Psychologists · District of Columbia · Continuing education
District of Columbia Psychologist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- Psychologist/Psychology Associate: 30 APA-approved hours every 2 years, including 3 h medical ethics, professionalism & law, 2 h cultural competency, 3 h public health priority topics; renewal by the end of your birth month.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
District of Columbia Psychologist/Psychology Associate CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 30APA-approved hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Birth month
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By the end of your birth month
- Accepted credit
- APA-approved hours
- New licensees
- First-time renewal applicants are exempt from CE. During the move to birth-month renewal, licensees with less than two years on the current cycle need 50% (15 h incl. 1.5 h ethics, 7.5 h live, 1.5 h public health) but the full 2 h LGBTQ.
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| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & law | 3 | every renewal |
| Cultural competency | 2 | every renewal |
| Public health priority topics | 3 | every renewal |
Good to know. At least 15 h must be live programs. Cultural competency = LGBTQ cultural competency. Public health priorities = 10% of hours, topics listed in DC Health's public notice. Licenses expire on the last day of the birth month (odd/even year per birth year).
Source: dchealth.dc.gov · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
How do I verify a psychologist license in District of Columbia?
Use the license lookup of the DC Board of Psychology (DC Health) (dchealth.dc.gov/service/psychology-licensing); 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 District of Columbia?
30 APA-approved hours every 2 years.
When is the renewal deadline for psychologists in District of Columbia?
Licenses renew by the end of your birth month (2 years cycle).