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LMFT CE Requirements in Idaho

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

12CE hours / cycle
2 yrrenewal cycle
0 hlive / interactive required
6 hethics required
Full Idaho LMFT requirements
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LMFT

LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist)
12hours / 2-year renewal cycle
No live / interactive hours required — all hours may be self-study
Mandated topics
  • Ethics — 6 h
  • Professional Boundaries — 3 h
  • Suicide Assessment or Intervention — 3 h

Home study: No cap; rule imposes no format restriction and does not limit self-study/online hours.

Board notes: Regulated by the Idaho Licensing Board of Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists (DOPL) under IDAPA 24.15.01. Under Rule 100.07 (eff. 7-1-24), the only mandated CE is 6 hours ethics + 3 hours boundaries + 3 hours suicide assessment/intervention (12 hours total) per 24-month period preceding renewal; the former 40-hour aggregate total was eliminated. Same CE rule as LPC/LCPC/AMFT. Renewal is biennial (birth-month based). No live/in-person requirement.

adminrules.idaho.gov ↗law.cornell.edu ↗dopl.idaho.gov ↗

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Frequently asked questions
How many CE hours does an LMFT need in Idaho?

An LMFT must complete 12 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in Idaho. That total includes 6 hours of ethics.

Are there required CE topics for LMFT in Idaho?

Yes. Idaho requires the following CE topics for LMFT: Ethics (6 h); Professional Boundaries (3 h); Suicide Assessment or Intervention (3 h).

Can LMFT CE be completed online in Idaho?

Generally yes — Idaho 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; rule imposes no format restriction and does not limit self-study/online hours..

What else should LMFT renewals know in Idaho?

Regulated by the Idaho Licensing Board of Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists (DOPL) under IDAPA 24.15.01. Under Rule 100.07 (eff. 7-1-24), the only mandated CE is 6 hours ethics + 3 hours boundaries + 3 hours suicide assessment/intervention (12 hours total) per 24-month period preceding renewal; the former 40-hour aggregate total was eliminated. Same CE rule as LPC/LCPC/AMFT. Renewal is biennial (birth-month based). No live/in-person requirement.

Other Idaho licenses
LCSW / LMSW in Idaho30 CE hours every 2 yearsLPC / LCPC in Idaho12 CE hours every 2 yearsLicensed Psychologist in Idaho30 CE hours every 2 yearsBCBA in Idaho32 CE hours every 2 years
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.