If you hold a South Carolina Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) license, the LLR Board requires 40 hours of board-approved continuing education every two-year period, of which 34 hours must relate to the profession and 6 hours must be specific to ethical standards. 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 licensure period.
Ethics (6 hrs)
Six hours specific to ethical standards.
Profession-related (34 hrs)
Thirty-four hours must relate to the profession.
Supervision (10 hrs)
Required for MFT supervisors.
How many CE hours South Carolina LMFTs need
South Carolina requires 40 hours of board-approved continuing education every two years, tied to your biennial license renewal.
Mandated subject requirements
- Ethical standards: 6 of the 40 hours each period.
- Supervision: 10 hours for MFT supervisors.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
South Carolina LMFT licenses renew every two years. Complete and document your 40 hours before your expiration date.
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View pricingSouth Carolina Marriage & Family Therapists (LMFT) CME at a glance
- Ethical Standards6 hrs · every renewal
6 of the 40 hours must be specific to ethical standards related to the professional license.
- Supervision10 hrs · conditional
MFT supervisors must complete 10 hours of CE in supervision of their discipline each two-year period.
Always confirm with your licensing board
South Carolina LMFT licenses renew biennially through LLR. Licensees must complete 40 hours of board-approved CE each two-year period, of which 34 hours must relate to the profession and 6 hours must be specific to ethical standards. MFT supervisors must complete 10 hours of supervision CE. Holders of more than one license must complete 50 hours total (including 6 ethics).
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the South Carolina LLR Board before relying on these figures.
Source: South Carolina Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors and Psycho-Educational Specialists (LLR). Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
South Carolina LMFT CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do South Carolina LMFTs need?
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40 CE hours every two years, including 6 hours of ethics.
Is an ethics course required for South Carolina LMFTs?
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Yes — 6 of the 40 hours must be specific to ethical standards.
Do South Carolina MFT supervisors need extra CE?
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Yes — supervisors must complete 10 hours of supervision CE each period.
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