Virginia Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner Continuing Education Requirements
Virginia LSATPs need 20 continuing education (CE) hours every 12 months (1 year) to renew their license.
Required CE topics
These hours are part of the 20-hour total — not in addition to it.
| Topic | Hours |
|---|---|
| Ethics, standards of practice, or laws governing the behavioral science professions | 2 |
Renewal cycle
ANNUAL; every licensee renews on or before June 30 of each year (18VAC115-60-110).
Format limits & what counts
- Publication: articles <=8 hours, books <=18 hours.
- Home study is allowed at full value -- no cap.
Documentation to keep
- dated certificate with ce hours
- program or activity description
Track your Virginia LSATP 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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- Virginia board / state source (law.lis.virginia.gov)
- Virginia board / state source (law.lis.virginia.gov)
- Virginia board / state source (dhp.virginia.gov)
Frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do Virginia LSATPs need?
Virginia LSATPs must complete 20 continuing education hours every 12 months (1 year) to renew.
What specific CE topics are required for Virginia LSATPs?
Within the 20-hour total, Virginia requires: 2 hours of ethics, standards of practice, or laws governing the behavioral science professions. The remaining hours may be general continuing education.
Do online or self-study courses count toward Virginia LSATP CE?
Most formats count, but some carry per-cycle caps. See the format rules above for the specifics that apply to Virginia LSATPs.
Where do these Virginia LSATP 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 Virginia LSATP 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
- Maryland CAC-AD
- Maryland LCADC
- District of Columbia CAC-I
- District of Columbia CAC-II
- North Carolina CADC
- North Carolina LCAS
- Tennessee LADAC-I
- Tennessee LADAC-II
This page is general information, not legal or compliance advice. Always confirm requirements with your licensing board.