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LMFT CE Requirements in Massachusetts

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

30CE hours / cycle
2 yrrenewal cycle
0 hlive / interactive required
—ethics required
Full Massachusetts LMFT requirements
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LMFT

LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist)
30hours / 2-year renewal cycle
No live / interactive hours required — all hours may be self-study
Mandated topics
  • Domestic and sexual violence training — 2 hOne-time Board-approved training; counts as 2 CEs in the cycle completed; not repeated each renewal
  • EthicsNo specific ethics hours are mandated by 262 CMR 7.00; ethics CE is encouraged but not required

Home study: No cap. 262 CMR 7.00 imposes no limit on home study / online hours and no live-format minimum.

Board notes: Board of Registration of Allied Mental Health and Human Services Professions. Same CE rule as LMHC under 262 CMR 7.03: 30 contact hours per 2-year cycle (first cycle prorated) plus a one-time domestic and sexual violence training (2 CEs). No mandated ethics hours. The Board recognizes provider/approval bodies rather than approving individual courses. NetCE notes it is not pre-approved specifically for LMFT.

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

An LMFT must complete 30 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in Massachusetts.

Are there required CE topics for LMFT in Massachusetts?

Yes. Massachusetts requires the following CE topics for LMFT: Domestic and sexual violence training (2 h); Ethics.

Can LMFT CE be completed online in Massachusetts?

Generally yes — Massachusetts 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. 262 CMR 7.00 imposes no limit on home study / online hours and no live-format minimum..

What else should LMFT renewals know in Massachusetts?

Board of Registration of Allied Mental Health and Human Services Professions. Same CE rule as LMHC under 262 CMR 7.03: 30 contact hours per 2-year cycle (first cycle prorated) plus a one-time domestic and sexual violence training (2 CEs). No mandated ethics hours. The Board recognizes provider/approval bodies rather than approving individual courses. NetCE notes it is not pre-approved specifically for LMFT.

Other Massachusetts licenses
LICSW in Massachusetts30 CE hours every 2 yearsLMHC in Massachusetts30 CE hours every 2 yearsLicensed Psychologist in Massachusetts20 CE hours every 2 yearsBCBA in Massachusetts32 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.