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LMFT CE Requirements in Tennessee

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

20CE hours / cycle
2 yrrenewal cycle
0 hlive / interactive required
3 hethics required
Full Tennessee LMFT requirements
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LMFT

LMFT (Licensed Marital and Family Therapist)
20hours / 2-year renewal cycle
No live / interactive hours required — all hours may be self-study
Mandated topics
  • Professional ethics / TN law (TCA Title 63 Ch. 22 & Board rules) — 3 hMeasured across each 2-year period
  • Suicide prevention — 2 hBoard-approved program; at least once every 5 years

Home study: A maximum of 5 multimedia/distance-learning clock hours may be earned per calendar year (10 per 2-year cycle).

Board notes: 10 clock hours required each calendar year (20 per 2-year cycle) under rule 0450-02-.12; 3 of those hours must, every 2 years, cover professional ethics/TN law. Suicide-prevention 2 hrs at least once every 5 yrs. No explicit live-attendance mandate, but multimedia is capped at 5 hrs/calendar year; board does not pre-approve programs.

tn.gov ↗law.cornell.edu ↗

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

An LMFT must complete 20 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in Tennessee. That total includes 3 hours of ethics.

Are there required CE topics for LMFT in Tennessee?

Yes. Tennessee requires the following CE topics for LMFT: Professional ethics / TN law (TCA Title 63 Ch. 22 & Board rules) (3 h); Suicide prevention (2 h).

Can LMFT CE be completed online in Tennessee?

Generally yes — Tennessee does not require live or interactive hours for LMFT, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: A maximum of 5 multimedia/distance-learning clock hours may be earned per calendar year (10 per 2-year cycle)..

What else should LMFT renewals know in Tennessee?

10 clock hours required each calendar year (20 per 2-year cycle) under rule 0450-02-.12; 3 of those hours must, every 2 years, cover professional ethics/TN law. Suicide-prevention 2 hrs at least once every 5 yrs. No explicit live-attendance mandate, but multimedia is capped at 5 hrs/calendar year; board does not pre-approve programs.

Other Tennessee licenses
LCSW in Tennessee30 CE hours every 2 yearsLPC / LPC-MHSP in Tennessee20 CE hours every 2 yearsLicensed Psychologist in Tennessee40 CE hours every 2 yearsBCBA in Tennessee35 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.