Tennessee LMFT (Family Therapist) CE Requirements
What Tennessee requires to renew your Family Therapist license, with links to the official source.
Hours required
20
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Deadline
Last day of your birth month
Requirements
- Ethics and/or TCA Title 63, Chapter 22 / state regulations — 3 hours
- Suicide prevention (once per 5-year period) — 2 hours
- General CE — 15 hours
Important Information
Family therapists in Tennessee need to complete a total of 20 hours of continuing education every two years, including three hours of Ethics and/or TCA Title 63, Chapter 22 / state regulations and two hours of Suicide prevention (once per 5-year period); the rest can be general CE of your choosing.
Your renewal period runs two years and ends on the last day of your birth month — not your birthday itself. Complete all required hours before that date.
Official Source
Requirements often change — always consult the official website to confirm your requirements.
- Source: Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0450-02-.12 (law.cornell.edu)
- Source: Tennessee Counselor and Therapist Licensure Renewal Dates and CE Requirements - (agentsofchangeprep.com)
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