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LMFT CE Requirements in District of Columbia

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

30CE hours / cycle
2 yrrenewal cycle
15 hlive / interactive required
6 hethics required
Full District of Columbia LMFT requirements
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LMFT

LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist)
30hours / 2-year renewal cycle
15 live / interactive hours required
Mandated topics
  • Ethics — 6 h
  • LGBTQ Cultural Competency — 2 hCultural competency focusing on patients who identify as LGBTQ (D.C. Law 21-95).
  • Public Health Priority — 3 h10% of the 30-hour total; DC Health Director-designated topics (per Oct 1, 2025 notice), e.g., opioid use disorder, human trafficking, chronic pain/disease, sexual/reproductive health.

Home study: Maximum 15 of the 30 hours may be completed by online/home study; the remaining 15 must be live or in-person.

Board notes: 30 hours per 2-year cycle. Renewal transitioned to birth-month expiration (previously Dec 31 of even years). Board accepts courses from APA- and/or NBCC-approved providers. The LGBTQ cultural competency requirement stems from D.C. Law 21-95. Administered by the DC Health Board of Marriage and Family Therapy.

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Frequently asked questions
How many CE hours does an LMFT need in District of Columbia?

An LMFT must complete 30 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in District of Columbia. That total includes 6 hours of ethics. At least 15 of those hours must be live or interactive.

Are there required CE topics for LMFT in District of Columbia?

Yes. District of Columbia requires the following CE topics for LMFT: Ethics (6 h); LGBTQ Cultural Competency (2 h); Public Health Priority (3 h).

Can LMFT CE be completed online in District of Columbia?

Not entirely. District of Columbia requires at least 15 live or interactive hours per cycle; the remaining hours may generally be completed through approved home-study / online courses. Home-study note: Maximum 15 of the 30 hours may be completed by online/home study; the remaining 15 must be live or in-person..

What else should LMFT renewals know in District of Columbia?

30 hours per 2-year cycle. Renewal transitioned to birth-month expiration (previously Dec 31 of even years). Board accepts courses from APA- and/or NBCC-approved providers. The LGBTQ cultural competency requirement stems from D.C. Law 21-95. Administered by the DC Health Board of Marriage and Family Therapy.

Other District of Columbia licenses
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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.