Marriage & Family Therapists · Louisiana · Continuing education
Louisiana MFT CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- LMFT40 clock hours every 2 years, including 3 h medical ethics, professionalism & law, 3 h cultural competency, 6 h clinical supervision (every 4 years), 3 h telehealth / telepractice; renewal by December 31.
- PLMFT20 clock hours every 2 years, including 1.5 h medical ethics, professionalism & law, 3 h cultural competency, 3 h telehealth / telepractice; renewal on the date shown on your license.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 30, 2026
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03 Requirements
Louisiana LMFT CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 40clock hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Dec 31
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By December 31
- Accepted credit
- Workshops/presentations approved by AAMFT (and regional/state divisions incl. LAMFT) or Louisiana Counseling Association; graduate coursework; other CE reviewed by the advisory committee at renewal (no pre-approval).
- Renewal fee
- $170
- Carryover
- No carryover of hours beyond 40.
- New licensees
- Accrual begins after the license issue date.
- Audits & records
- 10% of licensees audited at renewal.
- Renew online
- www.lpcboard.org ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawEthics specific to marriage and family therapy (generic ethics not accepted) | 3 | every renewal |
| Cultural competencySocial and cultural competence, per renewal beginning 2027 (board page) | 3 | every renewal |
| Clinical supervisionBoard-approved supervisors (LMFT-S): clinical MFT supervision every 4 years | 6 | every 4 years |
| Telehealth / telepracticeLicensees previously approved to practice telehealth | 3 | every renewal |
Good to know. Renewal every two years in December (deadline December 31). Also 6 hours in DSM diagnosis (no topic code). Max 20 CEH online (except accredited coursework). Dual licensees: 20 of 40 hours must be MFT-specific.
Source: www.lpcboard.org · La. Admin. Code tit. 46, pt. LX, §3503 · checked Oct 30, 2026
Louisiana PLMFT CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 20clock hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- CE approved by AAMFT (and divisions incl. LAMFT) or Louisiana Counseling Association (see §3315).
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawMarriage and family therapy ethics | 1.5 | every renewal |
| Cultural competencySocial and cultural competence, per renewal beginning 2027 (board page) | 3 | every renewal |
| Telehealth / telepracticeLicensees previously approved to practice telehealth | 3 | every renewal |
Good to know. Provisional LMFT: 20 CEHs incl. 1.5 hours in diagnosis (no topic code).
Source: www.lpcboard.org · La. Admin. Code tit. 46, pt. LX, §3315 · checked Oct 30, 2026
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05 Questions
How much does a marriage & family therapist license renewal cost in Louisiana?
LMFT: $170 per renewal, as listed by the board.
How many CE hours do marriage & family therapists need in Louisiana?
LMFT: 40 clock hours every 2 years. PLMFT: 20 clock hours every 2 years.
How do I verify a marriage & family therapist license in Louisiana?
Use the license lookup of the Louisiana Licensed Professional Counselors Board of Examiners (lpcboard.org); 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 Louisiana?
LMFT: Medical ethics, professionalism & law — 3 h (every renewal); Cultural competency — 3 h (every renewal); Clinical supervision — 6 h (every 4 years); Telehealth / telepractice — 3 h (every renewal). PLMFT: Medical ethics, professionalism & law — 1.5 h (every renewal); Cultural competency — 3 h (every renewal); Telehealth / telepractice — 3 h (every renewal).
When is the renewal deadline for marriage & family therapists in Louisiana?
LMFT: Licenses renew by December 31 (2 years cycle). PLMFT: Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (2 years cycle).