LOUSIANA COUNSELING ASSOCIATION
353 LEO STREET
SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA 71105
318 861-0657 FAX: 318 868-3341

Dear Colleague:

Thank you for you request for information regarding the approval of your continuing education program(s) for Approved Provider Status. Certification of Continuing Education (CE) for persons who participate in your CE program may be awarded Certified Contact Hours based on four factors:

  1. That the program content is consistent with education within any of the content areas listed below;
  2. That the participant has experienced direct contact with the presenter for the time specified in the program;
  3. The presenter must meet minimum requirements for Professional Counselor Licensure in Louisiana;
  4. "A qualified presenter is considered to be someone at the masters level or above, and trained in the mental health field or related services." (LPC Board of Examiners Continuing Education Policy, p2.)

The content areas for review for Approved Provider Status include:

    1. Counseling Theory
    2. Human Growth and Development
    3. Social and Cultural Foundations
    4. The Helping Relationship
    5. Group Dynamics
    6. Lifestyle and Career Development
    7. Appraisal of Individuals
    8. Research and Evaluation
    9. Professional Orientation
    10. Marriage and Family
    11. Chemical Dependency

This review process must take place prior to the presentation of your program and cannot be done via the telephone. Please send the following items at least 35 days prior to your presentation date in order to have your program reviewed for Certified Contact Hours for Professional Counselors:

1. The curriculum Vitae or Resume for each presenter.
2. The outline of content for the program.
3. The specific time of content between the presenter and the participant.
4. The Presentation Level of the program:
a. Introductory Level: presentation of basic concept;
b. Intermediate Level: Introduction of treatment techniques, skill building skills
c. Advanced Level: Advanced theories and/or application of techniques.

Payment in the amount due can be made by credit card or check. Checks should be made payable to LCA.
$65 for one time presentation
$100 for a conference/convention
$130 for multiple presentations of the exact same workshop over a year.
A $25 rapid review fee should be added if the request is submitted less that 35 days in advance of the presentation date

The name, address, phone number and email address of the person who will responsible for managing the program sign- in/evaluation/certification process.

Once your application has been reviewed, you will receive appropriate provider approval including the number of contact hours for which it has been approved. You will also receive sign-in sheets and program evaluation forms. Participants in your program must complete the sign in form and an evaluation form. Both the original copies of the sign in sheets and the evaluation forms must be returned to me at the completion of the program. You may keep copies of these documents for your files but the originals must be kept on file with LCA for five years. 

Click here for a downloadable application.

Diane Austin
LCA Executive Director