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LMFT CE Requirements in New Mexico

This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) license in New Mexico — 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
12 hethics required
Full New Mexico LMFT requirements
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LMFT

LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist)
40hours / 2-year renewal cycle
No live / interactive hours required — all hours may be self-study
Mandated topics
  • Ethics — 12 h
  • Supervision — 3 honly for licensees who are supervisors

Home study: No cap; CE may be completed via live, online, or distance-learning formats.

Board notes: LMFTs are regulated by the NM Counseling & Therapy Practice Board under the SAME CE rule as LPCCs — NMAC 16.27.16.8: 40 contact hrs per 2-yr cycle (Oct 1-Sep 30), 12 hrs ethics for all licensees, 3 hrs supervision for licensees who supervise. No cultural-competency hour mandate and no live/in-person minimum. The 9-hour figure sometimes cited (3 supervision + 6 ethics-in-supervision) is the board's Approved Clinical Supervisor designation requirement, not the per-cycle renewal CE.

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

An LMFT must complete 40 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in New Mexico. That total includes 12 hours of ethics.

Are there required CE topics for LMFT in New Mexico?

Yes. New Mexico requires the following CE topics for LMFT: Ethics (12 h); Supervision (3 h).

Can LMFT CE be completed online in New Mexico?

Generally yes — New Mexico 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; CE may be completed via live, online, or distance-learning formats..

What else should LMFT renewals know in New Mexico?

LMFTs are regulated by the NM Counseling & Therapy Practice Board under the SAME CE rule as LPCCs — NMAC 16.27.16.8: 40 contact hrs per 2-yr cycle (Oct 1-Sep 30), 12 hrs ethics for all licensees, 3 hrs supervision for licensees who supervise. No cultural-competency hour mandate and no live/in-person minimum. The 9-hour figure sometimes cited (3 supervision + 6 ethics-in-supervision) is the board's Approved Clinical Supervisor designation requirement, not the per-cycle renewal CE.

Other New Mexico licenses
LISW in New Mexico30 CE hours every 2 yearsLPCC in New Mexico40 CE hours every 2 yearsLicensed Psychologist in New Mexico40 CE hours every 2 yearsBCBA in New Mexico32 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.