LCSW, LSW), Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT, LMFT) and Mental Health Counselors (MHC)
Accepts approval from the California Board of Registered Nursing (CA BRN) for Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN). -
New Jersey
Accepts approval from the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) for Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT, LMFT) and Professional Counselors (LPC, LPCC)
Not approved for licensed Social Workers (LCSW, LSW)
Accepts approval from the California Board of Registered Nursing (CA BRN) for Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN). -
New Mexico
Accepts approval from the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) for licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT, LMFT) and Professional Counselors (LPC, LPCC)
No CE Provider status approval required for CE credit for licensed Social Workers (LCSW, LSW)
Accepts approval from the California Board of Registered Nursing (CA BRN) for Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN). -
New York
Not approved for licensed Social Workers (LCSW, LSW), Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT, LMFT) or Professional Counselors (LPC, LPCC) -
North Carolina
Accepts approval from the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) for licensed Professional Counselors (LPC, LPCC)
No CE Provider status approval required for CE credit for licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT, LMFT)
Not approved for licensed Social Workers (LCSW, LSW)
Accepts approval from the California Board of Registered Nursing (CA BRN) for Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN). -
North Dakota
No CE Provider status approval required for CE credit for licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Professional Counselors (LPC, LPCC)
Not pre-approved for licensed Social Workers (LCSW, LSW) (check with state board for CE requirements)
Accepts approval from the California Board of Registered Nursing (CA BRN) for Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN). -
Ohio
Approved by the Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board of Ohio for licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT, LMFT)
Approved by the Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board of Ohio for licensed Professional Counselors (LPC, LPCC, LPCC-S)
Not approved for licensed Social Workers (LCSW, LSW)
Accepts approval from the California Board of Registered Nursing (CA BRN) for Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN). -
Oklahoma
Approved by the Oklahoma State Department of Health – Professional Counselor Licensing Board for licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT, LMFT) and Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC)
Not approved for licensed Social Workers (LCSW, LSW) -
Oregon
Accepts approval from the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) for licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT, LMFT) and Professional Counselors (LPC, LPCC)
Accepts approval from the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) – Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling for licensed Social Workers (LCSW, LSW) -
Pennsylvania
Accepts approval from the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) for licensed Social Workers (LCSW, LSW), Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT, LMFT) and Professional Counselors (LPC, LPCC)
Accepts approval from the California Board of Registered Nursing (CA BRN) for Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN). -
Rhode Island
Accepts approval from the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) for licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT, LMFT) and Mental Health Counselors (MHC)
Not approved for licensed Social Workers (LCSW, LSW)
Accepts approval from the California Board of Registered Nursing (CA BRN) for Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN). -
South Carolina
Accepts approval from the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) for licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT, LMFT) and Professional Counselors (LPC, LPCC)
Accepts approval from the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) – Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling for licensed Social Workers (LCSW, LSW)
Accepts approval from the California Board of Registered Nursing (CA BRN) for Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN). -
South Dakota
Accepts approval from the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) for licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT, LMFT) and Mental Health Counselors (MHC)
Accepts approval from the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) – Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling for licensed Social Workers (LCSW, LSW) -
Tennessee
Accepts approval from the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) for licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT, LMFT) and Professional Counselors (LPC, LPCC)
Meets requirements stated in Rule 1365-01-.09 for CE credit for licensed Social Workers (LCSW, LSW) (see state board for further clarification) -
Texas
Approved by the Texas Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT, LMFT) for licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT, LMFT)
Accepts approval from the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) for licensed Professional Counselors (LPC, LPCC)
Accepts approval from the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) – Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling for licensed Social Workers (LCSW, LSW)
Accepts approval from the California Board of Registered Nursing (CA BRN) for Registered Nurses (RN). -
Utah
Meets requirements stated in rule R156-60b-304 for licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT, LMFT) (see state board for further clarification on CE requirements)
Meets requirements stated in rule R156-60c-304 for licensed Professional Counselors (LPC, LPCC) (see state board for further clarification on CE requirements)
Not pre-approved for licensed Social Workers (LCSW, LSW) (see state board for further clarification on CE requirements)
Accepts approval from the California Board of Registered Nursing (CA BRN) for Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN). -
Vermont
Accepts approval from the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) for licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT, LMFT) and Mental Health Counselors (MHC)
Meets requirements stated in rule 3.3 Formal Activities (2), 3.4(2)(3) for licensed Social Workers (LCSW, LSW) (see state board for further clarification on CE requirements) -
Virginia
Accepts approval from the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) for licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT, LMFT) and Professional Counselors (LPC, LPCC)
Accepts approval from the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) – Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling for licensed Social Workers (LCSW, LSW) -
Washington
Accepts approval from the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) for licensed Social Workers (LCSW, LSW), Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT, LMFT) and Mental Health Counselors (MHC)
Accepts approval from the California Board of Registered Nursing (CA BRN) for Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN). - Washington DC (District of Columbia)
Accepts approval from the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) for licensed Social Workers (LCSW, LSW), Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT, LMFT) and Professional Counselors (LPC, LPCC) -
West Virginia
Accepts approval from the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) for licensed Professional Counselors (LPC, LPCC)
Not pre-approved for licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT, LMFT) (check with state board for CE requirements)
No CE Provider status approval required for Category II (Individual Professional Activities) CE credit for licensed Social Workers (LCSW, LSW)
Accepts approval from the California Board of Registered Nursing (CA BRN) for Registered Nurses (RN). -
Wisconsin
Accepts approval from the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) for licensed Social Workers (LCSW, LSW), Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT, LMFT) and Professional Counselors (LPC, LPCC) -
Wyoming
Accepts approval from the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) for licensed Mental Health Counselors (MHC)
Not pre-approved for licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT, LMFT) and Social Workers (LCSW, LSW) (check with state board for CE requirements and what is considered board approved.)
Accepts approval from the California Board of Registered Nursing (CA BRN) for Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN).