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Licensed Psychologist CE Requirements in Louisiana

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

40CE hours / cycle
2 yrrenewal cycle
0 hlive / interactive required
2 hethics required
Full Louisiana Licensed Psychologist requirements
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Licensed Psychologist

Licensed Psychologist
40hours / 2-year renewal cycle
No live / interactive hours required — all hours may be self-study
Mandated topics
  • Ethics or Law/Forensics — 2 hthe ethics course must include 'ethics' in the title
  • Multiculturalism or Diversity — 2 h

Home study: No numeric cap on home study. APA-approved home study/prerecorded activities count toward the full 40 hours; live, virtual, and prerecorded formats are all acceptable. CE must span at least 2 of the board's 9 content categories.

Board notes: Regulated by the Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (LSBEP), LAC 46:LXIII. 40 CPD hours per 2-year reporting period (recent cycle July 1, 2024-June 30, 2026) logged via the LSBEP portal. Only 2 hrs ethics/law + 2 hrs multicultural/diversity are mandated; no minimum live/in-person requirement.

lsbep.org ↗lsbep.org ↗doa.la.gov ↗

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

A Licensed Psychologist must complete 40 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in Louisiana. That total includes 2 hours of ethics.

Are there required CE topics for Licensed Psychologist in Louisiana?

Yes. Louisiana requires the following CE topics for Licensed Psychologist: Ethics or Law/Forensics (2 h); Multiculturalism or Diversity (2 h).

Can Licensed Psychologist CE be completed online in Louisiana?

Generally yes — Louisiana 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 numeric cap on home study. APA-approved home study/prerecorded activities count toward the full 40 hours; live, virtual, and prerecorded formats are all acceptable. CE must span at least 2 of the board's 9 content categories..

What else should Licensed Psychologist renewals know in Louisiana?

Regulated by the Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (LSBEP), LAC 46:LXIII. 40 CPD hours per 2-year reporting period (recent cycle July 1, 2024-June 30, 2026) logged via the LSBEP portal. Only 2 hrs ethics/law + 2 hrs multicultural/diversity are mandated; no minimum live/in-person requirement.

Other Louisiana licenses
LCSW in Louisiana20 CE hours every 1 yearsLPC in Louisiana40 CE hours every 2 yearsLMFT in Louisiana40 CE hours every 2 yearsLicensed Behavior Analyst in Louisiana32 CE hours every 2 years
Licensed Psychologist CE requirements in other states
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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.