Updated for 2026

Nevada LMFT Continuing Education Requirements

Nevada marriage and family therapists must complete 40 continuing education hours every 2 years to renew their LMFT license, including 6 hours of ethics, 6 hours of cultural competency, and 4 hours of suicide prevention.

40

total hours / 2 years

6

ethics hours

4

suicide prevention hours

6

cultural competency hours

Biennial renewal · calculating the next statewide deadline

Nevada LMFT requirements

RequirementNotes
Total continuing education40 hours every 2 years.
RenewalBiennial cycle: CE due by January 1 of even years.
Ethics6 hours required each cycle.
Cultural Competency6 hours required each cycle.
Suicide Prevention4 hours required each cycle.
Format limitsUp to 20 hours may be completed through home study / self-study.
New licenseesFirst renewal is different: new licensees have adjusted first-cycle requirements (proration and/or first-cycle-only rules), which we apply automatically.
Approved providersCE must be earned from a board-approved provider.
RecordkeepingKeep CE documentation for 3 years after each renewal.
Board auditThe board may audit licensees to verify CE compliance.
Other mandatesAt renewal, the Board asks each licensee whether they have received training in immediate, short-term, or long-term treatment of mental/emotional trauma following emergencies, and whether they are willing to volunteer in a disaster (NRS 641A.262). This is a reporting question only — it is NOT a training requirement, and failing to have or report this training is not grounds for denial of renewal.

Limits on how the hours are earned

Board caps and floors on where the 40 hours can come from.

  • home study / self-studymax 20 hrs
  • teachingmax 40 hrs
  • academic courseworkmax 15 hrs
  • board meeting attendancemax 4 hrs
  • qualifying professional meetingmax 6 hrs

Keeping the proof in order: what to keep for a CE audit, with every state’s retention period and what the audit notice asks for.

Total hours
40 hours every 2 years.
Renewal
Biennial cycle: CE due by January 1 of even years.
Ethics
6 hours required each cycle.
Cultural Competency
6 hours required each cycle.
Suicide Prevention
4 hours required each cycle.
Format limits
Up to 20 hours may be completed through home study / self-study.
New licensees
First renewal is different: new licensees have adjusted first-cycle requirements (proration and/or first-cycle-only rules), which we apply automatically.
Approved providers
CE must be earned from a board-approved provider.
Recordkeeping
Keep CE documentation for 3 years after each renewal.
Board audit
The board may audit licensees to verify CE compliance.
Other mandates
At renewal, the Board asks each licensee whether they have received training in immediate, short-term, or long-term treatment of mental/emotional trauma following emergencies, and whether they are willing to volunteer in a disaster (NRS 641A.262). This is a reporting question only — it is NOT a training requirement, and failing to have or report this training is not grounds for denial of renewal.

Nevada LMFTrequired trainings & mandates

Beyond the 40-hour CE total, Nevada requires specific trainings — some once around initial licensure, some on their own recurring schedule.

