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.
LMFT
- 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 h3 hours = 10% of the 30-hour total. 10% of the total CE requirement. Per the DC Health Director's Public Health Priorities notice (published 2/13/2025, effective Oct 1, 2025) the five designated domains are: Sexual and Reproductive Health; Chronic Disease Management; One Health; Healthcare Professional Retention and Capacity Building; and Community and Patient Safety.
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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: DCMR 17-7707.4(a): a minimum of 15 of the 30 hours must be completed in a live, face-to-face setting providing direct real-time interaction between presenter(s) and participants; the remaining 15 hours may be distance learning/home study. (The Board granted a temporary online allowance for the 2024 renewal.).
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.