New Hampshire Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor Continuing Education Requirements
New Hampshire LADCs need 48 continuing education (CE) hours every 24 months (2 years) to renew their license.
Required CE topics
These hours are part of the 48-hour total — not in addition to it.
| Topic | Hours |
|---|---|
| Ethics | 6 |
| Suicide prevention | 6 |
| SUD competency categories (7 of the board's 18: data collection, SUD diagnosis, alcohol and drugs, sociological factors, physiological/medical factors, psychiatric factors, treatment issues) | 12 |
Renewal cycle
Biennial; all certifications and licenses expire 2 years from the date of issuance (Alc 402.01).
Format limits & what counts
- Licensees may substitute up to 10 hours of CE for an equivalent amount of time as a presenter of CE courses.
Documentation to keep
- dated certificate with ce hours
- program or activity description
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- New Hampshire administrative code (law.cornell.edu)
- New Hampshire board / state source (oplc.nh.gov)
Frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do New Hampshire LADCs need?
New Hampshire LADCs must complete 48 continuing education hours every 24 months (2 years) to renew.
What specific CE topics are required for New Hampshire LADCs?
Within the 48-hour total, New Hampshire requires: 6 hours of ethics; 6 hours of suicide prevention; 12 hours of sud competency categories (7 of the board's 18: data collection, sud diagnosis, alcohol and drugs, sociological factors, physiological/medical factors, psychiatric factors, treatment issues). The remaining hours may be general continuing education.
Do online or self-study courses count toward New Hampshire LADC CE?
Most formats count, but some carry per-cycle caps. See the format rules above for the specifics that apply to New Hampshire LADCs.
Where do these New Hampshire LADC 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 New Hampshire LADC 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
- Maine CADC
- Maine LADC
- Massachusetts CADC
- Massachusetts LADC-I
- Massachusetts LADC-II
- Vermont ADC
- Vermont LADC
- Arizona LAAC
This page is general information, not legal or compliance advice. Always confirm requirements with your licensing board.