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District of Columbia Marriage and Family Therapy Continuing Education Requirements

What District of Columbia requires for continuing education (2026), in plain English. Keep Licensed tracks every one of these requirements automatically as you add your CE.

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

A Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist renewal requires 30 hours of continuing education every 2 years.

Required hours

  • At least 15 hours must be in-person.
  • At least 6 hours must be in ethics.
  • At least 2 hours must be in LGBTQ+ care.
  • At least 3 hours must be in public health.

What's capped

  • No more than 10 hours may come from publication.

Official source: the District of Columbia board

Note: your renewal cycle starts on your license issue date, so a partial first cycle is prorated. Keep Licensed handles that for you.

This page is for general information and is not legal or compliance advice. Requirements change; always confirm the current rules with your licensing board or credentialing body before you renew.

Frequently asked questions

How many continuing education hours does a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist need to renew?
A Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist renewal requires 30 hours of continuing education every 2 years. At least 15 hours must be in-person.
Does Keep Licensed track District of Columbia Marriage and Family Therapy continuing education automatically?
Yes. Add your license, forward or upload your CE certificates, and Keep Licensed reads each one and matches it to these requirements, so you always know whether you are covered for your next renewal.

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