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Marriage and Family Therapist CPD Requirements in Finland

This page summarizes the current CPD requirements for the Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) - not a distinct regulated profession in Finland license in Finland — renewal model, mandated topics, live/interactive rules, and home-study limits — with links to the official regulator.

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Marriage and Family Therapist

Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) - not a distinct regulated profession in Finland
Regulator: None - not a separately regulated or licensed title
CPDThere is no standalone 'marriage and family therapist' licence or protected title in Finland. Family/couple therapy (perhe- ja pariterapia) is delivered under the regulated psychotherapist title (psykoterapeutti), where family therapy is one of the recognised psychotherapy orientations. Practitioners must therefore hold the protected psychotherapist title (see the Psychotherapist record). No separate CPD hour mandate applies.
No specific live / interactive hour requirement

Home study: Not applicable - profession not separately regulated

Board notes: See the Psychotherapist (Counseling) record: family therapy is trained and registered as a psychotherapy orientation under the nimikesuojattu psychotherapist title granted by the national supervisory authority.

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Frequently asked questions
How many CPD hours does a Marriage and Family Therapist need in Finland?

Marriage and Family Therapists in Finland follow a CPD-based model rather than a fixed hour total. There is no standalone 'marriage and family therapist' licence or protected title in Finland. Family/couple therapy (perhe- ja pariterapia) is delivered under the regulated psychotherapist title (psykoterapeutti), where family therapy is one of the recognised psychotherapy orientations. Practitioners must therefore hold the protected psychotherapist title (see the Psychotherapist record). No separate CPD hour mandate applies.

Are there required CE topics for Marriage and Family Therapist in Finland?

Finland does not mandate specific CE subjects for Marriage and Family Therapist beyond the general requirement — any board-approved continuing education generally counts. Always confirm with the regulator.

Can Marriage and Family Therapist CE be completed online in Finland?

Generally yes — Finland does not require live or interactive hours for Marriage and Family Therapist, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: Not applicable - profession not separately regulated.

What else should Marriage and Family Therapist renewals know in Finland?

See the Psychotherapist (Counseling) record: family therapy is trained and registered as a psychotherapy orientation under the nimikesuojattu psychotherapist title granted by the national supervisory authority.

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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.