Marriage & Family Therapist CE Requirements in Quebec

This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the Marriage & Family Therapist (Thérapeute conjugal et familial / T.C.F.) license in Quebec — 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

—ethics required

Full Quebec Marriage & Family Therapist requirements

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Marriage & Family Therapist

Marriage & Family Therapist (Thérapeute conjugal et familial / T.C.F.)

Regulator: Ordre des travailleurs sociaux et des thérapeutes conjugaux et familiaux du Québec (OTSTCFQ)

30hours / credits / 2-year renewal cycle

No live / interactive hours required — all hours may be self-study

Mandated topics

No specific subject mandates — general CE hours only.

Home study: No fixed cap identified; admissible activities may be combined to reach the 30 hours.

Board notes: Marriage/couple & family therapists are regulated by the OTSTCFQ under the same Règlement sur la formation continue obligatoire des membres as social workers: minimum 30 hours per 2-year reference period (current period April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2028). No dedicated ethics/deontology hours currently mandated (the one-time deontology training obligation ended March 31, 2023; now recommended). Hours are declared and subject to audit.

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Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours does a Marriage & Family Therapist need in Quebec?

A Marriage & Family Therapist must complete 30 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in Quebec.

Are there required CE topics for Marriage & Family Therapist in Quebec?

Quebec does not mandate specific CE subjects for Marriage & Family Therapist beyond the general requirement — any board-approved continuing education generally counts. Always confirm with the regulator.

Can Marriage & Family Therapist CE be completed online in Quebec?

Generally yes — Quebec does not require live or interactive hours for Marriage & Family Therapist, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: No fixed cap identified; admissible activities may be combined to reach the 30 hours..

What else should Marriage & Family Therapist renewals know in Quebec?

Marriage/couple & family therapists are regulated by the OTSTCFQ under the same Règlement sur la formation continue obligatoire des membres as social workers: minimum 30 hours per 2-year reference period (current period April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2028). No dedicated ethics/deontology hours currently mandated (the one-time deontology training obligation ended March 31, 2023; now recommended). Hours are declared and subject to audit.

Other Quebec licenses

Social Worker in Quebec30 CE hours every 2 years Counsellor in Quebec90 CE hours every 5 years Psychologist in Quebec90 CE hours every 5 years

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.