Psychologists · Maryland · Continuing education
Maryland Psychologist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- Psychologist: 40 CE hours every 2 years, including 3 h medical ethics, professionalism & law, 3 h cultural competency, 3 h clinical supervision; renewal by March 31.
- Psychology Associate: 20 CE hours every 2 years, including 3 h medical ethics, professionalism & law, 3 h cultural competency; renewal by March 31.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Maryland Psychologist CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 40CE hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Mar 31
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By March 31
- Accepted credit
- Courses by authorized sponsors: APA, Association for Psychological Science, AMA, NASW, NASP, Maryland Department of Health, NIH, accredited academic institutions; scholarly activities (publications, presentations, posters); peer consultation group (max 4 h)
- New licensees
- Initial license less than 12 months before the end of the reporting period: no CE for that period; 12 months or more: 20 CE hours.
- Audits & records
- Random audits; audited licensees renew by March 1 and must send proof plus a CE reporting form within 10 days of notice.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & law | 3 | every renewal |
| Cultural competency | 3 | every renewal |
| Clinical supervisionPsychologists who supervised psychology associates during the reporting period | 3 | every renewal |
Good to know. Max 20 h independent study (exam + certificate required). 3 h in laws, ethics/professional conduct or risk management. Reporting period ends March 31 of odd years (license numbers ending in odd digit) or even years (even digit or 0). Scholarly activities max 30 h.
Source: dsd.maryland.gov · COMAR 10.36.02.04 · checked Oct 28, 2026
Maryland Psychology Associate CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 20CE hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Mar 31
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By March 31
- Accepted credit
- Courses by authorized sponsors: APA, Association for Psychological Science, AMA, NASW, NASP, Maryland Department of Health, NIH, accredited academic institutions; scholarly activities (publications, presentations, posters); peer consultation group (max 4 h)
- New licensees
- Initial registration less than 12 months before the end of the reporting period: no CE; 12 months or more: 10 CE hours.
- Audits & records
- Random audits; audited licensees renew by March 1 and must send proof plus a CE reporting form within 10 days of notice.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & law | 3 | every renewal |
| Cultural competency | 3 | every renewal |
Good to know. Max 10 h independent study. Same March 31 reporting periods by last digit of registration number. Scholarly activities max 15 h.
Source: dsd.maryland.gov · COMAR 10.36.02.04 · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
How do I verify a psychologist license in Maryland?
Use the license lookup of the Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists (health.maryland.gov/psych); 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 Maryland?
Psychologist: 40 CE hours every 2 years. Psychology Associate: 20 CE hours every 2 years.
When is the renewal deadline for psychologists in Maryland?
Psychologist: Licenses renew by March 31 (2 years cycle). Psychology Associate: Licenses renew by March 31 (2 years cycle).