Psychologists · Wisconsin · Continuing education
Wisconsin Psychologist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- Psychologist: 40 hours every 2 years, including 6 h medical ethics, professionalism & law; renewal by September 30 in odd-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Wisconsin Psychologist CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 40hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Sep 30, odd yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By September 30 in odd-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- Programs approved by APA, NASP, Canadian Psychological Association, Wisconsin Psychological Association, Wisconsin School Psychologists Association; AMA/AOA Category 1 CME; psychology boards of other states where also licensed; graduate psychology courses at accredited institutions. Not pre-approved by the Department
- New licensees
- No CE needed before the first renewal (first two-year licensing period).
- Audits & records
- Keep documentation of all CE in case of audit.
- Renew online
- dsps.wi.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawAll psychologists: ethics, risk management, or jurisprudence | 6 | every renewal |
Good to know. Reporting period Oct 1 of an odd year to Sep 30 of the next odd year. Publishing, first-time teaching and graduate coursework each count up to 20 hours.
Source: dsps.wi.gov · Wis. Admin. Code ch. Psy 4; Wis. Stat. ch. 455 · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
How do I verify a psychologist license in Wisconsin?
Use the license lookup of the Wisconsin Psychology Examining Board (DSPS) (dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/Psychologist/Default.aspx); 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 Wisconsin?
40 hours every 2 years.
When is the renewal deadline for psychologists in Wisconsin?
Licenses renew by September 30 in odd-numbered years (2 years cycle).