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Licensed Psychologist CE Requirements in Alaska

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

40CE hours / cycle
2 yrrenewal cycle
20 hlive / interactive required
3 hethics required
Full Alaska Licensed Psychologist requirements
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Licensed Psychologist

Licensed Psychologist
40hours / 2-year renewal cycle
20 live / interactive hours required
Mandated topics
  • Professional ethics — 3 hRequired every renewal cycle (12 AAC 60.260).
  • Cross-cultural education relating to Alaska Natives — 6 hRequired for the 2023-2025 cycle and for a licensee's FIRST renewal beginning on/after 7/1/2025; NOT required for subsequent renewals.
  • Teletherapy practice — 4 hSame applicability as cross-cultural (2023-2025 cycle + first renewals on/after 7/1/2025 only).
  • Suicide prevention — 3 hSame applicability (2023-2025 cycle + first renewals on/after 7/1/2025 only).
  • Substance abuse education — 2 hSame applicability (2023-2025 cycle + first renewals on/after 7/1/2025 only).

Home study: At least one-half (20 of 40 hrs) must be obtained by means of live interactive programs, courses, or training sessions (12 AAC 60.260, now in force), effectively capping asynchronous/home-study at 20 hours. 'Live interactive' is defined as a program in which students and instructors engage with the content and each other at the same time, in real time; it may be in person or over the Internet but may not be pre-recorded or self-study.

Board notes: Board of Psychologist and Psychological Associate Examiners. An average of 20 credit hours per year (40 per 2-year cycle); renew by June 30 of odd years. 12 AAC 60.260 as currently in force requires at least half of the hours be live interactive, with a codified 'live interactive' definition (real-time engagement, in person or online; not pre-recorded/self-study) - this was proposed in a January 2025 public notice and has since been adopted into the regulations. The expanded topic set (6 Alaska Native cross-cultural + 4 teletherapy + 3 suicide + 2 substance abuse) applies only to the 2023-2025 cycle and to first renewals after 7/1/2025; routine subsequent renewals require only 3 ethics hours.

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

A Licensed Psychologist must complete 40 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in Alaska. That total includes 3 hours of ethics. At least 20 of those hours must be live or interactive.

Are there required CE topics for Licensed Psychologist in Alaska?

Yes. Alaska requires the following CE topics for Licensed Psychologist: Professional ethics (3 h); Cross-cultural education relating to Alaska Natives (6 h); Teletherapy practice (4 h); Suicide prevention (3 h); Substance abuse education (2 h).

Can Licensed Psychologist CE be completed online in Alaska?

Not entirely. Alaska requires at least 20 live or interactive hours per cycle; the remaining hours may generally be completed through approved home-study / online courses. Home-study note: At least one-half (20 of 40 hrs) must be obtained by means of live interactive programs, courses, or training sessions (12 AAC 60.260, now in force), effectively capping asynchronous/home-study at 20 hours. 'Live interactive' is defined as a program in which students and instructors engage with the content and each other at the same time, in real time; it may be in person or over the Internet but may not be pre-recorded or self-study..

What else should Licensed Psychologist renewals know in Alaska?

Board of Psychologist and Psychological Associate Examiners. An average of 20 credit hours per year (40 per 2-year cycle); renew by June 30 of odd years. 12 AAC 60.260 as currently in force requires at least half of the hours be live interactive, with a codified 'live interactive' definition (real-time engagement, in person or online; not pre-recorded/self-study) - this was proposed in a January 2025 public notice and has since been adopted into the regulations. The expanded topic set (6 Alaska Native cross-cultural + 4 teletherapy + 3 suicide + 2 substance abuse) applies only to the 2023-2025 cycle and to first renewals after 7/1/2025; routine subsequent renewals require only 3 ethics hours.

Other Alaska licenses
LCSW in Alaska45 CE hours every 2 yearsLPC in Alaska40 CE hours every 2 yearsLMFT in Alaska45 CE hours every 2 yearsLicensed Behavior Analyst in Alaska32 CE hours every 2 years
Licensed Psychologist CE requirements in other states
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Updated August 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.