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Psychologist CE Requirements by State

01 In short

Continuing education rules for psychologists are set by each state's licensing board. Our table covers 51 jurisdictions; the rest require a set number of hours per renewal cycle, often with mandatory topics. Open your state for the exact rule, the law behind it and a remaining-hours calculator.

02 Every state — click a state to expand

51 states

Alabama 10 h / 1 yrPsychological Technician20 h / 1 yrPsychologist Oct 15 None —

Psychological Technician

10 hours every 1 year; renewal by October 15.

Psychologist

20 hours every 1 year; renewal by October 15.

Upcoming in Alabama

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Alabama Board of Examiners in Psychology

Alaska 40 h / 2 yr On license Medical ethics, professionalism —

Psychologist/Psychological Associate

40 credit hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law3 hevery renewal

Upcoming in Alaska

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Alaska Board of Psychologist and Psychological Associate Examiners

ArizonaCE Broker 40 h / 2 yr Birth month Medical ethics, professionalismState laws 1 upcoming

Psychologist

40 hours every 2 years; renewal by the end of your birth month.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law4 hevery renewal
  • State laws & rules (jurisprudence)4 hevery renewal
Arkansas 20 h / 1 yr Jun 30 Medical ethics, professionalism —

Psychologist/LPE

20 hours every 1 year; renewal by June 30.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law3 hevery renewal

Upcoming in Arkansas

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Arkansas Psychology Board

California 36 h / 2 yr On license Medical ethics, professionalismSuicide preventionCultural competency+1 4 upcoming

Psychologist

36 hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law4 hevery renewal
  • Suicide prevention6 honce
  • Cultural competency4 hevery renewal
  • Clinical supervision6 hevery renewal

Upcoming in California

Source: California Board of Psychology

Colorado 40 h / 2 yr On license None 2 upcoming

Psychologist

40 Professional Development Hours (PDH) every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.

Connecticut 10 h / 1 yr On license Veterans' health 1 upcoming

Psychologist

10 hours every 1 year; renewal on the date shown on your license.

  • Veterans' health & mental health2 hevery 6 years
Delaware 20 h / 2 yrPsychological Assistant40 h / 2 yrPsychologist Jul 31, odd yrs Medical ethics, professionalismCultural competency —

Psychological Assistant

20 hours every 2 years; renewal by July 31 in odd-numbered years.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law3 hevery renewal
  • Cultural competency3 hevery renewal

Psychologist

40 hours every 2 years; renewal by July 31 in odd-numbered years.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law3 hevery renewal
  • Cultural competency3 hevery renewal

Upcoming in Delaware

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Delaware Board of Examiners of Psychologists

District of Columbia 30 h / 2 yr Birth month Medical ethics, professionalismCultural competencyPublic health priority topics 2 upcoming

Psychologist/Psychology Associate

30 APA-approved hours every 2 years; renewal by the end of your birth month.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law3 hevery renewal
  • Cultural competency2 hevery renewal
  • Public health priority topics3 hevery renewal

Upcoming in District of Columbia

Source: DC Board of Psychology (DC Health)

FloridaCE Broker 40 h / 2 yr May 31, even yrs Domestic violencePrevention of medical errorsMedical ethics, professionalism+1 1 upcoming

Psychologist

40 hours every 2 years; renewal by May 31 in even-numbered years.

  • Domestic violence2 hevery 6 years
  • Prevention of medical errors & patient safety2 hevery renewal
  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law1 hevery renewal
  • State laws & rules (jurisprudence)1 hevery renewal
Georgia 40 h / 2 yr Dec 31, even yrs Medical ethics, professionalism 1 upcoming

Psychologist

40 CE credits every 2 years; renewal by December 31 in even-numbered years.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law6 hevery renewal
Hawaii 18 h / 2 yr Jun 30, even yrs None —

Psychologist/Associate Psychologist

18 credit hours every 2 years; renewal by June 30 in even-numbered years.

Upcoming in Hawaii

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Hawaii Board of Psychology (DCCA Professional & Vocational Licensing)

Idaho 30 h / 2 yr On license PharmacologyMedical ethics, professionalism —

Prescribing Psychologist

30 hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.

  • Pharmacology (NP/APRN)30 hevery renewal

Psychologist

30 hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law4 hevery renewal

Upcoming in Idaho

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Idaho Board of Psychologist Examiners (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses)

Illinois 24 h / 2 yrClinical Psychologist44 h / 2 yrPrescribing Psychologist On license Implicit biasMedical ethics, professionalismDementia+3 3 upcoming

Clinical Psychologist

24 hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.

