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LMFT CE Requirements in Oregon

This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) license in Oregon — 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
6 hethics required
Full Oregon 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
  • Professional ethics and/or Oregon laws/rules — 6 h
  • Cultural Competency — 4 h
  • Suicide Risk Assessment, Treatment and Management — 2 h
  • Supervision — 3 honly for those supervising registered associates

Home study: No cap - home study/distance learning is unlimited under OAR 833-080-0041; all 40 hours may be earned via distance learning.

Board notes: Regulated by the same board as LPC (OBLPCT) under OAR chapter 833 div 80, so requirements mirror LPC: 40 hrs per 24-month (biennial) period with 6 ethics/law, 4 cultural competency, 2 suicide, and 3 supervision (supervisors only). Up to a 12-month grace period after initial licensure. No live/in-person requirement; publication/presentation capped at 20 hrs and certain officer/paid-supervision-received activities at 10 hrs per OAR 833-080-0041.

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

An LMFT must complete 40 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in Oregon. That total includes 6 hours of ethics.

Are there required CE topics for LMFT in Oregon?

Yes. Oregon requires the following CE topics for LMFT: Professional ethics and/or Oregon laws/rules (6 h); Cultural Competency (4 h); Suicide Risk Assessment, Treatment and Management (2 h); Supervision (3 h).

Can LMFT CE be completed online in Oregon?

Generally yes — Oregon 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 - home study/distance learning is unlimited under OAR 833-080-0041; all 40 hours may be earned via distance learning..

What else should LMFT renewals know in Oregon?

Regulated by the same board as LPC (OBLPCT) under OAR chapter 833 div 80, so requirements mirror LPC: 40 hrs per 24-month (biennial) period with 6 ethics/law, 4 cultural competency, 2 suicide, and 3 supervision (supervisors only). Up to a 12-month grace period after initial licensure. No live/in-person requirement; publication/presentation capped at 20 hrs and certain officer/paid-supervision-received activities at 10 hrs per OAR 833-080-0041.

Other Oregon licenses
LCSW in Oregon40 CE hours every 2 yearsLPC in Oregon40 CE hours every 2 yearsLicensed Psychologist in Oregon40 CE hours every 2 yearsOregon Licensed Behavior Analyst in Oregon16 CE hours every 1 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.