Psychologists · Tennessee · Continuing education
Tennessee Psychologist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- Certified Psychological Assistant: 15 hours every 2 years, including 3 h medical ethics, professionalism & law, 3 h cultural competency; renewal on the date shown on your license.
- Psychologist/(Senior) Psych. Examiner: 40 hours every 2 years, including 3 h medical ethics, professionalism & law, 3 h cultural competency; renewal on the date shown on your license.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Tennessee Certified Psychological Assistant CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 15hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & law | 3 | every renewal |
| Cultural competency | 3 | every renewal |
Good to know. CE earned in the 2 calendar years before the renewal year (Rule 1180-04-.01(4)(f)); 3 h cultural diversity and 3 h TN law/rules/ethics requirements in 1180-01-.08(1)(d),(f) apply.
Source: publications.tnsosfiles.com · Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-01-.08(1)(c) · checked Oct 28, 2026
Tennessee Psychologist/(Senior) Psych. Examiner CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 40hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- At least 9 h from APA-approved sponsors; other sponsor-approved CE (regional/state psychological associations, credentialing bodies, APA-approved internship sites, accredited universities); peer consultation (10-20 h), non-accredited workshops (max 10 h/yr), Board/association service, supervision (max 5 h), teaching, publications, graduate courses (max 15 h), ABPP exam (20 h), volunteer care (max 4 h/yr)
- New licensees
- Initial licensure term under 2 years: 30 hours for first renewal (20 live-interactive, 9 APA-approved). Passing the TN Ethics & Jurisprudence Exam in the initial term = 3 h.
- Audits & records
- Keep CE documentation 5 years; produce on Board's written request.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & law | 3 | every renewal |
| Cultural competency | 3 | every renewal |
Good to know. CE earned in the 2 calendar years (Jan 1-Dec 31) before the renewal year. At least 20 h with real-time interaction. 3 h combined on TCA Title 63 Ch. 11, Board rules and professional ethics; 3 h cultural diversity.
Source: publications.tnsosfiles.com · Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-01-.08 · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
How do I verify a psychologist license in Tennessee?
Use the license lookup of the Tennessee Board of Examiners in Psychology (tn.gov/content/tn/health/licensure/psy.html); 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 Tennessee?
Certified Psychological Assistant: 15 hours every 2 years. Psychologist/(Senior) Psych. Examiner: 40 hours every 2 years.
When is the renewal deadline for psychologists in Tennessee?
Certified Psychological Assistant: Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (2 years cycle). Psychologist/(Senior) Psych. Examiner: Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (2 years cycle).