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Psychologist CE Requirements in Alberta

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

24CE hours / cycle
1 yrrenewal cycle
0 hlive / interactive required
—ethics required
Full Alberta Psychologist requirements
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Psychologist

Psychologist
Regulator: College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP)
24hours / credits / 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 fixed cap. The Continuing Competence Program (CCP) is a self-directed, goal-based model built on professional judgment; members select activities (which may include self-study, courses, workshops, reading, supervision/consultation, etc.) aligned to their practice. No mandated split between live/interactive and home-study formats.

Board notes: Regulated members must complete 24 hours of continuing competency education and training annually. The CCP cycle runs April 1 to March 31. Members set CCP goals during permit renewal (goal-setting window approx. Jan 30 - Mar 31) and document completed activities across the year (Apr 1 - Jan 31). Provisional psychologists cannot count entrance-to-practice supervision hours toward the CCP. No prescribed mandatory topics; activity selection is flexible and tied to the member's clinical work and populations served.

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

A Psychologist must complete 24 CE / continuing-education hours every 1 years in Alberta.

Are there required CE topics for Psychologist in Alberta?

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

Can Psychologist CE be completed online in Alberta?

Generally yes — Alberta does not require live or interactive hours for Psychologist, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: No fixed cap. The Continuing Competence Program (CCP) is a self-directed, goal-based model built on professional judgment; members select activities (which may include self-study, courses, workshops, reading, supervision/consultation, etc.) aligned to their practice. No mandated split between live/interactive and home-study formats..

What else should Psychologist renewals know in Alberta?

Regulated members must complete 24 hours of continuing competency education and training annually. The CCP cycle runs April 1 to March 31. Members set CCP goals during permit renewal (goal-setting window approx. Jan 30 - Mar 31) and document completed activities across the year (Apr 1 - Jan 31). Provisional psychologists cannot count entrance-to-practice supervision hours toward the CCP. No prescribed mandatory topics; activity selection is flexible and tied to the member's clinical work and populations served.

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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.