Psychologists · Utah · Continuing education
Utah Psychologist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- Certified Psychology Resident: 24 hours every 2 years, including 6 h medical ethics, professionalism & law; renewal by September 30 in even-numbered years.
- Psychologist/School Psych. Practitioner: 48 hours every 2 years, including 6 h medical ethics, professionalism & law; renewal by September 30 in even-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Utah Certified Psychology Resident CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 24hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Sep 30, even yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By September 30 in even-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- Same categories and limits as psychologists (R156-61-403(5))
- Renew online
- commerce.utah.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & law | 6 | every renewal |
Good to know. Max 18 h online/self-study; at least 6 h in-person or live interactive webinar (DOPL page).
Source: commerce.utah.gov · Utah Admin. Code R156-61-403(2)(b) · checked Oct 28, 2026
Utah Psychologist/School Psych. Practitioner CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 48hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Sep 30, even yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By September 30 in even-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- Classroom courses, seminars, conferences in blocks of at least 1 hour (unlimited); teaching/supervision max 10 h; clinical readings max 6 h; internet/distance courses with exam and certificate recognized by APA or a state/provincial psychological association max 18 h; peer consultation max 6 h
- New licensees
- Hours prorated by date of first licensure in the cycle.
- Audits & records
- Documentation submitted only if audited; keep records 2 years after the cycle ends.
- Renew online
- commerce.utah.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & law | 6 | every renewal |
Good to know. Cycle starts Oct 1 of even years; renewal due Sept 30 of even years. Max 18 h online/self-study; at least 30 h in-person or live interactive webinar (DOPL page). Includes certified (provisional) prescribing psychologists.
Source: commerce.utah.gov · Utah Admin. Code R156-61-403; Utah Code 58-61-306 · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
How do I verify a psychologist license in Utah?
Use the license lookup of the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) – Psychologist Licensing Board (commerce.utah.gov/dopl/psychology); 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 Utah?
Certified Psychology Resident: 24 hours every 2 years. Psychologist/School Psych. Practitioner: 48 hours every 2 years.
When is the renewal deadline for psychologists in Utah?
Certified Psychology Resident: Licenses renew by September 30 in even-numbered years (2 years cycle). Psychologist/School Psych. Practitioner: Licenses renew by September 30 in even-numbered years (2 years cycle).