Psychologists · Vermont · Continuing education
Vermont Psychologist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- Psychologist: 60 hours every 2 years, including 6 h medical ethics, professionalism & law; renewal on the date shown on your license.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Vermont Psychologist CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 60hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- APA- and Vermont Psychological Association-sponsored programs pre-approved; large group/formal presentations (min 24 h), small peer group activities, individual activities incl. online courses and readings (max 24 h); VT Jurisprudence Exam may count 1 h
- New licensees
- CE documentation required with the first renewal after two years of licensure.
- Audits & records
- Random and targeted audits; deficient licensees get 90 days for a corrective plan; keep records 4 years.
- Renew online
- sos.vermont.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & law | 6 | every renewal |
Good to know. 60 h per 2-year renewal cycle set by OPR, taken within 2 years of renewal; at least 6 h professional psychologist ethics; max 30 h on any one topic; self-help and practice-income courses excluded. Reinstatement: 60 h within 24 months.
Source: outside.vermont.gov · Administrative Rules for Psychological Examiners (eff. Jan 15, 2015), Part 8; 26 V.S.A. chapter 55 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How do I verify a psychologist license in Vermont?
Use the license lookup of the Vermont Board of Psychological Examiners (Office of Professional Regulation) (sos.vermont.gov/psychological-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 Vermont?
60 hours every 2 years.
When is the renewal deadline for psychologists in Vermont?
Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (2 years cycle).