Washington Marriage and Family Therapy Continuing Education Requirements
What Washington 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 (LMFT)
A Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) renewal requires 32 hours of continuing education every 2 years.
Required hours
- At least 6 hours must be in ethics.
- At least 2 hours must be in professional boundaries.
- At least 2 hours must be in implicit_bias within the previous 4 years (a one-time requirement).
- At least 6 hours must be in suicide within the previous 6 years (a one-time requirement).
What's capped
- No more than 6 hours may come from publication.
- No more than 6 hours may be informal.
- No more than 6 hours may come from publication,volunteer.
Official source: the Washington board
Marriage and Family Therapist Associate (LMFTA)
A Marriage and Family Therapist Associate (LMFTA) renewal requires 16 hours of continuing education every year.
Required hours
- At least 6 hours must be in ethics within the previous 2 years (a one-time requirement).
- At least 2 hours must be in professional boundaries within the previous 2 years (a one-time requirement).
- At least 2 hours must be in implicit_bias within the previous 4 years (a one-time requirement).
What's capped
- No more than 6 hours may come from publication.
- No more than 6 hours may be informal.
- No more than 6 hours may come from publication,volunteer.
Official source: the Washington 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 (LMFT) need to renew?
- A Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) renewal requires 32 hours of continuing education every 2 years. At least 6 hours must be in ethics.
- How many continuing education hours does a Marriage and Family Therapist Associate (LMFTA) need to renew?
- A Marriage and Family Therapist Associate (LMFTA) renewal requires 16 hours of continuing education every year. At least 6 hours must be in ethics within the previous 2 years (a one-time requirement).
- Does Keep Licensed track Washington 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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