If you hold an Ohio Marriage and Family Therapist license, the Ohio CSWMFT Board requires 30 hours of continuing education every two-year renewal cycle, including at least 3 hours in ethics. All 30 hours may be completed by distance learning. Below is the full breakdown of what you need, what counts, and when it is due.
30 hours / 2 years
Thirty CE hours each biennial renewal cycle.
Ethics (3 hrs)
At least 3 hours of ethics each renewal period.
Supervision (3 hrs)
Additional CE required for IMFTs who supervise.
Online OK
All 30 hours may be completed by distance learning.
How many CE hours Ohio MFTs need
Ohio requires 30 hours of continuing education every two years, tied to your biennial license renewal. All 30 hours may be completed by distance learning.
Mandated subject requirements
- Ethics: at least 3 hours each renewal period.
- Supervision: an additional 3 hours for IMFTs who supervise.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Ohio MFT licenses renew every two years. Complete and document your 30 hours before your expiration date.
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View pricingOhio Marriage & Family Therapists (LMFT) CME at a glance
- Ethics3 hrs · every renewal
At least 3 of the 30 hours must be in ethics each renewal period.
- Supervision3 hrs · conditional
Independent MFTs (LIMFTs) who supervise other therapists must complete an additional 3 hours of supervision-focused CE each renewal period.
Always confirm with your licensing board
Ohio MFT licenses renew biennially through the Ohio CSWMFT Board. Licensees must complete 30 CE hours each two-year cycle, including at least 3 hours in ethics. All 30 hours may be completed by distance learning. Independent MFTs who supervise must complete an additional 3 hours of supervision CE each renewal period.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Ohio CSWMFT Board before relying on these figures.
Source: Ohio Counselor, Social Worker & Marriage and Family Therapist Board. Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
Ohio MFT CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Ohio MFTs need?
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30 CE hours every two years, including 3 hours of ethics.
Is an ethics course required for Ohio MFTs?
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Yes — at least 3 hours of ethics are required each renewal cycle.
Can Ohio MFTs complete CE online?
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Yes — all 30 hours may be completed by distance learning.
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