If you hold a Utah Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) license, DOPL requires 40 hours of continuing education every two-year renewal cycle, with licenses expiring September 30 of even years. That total must include 6 hours of ethics/law/technology, 2 hours of suicide prevention, and 15 MFT-specific hours. Up to 15 hours may be online. 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 renewal cycle.
Ethics/law (6 hrs)
Six hours of ethics, law, or technology.
Suicide prevention (2 hrs)
Two hours of suicide prevention each cycle.
MFT content (15 hrs)
At least 15 hours specific to MFT.
How many CE hours Utah LMFTs need
Utah requires 40 hours of continuing education every two years, tied to your biennial license renewal. Up to 15 hours may be online; the rest must be live/in-person.
Mandated subject requirements
- Ethics, law or technology: a minimum of 6 hours each cycle.
- Suicide prevention: 2 hours each cycle.
- MFT-specific content: at least 15 hours.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Utah LMFT licenses renew every two years and expire September 30 of even years. Complete and document your 40 hours before that date.
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View pricingUtah Marriage & Family Therapists (LMFT) CME at a glance
- Ethics, Law or Technology6 hrs · every renewal
A minimum of 6 hours in ethics of clinical practice, law, or technology each cycle.
- Suicide Prevention2 hrs · every renewal
2 hours of suicide prevention each two-year renewal cycle.
- Marriage & Family Therapy Content15 hrs · every renewal
At least 15 hours must specifically relate to marriage and family therapy.
Always confirm with your licensing board
Utah LMFT licenses renew biennially through DOPL; licenses expire September 30 of even-numbered years. Licensees must complete 40 CE hours each cycle, including a minimum of 6 hours in ethics of clinical practice, law, or technology, 2 hours of suicide prevention, and at least 15 hours specifically relating to marriage and family therapy. Up to 15 hours may be taken online; the remainder must be live/in-person.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing before relying on these figures.
Source: Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing. Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
Utah LMFT CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Utah LMFTs need?
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40 CE hours every two years.
Is an ethics course required for Utah LMFTs?
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Yes — a minimum of 6 hours in ethics of clinical practice, law, or technology each cycle.
How much CE can Utah LMFTs take online?
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Up to 15 of the 40 hours may be online; the remainder must be live/in-person.
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