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LMFT CE Requirements in Ohio

This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) license in Ohio — 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
3 hethics required
Full Ohio 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 — 3 h
  • Supervision — 3 hOnly for IMFT/MFT holders with the supervision (-S) designation; must be AAMFT supervision refresher or equivalent (OAC 4757-9-01).

Home study: No cap. All 30 hours may be completed by distance/online/home study (OAC 4757-9-05). Caveat: in-person programs taken in Ohio that are not board-preapproved or offered by an approved provider cannot be submitted.

Board notes: Regulated by the Ohio CSWMFT Board. 30 clock hours per two-year renewal cycle including 3 ethics hours; the supervision (-S) designation requires an additional 3 supervision hours (AAMFT refresher or equivalent). No live/in-person minimum.

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

An LMFT must complete 30 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in Ohio. That total includes 3 hours of ethics.

Are there required CE topics for LMFT in Ohio?

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

Can LMFT CE be completed online in Ohio?

Generally yes — Ohio 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. All 30 hours may be completed by distance/online/home study (OAC 4757-9-05). Caveat: in-person programs taken in Ohio that are not board-preapproved or offered by an approved provider cannot be submitted..

What else should LMFT renewals know in Ohio?

Regulated by the Ohio CSWMFT Board. 30 clock hours per two-year renewal cycle including 3 ethics hours; the supervision (-S) designation requires an additional 3 supervision hours (AAMFT refresher or equivalent). No live/in-person minimum.

Other Ohio licenses
LISW in Ohio30 CE hours every 2 yearsLPCC in Ohio30 CE hours every 2 yearsLicensed Psychologist in Ohio23 CE hours every 2 yearsCertified Ohio Behavior Analyst in Ohio23 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.