Licensed Clinical Psychologist CE Requirements in Illinois
This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the Licensed Clinical Psychologist license in Illinois — renewal model, mandated topics, live/interactive rules, and home-study limits — with links to the official regulator.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
- Ethical Practice of Psychology — 3 h
- Diversity — 3 h
- Sexual Harassment Prevention — 1 h
- Implicit Bias Awareness — 1 h
- Cultural Competency — 1 hMandatory beginning January 1, 2025 (in addition to the 3-hour Diversity requirement).
- Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias — 1 hOnce every 3 renewal periods (every 6 years). Applies to clinical psychologists per IDFPR.
- Mandated Reporter Training — 1 hClinical psychologists are ANCRA mandated reporters; ~1 hr training every 3 years, may count toward CE.
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How many CE hours does a Licensed Clinical Psychologist need in Illinois?
A Licensed Clinical Psychologist must complete 24 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in Illinois. That total includes 3 hours of ethics.
Are there required CE topics for Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Illinois?
Yes. Illinois requires the following CE topics for Licensed Clinical Psychologist: Ethical Practice of Psychology (3 h); Diversity (3 h); Sexual Harassment Prevention (1 h); Implicit Bias Awareness (1 h); Cultural Competency (1 h); Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias (1 h); Mandated Reporter Training (1 h).
Can Licensed Clinical Psychologist CE be completed online in Illinois?
Generally yes — Illinois does not require live or interactive hours for Licensed Clinical Psychologist, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: No explicit home-study cap in the IDFPR fact sheet; CE may be in-person or remote (live or pre-recorded) through approved sponsors..
What else should Licensed Clinical Psychologist renewals know in Illinois?
Per IDFPR Clinical Psychologist CE fact sheet (68 IAC 1400). 24 hrs per 2-year cycle; mandated topic hours count toward the 24; no CE for the first renewal. Prescribing Psychologists (RxP) must complete an additional 20 hrs of pharmacology CE.