LMFT CE Requirements in Michigan
This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) license in Michigan — renewal model, mandated topics, live/interactive rules, and home-study limits — with links to the official regulator.
LMFT
- Implicit bias — 3 hRECURRING every renewal: 1 hr per year of the 3-yr license cycle = 3 hrs (R 338.7001-7005). New applicants: 2 hrs within 5 yrs before issuance. Cannot carry forward between cycles.
- Human trafficking identificationONE-TIME training required before first licensure or first renewal; rule sets content, not a fixed hour count.
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How many CE hours does an LMFT need in Michigan?
LMFTs in Michigan follow a CE-based model rather than a fixed hour total. Confirm current rules with the regulator.
Are there required CE topics for LMFT in Michigan?
Yes. Michigan requires the following CE topics for LMFT: Implicit bias (3 h); Human trafficking identification.
Can LMFT CE be completed online in Michigan?
Generally yes — Michigan does not require live or interactive hours for LMFT, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: n/a - no recurring general CE mandated for LMFT renewal. Implicit bias training may be in person, synchronous webinar, or interactive asynchronous online..
What else should LMFT renewals know in Michigan?
Michigan licenses LMFTs (LARA Board of Marriage and Family Therapy) but requires NO general continuing-education hours for renewal. Renewal cycle is 3 years (corrected from baseline's 2). Mandated trainings: one-time human-trafficking and RECURRING implicit-bias (3 hrs/3-yr cycle, corrected from baseline which called implicit bias one-time/2 hrs).