If you hold a Kentucky Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) license, the Board requires 15 approved CE hours every annual renewal period, including at least 3 hours of professional MFT ethics. Kentucky also layers in periodic requirements for state law, suicide assessment, and domestic violence training. 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 period.
Ethics (3 hrs)
At least 3 hours of MFT ethics each year.
KY law (1 hr / 3 yrs)
One hour of Kentucky law every three years.
Suicide (6 hrs / 6 yrs)
Suicide assessment training every six years.
How many CE hours Kentucky LMFTs need
Kentucky requires 15 approved CE hours every year, tied to your annual license renewal.
Mandated subject requirements
- Professional MFT ethics: at least 3 hours each year.
- Domestic violence/elder abuse: 3 hours within three years of licensure.
- Kentucky law: 1 hour every three years.
- Suicide assessment, treatment & management: 6 hours every six years.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Kentucky LMFT licenses renew annually. Complete and document your 15 hours before your expiration date.
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View pricingKentucky Marriage & Family Therapists (LMFT) CME at a glance
- Professional MFT Ethics3 hrs · every renewal
At least 3 of the 15 hours must be devoted to professional marriage and family therapy ethics each year.
- Domestic Violence, Elder Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation3 hrs · one time
3 hours of training in domestic violence, elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation within three years of initial licensure.
- Kentucky Law1 hr · every third year
1 hour in Kentucky law related to professional counseling every three years.
- Suicide Assessment, Treatment & Management6 hrs · periodic
6 hours in suicide assessment, treatment, and management every six years.
Always confirm with your licensing board
Kentucky LMFT licenses renew annually. Licensees must complete a minimum of 15 approved CE hours each one-year renewal period, including at least 3 hours of professional MFT ethics. Within three years of initial licensure, 3 hours of domestic violence, elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation training are required. 1 hour of Kentucky law is required every three years, and 6 hours of suicide assessment, treatment, and management every six years.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Kentucky Board of Licensure for Marriage and Family Therapists before relying on these figures.
Source: Kentucky Board of Licensure for Marriage and Family Therapists. Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
Kentucky LMFT CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Kentucky LMFTs need?
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15 CE hours every year, including 3 hours of ethics.
Is suicide training required for Kentucky LMFTs?
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Yes — 6 hours of suicide assessment, treatment, and management every six years.
Is domestic violence training required in Kentucky?
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Yes — 3 hours within three years of initial licensure.
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