Ohio Marriage and Family Therapy Continuing Education Requirements
What Ohio requires for continuing education (2026), in plain English. Keep Licensed tracks every one of these requirements automatically as you add your CE.
Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist (IMFT)
A Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist (IMFT) renewal requires 30 hours of continuing education every 2 years.
Required hours
- At least 3 hours must be in ethics.
What's capped
- No more than 10 hours may come from presentation.
- No more than 10 hours may come from publication.
- No more than 10 hours may come from presentation,instruction.
- No more than 6 hours may come from volunteer service.
Official source: the Ohio board
Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist with Supervision Endorsement (IMFT-S)
A Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist with Supervision Endorsement (IMFT-S) renewal requires 30 hours of continuing education every 2 years.
Required hours
- At least 3 hours must be in ethics.
- At least 3 hours must be in clinical supervision.
What's capped
- No more than 10 hours may come from presentation.
- No more than 10 hours may come from publication.
- No more than 10 hours may come from presentation,instruction.
- No more than 6 hours may come from volunteer service.
Official source: the Ohio board
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
A Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) renewal requires 30 hours of continuing education every 2 years.
Required hours
- At least 3 hours must be in ethics.
What's capped
- No more than 10 hours may come from presentation.
- No more than 10 hours may come from publication.
- No more than 10 hours may come from presentation,instruction.
Official source: the Ohio 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 Independent Marriage and Family Therapist (IMFT) need to renew?
- A Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist (IMFT) renewal requires 30 hours of continuing education every 2 years. At least 3 hours must be in ethics.
- How many continuing education hours does a Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist with Supervision Endorsement (IMFT-S) need to renew?
- A Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist with Supervision Endorsement (IMFT-S) renewal requires 30 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 30 hours of continuing education every 2 years. At least 3 hours must be in ethics.
- Does Keep Licensed track Ohio 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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