Psychologists · West Virginia · Continuing education
West Virginia Psychologist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- Psychologist: 20 hours every 2 years, including 3 h medical ethics, professionalism & law, 2 h veterans' health & mental health; renewal on the anniversary of your license date.
- School Psychologist: 30 hours every 3 years, including 3 h medical ethics, professionalism & law; renewal on the anniversary of your license date.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
West Virginia Psychologist CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 20hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- License anniversary
- Reporting
- Upload
- Renewal deadline
- On the anniversary of your license date
- Accepted credit
- Programs approved by APA or its sponsors, ABPP specialty academies, WV Psychological Association, WV Association of Professional Psychologists, NASP and affiliated regional organizations, WV School Psychologists Association are automatically accepted; at least 50% must come from these. Remainder: expert presentations, APA-approved self-study, own presentations (max 6), publications (max 6), grand rounds, graduate psychology courses
- Audits & records
- Documentary evidence of CE must be presented with each renewal application.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawAll license holders and supervisees: ethics | 3 | every renewal |
| Veterans' health & mental healthPsychologists: mental health conditions common to veterans and families (incl. suicide risk screening, PTSD, family counseling needs) | 2 | every renewal |
Good to know. Licenses dated quarterly and expire 2 years after issue. Applies also to supervised psychologists. Dually licensed (psychology + school psychology) may use 20 hours for both, with at least 3 hours in each area.
Source: apps.sos.wv.gov · W. Va. Code R. §17-3-20 (17CSR3) · checked Oct 28, 2026
West Virginia School Psychologist CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 30hours
- Renewal cycle
- 3 years
- Deadline
- License anniversary
- Reporting
- Upload
- Renewal deadline
- On the anniversary of your license date
- Accepted credit
- Programs approved by APA or its sponsors, ABPP specialty academies, WV Psychological Association, WV Association of Professional Psychologists, NASP and affiliated regional organizations, WV School Psychologists Association are automatically accepted; at least 50% must come from these. Remainder: expert presentations, APA-approved self-study, own presentations (max 6), publications (max 6), grand rounds, graduate psychology courses
- Audits & records
- Documentary evidence of CE must be presented with each renewal application.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawAll license holders and supervisees: ethics | 3 | every renewal |
Alternatives & exemptions. A valid National Certification card issued by NASP instead of the 30 hours.
Good to know. Licensed School Psychologists and School Psychologist Independent Practitioners; licenses expire 3 years after issue (dated quarterly).
Source: apps.sos.wv.gov · W. Va. Code R. §17-3-20 (17CSR3) · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How do I verify a psychologist license in West Virginia?
Use the license lookup of the West Virginia Board of Examiners of Psychologists (wvpsychbd.org); 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 West Virginia?
Psychologist: 20 hours every 2 years. School Psychologist: 30 hours every 3 years.
When is the renewal deadline for psychologists in West Virginia?
Psychologist: Licenses renew on the anniversary of your license date (2 years cycle). School Psychologist: Licenses renew on the anniversary of your license date (3 years cycle).