If you hold a Montana Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) license, the Board of Behavioral Health requires 20 CE hours every year prior to renewal, including at least 3 hours of professional ethics and 2 hours of suicide prevention. Excess hours may be carried forward. Below is the full breakdown of what you need, what counts, and when it is due.
20 hours / year
Twenty CE hours each annual renewal cycle.
Ethics (3 hrs)
At least 3 hours of professional ethics each year.
Suicide (2 hrs)
At least 2 hours of suicide prevention.
Carryover allowed
Up to 20 excess hours may carry forward.
How many CE hours Montana LMFTs need
Montana requires 20 CE hours every year prior to renewal, tied to your annual license renewal. Up to 20 excess hours may be carried forward.
Mandated subject requirements
- Professional ethics: at least 3 hours each year.
- Suicide prevention: a minimum of 2 hours each year.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Montana LMFT licenses renew annually. Complete and document your 20 hours before your renewal date.
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View pricingMontana Marriage & Family Therapists (LMFT) CME at a glance
- Professional Ethics3 hrs · every renewal
At least 3 of the 20 hours must be in professional ethics each year.
- Suicide Prevention2 hrs · every renewal
A minimum of 2 hours must relate to suicide prevention each year.
Always confirm with your licensing board
Montana LMFT licenses renew annually through the Board of Behavioral Health. Licensees must complete 20 CE hours each year prior to renewal, including at least 3 hours of professional ethics and a minimum of 2 hours of suicide prevention. Excess hours (up to 20) may be carried forward to the next year. Holders of more than one license must complete 20 hours for each.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Montana Board of Behavioral Health before relying on these figures.
Source: Montana Board of Behavioral Health. Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
Montana LMFT CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Montana LMFTs need?
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20 CE hours every year.
Is suicide prevention required for Montana LMFTs?
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Yes — a minimum of 2 hours of suicide prevention each year.
Can Montana LMFTs carry over CE?
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Yes — up to 20 excess hours may be carried forward to the next year.
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