Psychologists · Ohio · Continuing education
Ohio Psychologist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- Psychologist/Indep. School Psychologist: 23 hours every 2 years, including 4 h medical ethics, professionalism & law; renewal by August 31 in even-numbered years.
- School Psychologist: 50 hours every 5 years, including 4 h medical ethics, professionalism & law; renewal by August 31.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Ohio Psychologist/Indep. School Psychologist CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 23hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Aug 31, even yrs
- Reporting
- Other
- Renewal deadline
- By August 31 in even-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- Programs approved by the State Board of Psychology, Ohio Psychological Association, Ohio Association of Black Psychologists or APA (school psychology: also State Board of Education, OSPA, NASP); completion must be recorded with OPA or OSPA
- Renewal fee
- $365
- New licensees
- Licensed in 1st year of the biennium: 13 hours (incl. 4 h ethics/conduct/culture); licensed in first 3 months of 2nd year: exempt; licensed in last 9 months of 2nd year: 23 hours for the next renewal.
- Audits & records
- Board accepts only CE records registered with OPA/OSPA; keep certificates 3 years; Board may audit.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & law | 4 | every renewal |
Good to know. 4 h may be in professional conduct, ethics and/or role of culture/ethnic identity in assessment and interventions. CE due Aug 31, registration Sept 30 of even years. Up to 7 h for volunteer services to indigent/uninsured (not toward the 4 h). Optional Board-approved domestic violence course.
Source: codes.ohio.gov · Ohio Rev. Code 4732.141, 4732.14; Ohio Adm. Code 4732-2-01 · checked Oct 28, 2026
Ohio School Psychologist CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 50hours
- Renewal cycle
- 5 years
- Deadline
- Aug 31
- Reporting
- Other
- Renewal deadline
- By August 31
- Accepted credit
- Programs approved by State Board of Education, OSPA, NASP, OPA or APA; recorded with OSPA
- Renewal fee
- $300
- New licensees
- Licensed in first 3 years of the 5-year period: 28 hours by next renewal; 4th year: exempt; final year: first license for 6 years.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & law | 4 | every renewal |
Alternatives & exemptions. Prescribed professional development plan through employing district (LPDC report), valid NCSP credential, or holding a permanent ODEW school psychologist license.
Good to know. Quinquennial: CE due Aug 31 of years ending in 0 or 5; 4 h in professional conduct, ethics and/or culture/ethnic identity.
Source: codes.ohio.gov · Ohio Rev. Code 4732.141(A)(1)(b), 4732.14(B); Ohio Adm. Code 4732-2-01(D) · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How do I verify a psychologist license in Ohio?
Use the license lookup of the Ohio State Board of Psychology (psychology.ohio.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 Ohio?
Psychologist/Indep. School Psychologist: 23 hours every 2 years. School Psychologist: 50 hours every 5 years.
When is the renewal deadline for psychologists in Ohio?
Psychologist/Indep. School Psychologist: Licenses renew by August 31 in even-numbered years (2 years cycle). School Psychologist: Licenses renew by August 31 (5 years cycle).