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LMFT CE Requirements in Kansas

This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) license in Kansas — 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
3 hethics required
Full Kansas 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
  • Professional Ethics — 3 h
  • Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental Disorders — 6 hSix hours of formal training per two-year renewal period under K.A.R. 102-5-10(c) as amended effective June 21, 2024 (Kansas Register Vol. 43, Issue 23). Applies to both LMFT and LCMFT.

Home study: No minimum live requirement. Self-study/interactive activities without a posttest are subject to a category cap consistent with the BSRB regulatory structure (approximately 10 hours per 2-year period under K.A.R. 102-5-10); posttested online CE is otherwise broadly allowed. Confirm the exact no-posttest figure with the board.

Board notes: Applies to both LMFT and LCMFT. 40 hours per 2-year renewal period, no carry-over of excess hours. Under K.A.R. 102-5-10 as amended effective June 21, 2024, the mandated subject hours are 3 hours of formal training in professional ethics focused on ethical issues of the marriage and family therapy profession (subsection (b)) and 6 hours of formal training in diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders (subsection (c)) - the diagnosis component is SIX hours, not three. NOTE: the BSRB marriage-and-family-therapist FAQ web page still states '3 hours of diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders,' which conflicts with the amended regulation; the regulation controls. BSRB does not pre-approve MFT CE programs. No credit for first aid/CPR/infection control/occupational health and safety courses, agency-specific in-service or job orientation training, or identical programs repeated within the same renewal period.

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

An LMFT must complete 40 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in Kansas. That total includes 3 hours of ethics.

Are there required CE topics for LMFT in Kansas?

Yes. Kansas requires the following CE topics for LMFT: Professional Ethics (3 h); Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental Disorders (6 h).

Can LMFT CE be completed online in Kansas?

Generally yes — Kansas does not require live or interactive hours for LMFT, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: No minimum live requirement. Self-study/interactive activities without a posttest are subject to a category cap consistent with the BSRB regulatory structure (approximately 10 hours per 2-year period under K.A.R. 102-5-10); posttested online CE is otherwise broadly allowed. Confirm the exact no-posttest figure with the board..

What else should LMFT renewals know in Kansas?

Applies to both LMFT and LCMFT. 40 hours per 2-year renewal period, no carry-over of excess hours. Under K.A.R. 102-5-10 as amended effective June 21, 2024, the mandated subject hours are 3 hours of formal training in professional ethics focused on ethical issues of the marriage and family therapy profession (subsection (b)) and 6 hours of formal training in diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders (subsection (c)) - the diagnosis component is SIX hours, not three. NOTE: the BSRB marriage-and-family-therapist FAQ web page still states '3 hours of diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders,' which conflicts with the amended regulation; the regulation controls. BSRB does not pre-approve MFT CE programs. No credit for first aid/CPR/infection control/occupational health and safety courses, agency-specific in-service or job orientation training, or identical programs repeated within the same renewal period.

Other Kansas licenses
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LMFT CE requirements in other states
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Updated August 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.