Authorized Psychologist CE Requirements in Croatia
This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the Authorized Psychologist (Ovlašteni psiholog) license in Croatia — renewal model, mandated topics, live/interactive rules, and home-study limits — with links to the official regulator.
Authorized Psychologist
- Ethical issues in the practice of psychological activity (etička pitanja u obavljanju psihološke djelatnosti)One of five mandatory areas of 'temeljno stručno usavršavanje' (core professional development). Art. 16(1)1 requires at least one CPD activity in EACH of the five core areas within the 6-year period; no fixed point/hour sub-quota per area.
- Psychological assessment (psihološka procjena)Core-CPD area (Art. 20(3)2). At least one activity required over the 6-year cycle.
- Psychological treatment (psihološki tretman)Core-CPD area (Art. 20(3)3). At least one activity required over the 6-year cycle.
- Legal regulation of psychological activity (pravna regulacija psihološke djelatnosti)Core-CPD area (Art. 20(3)4). At least one activity required over the 6-year cycle.
- Fundamental knowledge from contemporary theoretical developments (temeljna znanja iz suvremenih teorijskih spoznaja)Core-CPD area (Art. 20(3)5). At least one activity required over the 6-year cycle. The Chamber delivers at least one activity per core area annually, mainly via a distance-learning system.
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How many CE hours does an Authorized Psychologist need in Croatia?
An Authorized Psychologist must complete 120 CE / continuing-education hours every 6 years in Croatia.
Are there required CE topics for Authorized Psychologist in Croatia?
Yes. Croatia requires the following CE topics for Authorized Psychologist: Ethical issues in the practice of psychological activity (etička pitanja u obavljanju psihološke djelatnosti); Psychological assessment (psihološka procjena); Psychological treatment (psihološki tretman); Legal regulation of psychological activity (pravna regulacija psihološke djelatnosti); Fundamental knowledge from contemporary theoretical developments (temeljna znanja iz suvremenih teorijskih spoznaja).
Can Authorized Psychologist CE be completed online in Croatia?
Generally yes — Croatia does not require live or interactive hours for Authorized Psychologist, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: No explicit cap. Points are collected across many categories (postgraduate/specialist study, treatment/psychotherapy training, mentorship, supervision, publications, congresses, courses with/without exam, professional meetings/lectures, psychodiagnostic-tool training, etc.). Core 'temeljno' CPD is delivered primarily through the Chamber's distance-learning (na daljinu) system, so substantial online/home study is expressly permitted..
What else should Authorized Psychologist renewals know in Croatia?
Requirement expressed in points (bodovi), not clock hours. Art. 15-16: the 'competence-verification period' (razdoblje provjere stručnosti) is 6 years, within which an authorized psychologist must earn at least 120 points AND complete at least one CPD activity in each of the five core (temeljno) areas; alternatively the obligation is met by passing the psychological professional/competence exam within the last 6 months of the period. The period runs from the date the right to practice is granted (or from the day after the previous period ends). Art. 18: on written request, up to 20 points may be waived for justified continuous absences over 6 months (serious illness, military service, pregnancy-complication sick leave, maternity/parental/adoptive leave). Surplus points do not carry to the next period. Art. 19: failure to meet the obligation results in termination of the right to practice psychological activity. Standards are aligned with EFPA EuroPsy certificate-renewal requirements.