If you hold an Alaska Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT) license, the Board of Marital and Family Therapy requires 45 CE hours every two-year renewal cycle (for those licensed at least 18 months in the concluding period), including 2 hours each in ethics, addictions, cross-cultural education, and domestic violence. Below is the full breakdown of what you need, what counts, and when it is due.
45 hours / 2 years
Forty-five CE hours each biennial renewal cycle.
Ethics (2 hrs)
At least 2 hours of ethics each cycle.
Cross-cultural (2 hrs)
At least 2 hours of cross-cultural education.
Addictions & DV (2 hrs each)
Two hours each in addictions and domestic violence.
How many CE hours Alaska LMFTs need
Alaska requires 45 CE hours every two years for those licensed at least 18 months in the concluding period. A maximum of 22 hours may be online/distance learning.
Mandated subject requirements
- Ethics: at least 2 hours each cycle.
- Addictions: at least 2 hours each cycle.
- Cross-cultural education: at least 2 hours each cycle.
- Domestic violence: at least 2 hours each cycle.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Alaska LMFT licenses renew every two years. Those licensed 12 to 18 months complete 30 hours. Complete and document your hours before your expiration date.
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View pricingAlaska Marriage & Family Therapists (LMFT) CME at a glance
- Ethics2 hrs · every renewal
At least 2 CE hours in ethics each renewal period.
- Addictions2 hrs · every renewal
At least 2 CE hours in addictions each renewal period.
- Cross-Cultural Education2 hrs · every renewal
At least 2 CE hours in cross-cultural education each renewal period.
- Domestic Violence2 hrs · every renewal
At least 2 CE hours in issues related to domestic violence each renewal period.
Always confirm with your licensing board
Alaska LMFT licenses renew biennially through the Board of Marital and Family Therapy. Licensees who have been licensed at least 18 months during the concluding period must complete 45 CE hours, including at least 2 hours each in ethics, addictions, cross-cultural education, and domestic violence. A maximum of 22 hours may be online/distance learning. Those licensed 12 to 18 months must complete 30 hours.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Alaska Board of Marital and Family Therapy before relying on these figures.
Source: Alaska Board of Marital and Family Therapy (Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing). Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
Alaska LMFT CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Alaska LMFTs need?
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45 CE hours every two years for those licensed at least 18 months in the concluding period; 30 hours for those licensed 12 to 18 months.
Is domestic violence training required for Alaska LMFTs?
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Yes — at least 2 hours in issues related to domestic violence each cycle.
How much CE can Alaska LMFTs take online?
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A maximum of 22 hours (or 15 for the shorter cycle) may be online/distance learning.
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