Psychologists · Colorado · Continuing education
Colorado Psychologist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- Psychologist: 40 Professional Development Hours (PDH) every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Colorado Psychologist CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 40Professional Development Hours (PDH)
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- Coursework approved/accredited by APA, a state medical association, ACCME or a regionally accredited college (except 5 PDH), in person or online; ethics courses; teaching a new academic course; graduate coursework; presenting (1 h = 3 PDH); publications; editorial review
- Carryover
- Up to 10 PDH above 40 may carry over if earned within the last three months before license expiration.
- New licensees
- Licensed during a license period: 1.67 PDH per month from the month of issue through the month the license expires.
- Audits & records
- Audits after each renewal cycle; keep Learning Plan and documentation at least five years; do not submit unless requested.
- Renew online
- dpo.colorado.gov ↗
Good to know. Continuing Professional Development program: optional self-assessment, Learning Plan, 40 PDH (1 PDH = 60 min). Holders of 2-3 DORA mental-health licenses need only 40 PDH in total. The CPD Manual shows the period Sept 1, 2023 - Aug 31, 2025.
Source: dpo.colorado.gov · checked Oct 28, 2026
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How do I verify a psychologist license in Colorado?
Use the license lookup of the Colorado State Board of Psychologist Examiners (Division of Professions and Occupations) (dpo.colorado.gov/Psychology); 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 Colorado?
40 Professional Development Hours (PDH) every 2 years.
When is the renewal deadline for psychologists in Colorado?
Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (2 years cycle).