Psychologists · Virginia · Continuing education
Virginia Psychologist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- Psychologist: 14 hours every year, including 1.5 h medical ethics, professionalism & law; renewal by June 30.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Virginia Psychologist CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 14hours
- Renewal cycle
- 1 year
- Deadline
- Jun 30
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By June 30
- Accepted credit
- Board-approved providers: psychological associations recognized by the profession (or providers they approve), mental health/health/psychoeducational associations, regionally accredited institutions, government agencies, licensed hospitals/facilities, providers approved by another state's psychology board
- Carryover
- Up to 7 hours above the 14 may be carried forward to the next annual renewal.
- New licensees
- Exempt from continuing competency requirements for the first renewal after initial licensure by examination in Virginia.
- Audits & records
- Random audits after each renewal period; keep original documentation for 4 years.
- Renew online
- www.dhp.virginia.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawAll licensees: ethics, laws and regulations governing psychology, incl. standards of practice | 1.5 | every renewal |
Good to know. At least 6 hours face-to-face or real-time interactive. Up to 4 hours each for presenting, publishing, journal editing; 2 hours for licensing board membership; up to 2 hours via volunteer services (3:1). Applies to all license categories under 18VAC125-20.
Source: law.lis.virginia.gov · 18VAC125-20-120; 18VAC125-20-121; 18VAC125-20-122; 18VAC125-20-123 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How do I verify a psychologist license in Virginia?
Use the license lookup of the Virginia Board of Psychology (dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/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 Virginia?
14 hours every year.
When is the renewal deadline for psychologists in Virginia?
Licenses renew by June 30 (1 year cycle).