Recurring mandates outside the 2 years cycle

  • At renewal, the Board asks each licensee whether they have received training in immediate, short-term, or long-term treatment of mental/emotional trauma following emergencies, and whether they are willing to volunteer in a disaster (NRS 641A.262). This is a reporting question only — it is NOT a training requirement, and failing to have or report this training is not grounds for denial of renewal.
Full board policy details
  • No more than 20 hours per cycle may be earned via non-interactive distance education (self-paced courses with no real-time instructor interaction). Live webcasts and in-person courses count as interactive and are not capped. The 20-hour cap applies to both standard and shortened first licensing periods.
  • Teaching credit is granted at 2 CE hours per hour taught, capped at 20 hours taught (40 CE hours) per cycle. Per NAC 641A.131(5)(a) (2022 amendment), teaching MAY be part of the licensee's primary or regular employment and still count.
  • Academic coursework converts at 15 CE hours per semester credit hour or 12 CE hours per quarter credit hour of graduate-level coursework in MFT or counseling.
  • Attendance at Board of Examiners meetings (non-disciplinary) earns 1 CE hour per meeting, max 4 hours per cycle.
  • Attendance at health-care related coalition, committee, or board meetings/events earns 1 CE hour per meeting, max 6 hours per cycle. Documentation of attendance is required.
  • PROVIDER APPROVAL: All CE must come from courses or providers approved by or meeting the content standards of the Board (NAC 641A.121 / .123). Teaching, accredited academic coursework, and qualifying meeting attendance are approved alternative FORMATS subject to Board standards — they are not exemptions from the approval requirement. No category of CE bypasses Board oversight.
  • Course repeat: NAC 641A.131 does not impose a general attendee repeat-course ban. For instructors, the 2:1 teaching credit applies per hour taught with no "first time only" restriction; the same course may be taught multiple times up to the 20-hours-taught cap.
  • CE NONCOMPLIANCE: Except when the Board grants a hardship waiver under NRS 641A.265, a licensee who fails to satisfy the continuing-education requirements for the applicable renewal cycle is subject to disciplinary action by the Board under NAC 641A.131(7).
  • Inactive status: a licensee may request inactive status for up to 3 continuous years, during which no CE is required and the licensee may not practice. The licensee is exempt from the active-license biennial renewal and late-renewal fees for inactive years, but must pay the separate $200 biennial inactive-license renewal fee; placement on inactive status also costs $200. After 3 continuous years inactive, the license is deemed lapsed/revoked. To reactivate, the licensee must complete 20 hours of CE in the year immediately preceding reactivation, including at least 6 hours ethics, 4 hours suicide prevention, and 4 hours cultural competency.
  • Hardship waiver: under NRS 641A.265 the Board may waive all or part of the CE requirement when the licensee was prevented from fulfilling it because of circumstances beyond their control (serious illness, military deployment, etc.). Waivers are case-by-case and typically cover one renewal cycle.
  • FIRST-CYCLE DISCRETIONARY RELIEF: Beyond the automatic proration brackets (see first_cycle_overrides), the Board may, upon a licensee's request, further prorate or waive CE requirements for an initial licensing period. This relief is discretionary and decided case-by-case, and is separate from the NRS 641A.265 hardship waiver available to all licensees.
  • No conditional/provisional renewal exists for licensees short on CE. CE must be complete by the renewal deadline; options if not are (a) request a hardship waiver or (b) move to inactive status before expiration. There is no post-renewal extension to complete CE while practicing.
  • Acceptable providers: Nevada accepts CE from Board-approved providers and from programs meeting NAC 641A.121 content standards. Common national providers (NBCC-approved, AAMFT-approved, APA, NASW) are generally accepted when content is within the scope of MFT/CPC practice. Providers and individual courses can also be approved on application under NAC 641A.123.

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Nevada LMFT CE: frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do Nevada LMFT licensees need?

Nevada requires 40 continuing education hours every 2 years to renew a LMFT license. Biennial cycle: CE due by January 1 of even years.

How many ethics hours are required for Nevada LMFT licensees?

Of the total, 6 hours must be in ethics.

How often do Nevada LMFT licensees renew?

Biennial cycle: CE due by January 1 of even years.

Are there subject-specific CE requirements for Nevada LMFT licensees?

Yes. In addition to ethics, Nevada requires 6 hours of cultural competency, 4 hours of suicide prevention.

Can Nevada LMFT licensees complete CE online or by home study?

Up to 20 hours may be completed through home study / self-study.

Is the first renewal different for new Nevada LMFT licensees?

First renewal is different: new licensees have adjusted first-cycle requirements (proration and/or first-cycle-only rules), which we apply automatically.

Sources & verification

State source
Nevada board rule
Last verified
August 2026
Ruleset version
2026.3

Reviewed against the Nevada board source and refreshed from the compiled ruleset above. Methodology and disclaimer. Compliance data is for guidance only, not legal or board advice. Always confirm requirements with your licensing board before renewing. See something wrong? Report it →

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