Psychologists · New Mexico · Continuing education
New Mexico Psychologist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- Prescribing Psychologist: 60 hours every 2 years, including 4 h medical ethics, professionalism & law, 40 h pharmacology (NP/APRN), 2 h cultural competency, 4 h health equity; renewal by July 1.
- Psychologist/Psychologist Associate: 40 hours every 2 years, including 4 h medical ethics, professionalism & law, 2 h cultural competency, 8 h cultural competency (before the first renewal), 4 h health equity; renewal by July 1.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
New Mexico Prescribing Psychologist CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 60hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Jul 1
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By July 1
- Accepted credit
- Category I (min 15 hours): monitored group programs approved by an accredited graduate institution or certified/recognized by APA, American Psychiatric Association, AMA, AAMFT, ACA, International Congress of Psychology, NASW, NM Psychological Association, NASP or the NM Board; graduate courses (5 CPE per semester credit); monitored online courses. Remaining hours Category I or II
- Carryover
- Not allowed.
- New licensees
- No CPE during the initial licensing period, but 8 hours of Board-approved cultural awareness coursework (cultures of New Mexico) before the first renewal.
- Audits & records
- Board may audit; keep detailed CPE records for 2 years after the reporting period.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawAll licensees: ethics | 4 | every renewal |
| Pharmacology (NP/APRN)Conditional and unrestricted prescribing psychologists: psychopharmacology or psychopharmacotherapy | 40 | every renewal |
| Cultural competencyAll licensees: cultural diversity or health disparities | 2 | every renewal |
| Health equityAll licensees: equity and inclusion (race, ethnicity, systemic racism, structural inequality, poverty, marginalized communities) | 4 | every renewal |
Good to know. 60 hours every two years, of which 40 in psychopharmacology/psychopharmacotherapy. Biennial renewal on or before July 1 of alternate years.
Source: www.srca.nm.gov · 16.22.9 NMAC (16.22.9.8-16.22.9.12); 16.22.8.8 NMAC · checked Oct 28, 2026
New Mexico Psychologist/Psychologist Associate CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 40hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Jul 1
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By July 1
- Accepted credit
- Category I (min 15 hours): monitored group programs approved by an accredited graduate institution or certified/recognized by APA, American Psychiatric Association, AMA, AAMFT, ACA, International Congress of Psychology, NASW, NM Psychological Association, NASP or the NM Board; graduate courses (5 CPE per semester credit); monitored online courses. Remaining hours Category I or II
- Carryover
- Not allowed.
- New licensees
- No CPE during the initial licensing period, but 8 hours of Board-approved cultural awareness coursework (cultures of New Mexico) before the first renewal.
- Audits & records
- Board may audit; keep detailed CPE records for 2 years after the reporting period.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawAll licensees: ethics | 4 | every renewal |
| Cultural competencyAll licensees: cultural diversity or health disparities | 2 | every renewal |
| Cultural competencyNewly licensed psychologists and psychologist associates: NM cultural awareness coursework | 8 | before the first renewal |
| Health equityAll licensees: equity and inclusion (race, ethnicity, systemic racism, structural inequality, poverty, marginalized communities) | 4 | every renewal |
Good to know. Biennial renewal on or before July 1 of alternate years. Same rule for psychologist associates. Board service: up to 20 hours (counts as ethics); advanced certification/diplomate up to 15 hours.
Source: www.srca.nm.gov · 16.22.9 NMAC (16.22.9.8-16.22.9.12); 16.22.8.8 NMAC · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How do I verify a psychologist license in New Mexico?
Use the license lookup of the New Mexico State Board of Psychologist Examiners (rld.nm.gov/boards-and-commissions/individual-boards-and-commissions/psychologist-examiners); 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 New Mexico?
Prescribing Psychologist: 60 hours every 2 years. Psychologist/Psychologist Associate: 40 hours every 2 years.
When is the renewal deadline for psychologists in New Mexico?
Prescribing Psychologist: Licenses renew by July 1 (2 years cycle). Psychologist/Psychologist Associate: Licenses renew by July 1 (2 years cycle).