Psychotherapeute CPD Requirements in France

Psychotherapeutes in France follow a CPD-based model rather than a fixed hour total. The title 'psychotherapeute' is a protected/regulated title in France (Decret n. 2010-534 du 20 mai 2010, modified by Decret n. 2012-695 du 7 mai 2012). Use of the title requires specified qualifying training - a minimum of 400 hours of theoretical training in clinical psychopathology plus a practical internship of at least 5 months - accessible to holders of certain diplomas (medicine, a Master in psychology or psychoanalysis, etc.). Registered practitioners are entered on the registre national des psychotherapeutes held at the prefecture/ARS. This training is an ENTRY/qualification requirement, not a recurring obligation: there is NO statutory periodic CPD mandate to maintain the title. Practitioners who are also physicians or psychologists may separately follow those professions' rules, and any deontological/continuing-training expectations come from voluntary professional associations, not from statute.

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

Generally yes — France does not require live or interactive hours for Psychotherapeute, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: Not applicable - no statutory recurring CPD requirement (qualifying training is a one-time entry condition).

Regulated title since 2010 via ADELI registration at the prefecture; oversight by the ARS. No ordre professionnel specific to psychotherapeutes and no legally mandated periodic continuing education. The 400-hour theoretical training and 5-month internship are one-time access conditions, not a renewal cycle.