Continuing Education

LMFT CE Requirements in Hawaii

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

45CE hours / cycle

3 yrrenewal cycle

0 hlive / interactive required

6 hethics required

Full Hawaii LMFT requirements

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LMFT

LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist)

45hours / 3-year renewal cycle

No live / interactive hours required — all hours may be self-study

Mandated topics

Ethics — 6 h

Home study: No cap specified; all 45 hours may be home-study/online from an approved provider. Statute/rule sets no live/in-person minimum.

Board notes: 45 CE hours per 3-year (triennial) cycle, of which a minimum of 6 hours must be in ethics (credit hour = 50 minutes of instruction). Licenses renew triennially by December 31. First-time licensees are exempt from CE for their first renewal. Approved providers include AAMFT, APA, Hawaii Psychological Association, NASW, and NBCC (and their divisions/affiliates).

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Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours does an LMFT need in Hawaii?

An LMFT must complete 45 CE / continuing-education hours every 3 years in Hawaii. That total includes 6 hours of ethics.

Are there required CE topics for LMFT in Hawaii?

Yes. Hawaii requires the following CE topics for LMFT: Ethics (6 h).

Can LMFT CE be completed online in Hawaii?

Generally yes — Hawaii does not require live or interactive hours for LMFT, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: No cap specified; all 45 hours may be home-study/online from an approved provider. Statute/rule sets no live/in-person minimum..

What else should LMFT renewals know in Hawaii?

45 CE hours per 3-year (triennial) cycle, of which a minimum of 6 hours must be in ethics (credit hour = 50 minutes of instruction). Licenses renew triennially by December 31. First-time licensees are exempt from CE for their first renewal. Approved providers include AAMFT, APA, Hawaii Psychological Association, NASW, and NBCC (and their divisions/affiliates).

Other Hawaii licenses

LCSW in Hawaii45 CE hours every 3 years LMHC in Hawaiino set number of general CE hours Licensed Psychologist in Hawaii18 CE hours every 2 years BCBA in Hawaii32 CE hours every 2 years

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.