Psychologists · Louisiana · Continuing education
Louisiana Psychologist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- Psychologist/LPA: 30 hours or credits every 2 years, including 2 h medical ethics, professionalism & law, 2 h cultural competency; renewal by June 30.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Louisiana Psychologist/LPA CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 30hours or credits
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Jun 30
- Reporting
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- Renewal deadline
- By June 30
- Accepted credit
- Auto-approved from acceptable sponsors: accredited colleges; hospitals/medical centers with CME centers or APA internships; professional associations offering graduate/postdoctoral CE; APA-approved sponsors (incl. APA home study); AMA PRA Category 1 from ACCME-accredited sponsors; LSBEP and Louisiana Department of Health. Live, virtual or prerecorded workshops, conferences, graduate courses
- Renew online
- www.lsbepportal.com ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & law | 2 | every renewal |
| Cultural competency | 2 | every renewal |
Good to know. Rule amended June 2026: 30 h per biennial reporting period (July 1 - June 30) for reports due July 1, 2027 onward (previously 40 h). Even- and odd-numbered licensees report in alternate years; CE and certificates entered in the LSBEP portal. Licenses renew annually by July 31. Applies to psychologists, provisional psychologists and LPAs.
Source: lsbep.org · La. Admin. Code tit. 46, pt. LXIII, §803 · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
How do I verify a psychologist license in Louisiana?
Use the license lookup of the Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (lsbep.org); 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 Louisiana?
30 hours or credits every 2 years.
When is the renewal deadline for psychologists in Louisiana?
Licenses renew by June 30 (2 years cycle).