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LMFT CE Requirements in Missouri

This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the LMFT (Licensed Marital and Family Therapist) license in Missouri — 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 Missouri LMFT requirements
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LMFT

LMFT (Licensed Marital and Family Therapist)
40hours / 2-year renewal cycle
No live / interactive hours required — all hours may be self-study
Mandated topics
  • Suicide assessment, referral, treatment, and management — 2 hAt least 2 hrs required each renewal period; may be formal CE or self-study (not required live).

Home study: Self-study capped at 20 of 40 hours; at least 20 hours must be 'formal' CE. 'Formal' CE includes online courses (with certificate documenting title/date/hours/provider), workshops, seminars, meetings, and post-degree coursework - it need NOT be live/in-person.

Board notes: Missouri State Committee of Marital and Family Therapists. 40 contact hours biennially: minimum 20 formal, maximum 20 self-study, plus a recurring 2-hr suicide-assessment requirement (the suicide hours may be formal or self-study). Formal CE explicitly permits online delivery, so there is no live/synchronous minimum.

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

An LMFT must complete 40 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in Missouri.

Are there required CE topics for LMFT in Missouri?

Yes. Missouri requires the following CE topics for LMFT: Suicide assessment, referral, treatment, and management (2 h).

Can LMFT CE be completed online in Missouri?

Generally yes — Missouri does not require live or interactive hours for LMFT, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: Self-study capped at 20 of 40 hours; at least 20 hours must be 'formal' CE. 'Formal' CE includes online courses (with certificate documenting title/date/hours/provider), workshops, seminars, meetings, and post-degree coursework - it need NOT be live/in-person..

What else should LMFT renewals know in Missouri?

Missouri State Committee of Marital and Family Therapists. 40 contact hours biennially: minimum 20 formal, maximum 20 self-study, plus a recurring 2-hr suicide-assessment requirement (the suicide hours may be formal or self-study). Formal CE explicitly permits online delivery, so there is no live/synchronous minimum.

Other Missouri licenses
LCSW in Missouri30 CE hours every 2 yearsLPC in Missouri40 CE hours every 2 yearsLicensed Psychologist in Missouri40 CE hours every 2 yearsBCBA in Missouri32 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.