If you hold a Connecticut Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT) license, the Department of Public Health requires 15 qualifying CE hours every annual renewal, including at least 1 hour of cultural competency. A periodic veterans mental health course also applies. Below is the full breakdown of what you need, what counts, and when it is due.
15 hours / year
Fifteen CE hours each annual renewal cycle.
Cultural competency (1 hr)
At least 1 hour of cultural competency each year.
Veterans (2 hrs)
First renewal, then once every six years.
First-renewal exemption
First-time renewers are exempt from CE.
How many CE hours Connecticut LMFTs need
Connecticut requires 15 qualifying CE hours every year, tied to your annual renewal by the last day of your birth month.
Mandated subject requirements
- Cultural competency: at least 1 hour each year.
- Veterans mental health: 2 hours at first renewal and once every six years.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Connecticut LMFT licenses renew annually by the last day of your birth month. Complete and document your 15 hours before that date.
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View pricingConnecticut Marriage & Family Therapists (LMFT) CME at a glance
- Cultural Competency1 hr · every renewal
A minimum of 1 hour of cultural competency is required each year.
- Mental Health Conditions Common to Veterans2 hrs · periodic
2 hours on mental health conditions common to veterans and their families, required at the first renewal and once every six years thereafter.
Always confirm with your licensing board
Connecticut LMFT licenses renew annually by the last day of the licensee's birth month. Licensees must complete a minimum of 15 qualifying CE hours each year, including at least 1 hour of cultural competency. A 2-hour course on mental health conditions common to veterans and their families is required at the first renewal and once every six years thereafter.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Connecticut Department of Public Health before relying on these figures.
Source: Connecticut Department of Public Health. Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
Connecticut LMFT CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Connecticut LMFTs need?
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15 CE hours every year.
Is cultural competency required for Connecticut LMFTs?
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Yes — at least 1 hour of cultural competency each year.
Are first-time renewers exempt in Connecticut?
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Yes — a licensee renewing for the first time is exempt from CE until the next registration period.
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