If you hold an Arkansas Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) license, the Board of Examiners in Counseling requires 24 clock hours of continuing education every two-year renewal cycle, including a minimum of 3 hours of ethics. Below is the full breakdown of what you need, what counts, and when it is due.
24 hours / 2 years
Twenty-four clock hours each biennial renewal cycle.
Ethics (3 hrs)
A minimum of 3 hours of ethics each cycle.
Dual-license OK
Still 24 hours total for LPC/LMFT holders.
ARBOEC oversight
Board of Examiners in Counseling regulates LMFTs.
How many CE hours Arkansas LMFTs need
Arkansas requires 24 clock hours of continuing education every two years, tied to your biennial license renewal.
Mandated subject requirements
- Ethics: a minimum of 3 hours relevant to the license each cycle.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Arkansas LMFT licenses renew every two years. Complete and document your 24 hours before your expiration date.
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View pricingArkansas Marriage & Family Therapists (LMFT) CME at a glance
- Ethics3 hrs · every renewal
A minimum of 3 clock hours in ethics relevant to the license being renewed each cycle.
Always confirm with your licensing board
Arkansas LMFT licenses renew biennially through the Board of Examiners in Counseling (ARBOEC). Licensees must complete 24 clock hours of continuing education each two-year cycle, including a minimum of 3 hours of ethics relevant to the license being renewed. Holders of both LPC and LMFT licenses still complete 24 hours total (3 ethics minimum).
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling before relying on these figures.
Source: Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling. Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
Arkansas LMFT CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Arkansas LMFTs need?
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24 clock hours every two years, including 3 hours of ethics.
Is an ethics course required for Arkansas LMFTs?
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Yes — a minimum of 3 clock hours in ethics relevant to the license each cycle.
What if I hold both an LPC and LMFT in Arkansas?
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The requirement remains 24 hours total, with a 3-hour ethics minimum.
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