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Washington LMFT CE requirements 2026

Washington LMFT requires 32 hours per 2 years. Source: Washington State Department of Health Office of the Professions: Mental Health Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Social Workers Advisory Committee, last checked October 8, 2026.

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Washington LMFT: 32 hours per 2 years, from the cited board or certifier source. Confirm on the regulator site before renewing.

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Total hours

32 hours

Source: Washington State Department of Health Office of the Professions: Mental Health Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Social Workers Advisory Committee, last checked October 8, 2026.

Renewal cycle

2 years

Regulator

Washington State Department of Health Office of the Professions: Mental Health Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Social Workers Advisory Committee

Topic and category requirements

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Requirement	Value	Notes	Source
Total hours	32 hours	—	Washington State Department of Health Office of the Professions: Mental Health Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Social Workers Advisory Committee
Renewal cycle	2 years	24 months	Washington State Department of Health Office of the Professions: Mental Health Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Social Workers Advisory Committee
Maximum Hours via Employer-Sponsored In-House Training	≤ 26	WAC 246-809-610: 26-hour cap applies to employer/agency-sponsored in-house training only.	Washington State Department of Health Office of the Professions: Mental Health Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Social Workers Advisory Committee
Minimum Hours in Professional Ethics and Law	≥ 6	WAC 246-809-630(3)(a): at least 6 of 32 hours in professional ethics and law.	Washington State Department of Health Office of the Professions: Mental Health Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Social Workers Advisory Committee
Minimum Hours in Professional Roles and Boundaries	≥ 2	WAC 246-809-630(3)(b): at least 2 hours per renewal cycle.	Washington State Department of Health Office of the Professions: Mental Health Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Social Workers Advisory Committee
Minimum Hours in Health Equity	≥ 2	WAC 246-809-630(3)(c) / WAC 246-12-830: at least 2 hours of health-equity CE every 4 years.	Washington State Department of Health Office of the Professions: Mental Health Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Social Workers Advisory Committee
Minimum Hours in Suicide Assessment, Treatment and Management	≥ 6	RCW 43.70.442 / WAC 246-809-630: 6 hours at least once every 6 years; DOH model-list course.	Washington State Department of Health Office of the Professions: Mental Health Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Social Workers Advisory Committee
Telemedicine Training	≥ 1	RCW 43.70.495: required only for licensees providing clinical services via telemedicine.	Washington State Department of Health Office of the Professions: Mental Health Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Social Workers Advisory Committee

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Washington State Department of Health Office of the Professions: Mental Health Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Social Workers Advisory Committee Last verified against board source October 8, 2026.

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FAQ

How many CE hours does a Washington LMFT need?

Washington LMFT needs 32 hours per 2 years renewal cycle. That total is the board-verified figure in the Continuing Education Tracking App catalog. The source is Washington State Department of Health Office of the Professions: Mental Health Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Social Workers Advisory Committee (https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update/marriage-and-family-therapist/continuing-education-information), last checked October 8, 2026.

How long is the Washington LMFT renewal cycle?

The verified catalog cycle for Washington LMFT is 2 years (24 months). Cycle length is stored separately from the hour total. The source is Washington State Department of Health Office of the Professions: Mental Health Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Social Workers Advisory Committee (https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update/marriage-and-family-therapist/continuing-education-information), last checked October 8, 2026.

Are ethics hours required for a Washington LMFT?

Yes. The verified catalog row lists ≥ 6 hours for Minimum Hours in Professional Ethics and Law. That figure is a category line on this license, not a guess about other topics. The source is Washington State Department of Health Office of the Professions: Mental Health Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Social Workers Advisory Committee (https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update/marriage-and-family-therapist/continuing-education-information), last checked October 8, 2026.

Are suicide prevention hours required for a Washington LMFT?

Yes. The verified catalog row lists ≥ 6 hours for Minimum Hours in Suicide Assessment, Treatment and Management. Only categories with a numeric minimum or maximum on the verified row are stated here. The source is Washington State Department of Health Office of the Professions: Mental Health Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Social Workers Advisory Committee (https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update/marriage-and-family-therapist/continuing-education-information), last checked October 8, 2026.

Which board publishes the Washington LMFT CE requirement?

Washington State Department of Health Office of the Professions: Mental Health Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Social Workers Advisory Committee is the regulator linked on this verified catalog row. The board page is https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update/marriage-and-family-therapist/continuing-education-information. The catalog was last checked October 8, 2026.