Continuing Education
Florida CE Requirements by License
Continuing-education / CPD renewal requirements for behavioral and mental health licenses in Florida — hours or CPD model per cycle, mandated topics, live/interactive rules, and home-study limits. Pick a license for the full breakdown.
Florida requirements at a glance
| License | Profession | CE / CPD | Ethics | Live / interactive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LCSW | Social Work | 30 h / 2yr | 3 h | — |
| LMHC | Counseling | 30 h / 2yr | 3 h | — |
| Licensed Psychologist | Psychology | 40 h / 2yr | 3 h | — |
| LMFT | Marriage & Family Therapy | 30 h / 2yr | 3 h | — |
| BCBA | Behavior Analysis | 32 h / 2yr | 4 h | — |
Requirements by license
Verified
Florida
LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)
30hours / 2-year renewal cycle
No live / interactive hours required — all hours may be self-study
Mandated topics
- Prevention of Medical Errors — 2 hevery biennium
- Professional Ethics & Boundaries (Telehealth may be substituted in alternating cycles) — 3 hevery biennium; a 3-hr telehealth course may satisfy this in alternating renewals
- Florida Laws & Rules (Ch. 456 & 491) — 3 hevery third biennium
- Domestic Violence — 2 hevery third biennium
- Qualified Supervisor training — 4 hevery third biennium; ONLY for registered qualified supervisors
Verified
Florida
LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor)
30hours / 2-year renewal cycle
No live / interactive hours required — all hours may be self-study
Mandated topics
- Prevention of Medical Errors — 2 hevery biennium
- Professional Ethics & Boundaries (Telehealth may be substituted in alternating cycles) — 3 hevery biennium; a 3-hr telehealth course may satisfy this in alternating renewals
- Florida Laws & Rules (Ch. 456 & 491) — 3 hevery third biennium; counts within the 30
- Domestic Violence — 2 hevery third biennium; counts within the 30
- Qualified Supervisor training — 4 hevery third biennium; ONLY for registered qualified supervisors
Verified
Florida
Licensed Psychologist
40hours / 2-year renewal cycle
No live / interactive hours required — all hours may be self-study
Mandated topics
- Professional Ethics and Florida Laws & Rules — 3 hAt least 1 hr professional ethics + at least 1 hr Florida laws/rules (Ch. 456 & 490 F.S.); 3 hrs total each biennium.
- Prevention of Medical Errors — 2 hevery biennium
- Domestic Violence — 2 hrequired every third biennial renewal (every 6 years); counts toward the 40.
Verified
Florida
LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist)
30hours / 2-year renewal cycle
No live / interactive hours required — all hours may be self-study
Mandated topics
- Prevention of Medical Errors — 2 hevery biennium
- Professional Ethics & Boundaries (Telehealth may be substituted in alternating cycles) — 3 hevery biennium; a 3-hr telehealth course may satisfy this in alternating renewals
- Domestic Violence — 2 hevery third biennium
- Florida Laws & Rules (Ch. 456 & 491) — 3 hevery third biennium
- Qualified Supervisor training — 4 hevery third biennium; ONLY for registered qualified supervisors
Verified
Florida
BCBA (national BACB certification; no separate Florida state license)
32hours / 2-year renewal cycle
No live / interactive hours required — all hours may be self-study
Mandated topics
- Ethics — 4 hminimum 4 ethics CEUs per 2-year recertification cycle
- Supervision — 3 h3 supervision CEUs per cycle ONLY for those who supervise trainees/RBTs
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Frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do behavioral health licenses require in Florida?
In Florida, hour-based licenses require 30 to 40 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle depending on the license type; some credentials follow a CPD model instead. See the table above for each credential.
Do CE requirements differ by license type in Florida?
Yes. Social work, counseling, psychology, marriage & family therapy, and behavior-analysis credentials each have their own requirements, mandated topics, and renewal cycles in Florida. This page lists each one separately.
Does Florida require ethics CE?
Florida requires dedicated ethics continuing education for: BCBA, LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, Licensed Psychologist. Exact hour counts are on each license's page.
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.