Psychologists · Kentucky · Continuing education
Kentucky Psychologist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- Psychologist/CP/LPA: 39 continuing education hours every 3 years, including 3 h medical ethics, professionalism & law, 6 h suicide prevention (every 6 years), 3 h cultural competency, 3 h clinical supervision; renewal on the date shown on your license.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Kentucky Psychologist/CP/LPA CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 39continuing education hours
- Renewal cycle
- 3 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- Programs approved, offered or sponsored by state chapters of APA, AMA, American Psychiatric Association or NASW; recognized psychological associations; state/provincial psychology boards; graduate courses in psychology/psychiatry; Board-approved sponsors or programs; teaching max 9 h
- Carryover
- No carryover of excess hours.
- Audits & records
- Random audit of at least 10% of credential holders; keep certificates or use a Board-approved registry.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & law | 3 | every renewal |
| Suicide prevention | 6 | every 6 years |
| Cultural competency | 3 | every renewal |
| Clinical supervisionHealth service provider psychologists who supervise applicants, certified psychologists or LPAs | 3 | every renewal |
Good to know. Applies to all credential holders. Ethics hours may be ethical practice or risk management; cultural hours = social and cultural factors affecting health. Suicide assessment, treatment and management: 6 h in the first year of licensure, then every 6 years (exemptions in the rule). 1 h = 55 min.
Source: apps.legislature.ky.gov · 201 KAR 26:175 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How do I verify a psychologist license in Kentucky?
Use the license lookup of the Kentucky Board of Examiners of Psychology (psy.ky.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 Kentucky?
39 continuing education hours every 3 years.
When is the renewal deadline for psychologists in Kentucky?
Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (3 years cycle).