Continuing Education

LCMFT CE Requirements in Maryland

This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the LCMFT (Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist) license in Maryland — 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

—ethics required

Full Maryland LCMFT requirements

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LCMFT

LCMFT (Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist)

40hours / 2-year renewal cycle

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

Mandated topics

No specific subject mandates — general CE hours only.

Home study: At least 30 of 40 CEUs must be Category A (formally organized courses/workshops/seminars/symposiums/juried publications). No more than 10 CEUs may be Category B (informal activities including distance/self-study learning, case conferences, formal supervision).

Board notes: Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists; MFTs (LCMFT/LGMFT) are governed by the same CE chapter as counselors, COMAR 10.58.05. Requirement is 40 CEUs per biennial renewal with minimum 30 Category A and maximum 10 Category B. The regulation sets NO mandatory topic-specific CE - no ethics and no cultural-competency requirement. Distance/self-study learning is Category B (capped at 10); no fixed live/in-person hour count is mandated.

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Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours does an LCMFT need in Maryland?

An LCMFT must complete 40 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in Maryland.

Are there required CE topics for LCMFT in Maryland?

Maryland does not mandate specific CE subjects for LCMFT beyond the general requirement — any board-approved continuing education generally counts. Always confirm with the regulator.

Can LCMFT CE be completed online in Maryland?

Generally yes — Maryland does not require live or interactive hours for LCMFT, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: At least 30 of 40 CEUs must be Category A (formally organized courses/workshops/seminars/symposiums/juried publications). No more than 10 CEUs may be Category B (informal activities including distance/self-study learning, case conferences, formal supervision)..

What else should LCMFT renewals know in Maryland?

Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists; MFTs (LCMFT/LGMFT) are governed by the same CE chapter as counselors, COMAR 10.58.05. Requirement is 40 CEUs per biennial renewal with minimum 30 Category A and maximum 10 Category B. The regulation sets NO mandatory topic-specific CE - no ethics and no cultural-competency requirement. Distance/self-study learning is Category B (capped at 10); no fixed live/in-person hour count is mandated.

Other Maryland licenses

LCSW-C in Maryland40 CE hours every 2 years LCPC in Maryland40 CE hours every 2 years Licensed Psychologist in Maryland40 CE hours every 2 years Maryland Licensed Behavior Analyst in Maryland32 CE hours every 2 years

LCMFT 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.