Ohio Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor Continuing Education Requirements

Q: How many CE hours do Ohio LICDCs need?

Ohio LICDCs must complete 30 continuing education hours every 24 months (2 years) to renew.

Q: What specific CE topics are required for Ohio LICDCs?

Within the 30-hour total, Ohio requires: 6 hours of substance-use-disorder specific; 3 hours of professional ethics. The remaining hours may be general continuing education.

Q: Do online or self-study courses count toward Ohio LICDC CE?

Most formats count, but some carry per-cycle caps. See the format rules above for the specifics that apply to Ohio LICDCs.

Q: Where do these Ohio LICDC CE requirements come from?

These requirements are taken directly from the licensing board's published rules, last reviewed 2026-07-14.

Q: Can I track my Ohio LICDC 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.

Ohio LICDCs need 30 continuing education (CE) hours every 24 months (2 years) to renew their license.

✓ Verified against the board's published rules Last reviewed 2026-07-14

Total hours

Renewal cycle

24 mo

Required CE topics

These hours are part of the 30-hour total — not in addition to it.

Topic	Hours
Substance-use-disorder specific	6
Professional ethics	3

Renewal cycle

Biennial; a license, certificate or endorsement expires two years after it is issued (ORC 4758.26).

Format limits & what counts

Publications <=20 CEU.
Teaching/presenting <=10 CEU.

Documentation to keep

dated certificate with ce hours
program or activity description

Track your Ohio LICDC CE automatically

Best CE Tracker applies these rules to your activities and shows what's left before renewal. Free during beta.

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Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do Ohio LICDCs need?

Ohio LICDCs must complete 30 continuing education hours every 24 months (2 years) to renew.

What specific CE topics are required for Ohio LICDCs?

Within the 30-hour total, Ohio requires: 6 hours of substance-use-disorder specific; 3 hours of professional ethics. The remaining hours may be general continuing education.

Do online or self-study courses count toward Ohio LICDC CE?

Most formats count, but some carry per-cycle caps. See the format rules above for the specifics that apply to Ohio LICDCs.

Where do these Ohio LICDC 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 Ohio LICDC 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.

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This page is general information, not legal or compliance advice. Always confirm requirements with your licensing board.