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LMFT CE Requirements in Vermont

This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) license in Vermont — 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
4 hethics required
Full Vermont LMFT requirements
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LMFT

LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist)
20hours / 2-year renewal cycle
No live / interactive hours required — all hours may be self-study
Mandated topics
  • Ethics — 4 hA minimum of 4 of the 20 hours must be specifically designated as CE in professional ethics.
  • Systemic Oppression / Anti-Oppressive Practice — 1 hOne hour in systematic oppression and anti-oppressive practice (or related areas), effective the November 2024 renewal; online acceptable.

Home study: No more than 10 of the 20 hours may come from individualized learning activities (home study/online, teaching/consultation, supervision received); the remaining >=10 hours must be formal activities, which need not be live/synchronous.

Board notes: Regulated by the Board of Allied Mental Health Practitioners (OPR) under Administrative Rule ch. 350. LMFTs require 20 hours per two-year cycle (half the LCMHC total) with the same 4-hour ethics minimum. Requirement begins with the first renewal after two years of licensure; no explicit live/synchronous/in-person minimum is mandated.

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

An LMFT must complete 20 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in Vermont. That total includes 4 hours of ethics.

Are there required CE topics for LMFT in Vermont?

Yes. Vermont requires the following CE topics for LMFT: Ethics (4 h); Systemic Oppression / Anti-Oppressive Practice (1 h).

Can LMFT CE be completed online in Vermont?

Generally yes — Vermont does not require live or interactive hours for LMFT, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: No more than 10 of the 20 hours may come from individualized learning activities (home study/online, teaching/consultation, supervision received); the remaining >=10 hours must be formal activities, which need not be live/synchronous..

What else should LMFT renewals know in Vermont?

Regulated by the Board of Allied Mental Health Practitioners (OPR) under Administrative Rule ch. 350. LMFTs require 20 hours per two-year cycle (half the LCMHC total) with the same 4-hour ethics minimum. Requirement begins with the first renewal after two years of licensure; no explicit live/synchronous/in-person minimum is mandated.

Other Vermont licenses
LICSW in Vermont20 CE hours every 2 yearsLCMHC in Vermont40 CE hours every 2 yearsLicensed Psychologist in Vermont60 CE hours every 2 yearsLicensed Applied Behavior Analyst in Vermont32 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.