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CE Application 
We encourage you to read all of the information in the Guidelines and FAQ before submitting an application AND THE VERY DETAILED INFORMATION BELOW. Your CE Application will not be considered if it does not meet the guidelines and requirements. Invoices are automatically created upon completion.

Click below to apply for CE approval and optional CE advertising:

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CE Application Licensing Board Requirements
Licensing Board Rule 135-9  requires each workshop to be reviewed and issued a CE approval / Individual Certificate. 
Therefore no 'bulk' or series' approval. If you are looking to become an approved provider, visit CCALP.org.
Application for CE Approval
Invoices are automatically created upon completion.
LPCA is a recognized professional association that has been authorized by the GA Composite Board to approve Continuing Education (CE) hours for clinical workshops. Licensing Board Rule 135-9. All CE approved by LPCA maybe used by all those licensed under the GA Composite Board of PC, SW, MFT for license renewal.
We strongly encourage you to read all of the information below before submitting an application.
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How much is the application fee?

CE application fees are NON-REFUNDABLE.   REFUND POLICY

 

FAQs

I am a provider applying for CE approval. What we DO NOT approve?

We do not approve:

  • Yoga, reiki, retreats, restorative practices
  • Self-care focused on the therapist vs. the client;
  • Topics outside of LPC Scope of Practice (O.C.G.A 43-10A) or content not counseling/clinical in nature.

How do I get approval for Ethics or Telemental Health or Supervision CEs?

ETHICS: CE applications (program description & objectives) must reference ethics codes/guidelines from ACA, AMHCA, GA Composite Board, and/or NBCC. 100% of the content must be ethics to get full approval of Ethics. Ethics workshops may never be asynchronous. Please refer to https://sos.ga.gov/page/counseling-board-rules

TELEMENTAL HEALTH: Must meet GA Composite Board Rule 135-11. Presenters must have extensive TMH training in CV/resume/bio.

SUPERVISION: Must reference CPCS Code of Ethics and ethics codes/guidelines from ACA, AMHCA, GA Composite Board, and/or NBCC.

ALL SUPERVISION CE Applications must indicate the REQUIRED CONTENT AREA. Choose one content area per workshop: Foundations, Models/Methods, Legal/Ethical OR Specialized/Advanced.

Who can be a presenter?

A licensed, certified, or otherwise qualified professional. Proof of expertise in the topic being presented can be shown in the following ways:

  • CV, resume, or short biography depicting professional experience
  • List of academic or CE training
  • Awards/recognition of experience

What needs to be on my CE certificate?

CE CERTIFICATES MUST INCLUDE:

  • Your Company Name
  • Contact Information
  • Name of Attendee
  • Workshop Title
  • Presenter(s) Name & Credentials
  • Date of Event
  • Location of Event
  • Type (Core or Ethics and/or TeleMental and/or Supervision
  • Amount of CEs Allotted
  • Approval Number
  • Name of Approving Body
  • Signature of Authorized Person on Certificate and the Three (3) Objectives.

Why was my application denied?

Applications are denied for a few main reasons:

  • The content of the workshop was not clinical or in the scope of practice for an LPC (O.C.G.A 43-10A).
  • We do not approve: Yoga, enneagram, Reiki, retreats, restorative practices; self-care focused on the therapist vs. the client; topics outside of LPC Scope of Practice (O.C.G.A 43-10A) or content not counseling/clinical in nature. As of August 28, 2017, LPCA no longer approves Mental Health First Aid (for adults or youth).
  • The content is too general and primarily intended to educate the public, not clinicians.
  • The presenter was not qualified.
  • The resume/bio/information provided about the presenter is reviewed in relation to the topic being presented. If you do not provide information about your ability to present on the topic, your application may be denied.

How early do I need to submit my application?

The earlier the better to avoid late fees, to allow the CE committee time to appropriately review your application, and for interested clinicians to learn of your approved event.

 

There is a late fee for applications submitted less than 3 weeks prior to the workshop date.
Please allow 7-10 business days for completed and paid applications to be reviewed and processed.
No post approval given; meaning we do not approve workshops for CEs after the workshop has occurred.

Can I advertise my event on the LPCA website?

Yes! The LPCA Website receives over 10,000 hits a month on the CE website. It's very popular. Read more.

For LPCA members: $35 fee for website listing on our calendar

For non-members: $45 fee for website listing on our calendar

What do I need to do after the event?

Submit a copy, via email, of your Attendance List/Sign-in Sheets, within 2 weeks following the workshop, to [email protected].

I have questions about the number of hours

The approved number of hours, will be for the hours of instructional time in ¼ hour (15 minute) blocks.

Registration, breaks, and time for evaluations/CE certificates are not included.
  • When you submit your application, include a simple agenda for the workshop. This will help you request the appropriate number of hours and will help us in our review. If not listed, a 15-minute break will be assumed every 1.5 hours
Instructional Hours Example
  • Begins 9:00 Ends: 10:30 1.5 hours
  • Begins: 10:30 Ends: 10:45 Break
  • Begins: 10:45 Ends: 12:15 1.5 hours
  • Begins: 12:15 Ends: 1:15 Lunch
  • Begins: 1:15 Ends: 2:45 1.5 hours
  • Begins: 2:45 Ends: 3:00 Break
  • Begins: 3:00 Ends: 4:30 1.5 hours (DO NOT INCLUDE time handing out CE Certificates)
  • Total instructional hours: 6.0 hours
No more than twenty (20) hours per workshop can be approved due to Licensing Composite Board rule 135-9.
Conferences/conventions with multiple workshops and presenter maybe approved for more than 20 CE hours.
Attendees must attend the entire event. No late arrivals or early departures.
CE are based on the entire clocked time. Do not give CE certificates to late attendees or those that leave early.
Do not use CEU (Units = 10 clock hours)

What If I need to change my workshop?

Fill the the Request for Changes Form

  • For adding/changing dates
  • For changing locations
  • For changing from in-person to online; online to in-person
  • For going from Single Workshop to Multiple event
  • Want to add / change dates.
Or email [email protected] for changes made to CEs. Additional fees may apply. 
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DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE/BOARD EVENTS

The following links are for LPCA Board members and District Representatives ONLY. 
Any applications submitted via this link will not be considered unless submitted by approved parties. 
Coffee and Chats
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LPCA is a recognized professional association that has been authorized by the GA Composite Board to approve Continuing Education (CE) hours for clinical workshops. Licensing Board Rule 135-9. All CE approved by LPCA maybe used by all those licensed under the GA Composite Board of PC, SW, MFT for license renewal.
FOR MORE INFORMATION on CE Requirements:
https://sos.ga.gov/page/georgia-board-professional-counselors-social-workers-and-marriage-therapists-faq
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CE application fees are NON-REFUNDABLE.   REFUND POLICY

Please remember, we don't make the rules, we just follow them. 

We appreciate your cooperation. 

For questions or concerns, email us at [email protected]