Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor Continuing Education Requirements

Florida LMHCs need 30 continuing education (CE) hours every 24 months (2 years) to renew their license.

✓ Verified against the board's published rules Last reviewed 2026-06-13

Total hours

Renewal cycle

24 mo

Required CE topics

These hours are part of the 30-hour total — not in addition to it.

Topic	Hours
Ethics or Law	3
Prevention of Medical Errors	2
Domestic / Intimate-Partner Violence	2
Clinical Supervision — if you provide clinical supervision	4

Renewal cycle

Biennial cycle ending March 31 of odd-numbered years. Activities must fall within the 24-month period preceding the renewal date, except for cross-cycle recurrence requirements (laws & rules and domestic violence) which have their own 6-year windows.

Documentation to keep

dated certificate with ce hours
program or activity description

Track your Florida LMHC CE automatically

CE Tracker applies these rules to your activities and shows what's left before renewal. Free during beta.

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Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do Florida LMHCs need?

Florida LMHCs must complete 30 continuing education hours every 24 months (2 years) to renew.

What specific CE topics are required for Florida LMHCs?

Within the 30-hour total, Florida requires: 3 hours of ethics or law; 2 hours of prevention of medical errors; 2 hours of domestic / intimate-partner violence; 4 hours of clinical supervision (if you provide clinical supervision). The remaining hours may be general continuing education.

Where do these Florida LMHC CE requirements come from?

These requirements are taken directly from the licensing board's published rules, last reviewed 2026-06-13.

Can I track my Florida LMHC CE automatically?

Yes. CE Tracker applies these rules to your logged activities and shows exactly what you still need before renewal. Sign in with your email to start — it's free during beta.

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This page is general information, not legal or compliance advice. Always confirm requirements with your licensing board.