Continuing Education

LMFT CE Requirements in Washington

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

32CE hours / cycle
2 yrrenewal cycle
0 hlive / interactive required
6 hethics required
Full Washington LMFT requirements
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LMFT

LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist)
32hours / 2-year renewal cycle
No live / interactive hours required — all hours may be self-study
Mandated topics
  • Professional Ethics and Law — 6 h
  • Professional Roles and Boundaries — 2 h
  • Suicide Assessment, Treatment and Management — 6 h6 hours once every six years; first training during the first full CE reporting period after initial licensure; from the DOH model list (WAC 246-809-615)
  • Health Equity — 2 h2 hours once every four years (WAC 246-12-830)

Home study: No limit on distance learning (may be all online; asynchronous programs must include a test of comprehension). Employer/agency-sponsored training limited to 26 hours per two-year reporting period.

Board notes: 32 hours per two-year reporting period (same structure as social workers and mental health counselors under WAC 246-809-600 through 246-809-650). Suicide training is on a 6-year cadence and health equity on a 4-year cadence, separate from the 2-year total.

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

An LMFT must complete 32 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in Washington. That total includes 6 hours of ethics.

Are there required CE topics for LMFT in Washington?

Yes. Washington requires the following CE topics for LMFT: Professional Ethics and Law (6 h); Professional Roles and Boundaries (2 h); Suicide Assessment, Treatment and Management (6 h); Health Equity (2 h).

Can LMFT CE be completed online in Washington?

Generally yes — Washington does not require live or interactive hours for LMFT, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: No limit on distance learning (may be all online; asynchronous programs must include a test of comprehension). Employer/agency-sponsored training limited to 26 hours per two-year reporting period..

What else should LMFT renewals know in Washington?

32 hours per two-year reporting period (same structure as social workers and mental health counselors under WAC 246-809-600 through 246-809-650). Suicide training is on a 6-year cadence and health equity on a 4-year cadence, separate from the 2-year total.

Other Washington licenses
LMFT CE requirements in other states
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.