Understanding the Florida CEU requirements for LCSW, LMFT, and LMHC license renewal can help you complete the correct courses and avoid last-minute renewal problems. Florida licensed clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, and mental health counselors generally must complete 30 hours of approved continuing education during each biennial renewal period after their first renewal.
These Florida mental health license renewal requirements include general continuing education, medical errors, and either ethics and boundaries or telehealth. Laws and rules, domestic violence, and qualified supervisor training may also be required during designated renewal periods. This guide explains the required CE hours and helps you choose the Florida Board-approved course package that fits your current renewal cycle.
Continuing Education
Continuing Education (CE) Requirements
| Required Subject Area | Required Number of Hours | Important Information |
|---|---|---|
| General Hours | 25 | — |
| Medical Errors | 2 | Must be taken from a Board-approved medical errors provider. Approved courses are listed in CE Broker. |
|
Ethics and Boundaries or Telehealth |
3 | Courses must be taken in alternating biennial renewal periods. |
| Laws and Rules | 3 | These hours are required every third biennium and are included in the 25 general hours. |
| Domestic Violence | 2 | These hours are required every third biennium and are included in the 25 general hours. |
| Qualified Supervisor Training | 4 | These hours are required every third biennium for Qualified Supervisors only and are included in the 25 general hours. |
| Total | 30 | — |
Ready to complete your Florida LCSW, LMFT, or LMHC license renewal requirements? Choose one of the Florida Board-approved continuing education options below. Get the $97 All Access CE Renewal Package for a complete renewal solution, or select a $55 renewal package featuring either Telehealth or Ethics and Boundaries based on your current renewal cycle. Click the option that fits your needs to begin your Florida mental health continuing education courses online.
You can also learn more at about the State of Florida’s Online Resource for Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling Licensure, Renewal and Information by clicking here