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LMFT CE Requirements in Wisconsin

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

LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist)
30hours / 2-year renewal cycle
No live / interactive hours required — all hours may be self-study
Mandated topics
  • Professional Ethics and Boundaries — 4 hMPSW 19.02(2). No interactive/live-format requirement for MFTs: the interactive-learning-format mandate in MPSW 19.02(2)(b) applies only to social work credential holders.

Home study: No general distance-learning cap. No more than 15 of the 30 hours may come from in-house training/development programs not approved by a recognized sponsor (MPSW 19.03(1)(f)).

Board notes: Governed by WI Admin Code MPSW 19 (DSPS). Biennium runs 3/1 odd year to 2/28 odd year; renews 2/28 odd years. CE does not apply to the first renewal after initial licensure (MPSW 19.02(3)). No interactive-format requirement on the ethics hours (that applies to social workers only).

docs.legis.wisconsin.gov ↗dsps.wi.gov ↗

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

An LMFT must complete 30 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in Wisconsin. That total includes 4 hours of ethics.

Are there required CE topics for LMFT in Wisconsin?

Yes. Wisconsin requires the following CE topics for LMFT: Professional Ethics and Boundaries (4 h).

Can LMFT CE be completed online in Wisconsin?

Generally yes — Wisconsin does not require live or interactive hours for LMFT, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: No general distance-learning cap. No more than 15 of the 30 hours may come from in-house training/development programs not approved by a recognized sponsor (MPSW 19.03(1)(f))..

What else should LMFT renewals know in Wisconsin?

Governed by WI Admin Code MPSW 19 (DSPS). Biennium runs 3/1 odd year to 2/28 odd year; renews 2/28 odd years. CE does not apply to the first renewal after initial licensure (MPSW 19.02(3)). No interactive-format requirement on the ethics hours (that applies to social workers only).

Other Wisconsin licenses
LCSW in Wisconsin30 CE hours every 2 yearsLPC in Wisconsin30 CE hours every 2 yearsLicensed Psychologist in Wisconsin40 CE hours every 2 yearsLicensed Behavior Analyst in Wisconsin32 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.