A counselor in inactive status that wants to qualify for renewal must show proof of what?

• A. They have completed 40 hours of approved CEU class
• B. They have completed 60 hours of approved CEU class
• C. They have completed 40 hours of approved CEU class (correct)
• D. They have completed 20 hours of CEU

Answer: (C)

Continuing education keeps professionals current. For a counselor returning from inactive status, the required proof is forty hours of approved CEU coursework. This minimum demonstrates ongoing learning and ensures you’re up to date on clinical skills, ethics, and professional standards before resuming practice. Forty hours is the standard threshold to meet renewal criteria, whereas less would not satisfy the requirement and more is only needed if a specific board sets a higher standard for that renewal cycle. The CEUs must come from approved programs, and you’ll provide documentation such as certificates or transcripts as proof.