Utah Clinical Mental Health Counselor Continuing Education Requirements

Utah CMHCs need 40 continuing education (CE) hours every 24 months (2 years) to renew their license.

✓ Verified against the board's published rules Last reviewed 2026-06-13

Total hours

Renewal cycle

24 mo

Required CE topics

These hours are part of the 40-hour total — not in addition to it.

Topic	Hours
Ethics or Law	6
Suicide Risk Assessment	2

Renewal cycle

Biennial cycle ending September 30 of even-numbered years. The 24-month reporting period precedes the license expiration.

Format limits & what counts

≤10h online or self-study; remaining ≥30h must be in-person OR live interactive webinar. UAC R156-60c.

Documentation to keep

dated certificate with ce hours
program or activity description

Track your Utah CMHC CE automatically

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

Sources

Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do Utah CMHCs need?

Utah CMHCs must complete 40 continuing education hours every 24 months (2 years) to renew.

What specific CE topics are required for Utah CMHCs?

Within the 40-hour total, Utah requires: 6 hours of ethics or law; 2 hours of suicide risk assessment. The remaining hours may be general continuing education.

Do online or self-study courses count toward Utah CMHC CE?

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

Where do these Utah CMHC CE requirements come from?

These requirements are taken directly from the licensing board's published rules, last reviewed 2026-06-13.

Can I track my Utah CMHC CE automatically?

Yes. 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.