  • Implicit bias & cultural competency1 hevery renewal
  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law3 hevery renewal
  • Dementia & Alzheimer's care1 hevery 6 years
  • Cultural competency3 hevery renewal
  • Sexual harassment prevention1 hevery renewal

Prescribing Psychologist

44 hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.

  • Implicit bias & cultural competency1 hevery renewal
  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law3 hevery renewal
  • Dementia & Alzheimer's care1 hevery 6 years
  • Pharmacology (NP/APRN)20 hevery renewal
  • Cultural competency3 hevery renewal
  • Sexual harassment prevention1 hevery renewal
Indiana 40 h / 2 yr Aug 31, even yrs Medical ethics, professionalism —

Psychologist (HSPP)

40 credit hours every 2 years; renewal by August 31 in even-numbered years.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law6 hevery renewal

Upcoming in Indiana

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Indiana State Psychology Board

Iowa 40 h / 2 yr Jun 30, even yrs Medical ethics, professionalism 1 upcoming

Psychologist

40 hours every 2 years; renewal by June 30 in even-numbered years.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law6 hevery renewal
Kansas 50 h / 2 yr On license Medical ethics, professionalism —

Psychologist

50 hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law3 hevery renewal

Upcoming in Kansas

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board (BSRB)

Kentucky 39 h / 3 yr On license Medical ethics, professionalismSuicide preventionCultural competency+1 —

Psychologist/CP/LPA

39 continuing education hours every 3 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law3 hevery renewal
  • Suicide prevention6 hevery 6 years
  • Cultural competency3 hevery renewal
  • Clinical supervision3 hevery renewal

Upcoming in Kentucky

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Kentucky Board of Examiners of Psychology

Louisiana 30 h / 2 yr Jun 30 Medical ethics, professionalismCultural competency 1 upcoming

Psychologist/LPA

30 hours or credits every 2 years; renewal by June 30.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law2 hevery renewal
  • Cultural competency2 hevery renewal
Maine 40 h / 2 yr Apr 30, even yrs Medical ethics, professionalismClinical supervision —

Psychologist/Psychological Examiner

40 hours every 2 years; renewal by April 30 in even-numbered years.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law3 hevery renewal
  • Clinical supervision3 hevery renewal

Upcoming in Maine

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Maine State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Maryland 40 h / 2 yrPsychologist20 h / 2 yrPsychology Associate Mar 31 Medical ethics, professionalismCultural competencyClinical supervision 1 upcoming

Psychologist

40 CE hours every 2 years; renewal by March 31.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law3 hevery renewal
  • Cultural competency3 hevery renewal
  • Clinical supervision3 hevery renewal

Psychology Associate

20 CE hours every 2 years; renewal by March 31.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law3 hevery renewal
  • Cultural competency3 hevery renewal
Massachusetts 20 h / 2 yr Jun 30, even yrs Domestic violence 2 upcoming

Psychologist

20 hours every 2 years; renewal by June 30 in even-numbered years.

  • Domestic violence2 honce
Michigan 30 h / 2 yr On license Implicit biasHuman traffickingMedical ethics, professionalism+1 —

Psychologist/LLP

30 hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.

  • Implicit bias & cultural competency2 hevery renewal
  • Human traffickingonce
  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law3 hevery renewal
  • Pain management2 hevery renewal

Upcoming in Michigan

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Michigan Board of Psychology (LARA Bureau of Professional Licensing)

Minnesota 40 h / 2 yr On license Cultural competency —

Psychologist

40 continuing education hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.

  • Cultural competency4 hevery renewal

Upcoming in Minnesota

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Minnesota Board of Psychology

Mississippi 20 h / 2 yr Jun 30, odd yrs Medical ethics, professionalism —

Psychologist

20 clock hours every 2 years; renewal by June 30 in odd-numbered years.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law2 hevery renewal

Upcoming in Mississippi

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Mississippi Board of Psychology

Missouri 40 h / 2 yr Nov 30, odd yrs Medical ethics, professionalism —

Psychologist

40 CE credits every 2 years; renewal by November 30 in odd-numbered years.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law3 hevery renewal

Upcoming in Missouri

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Missouri State Committee of Psychologists

Nebraska 24 h / 2 yr Jan 1, odd yrs None —

Psychologist

24 hours every 2 years; renewal by January 1 in odd-numbered years.

