Tennessee-licensed marriage and family therapists have a biennial birth month license renewal with continuing education due December 31st prior to the license renewal year. Ten (10) continuing education hours are required in order to renew a license. Out of the ten hours, five (5) hours are allowed from home study if APA approved, and three (3) hours of ethics are required at each renewal.
Continuing education assures the highest possible standards for the marriage and family therapy profession. All licensees are required to complete continuing education as a condition of licensing.
Professional Development Resources is approved as a provider of continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB Provider #1046, ACE Program); by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC Provider #5590); and by the American Psychological Association (APA).
Continuing Education Requirements
Marriage and family therapists licensed in the state of Tennessee have a license renew due every two years on the birth month. Continuing education is due December 31st prior to the year of license renewal. Ten (10) continuing education hours are required in order to renew a license. Out of the ten hours, five (5) hours are allowed from home study if APA approved, and three (3) hours of ethics are required at each renewal.
Information gathered from the Tennessee Board for Professional Counselors and MFTs on December 19, 2013.
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