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LMFT CE Requirements in North Dakota

This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) license in North Dakota — 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
6 hethics required
Full North Dakota 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
  • Ethics — 6 h
  • Supervision — 3 hBoard-approved or AAMFT-approved supervisors must dedicate 10% (3 CE units) of CE to courses on supervision

Home study: No more than one-half (15 of the 30 hours) may be earned by home study. The remaining hours come from structured educational programs (conventions, workshops, seminars, lectures, interactive media, and graduate/postgraduate courses); the rule does not mandate a specific number of strictly live/in-person hours.

Board notes: 30 hours biennially with 6 in ethics; home study capped at 15. Board-approved/AAMFT-approved supervisors must devote 3 CE units to supervision courses. Associate licensees (LAMFT) instead need 15 hours per year, 3 of which are ethics. A payment receipt is not proof of completion; keep attendance certificates at least 5 years. Rule: NDAC 111-02-01-06.

ndlegis.gov ↗ndmftlb.org ↗

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

An LMFT must complete 30 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in North Dakota. That total includes 6 hours of ethics.

Are there required CE topics for LMFT in North Dakota?

Yes. North Dakota requires the following CE topics for LMFT: Ethics (6 h); Supervision (3 h).

Can LMFT CE be completed online in North Dakota?

Generally yes — North Dakota does not require live or interactive hours for LMFT, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: No more than one-half (15 of the 30 hours) may be earned by home study. The remaining hours come from structured educational programs (conventions, workshops, seminars, lectures, interactive media, and graduate/postgraduate courses); the rule does not mandate a specific number of strictly live/in-person hours..

What else should LMFT renewals know in North Dakota?

30 hours biennially with 6 in ethics; home study capped at 15. Board-approved/AAMFT-approved supervisors must devote 3 CE units to supervision courses. Associate licensees (LAMFT) instead need 15 hours per year, 3 of which are ethics. A payment receipt is not proof of completion; keep attendance certificates at least 5 years. Rule: NDAC 111-02-01-06.

Other North Dakota licenses
LCSW in North Dakota30 CE hours every 2 yearsLPCC in North Dakota40 CE hours every 2 yearsLicensed Psychologist in North Dakota40 CE hours every 2 yearsLicensed Behavior Analyst in North Dakota32 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.