Psychologists · Iowa · Continuing education
Iowa Psychologist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- Psychologist: 40 hours every 2 years, including 6 h medical ethics, professionalism & law; renewal by June 30 in even-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Iowa Psychologist CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 40hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Jun 30, even yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By June 30 in even-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- APA- or Iowa Psychological Association-sponsored programs; workshops/conferences meeting the general criteria; academic courses (1 semester hour = 15 h); home study and electronic courses with certificate; mandatory reporter training; research, new course preparation and presentations (combined max 30 h)
- Carryover
- Up to 50% of the requirement may be carried into the next biennium if exceeded in the prior period.
- New licensees
- No CE required for the first renewal; hours earned from initial licensure until the second renewal may be used.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & law | 6 | every renewal |
Good to know. Compliance period July 1 of an even year to June 30 of the next even year. 6 h: at second renewal in Iowa mental health law or risk management; later in ethics, federal or Iowa mental health law, or risk management. Mandatory reporter training (481-880.10(3)) can count. 1 h = 50 min.
Source: www.legis.iowa.gov · Iowa Admin. Code 481—881.2(272C) · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
How do I verify a psychologist license in Iowa?
Use the license lookup of the Iowa Board of Behavioral Health Professionals (Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing) (dial.iowa.gov); 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 Iowa?
40 hours every 2 years.
When is the renewal deadline for psychologists in Iowa?
Licenses renew by June 30 in even-numbered years (2 years cycle).