Continuing Education

LMFT CE Requirements in Indiana

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

40CE hours / cycle
2 yrrenewal cycle
0 hlive / interactive required
2 hethics required
Full Indiana LMFT requirements
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LMFT

LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist)
40hours / 2-year renewal cycle
No live / interactive hours required — all hours may be self-study
Mandated topics
  • Ethics and professional conduct (including boundary issues) — 2 h839 IAC 1-6-3(c): minimum 1 of the 10 Category I CEUs each licensure year must focus on ethics/professional conduct from a Category I provider = 2 CEUs per 2-year cycle, all Category I.

Home study: At least 20 of the 40 CEUs must be Category I; no more than 20 may be Category II (self-directed). Accredited home-study programs count as Category I per 839 IAC 1-6-1; no live/interactive minimum.

Board notes: Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board; MFTs share the identical CE rule (839 IAC 1-6-3) with social workers, mental health counselors and addiction counselors. At least 20 CEUs each licensure year (10 Category I + up to 10 Category II); no back-loading. Renewal period is 2 years beginning April 1 of even-numbered years; no carryover; keep records 4 years.

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

An LMFT must complete 40 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in Indiana. That total includes 2 hours of ethics.

Are there required CE topics for LMFT in Indiana?

Yes. Indiana requires the following CE topics for LMFT: Ethics and professional conduct (including boundary issues) (2 h).

Can LMFT CE be completed online in Indiana?

Generally yes — Indiana does not require live or interactive hours for LMFT, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: At least 20 of the 40 CEUs must be Category I; no more than 20 may be Category II (self-directed). Accredited home-study programs count as Category I per 839 IAC 1-6-1; no live/interactive minimum..

What else should LMFT renewals know in Indiana?

Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board; MFTs share the identical CE rule (839 IAC 1-6-3) with social workers, mental health counselors and addiction counselors. At least 20 CEUs each licensure year (10 Category I + up to 10 Category II); no back-loading. Renewal period is 2 years beginning April 1 of even-numbered years; no carryover; keep records 4 years.

Other Indiana licenses
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.