Psychologists · Alaska · Continuing education
Alaska Psychologist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- Psychologist/Psychological Associate: 40 credit hours every 2 years, including 3 h medical ethics, professionalism & law; renewal on the date shown on your license.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Alaska Psychologist/Psychological Associate CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 40credit hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- Programs by sponsors approved by APA or another mental/behavioral health professional organization (AMA, American Psychiatric Association, NASW, ANA, AAMFT, NASP); ABA-approved programs if relevant to psychology; graduate academic courses; up to 2 h for attending Board meetings
- Audits & records
- Sworn CE statement on the department form at renewal (sponsor, course, instructor, dates, hours); license lapses if not submitted by the renewal date.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & law | 3 | every renewal |
Good to know. Rule: an average of 20 hours per year of the licensing period (two-year reporting period), incl. 3 h professional ethics. At least half must be live interactive (in person or real-time online); self-study max half. Teaching max 1/3, publications max 1/2. 50 min = 1 hour.
Source: www.commerce.alaska.gov · 12 AAC 60.260 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How do I verify a psychologist license in Alaska?
Use the license lookup of the Alaska Board of Psychologist and Psychological Associate Examiners (commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardofPsychologistandPsychologicalAssociateExaminers.aspx); the board's own record is the primary source. CE status itself is checked by the board at renewal.
How many CE hours do psychologists need in Alaska?
40 credit hours every 2 years.
When is the renewal deadline for psychologists in Alaska?
Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (2 years cycle).