If you hold a Nevada Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) license, the Board of Examiners requires 40 hours of continuing education every two-year license period. That total must include 6 hours of ethics, 4 hours of suicide prevention, and 6 hours of cultural competency/DEI. Below is the full breakdown of what you need, what counts, and when it is due.
40 hours / 2 years
Forty CE hours each biennial license period.
Ethics (6 hrs)
Six hours of ethics specific to the field.
Suicide prevention (4 hrs)
Four hours of suicide prevention each cycle.
Cultural/DEI (6 hrs)
Six hours of cultural competency and DEI.
How many CE hours Nevada LMFTs need
Nevada requires 40 hours of continuing education every two years, tied to your biennial license period.
Mandated subject requirements
- Ethics: at least 6 hours each cycle.
- Suicide prevention: at least 4 hours each cycle.
- Cultural competency / DEI: at least 6 hours each cycle.
- Supervision: at least 2 hours for approved supervisors.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Nevada LMFT licenses renew every two years. Complete and document your 40 hours before your expiration date.
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View pricingNevada Marriage & Family Therapists (LMFT) CME at a glance
- Ethics6 hrs · every renewal
At least 6 hours on ethics issues specifically pertaining to the field of practice each cycle.
- Suicide Prevention4 hrs · every renewal
At least 4 hours specifically pertaining to suicide prevention each cycle.
- Cultural Competency / DEI6 hrs · every renewal
A minimum of 6 hours related to cultural competency and diversity, equity and inclusion each cycle.
- Supervision2 hrs · conditional
Approved supervisors must complete at least 2 hours on supervising in the field.
Always confirm with your licensing board
Nevada LMFT licenses renew biennially through the Board of Examiners for MFT and Clinical Professional Counselors. Licensees must complete 40 CE hours each cycle, including at least 6 hours of ethics, 4 hours of suicide prevention, and 6 hours of cultural competency/diversity, equity and inclusion. Approved supervisors must complete at least 2 hours on supervision.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Nevada Board of Examiners before relying on these figures.
Source: Nevada Board of Examiners for Marriage and Family Therapists and Clinical Professional Counselors. Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
Nevada LMFT CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Nevada LMFTs need?
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40 CE hours every two years.
Is suicide prevention required for Nevada LMFTs?
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Yes — at least 4 hours of suicide prevention each cycle.
Is cultural competency required in Nevada?
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Yes — at least 6 hours of cultural competency and DEI each cycle.
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