Upcoming in Nebraska

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Nebraska Board of Psychology (DHHS Licensure Unit, Office of Behavioral Health Licensing)

Nevada 30 h / 2 yr Dec 31, even yrs Medical ethics, professionalismSuicide preventionCultural competency 2 upcoming

Psychologist

30 hours every 2 years; renewal by December 31 in even-numbered years.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law6 hevery renewal
  • Suicide prevention2 hevery renewal
  • Cultural competency6 hevery renewal

Upcoming in Nevada

Source: Nevada Board of Psychological Examiners

New Hampshire 40 h / 2 yr License anniversary Medical ethics, professionalism —

Psychologist

40 hours every 2 years; renewal on the anniversary of your license date.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law6 hevery renewal

Upcoming in New Hampshire

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: New Hampshire Board of Psychologists (OPLC)

New Jersey 40 h / 2 yr Jun 30, odd yrs Opioid prescribingDomestic violenceState laws —

Psychologist

40 credits every 2 years; renewal by June 30 in odd-numbered years.

  • Opioid prescribing & pain management1 hevery renewal
  • Domestic violence4 hevery renewal
  • State laws & rules (jurisprudence)1 hevery renewal

Upcoming in New Jersey

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: New Jersey State Board of Psychological Examiners

New Mexico 60 h / 2 yrPrescribing Psychologist40 h / 2 yrPsychologist/Psychologist Associate Jul 1 Medical ethics, professionalismPharmacologyCultural competency+1 —

Prescribing Psychologist

60 hours every 2 years; renewal by July 1.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law4 hevery renewal
  • Pharmacology (NP/APRN)40 hevery renewal
  • Cultural competency2 hevery renewal
  • Health equity4 hevery renewal

Psychologist/Psychologist Associate

40 hours every 2 years; renewal by July 1.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law4 hevery renewal
  • Cultural competency2 hevery renewal
  • Cultural competency8 hbefore the first renewal
  • Health equity4 hevery renewal

Upcoming in New Mexico

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: New Mexico State Board of Psychologist Examiners

New York 36 h / 3 yr License anniversary Medical ethics, professionalism 3 upcoming

Psychologist

36 hours every 3 years; renewal on the anniversary of your license date.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law3 hevery renewal
North CarolinaCE Broker 24 h / 2 yr Oct 1 Medical ethics, professionalismState laws 1 upcoming

Psychologist

24 hours every 2 years; renewal by October 1.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law3 hevery renewal
  • State laws & rules (jurisprudence)1 hevery renewal

Upcoming in North Carolina

Source: North Carolina Psychology Board

North Dakota 40 h / 2 yr License anniversary Medical ethics, professionalismClinical supervision —

Psychologist

40 credits every 2 years; renewal on the anniversary of your license date.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law3 hevery renewal
  • Clinical supervision3 hevery renewal

Upcoming in North Dakota

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: North Dakota State Board of Psychologist Examiners

Ohio 23 h / 2 yrPsychologist/Indep. School Psychologist50 h / 5 yrSchool Psychologist Aug 31, even yrs Medical ethics, professionalism —

Psychologist/Indep. School Psychologist

23 hours every 2 years; renewal by August 31 in even-numbered years.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law4 hevery renewal

School Psychologist

50 hours every 5 years; renewal by August 31.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law4 hevery renewal

Upcoming in Ohio

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Ohio State Board of Psychology

Oklahoma 20 h / 1 yr Dec 31 Medical ethics, professionalism 1 upcoming

Psychologist

20 credits every 1 year; renewal by December 31.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law3 hevery renewal
Oregon 40 h / 2 yr Birth month Medical ethics, professionalismSuicide preventionCultural competency+1 —

Psychologist/Psychologist Associate

40 credits every 2 years; renewal by the end of your birth month.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law4 hevery renewal
  • Suicide prevention2 hevery renewal
  • Cultural competency4 hevery renewal
  • Pain management1 hevery renewal

Upcoming in Oregon

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Oregon Board of Psychology (Mental Health Regulatory Agency)

Pennsylvania 30 h / 2 yr Nov 30, odd yrs Child abuse recognitionMedical ethics, professionalismSuicide prevention 3 upcoming

Psychologist

30 contact hours every 2 years; renewal by November 30 in odd-numbered years.

