If you hold an Oregon Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) license, the Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists requires 40 clock hours of continuing education every 24-month reporting period. That total must include 6 hours of ethics/law, 4 hours of cultural competency, and 2 hours of suicide risk training. Below is the full breakdown of what you need, what counts, and when it is due.
40 hours / 2 years
Forty clock hours each biennial reporting period.
Ethics/law (6 hrs)
Six hours of professional ethics and/or Oregon law.
Cultural competency (4 hrs)
Four hours of cultural competency each period.
Suicide (2 hrs)
Two hours of suicide risk assessment training.
How many CE hours Oregon LMFTs need
Oregon requires 40 clock hours of continuing education every 24-month reporting period, tied to your biennial license renewal.
Mandated subject requirements
- Professional ethics and/or Oregon law: 6 hours each period.
- Cultural competency: 4 hours each period.
- Suicide risk assessment, treatment & management: 2 hours.
- Supervision: 3 hours for those who supervise associates.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Oregon LMFT licenses renew every two years. Complete and document your 40 hours during the 24-month reporting period before your expiration date.
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View pricingOregon Marriage & Family Therapists (LMFT) CME at a glance
- Professional Ethics and/or Oregon Laws & Rules6 hrs · every renewal
6 clock hours of training in professional ethics and/or Oregon laws and rules governing MFT practice.
- Cultural Competency4 hrs · every renewal
4 hours of cultural competency training each reporting period.
- Suicide Risk Assessment, Treatment & Management2 hrs · every renewal
2 hours of suicide risk assessment, treatment, and management each period.
- Supervision3 hrs · conditional
Licensees who supervise registered associates (including those on the Supervisor Registry) must complete 3 clock hours of supervision-related training.
Always confirm with your licensing board
Oregon LMFT licenses renew biennially through the Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists. Licensees must complete at least 40 clock hours each 24-month reporting period, including 6 hours of professional ethics and/or Oregon laws and rules, 4 hours of cultural competency, and 2 hours of suicide risk assessment, treatment, and management. Supervisors must complete 3 additional hours of supervision training.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists before relying on these figures.
Source: Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists. Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
Oregon LMFT CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Oregon LMFTs need?
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40 clock hours every two years.
Is suicide training required for Oregon LMFTs?
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Yes — 2 hours of suicide risk assessment, treatment, and management each period.
Is cultural competency required in Oregon?
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Yes — 4 hours of cultural competency are required each reporting period.
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