Arizona Licensed Independent Addiction Counselor Continuing Education Requirements
Arizona LIACs need 30 continuing education (CE) hours every 24 months (2 years) to renew their license.
Required CE topics
These hours are part of the 30-hour total — not in addition to it.
| Topic | Hours |
|---|---|
| Behavioral health ethics or mental health law | 3 |
| Cultural competency and diversity | 3 |
| Arizona Statutes/Regulations Tutorial (required EVERY license period, not once) | 3 |
| SUD/addiction content categories (20 of the 30 hours) | 20 |
Renewal cycle
Biennial; anchored to the license's own expiration date. The CE window runs from the Board's receipt of the last renewal application to the next expiration.
Format limits & what counts
- First-time presentations by the licensee: max 10 hours per license period (R4-6-802(B)).
- Publishing: 1 hour per hour of preparation/writing, counted in the period of publication.
Documentation to keep
- dated certificate with ce hours
- program or activity description
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Frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do Arizona LIACs need?
Arizona LIACs must complete 30 continuing education hours every 24 months (2 years) to renew.
What specific CE topics are required for Arizona LIACs?
Within the 30-hour total, Arizona requires: 3 hours of behavioral health ethics or mental health law; 3 hours of cultural competency and diversity; 3 hours of arizona statutes/regulations tutorial (required every license period, not once); 20 hours of sud/addiction content categories (20 of the 30 hours). The remaining hours may be general continuing education.
Do online or self-study courses count toward Arizona LIAC CE?
Most formats count, but some carry per-cycle caps. See the format rules above for the specifics that apply to Arizona LIACs.
Where do these Arizona LIAC CE requirements come from?
These requirements are taken directly from the licensing board's published rules, last reviewed 2026-07-14.
Can I track my Arizona LIAC CE automatically?
Yes. Best CE Tracker applies these rules to your logged activities and shows exactly what you still need before renewal. Sign in with your email to start — it's free during beta.
Similar licenses in nearby states
- California CADC
- California CATC
- California LAADC
- California SUDCC
- Nevada CADC
- Nevada LCADC
- Utah ASUDC
- Utah MAC
This page is general information, not legal or compliance advice. Always confirm requirements with your licensing board.