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Licensed Psychologist CE Requirements in Kentucky

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

39CE hours / cycle
3 yrrenewal cycle
0 hlive / interactive required
3 hethics required
Full Kentucky Licensed Psychologist requirements
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Licensed Psychologist

Licensed Psychologist
39hours / 3-year renewal cycle
No live / interactive hours required — all hours may be self-study
Mandated topics
  • Ethical practice or Risk Management — 3 h3 hours in either ethical practice or risk management each 3-year renewal period
  • Social and cultural factors that affect health, functioning, and quality of life — 3 hConfirmed in 201 KAR 26:175 - 3 hours each 3-year renewal period
  • Suicide Assessment, Treatment, and Management — 6 hWithin the first year of licensure and every six years thereafter (exemptions exist)
  • Supervision theory or techniques — 3 hEach 3-year renewal period, only for psychologists who supervise

Home study: No caps. Current 201 KAR 26:175 removes caps on hours earned through home study, internet-based courses, and interactive videoconferencing. A CE hour equals a 55-minute clock hour of instruction.

Board notes: Three-year cycle (39 hrs); NO carry-over of excess hours. The social/cultural-factors 3-hour requirement is now confirmed in the regulation text (baseline listed it as unverified/null). Home-study and videoconferencing caps cited in the baseline (12 hrs home study / 24 hrs videoconferencing) no longer apply - the current regulation removes them.

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

A Licensed Psychologist must complete 39 CE / continuing-education hours every 3 years in Kentucky. That total includes 3 hours of ethics.

Are there required CE topics for Licensed Psychologist in Kentucky?

Yes. Kentucky requires the following CE topics for Licensed Psychologist: Ethical practice or Risk Management (3 h); Social and cultural factors that affect health, functioning, and quality of life (3 h); Suicide Assessment, Treatment, and Management (6 h); Supervision theory or techniques (3 h).

Can Licensed Psychologist CE be completed online in Kentucky?

Generally yes — Kentucky does not require live or interactive hours for Licensed Psychologist, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: No caps. Current 201 KAR 26:175 removes caps on hours earned through home study, internet-based courses, and interactive videoconferencing. A CE hour equals a 55-minute clock hour of instruction..

What else should Licensed Psychologist renewals know in Kentucky?

Three-year cycle (39 hrs); NO carry-over of excess hours. The social/cultural-factors 3-hour requirement is now confirmed in the regulation text (baseline listed it as unverified/null). Home-study and videoconferencing caps cited in the baseline (12 hrs home study / 24 hrs videoconferencing) no longer apply - the current regulation removes them.

Other Kentucky 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.