Psychologists · Connecticut · Continuing education
Connecticut Psychologist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- Psychologist: 10 hours every year, including 2 h veterans' health & mental health (every 6 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
Connecticut Psychologist CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 10hours
- Renewal cycle
- 1 year
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- Courses, seminars, workshops, conferences, postdoctoral institutes offered or approved by APA, a regionally accredited graduate program, a nationally recognized CE provider, DMHAS, or a recognized behavioral science organization; research-based conference presentations (max 5)
- New licensees
- Exempt from CE at the first license renewal.
- Audits & records
- Keep certificates at least 3 years after the renewal date; submit to DPH on request.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans' health & mental health | 2 | every 6 years |
Alternatives & exemptions. An ABPP diploma earned during the registration period substitutes for that period's CE.
Good to know. Max 5 CE units by asynchronous online/home study; at least 5 by synchronous (live) online education. Veterans topic: first renewal period with CE, then at least once every 6 years (incl. PTSD, suicide risk screening and suicide prevention). 1 unit = 50-60 min.
Source: www.cga.ct.gov · Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-191c · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
How do I verify a psychologist license in Connecticut?
Use the license lookup of the Connecticut Department of Public Health (Board of Examiners of Psychologists) (portal.ct.gov/dph); 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 Connecticut?
10 hours every year.
When is the renewal deadline for psychologists in Connecticut?
Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (1 year cycle).