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Licensed Psychologist CE Requirements in Alabama

This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the Licensed Psychologist license in Alabama — renewal model, mandated topics, live/interactive rules, and home-study limits — with links to the official regulator.

20CE hours / cycle
1 yrrenewal cycle
0 hlive / interactive required
—ethics required
Full Alabama Licensed Psychologist requirements
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Licensed Psychologist

Licensed Psychologist
20hours / 1-year renewal cycle
No live / interactive hours required — all hours may be self-study
Mandated topics

No specific subject mandates — general CE hours only.

Home study: No cap. APA-approved home, independent, distance, book-based, or online study fully qualifies (Admin Code 750-X-3A-.05).

Board notes: 20 hours per year with no mandated subject areas. Accrual year runs October 1 - September 30 with renewal by October 15. Up to 6 surplus hours may carry over to the subsequent year only (no carryover beyond one year). Psychological technicians instead need 10 hours/year (max 3 carryover). DHR child-abuse reporter training does NOT count toward CE.

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Frequently asked questions
How many CE hours does a Licensed Psychologist need in Alabama?

A Licensed Psychologist must complete 20 CE / continuing-education hours every 1 years in Alabama.

Are there required CE topics for Licensed Psychologist in Alabama?

Alabama does not mandate specific CE subjects for Licensed Psychologist beyond the general requirement — any board-approved continuing education generally counts. Always confirm with the regulator.

Can Licensed Psychologist CE be completed online in Alabama?

Generally yes — Alabama does not require live or interactive hours for Licensed Psychologist, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: No cap. APA-approved home, independent, distance, book-based, or online study fully qualifies (Admin Code 750-X-3A-.05)..

What else should Licensed Psychologist renewals know in Alabama?

20 hours per year with no mandated subject areas. Accrual year runs October 1 - September 30 with renewal by October 15. Up to 6 surplus hours may carry over to the subsequent year only (no carryover beyond one year). Psychological technicians instead need 10 hours/year (max 3 carryover). DHR child-abuse reporter training does NOT count toward CE.

Other Alabama licenses
LICSW in Alabama30 CE hours every 2 yearsLPC in Alabama40 CE hours every 2 yearsLMFT in Alabama40 CE hours every 2 yearsBCBA in Alabama32 CE hours every 2 years
Licensed Psychologist CE requirements in other states
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Updated July 2026 from official licensing-board, regulatory-college, and government sources. CE / CPD requirements change often — always confirm current rules directly with your licensing board or regulator before you renew. Informational only, not legal advice.