  • Child abuse recognition & reporting2 hevery renewal
  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law3 hevery renewal
  • Suicide prevention1 hevery renewal

Upcoming in Pennsylvania

Source: Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology

Puerto Rico 45 h / 3 yr License anniversary Medical ethics, professionalismCultural competencyTelehealth / telepractice —

Psychologist

45 hours every 3 years; renewal on the anniversary of your license date.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law6 hevery renewal
  • Cultural competency2 hevery renewal
  • Telehealth / telepractice3 hevery renewal

Upcoming in Puerto Rico

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Junta Examinadora de Psicólogos de Puerto Rico (Departamento de Salud)

Rhode Island 24 h / 2 yr Jul 1, even yrs None 1 upcoming

Psychologist

24 credits every 2 years; renewal by July 1 in even-numbered years.

South Carolina 24 h / 2 yr On license None —

Psychologist

24 credits every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.

Upcoming in South Carolina

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: South Carolina Board of Examiners in Psychology (LLR)

South Dakota 1.5 h / 1 yr Jun 30 None —

Psychologist

1.5 CEUs every 1 year; renewal by June 30.

Upcoming in South Dakota

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: South Dakota Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Tennessee 15 h / 2 yrCertified Psychological Assistant40 h / 2 yrPsychologist/(Senior) Psych. Examiner On license Medical ethics, professionalismCultural competency 1 upcoming

Certified Psychological Assistant

15 hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law3 hevery renewal
  • Cultural competency3 hevery renewal

Psychologist/(Senior) Psych. Examiner

40 hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law3 hevery renewal
  • Cultural competency3 hevery renewal
TexasCE Broker 40 h / 2 yr Birth month Human traffickingMedical ethics, professionalismCultural competency 3 upcoming

Psychologist

40 hours every 2 years; renewal by the end of your birth month.

  • Human traffickingevery renewal
  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law6 hevery renewal
  • Cultural competency6 hevery renewal
Utah 24 h / 2 yrCertified Psychology Resident48 h / 2 yrPsychologist/School Psych. Practitioner Sep 30, even yrs Medical ethics, professionalism 1 upcoming

Certified Psychology Resident

24 hours every 2 years; renewal by September 30 in even-numbered years.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law6 hevery renewal

Psychologist/School Psych. Practitioner

48 hours every 2 years; renewal by September 30 in even-numbered years.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law6 hevery renewal
Vermont 60 h / 2 yr On license Medical ethics, professionalism —

Psychologist

60 hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law6 hevery renewal

Upcoming in Vermont

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Vermont Board of Psychological Examiners (Office of Professional Regulation)

Virginia 14 h / 1 yr Jun 30 Medical ethics, professionalism —

Psychologist

14 hours every 1 year; renewal by June 30.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law1.5 hevery renewal

Upcoming in Virginia

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Virginia Board of Psychology

Washington 60 h / 3 yr Birthday Medical ethics, professionalismSuicide preventionState laws+1 —

Psychologist

60 hours every 3 years; renewal by your birthday.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law4 hevery renewal
  • Suicide prevention6 hevery 6 years
  • State laws & rules (jurisprudence)1 hbefore the first renewal
  • Health equity2 hevery renewal

Upcoming in Washington

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Washington State Examining Board of Psychology (Department of Health)

West Virginia 20 h / 2 yrPsychologist30 h / 3 yrSchool Psychologist License anniversary Medical ethics, professionalismVeterans' health —

Psychologist

20 hours every 2 years; renewal on the anniversary of your license date.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law3 hevery renewal
  • Veterans' health & mental health2 hevery renewal

School Psychologist

30 hours every 3 years; renewal on the anniversary of your license date.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law3 hevery renewal

Upcoming in West Virginia

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: West Virginia Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Wisconsin 40 h / 2 yr Sep 30, odd yrs Medical ethics, professionalism 2 upcoming

Psychologist

40 hours every 2 years; renewal by September 30 in odd-numbered years.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law6 hevery renewal
Wyoming 40 h / 2 yr Jun 30 Medical ethics, professionalismSuicide prevention —

Psychologist

40 hours every 2 years; renewal by June 30.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law3 hevery renewal
  • Suicide prevention3 hevery renewal

Upcoming in Wyoming

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Wyoming Board of Psychology

Hours are shown in each board's own unit (contact hours, CME credits, CEUs). Rules change — open a state for the full rule, the law behind it and the source.