Marriage & Family Therapists · Kentucky · Continuing education
Kentucky MFT CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- LMFT15 hours every year, including 3 h domestic violence (once), 3 h medical ethics, professionalism & law, 6 h suicide prevention (every 6 years); renewal on the date shown on your license.
- MFTA10 hours every year, including 3 h domestic violence (once), 3 h medical ethics, professionalism & law, 6 h suicide prevention (every 6 years); renewal on the date shown on your license.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Kentucky LMFT CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 15hours
- Renewal cycle
- 1 year
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- —
- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- Without board review: programs provided/approved by AAMFT and state affiliates, academic courses, CE by COAMFTE-accredited institutions; other programs, online courses and presentations/publications need board approval
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violenceWithin 3 years of initial licensure: domestic violence and elder abuse, neglect and exploitation | 3 | once |
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawProfessional MFT ethics | 3 | every renewal |
| Suicide preventionEvery 6 years (KRS 210.366); in addition to the annual hours unless board-preapproved | 6 | every 6 years |
| Elder abusePart of the same 3-hour training within 3 years of initial licensure | — | once |
Good to know. One-year renewal period. Presenting max half of required hours; one publication per period. Renewal date not confirmed.
Source: apps.legislature.ky.gov · 201 KAR 32:060 · checked Oct 28, 2026
Kentucky MFTA CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 10hours
- Renewal cycle
- 1 year
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- —
- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- Same as LMFT
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violenceWithin 3 years of initial certification: DV and elder abuse | 3 | once |
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawProfessional MFT ethics | 3 | every renewal |
| Suicide preventionEvery 6 years (KRS 210.366) | 6 | every 6 years |
Good to know. Marriage and family therapy associates (permit holders): 10 hours per one-year renewal period.
Source: apps.legislature.ky.gov · 201 KAR 32:060 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How many CE hours do marriage & family therapists need in Kentucky?
LMFT: 15 hours every year. MFTA: 10 hours every year.
How do I verify a marriage & family therapist license in Kentucky?
Use the license lookup of the Kentucky Board of Licensure of Marriage and Family Therapists (mft.ky.gov); the board's own record is the primary source. CE status itself is checked by the board at renewal.
Which CE topics are mandatory for marriage & family therapists in Kentucky?
LMFT: Domestic violence — 3 h (once); Medical ethics, professionalism & law — 3 h (every renewal); Suicide prevention — 6 h (every 6 years); Elder abuse (once). MFTA: Domestic violence — 3 h (once); Medical ethics, professionalism & law — 3 h (every renewal); Suicide prevention — 6 h (every 6 years).
When is the renewal deadline for marriage & family therapists in Kentucky?
LMFT: Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (1 year cycle). MFTA: Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (1 year cycle).