California APCCs (pre-license):
- Pre-license Law & Ethics Coursework: NO. All of the law and ethics courses for both pre-license and post-license (CEUs) are based on the scope of practice for California LCSWs and LMFTs, NOT LPCCs.
- Other Pre-license Coursework (CA Cultures, HS, Child Abuse, SPA, Aging and Long-Term Care, Alcohol and Chemical Abuse, and Suicide Prevention): YES. All pre-license coursework EXCEPT for law and ethics is applicable to APPCs.
California LPCCs (post-license):
- LPCCs can take all of the mandated renewal courses including aging and long-term care, HIV/AIDs, and suicide prevention.
- LPCCs cannot take any of the law and ethics courses because they are specific to LCSWs and LMFTs.
- LPCCs can take any other course that doesn’t incorporate LCSW or social work practice into the title.