Psychologists · Delaware · Continuing education
Delaware Psychologist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- Psychological Assistant: 20 hours every 2 years, including 3 h medical ethics, professionalism & law, 3 h cultural competency; renewal by July 31 in odd-numbered years.
- Psychologist: 40 hours every 2 years, including 3 h medical ethics, professionalism & law, 3 h cultural competency; renewal by July 31 in odd-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Delaware Psychological Assistant CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 20hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Jul 31, odd yrs
- Reporting
- Other
- Renewal deadline
- By July 31 in odd-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- Activities from APA-approved CE sponsors accepted automatically; other courses may be submitted to the Board for approval
- New licensees
- First renewal prorated by issue date: 15 h, 10 h, 5 h or 0 h depending on the half-year of issue (each with ethics and diversity hours).
- Audits & records
- CE entered in the DELPROS CE tracker; random audits.
- Renew online
- dpr.delaware.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & law | 3 | every renewal |
| Cultural competency | 3 | every renewal |
Good to know. Same Board and odd-year period (Aug 1 - July 31) as psychologists.
Source: dpr.delaware.gov · 24 Del. Admin. Code 3500, Section 10.0 · checked Oct 28, 2026
Delaware Psychologist CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 40hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Jul 31, odd yrs
- Reporting
- Other
- Renewal deadline
- By July 31 in odd-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- Activities from APA-approved CE sponsors accepted automatically; other courses may be submitted to the Board for approval via DELPROS service request
- New licensees
- First renewal prorated by issue date: 30 h (2 ethics, 2 diversity) if issued Aug 1 odd year - Feb 1 even year; 20 h (1+1) if Feb 1 - Aug 1 even year; 10 h (1+1) if Aug 1 even - Feb 1 odd year; 0 h if issued Feb 1 - Aug 1 odd year.
- Audits & records
- CE entered in the DELPROS CE tracker; random audits - upload certificates (and agendas/syllabi for non-APA courses) only when selected.
- Renew online
- dpr.delaware.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & law | 3 | every renewal |
| Cultural competency | 3 | every renewal |
Good to know. Licensure period Aug 1 of an odd year to July 31 of the next odd year. At least 10 h face to face or live webinar. Diversity topic is named 'cultural inclusion, equity and diversity'.
Source: dpr.delaware.gov · 24 Del. Admin. Code 3500, Section 10.0 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How do I verify a psychologist license in Delaware?
Use the license lookup of the Delaware Board of Examiners of Psychologists (dpr.delaware.gov/boards/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 Delaware?
Psychological Assistant: 20 hours every 2 years. Psychologist: 40 hours every 2 years.
When is the renewal deadline for psychologists in Delaware?
Psychological Assistant: Licenses renew by July 31 in odd-numbered years (2 years cycle). Psychologist: Licenses renew by July 31 in odd-numbered years (2 years cycle).