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Licensed Psychologist CE Requirements in Georgia

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

40CE hours / cycle
2 yrrenewal cycle
6 hlive / interactive required
6 hethics required
Full Georgia Licensed Psychologist requirements
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Licensed Psychologist

Licensed Psychologist
40hours / 2-year renewal cycle
6 live / interactive hours required
Mandated topics
  • Professional Ethics — 6 hMust be earned at an in-person workshop or a synchronous webinar (Rule 510-8-.01); asynchronous self-study not accepted for ethics.

Home study: No overall home-study cap for non-ethics credits: all 40 credits may come from Area III (Approved Sponsored Education), and credits in Areas I, II and III may be obtained in-person, synchronously, or asynchronously. Only the 6 ethics credits must be in-person or synchronous. (Area II ongoing group consultation, if used, has a minimum of 10 credits and max of 20; Area I academic max 20 - these are conditional caps, not mandatory minimums.)

Board notes: Governed by Chapter 510-8 (Georgia State Board of Examiners of Psychologists), rules restructured effective 10/15/2023 into three areas (I academic, II group consultation, III approved sponsors). 40 credits biennially; renewal period runs Jan 1 of the odd year through Dec 31 of the even year (renew by Dec 31 of even years). Only mandated topic is 6 ethics credits, which must be live/synchronous.

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

A Licensed Psychologist must complete 40 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in Georgia. That total includes 6 hours of ethics. At least 6 of those hours must be live or interactive.

Are there required CE topics for Licensed Psychologist in Georgia?

Yes. Georgia requires the following CE topics for Licensed Psychologist: Professional Ethics (6 h).

Can Licensed Psychologist CE be completed online in Georgia?

Not entirely. Georgia requires at least 6 live or interactive hours per cycle; the remaining hours may generally be completed through approved home-study / online courses. Home-study note: No overall home-study cap for non-ethics credits: all 40 credits may come from Area III (Approved Sponsored Education), and credits in Areas I, II and III may be obtained in-person, synchronously, or asynchronously. Only the 6 ethics credits must be in-person or synchronous. (Area II ongoing group consultation, if used, has a minimum of 10 credits and max of 20; Area I academic max 20 - these are conditional caps, not mandatory minimums.).

What else should Licensed Psychologist renewals know in Georgia?

Governed by Chapter 510-8 (Georgia State Board of Examiners of Psychologists), rules restructured effective 10/15/2023 into three areas (I academic, II group consultation, III approved sponsors). 40 credits biennially; renewal period runs Jan 1 of the odd year through Dec 31 of the even year (renew by Dec 31 of even years). Only mandated topic is 6 ethics credits, which must be live/synchronous.

Other Georgia licenses
Licensed Psychologist CE requirements in other states
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.