Psychologists · Arkansas · Continuing education
Arkansas Psychologist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- Psychologist/LPE: 20 hours every year, including 3 h medical ethics, professionalism & law; renewal by June 30.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Arkansas Psychologist/LPE CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 20hours
- Renewal cycle
- 1 year
- Deadline
- Jun 30
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By June 30
- Accepted credit
- APA-approved activities; in-person or online training by state/national professional organizations (AMA, NASW, ACA, etc.); in-service with psychological content (max 10 h); academic courses (max 10 h); teaching/publishing (max 10 h each); first-time presentations (max 5 h); board meeting attendance (max 5 h); approved home study with exam (max 10 h)
- New licensees
- CE is waived for licensees licensed in Arkansas less than one calendar year on the June 30 due date.
- Audits & records
- Random annual audit; documentation due within 30 days of request ($50 late fee on first failure).
- Renew online
- psychologyboard.arkansas.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & law | 3 | every renewal |
Good to know. Applies to psychologists and licensed psychological examiners. Accrual period July 1 - June 30; licenses active July 1 - June 30. CE may be in person or online; home study from journals/books capped at 10 h. Reading and routine supervision do not count.
Source: psychologyboard.arkansas.gov · 17 CAR § 95-801 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How do I verify a psychologist license in Arkansas?
Use the license lookup of the Arkansas Psychology Board (psychologyboard.arkansas.gov); 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 Arkansas?
20 hours every year.
When is the renewal deadline for psychologists in Arkansas?
Licenses renew by June 30 (1 year cycle).