Continuing Education

LMFT CE Requirements in Oklahoma

This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the LMFT (Licensed Marital and Family Therapist) license in Oklahoma — renewal model, mandated topics, live/interactive rules, and home-study limits — with links to the official regulator.

20CE hours / cycle
1 yrrenewal cycle
3 hlive / interactive required
3 hethics required
Full Oklahoma LMFT requirements
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LMFT

LMFT (Licensed Marital and Family Therapist)
20hours / 1-year renewal cycle
3 live / interactive hours required
Mandated topics
  • Ethics — 3 h3 clock hours of mental health ethics per year; must be accrued in a face-to-face setting (in effect since renewal year 2009).
  • Supervision — 3 hOnly for LMFT approved supervisors: 3 clock hours of therapy supervision every 3 years.

Home study: No more than 10 hours per renewal (annual) period may be accrued through technology-assisted distance learning or home-study courses.

Board notes: OK State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure. ANNUAL renewal, deadline Dec 31. 20 clock hours/year incl. 3 ethics; the 3 ethics hours must be face-to-face; home study/distance learning capped at 10 hrs/year. Approved supervisors need 3 supervision hours every 3 years.

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

An LMFT must complete 20 CE / continuing-education hours every 1 years in Oklahoma. That total includes 3 hours of ethics. At least 3 of those hours must be live or interactive.

Are there required CE topics for LMFT in Oklahoma?

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

Can LMFT CE be completed online in Oklahoma?

Not entirely. Oklahoma requires at least 3 live or interactive hours per cycle; the remaining hours may generally be completed through approved home-study / online courses. Home-study note: No more than 10 hours per renewal (annual) period may be accrued through technology-assisted distance learning or home-study courses..

What else should LMFT renewals know in Oklahoma?

OK State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure. ANNUAL renewal, deadline Dec 31. 20 clock hours/year incl. 3 ethics; the 3 ethics hours must be face-to-face; home study/distance learning capped at 10 hrs/year. Approved supervisors need 3 supervision hours every 3 years.

Other Oklahoma licenses
LMFT 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.