If you hold a Washington Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) license, the Department of Health requires 32 hours of continuing education every two years. That total must include 6 hours of professional ethics and law, 2 hours of professional roles and boundaries, and 6 hours of suicide assessment training, plus a periodic health equity course. Below is the full breakdown of what you need, what counts, and when it is due.
32 hours / 2 years
Thirty-two CE hours each biennial renewal cycle.
Ethics & law (6 hrs)
Six hours of professional ethics and law each cycle.
Suicide training (6 hrs)
Suicide assessment, treatment, and management.
Health equity (2 hrs)
Required every four years.
How many CE hours Washington LMFTs need
Washington requires 32 hours of continuing education every two years, tied to your biennial license renewal. Keep documentation for at least six years.
Mandated subject requirements
- Professional ethics & law: at least 6 hours each cycle.
- Professional roles & boundaries: at least 2 hours each cycle.
- Suicide assessment, treatment & management: 6 hours.
- Health equity: 2 hours every four years.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Washington LMFT licenses renew every two years. Complete and document your 32 hours before your expiration date.
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View pricingWashington Marriage & Family Therapists (LMFT) CME at a glance
- Professional Ethics & Law6 hrs · every renewal
At least 6 hours in professional ethics and law each two-year cycle.
- Professional Roles & Boundaries2 hrs · every renewal
A minimum of 2 hours in professional roles and boundaries each cycle.
- Suicide Assessment, Treatment & Management6 hrs · every renewal
6 hours of suicide assessment, treatment, and management training. New licensees must complete this before the first renewal.
- Health Equity2 hrs · every other renewal
2 hours of health equity training are required every four years.
Always confirm with your licensing board
Washington LMFT licenses renew biennially. Licensees must complete 32 CE hours every two years, including at least 6 hours in professional ethics and law, 2 hours in professional roles and boundaries, and 6 hours of suicide assessment, treatment, and management. A 2-hour health equity training is required every four years. CE documentation must be retained at least six years for audit.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Washington State Department of Health before relying on these figures.
Source: Washington State Department of Health. Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
Washington LMFT CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Washington LMFTs need?
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32 CE hours every two years.
Is suicide training required for Washington LMFTs?
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Yes — 6 hours of suicide assessment, treatment, and management are required, and new licensees must complete it before their first renewal.
How long must Washington LMFTs keep CE records?
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CE documentation should be retained for at least six years in case of audit.
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