Washington Continuing Education Requirements

Continuing education requirements for mental health professionals licensed in Washington.

• LICSW: 32 CE hours every 2 years, including 6 ethics hours — 32 hours per 2 years: 6 professional ethics and law, 2 professional roles and boundaries, 2 health equity every 4 years, 6 suicide assessment every 6 years. ch. 246-809 WAC.
• LMFT: 32 CE hours every 2 years, including 6 ethics hours — 32 hours per 2 years: 6 professional ethics and law, 2 professional roles and boundaries, 2 health equity every 4 years, 6 suicide assessment every 6 years. ch. 246-809 WAC.
• LMHC: 32 CE hours every 2 years, including 6 ethics hours — 32 hours per 2 years: 6 professional ethics and law, 2 professional roles and boundaries, 2 health equity every 4 years, 6 suicide assessment every 6 years. ch. 246-809 WAC.

Requirements can change; confirm current details with your licensing board.