Certified Marriage and Family Therapist CE Requirements in Nebraska

This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the Certified Marriage and Family Therapist (CMFT); independent practice = CMFT held with LMHP/LIMHP under the Mental Health Practice Act license in Nebraska — renewal model, mandated topics, live/interactive rules, and home-study limits — with links to the official regulator.

32CE hours / cycle

2 yrrenewal cycle

0 hlive / interactive required

4 hethics required

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Certified Marriage and Family Therapist

Certified Marriage and Family Therapist (CMFT); independent practice = CMFT held with LMHP/LIMHP under the Mental Health Practice Act

32hours / 2-year renewal cycle

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

Mandated topics

Ethics — 4 h

Home study: No cap. 172 NAC 94-008 allows home study/video/electronic CE with hours determined by the provider; no face-to-face or live minimum.

Board notes: MFTs are regulated by the DHHS Board of Mental Health Practice under 172 NAC 94 (same CE rule as MHPs, counselors and social workers), not a separate MFT board. Biennial cycle expiring Sep 1 of even-numbered years; 32 hrs in the preceding 24 months; 4 hrs ethics. There is NO Nebraska requirement that ethics or supervision hours be face-to-face, and NO 6-hour home-study cap (those provisions do not exist in 172 NAC 94). The 6-hr major-mental-disorders topic applies only to LIMHP holders, so a CMFT practicing at the independent level via LIMHP would also owe those 6 hrs.

dhhs.ne.gov ↗law.cornell.edu ↗regulations.justia.com ↗

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Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours does a Certified Marriage and Family Therapist need in Nebraska?

A Certified Marriage and Family Therapist must complete 32 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in Nebraska. That total includes 4 hours of ethics.

Are there required CE topics for Certified Marriage and Family Therapist in Nebraska?

Yes. Nebraska requires the following CE topics for Certified Marriage and Family Therapist: Ethics (4 h).

Can Certified Marriage and Family Therapist CE be completed online in Nebraska?

Generally yes — Nebraska does not require live or interactive hours for Certified Marriage and Family Therapist, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: No cap. 172 NAC 94-008 allows home study/video/electronic CE with hours determined by the provider; no face-to-face or live minimum..

What else should Certified Marriage and Family Therapist renewals know in Nebraska?

MFTs are regulated by the DHHS Board of Mental Health Practice under 172 NAC 94 (same CE rule as MHPs, counselors and social workers), not a separate MFT board. Biennial cycle expiring Sep 1 of even-numbered years; 32 hrs in the preceding 24 months; 4 hrs ethics. There is NO Nebraska requirement that ethics or supervision hours be face-to-face, and NO 6-hour home-study cap (those provisions do not exist in 172 NAC 94). The 6-hr major-mental-disorders topic applies only to LIMHP holders, so a CMFT practicing at the independent level via LIMHP would also owe those 6 hrs.

Other Nebraska licenses

Certified Master Social Worker in Nebraska32 CE hours every 2 years LIMHP in Nebraska32 CE hours every 2 years Licensed Psychologist in Nebraska24 CE hours every 2 years Licensed Behavior Analyst in Nebraska32 CE hours every 2 years

Certified Marriage and Family Therapist 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.