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LMFT CE Requirements in South Carolina

This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) license in South Carolina — 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 South Carolina 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
  • Ethics — 6 hMust be specific to ethical standards for the professional license (Reg Ch 36).
  • Suicide Assessment, Treatment and Management — 1 hReg Ch 36 (2024 suicide-training law).

Home study: No cap on online/home-study formal CE - Reg Ch 36 allows credit in person OR online. Informal/alternative CE (presentations, publications, course prep) capped at 20 hours per current Reg Ch 36 (older 2021 Guidelines PDF states 15).

Board notes: Same board and regulation (Ch 36) as LPC: 40 hours per 2-year period (reporting Sep 1 - Aug 31; deadline Aug 31 of odd years), tracked in CE Broker. Requirement is 6 ethics + 1 suicide within the 40; there is NO clinical-hours minimum for renewal (clinical hours apply only to initial/associate licensure, not renewal CE). Supervisors (LMFT-S) need an additional 10 hours of formal supervision CE.

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

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

Are there required CE topics for LMFT in South Carolina?

Yes. South Carolina requires the following CE topics for LMFT: Ethics (6 h); Suicide Assessment, Treatment and Management (1 h).

Can LMFT CE be completed online in South Carolina?

Generally yes — South Carolina 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 on online/home-study formal CE - Reg Ch 36 allows credit in person OR online. Informal/alternative CE (presentations, publications, course prep) capped at 20 hours per current Reg Ch 36 (older 2021 Guidelines PDF states 15)..

What else should LMFT renewals know in South Carolina?

Same board and regulation (Ch 36) as LPC: 40 hours per 2-year period (reporting Sep 1 - Aug 31; deadline Aug 31 of odd years), tracked in CE Broker. Requirement is 6 ethics + 1 suicide within the 40; there is NO clinical-hours minimum for renewal (clinical hours apply only to initial/associate licensure, not renewal CE). Supervisors (LMFT-S) need an additional 10 hours of formal supervision CE.

Other South Carolina licenses
LISW-CP in South Carolina40 CE hours every 2 yearsLPC in South Carolina40 CE hours every 2 yearsLicensed Psychologist in South Carolina24 CE hours every 2 yearsBCBA in South Carolina32 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.