Continuing Education

LMFT CE Requirements in Connecticut

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

15CE hours / cycle
1 yrrenewal cycle
0 hlive / interactive required
ethics required
Full Connecticut LMFT requirements
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LMFT

LMFT (Licensed Marital and Family Therapist)
15hours / 1-year renewal cycle
No live / interactive hours required — all hours may be self-study
Mandated topics
  • Cultural competency — 1 hAt least one contact hour each registration period (periods beginning on/after Oct 1, 2014).
  • Mental health conditions common to veterans and their families — 2 hAt least two contact hours and not less than once every six years thereafter.

Home study: No specific home-study cap. Activities must be from approved providers (AAMFT, COAMFTE, NBCC, ACA, NASW, APA and affiliates, or regionally accredited institutions).

Board notes: One-year (annual) renewal cycle of 15 hours. First-time renewal applicants are exempt from CE until the next registration period. No separately mandated ethics or suicide-specific hours beyond the veterans topic. Retain completion certificates at least three years.

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

An LMFT must complete 15 CE / continuing-education hours every 1 years in Connecticut.

Are there required CE topics for LMFT in Connecticut?

Yes. Connecticut requires the following CE topics for LMFT: Cultural competency (1 h); Mental health conditions common to veterans and their families (2 h).

Can LMFT CE be completed online in Connecticut?

Generally yes — Connecticut does not require live or interactive hours for LMFT, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: No specific home-study cap. Activities must be from approved providers (AAMFT, COAMFTE, NBCC, ACA, NASW, APA and affiliates, or regionally accredited institutions)..

What else should LMFT renewals know in Connecticut?

One-year (annual) renewal cycle of 15 hours. First-time renewal applicants are exempt from CE until the next registration period. No separately mandated ethics or suicide-specific hours beyond the veterans topic. Retain completion certificates at least three years.

Other Connecticut licenses
LMFT CE requirements in other states
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.