Psychologists · Maine · Continuing education
Maine Psychologist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- Psychologist/Psychological Examiner: 40 hours every 2 years, including 3 h medical ethics, professionalism & law, 3 h clinical supervision; renewal by April 30 in even-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Maine Psychologist/Psychological Examiner CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 40hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Apr 30, even yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By April 30 in even-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- Board-approved activities (pre-approved sponsors/providers or specifically approved): seminars, conferences, interactive/distance learning, commercial self-study; also graduate courses, publications, literature review (max 10), supervised advanced training, development of presentations (max 10) or academic courses (max 10)
- New licensees
- Requirement begins with the licensee's second renewal application for an even-numbered year.
- Audits & records
- Attestation subject to audit under DPFR Chapter 13 (Uniform Rule for Substantiation of CE); keep certificates.
- Renew online
- licensing.web.maine.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & law | 3 | every renewal |
| Clinical supervisionPsychologists performing supervisory functions (Ch. 7 §1) | 3 | every renewal |
Good to know. Attest on even-year renewals (licenses expire April 30) to 40 h in the preceding two years; at least 20 h in current or anticipated practice areas. No credit for association office, board membership or teaching time. Hardship deferment possible.
Source: www.maine.gov · 02-415 C.M.R. ch. 8 (Continuing Professional Education); 32 M.R.S.A. §3824 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How do I verify a psychologist license in Maine?
Use the license lookup of the Maine State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/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 Maine?
40 hours every 2 years.
When is the renewal deadline for psychologists in Maine?
Licenses renew by April 30 in even-numbered years (2 years cycle).