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Louisiana Marriage and Family Therapy Continuing Education Requirements

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

LMFT Registered Supervisor Candidate (LMFT-SC)

A LMFT Registered Supervisor Candidate (LMFT-SC) renewal requires 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years.

Required hours

  • At least 3 hours must be in ethics.
  • At least 6 hours must be in dsm_diagnosis.
  • At least 3 hours must be in cultural_competency.

What's capped

  • No more than 20 hours may be self-study.
  • No more than 10 hours may come from presentation.
  • No more than 10 hours may come from publication.
  • No more than 10 hours may be informal.
  • No more than 20 hours may come from presentation,instruction,publication.
  • No more than 10 hours may come from instruction.

Official source: the Louisiana board

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

A Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) renewal requires 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years.

Required hours

  • At least 3 hours must be in ethics.
  • At least 6 hours must be in dsm_diagnosis.
  • At least 3 hours must be in cultural_competency.

What's capped

  • No more than 20 hours may be self-study.
  • No more than 10 hours may come from presentation.
  • No more than 10 hours may come from publication.
  • No more than 10 hours may be informal.
  • No more than 20 hours may come from presentation,instruction,publication.
  • No more than 10 hours may come from instruction.

Official source: the Louisiana board

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Board-Approved Supervisor (LMFT-S)

A Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Board-Approved Supervisor (LMFT-S) renewal requires 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years.

Required hours

  • At least 6 hours must be in clinical supervision within the previous 4 years (a one-time requirement).
  • At least 3 hours must be in ethics.
  • At least 6 hours must be in dsm_diagnosis.
  • At least 3 hours must be in cultural_competency.

What's capped

  • No more than 20 hours may be self-study.
  • No more than 10 hours may come from presentation.
  • No more than 10 hours may come from publication.
  • No more than 10 hours may be informal.
  • No more than 20 hours may come from presentation,instruction,publication.
  • No more than 10 hours may come from instruction.

Official source: the Louisiana board

Provisional Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (PLMFT)

A Provisional Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (PLMFT) renewal requires 20 hours of continuing education every 2 years.

Required hours

  • At least 1.5 hours must be in ethics.
  • At least 1.5 hours must be in cultural_competency.
  • At least 1.5 hours must be in dsm_diagnosis.

What's capped

  • No more than 10 hours may be self-study.
  • No more than 10 hours may come from presentation.
  • No more than 10 hours may come from publication.
  • No more than 10 hours may be informal.
  • No more than 10 hours may come from presentation,instruction,publication.

Official source: the Louisiana 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 LMFT Registered Supervisor Candidate (LMFT-SC) need to renew?
A LMFT Registered Supervisor Candidate (LMFT-SC) renewal requires 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years. At least 3 hours must be in ethics.
How many continuing education hours does a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) need to renew?
A Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) renewal requires 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years. At least 3 hours must be in ethics.
How many continuing education hours does a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Board-Approved Supervisor (LMFT-S) need to renew?
A Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Board-Approved Supervisor (LMFT-S) renewal requires 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years. At least 6 hours must be in clinical supervision within the previous 4 years (a one-time requirement).
How many continuing education hours does a Provisional Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (PLMFT) need to renew?
A Provisional Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (PLMFT) renewal requires 20 hours of continuing education every 2 years. At least 1.5 hours must be in ethics.
Does Keep Licensed track Louisiana 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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