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LMFT CE Requirements in Arkansas

This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) license in Arkansas — renewal model, mandated topics, live/interactive rules, and home-study limits — with links to the official regulator.

24CE hours / cycle
2 yrrenewal cycle
0 hlive / interactive required
3 hethics required
Full Arkansas LMFT requirements
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LMFT

LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist)
24hours / 2-year renewal cycle
No live / interactive hours required — all hours may be self-study
Mandated topics
  • Ethics — 3 hEthics relevant to the license being renewed
  • Supervision — 6 hOnly for Board-approved supervisors; 3 of the 6 must be from a Board-recognized state association or an Arkansas university workshop/program

Home study: No home-study cap and no live/interactive minimum specified in the current Board rule (17 CAR 75-702).

Board notes: LMFTs are regulated by the Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling under the same CE rule as LPCs: 24 clock hours in the 24 months prior to renewal, minimum 3 in ethics; 6 supervision hours apply only to Board-approved supervisors. If short on CE, a licensee may pass the NCE, NCMHCE, or AMFTRB at the national pass score as a substitute. AAMFT Code of Ethics recognized.

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Frequently asked questions
How many CE hours does an LMFT need in Arkansas?

An LMFT must complete 24 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in Arkansas. That total includes 3 hours of ethics.

Are there required CE topics for LMFT in Arkansas?

Yes. Arkansas requires the following CE topics for LMFT: Ethics (3 h); Supervision (6 h).

Can LMFT CE be completed online in Arkansas?

Generally yes — Arkansas does not require live or interactive hours for LMFT, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: No home-study cap and no live/interactive minimum specified in the current Board rule (17 CAR 75-702)..

What else should LMFT renewals know in Arkansas?

LMFTs are regulated by the Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling under the same CE rule as LPCs: 24 clock hours in the 24 months prior to renewal, minimum 3 in ethics; 6 supervision hours apply only to Board-approved supervisors. If short on CE, a licensee may pass the NCE, NCMHCE, or AMFTRB at the national pass score as a substitute. AAMFT Code of Ethics recognized.

Other Arkansas licenses
LCSW in Arkansas30 CE hours every 2 yearsLPC in Arkansas24 CE hours every 2 yearsLicensed Psychologist in Arkansas20 CE hours every 1 yearsBCBA in Arkansas32 CE hours every 2 years
LMFT CE requirements in other states
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Updated July 2026 from official licensing-board, regulatory-college, and government sources. CE / CPD requirements change often — always confirm current rules directly with your licensing board or regulator before you renew. Informational only, not legal advice.