Psychologists · Georgia · Continuing education
Georgia Psychologist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- Psychologist: 40 CE credits every 2 years, including 6 h medical ethics, professionalism & law; renewal by December 31 in even-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Georgia Psychologist CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 40CE credits
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Dec 31, even yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By December 31 in even-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- Area I academic/instruction/publications (max 20); Area II ongoing group consultation (10-20 if used, in person or synchronous); Area III approved sponsored CE (max 40) - APA- or CPA-approved sponsors, state psychological associations, specialty academies, accredited institutions, qualifying government entities, certain AMA/CMA and bar CE
- New licensees
- Licensed in the first (odd) year of the biennium: 20 credits incl. 3 ethics; licensed in the second (even) year: no CE for the first renewal.
- Audits & records
- The Board audits a fixed percentage of renewal applications; certificates required for Area III activities.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & law | 6 | every renewal |
Good to know. Biennium Jan 1 of an odd year to Dec 31 of the following even year. 6 ethics credits must be earned at a workshop attended in person or by synchronous webinar. Area III may be in person, synchronous or asynchronous.
Source: rules.sos.ga.gov · Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 510-8-.01 · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
How do I verify a psychologist license in Georgia?
Use the license lookup of the Georgia State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (sos.ga.gov/georgia-state-board-examiners-psychologists); 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 Georgia?
40 CE credits every 2 years.
When is the renewal deadline for psychologists in Georgia?
Licenses renew by December 31 in even-numbered years (2 years cycle).