Continuing Education (CE) Requirements in Florida for Mental Health Professionals

Stay compliant with Florida CE requirements. Find your profession below for specific hour requirements, ethics mandates, and renewal deadlines.

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Professional Counselors (LMHC)

Licensed Mental Health Counselors in Florida

Requirement Details
Total CE Hours 30 hours
Renewal Cycle Every 2 years
General Hours 25 hours
Ethics and Boundaries or Telehealth 3 hours
Medical Errors 2 hours
Domestic Violence 2 hours
Laws and Rules 3 hours (every third biennium)
Qualified Supervisor Training 4 hours (if supervising)
Licensing Board Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling

Important Notes:

  • Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling based on NBCC approval.
  • Laws and Rules CE is required every third renewal cycle, not every cycle.

Social Workers (LCSW)

Licensed Clinical Social Workers in Florida

Requirement Details
Total CE Hours 30 hours
Renewal Cycle Every 2 years (April 1 odd year to March 31 following odd year)
General Hours 25 hours
Laws and Rules 3 hours
Ethics and Boundaries/Telehealth 3 hours
Medical Errors 2 hours
Domestic Violence 2 hours
Qualified Supervisor Training 4 hours (if supervising)
Licensing Board Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling

Important Notes:

  • Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling based on ASWB approval.
  • Florida Social Worker renewals run on an odd-year cycle (April 1 to March 31).

Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists in Florida

Requirement Details
Total CE Hours 30 hours
Renewal Cycle Every 2 years
General Hours 25 hours
Ethics and Boundaries 3 hours
Medical Errors 2 hours
Domestic Violence 2 hours
Florida Laws and Rules 3 hours (every third renewal, included in general hours)
Licensing Board Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling

Important Notes:

  • Therapy Trainings CE is approved by the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling.
  • Florida Laws and Rules hours are included within the 25 general hours and required every third renewal.

Psychologists

Licensed Psychologists in Florida

Requirement Details
Total CE Hours 40 hours
Renewal Cycle Every 2 years
Ethics and Florida Laws/Rules 3 hours (min 1 hr ethics, min 1 hr FL laws)
Medical Errors 2 hours
Domestic Violence 2 hours (every third biennial renewal)
Licensing Board Florida Board of Psychology

Important Notes:

  • Therapy Trainings CE is not accepted by the Florida Board of Psychology at this time.
  • Ethics requirement must include Chapters 456 and 490, F.S. and Rule Title 64B19, F.A.C.

Addiction Counselors

Certified Addiction Professionals in Florida

Credential CE Hours Required
CAP, CCJAP, CAC 20 CE hours
CGAC, CTTS, CRSS, CCJAS 10 CE hours
CET 5 CE hours annually
Credential Special Requirements
CAP Training must relate to CAP performance domains
CAC Training must relate to CAC performance domains
CET (FCB credential) 5 CEUs must be specific to E-Therapy
CGAC (with CAP) 10 of 20 CE credits must be gambling-specific
CTTS, CRSS Training must relate to CTTS Performance Domains

Important Notes:

  • Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Florida Certification Board based on NAADAC approval.
  • Requirements vary by credential type - check your specific certification above.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Florida accept online continuing education?

Yes. Florida accepts online CE for most professions and requirements. Check specific topic requirements with your licensing board.

What topics does Florida require for all professions?

Most Florida mental health licenses require CE in medical errors prevention (2 hours), domestic violence (2 hours, often every third cycle), and ethics/boundaries (3 hours).

When is the Florida Laws and Rules requirement due?

Florida Laws and Rules CE (3 hours) is required every third biennial renewal, not every cycle. Check with your board for your specific due date.

Is Therapy Trainings approved for Florida psychologists?

No. Therapy Trainings CE is not currently accepted by the Florida Board of Psychology. We are approved for Counselors, Social Workers, MFTs, and Addiction Counselors in Florida.

What is the Qualified Supervisor Training requirement?

If you supervise interns or registered mental health counselors, you must complete 4 CE hours in qualified supervisor training. This is not required for all licensees.

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Last updated: January 2026