Wisconsin Certified Substance Abuse Counselor Continuing Education Requirements

Wisconsin CSACs 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
Professional ethics and boundaries	4

Renewal cycle

Biennial; the credential period runs March 1 of an odd year to February 28 of the next odd year.

Format limits & what counts

Presenting, developing or authoring: 15 hours combined maximum (SPS 168).

Documentation to keep

dated certificate with ce hours
program or activity description

Track your Wisconsin CSAC CE automatically

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Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do Wisconsin CSACs need?

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

What specific CE topics are required for Wisconsin CSACs?

Within the 30-hour total, Wisconsin requires: 4 hours of professional ethics and boundaries. The remaining hours may be general continuing education.

Do online or self-study courses count toward Wisconsin CSAC CE?

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

Where do these Wisconsin CSAC 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 Wisconsin CSAC 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.