Psychologists · Washington · Continuing education
Washington Psychologist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- Psychologist: 60 hours every 3 years, including 4 h medical ethics, professionalism & law, 6 h suicide prevention (every 6 years), 1 h state laws & rules (jurisprudence) (before the first renewal), 2 h health equity; renewal by your birthday.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Washington Psychologist CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 60hours
- Renewal cycle
- 3 years
- Deadline
- Birthday
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By your birthday
- Accepted credit
- Courses, seminars, workshops and postdoctoral institutes offered by regionally accredited graduate-level institutions, APA, regional or state psychological associations, psychology internship training centers, other recognized behavioral science organizations, or the WA Examining Board of Psychology; the board does not preapprove courses
- Renewal fee
- $295
- New licensees
- Must take and pass the jurisprudence examination within the first CE cycle after initial licensure.
- Audits & records
- Board may require documentation of the 60 hours (transcripts or certificates showing name, title, hours, dates, faculty, sponsor signature).
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawAll psychologists: ethics | 4 | every renewal |
| Suicide preventionAll psychologists, every six years; course on DOH model list (first: assessment, treatment, management; later: advanced training) | 6 | every 6 years |
| State laws & rules (jurisprudence)Jurisprudence exam required in the first CE cycle; optional later (1 hour credit per cycle) | 1 | before the first renewal |
| Health equityAll psychologists; training meeting WAC 246-12-830 | 2 | every renewal |
Good to know. License renews every year on the birthday; CE is 60 hours per 3-year cycle. Teaching credit max 30 hours per 3 years. Renewal fee $295 plus $16 HEAL-WA fee.
Source: app.leg.wa.gov · WAC 246-924-230; WAC 246-924-240; WAC 246-924-255; WAC 246-924-990 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How do I verify a psychologist license in Washington?
Use the license lookup of the Washington State Examining Board of Psychology (Department of Health) (doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update/psychologist); 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 Washington?
60 hours every 3 years.
When is the renewal deadline for psychologists in Washington?
Licenses renew by your birthday (3 years cycle).