Licensed Psychologist CE Requirements in Maryland

This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the Licensed Psychologist license in Maryland — 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

3 hethics required

Full Maryland Licensed Psychologist requirements

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Licensed Psychologist

40hours / 2-year renewal cycle

No live / interactive hours required — all hours may be self-study

Mandated topics

Laws pertaining to the practice of psychology, ethics and professional conduct, and/or risk management — 3 h
Psychological services to culturally diverse populations — 3 h
Supervision — 3 hOnly required if the psychologist supervised psychology associates during the reporting period

Home study: Maximum 20 of the 40 hours may be independent/home study; independent-study activities must include passing an examination on the activity and receiving a certificate of completion.

Board notes: Board of Examiners of Psychologists, COMAR 10.36.02.04. 40 CE hours per 2-year reporting period; reporting period keyed to license number/renewal date. No live/in-person mandate. The 3-hour supervision requirement is conditional on having supervised psychology associates. Psychology associates have a lower 20-hour requirement (with a 10-hour independent-study cap) and the same 3-hour ethics/laws and 3-hour cultural-diversity requirements.

law.cornell.edu ↗regs.maryland.gov ↗

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Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours does a Licensed Psychologist need in Maryland?

A Licensed Psychologist must complete 40 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in Maryland. That total includes 3 hours of ethics.

Are there required CE topics for Licensed Psychologist in Maryland?

Yes. Maryland requires the following CE topics for Licensed Psychologist: Laws pertaining to the practice of psychology, ethics and professional conduct, and/or risk management (3 h); Psychological services to culturally diverse populations (3 h); Supervision (3 h).

Can Licensed Psychologist CE be completed online in Maryland?

Generally yes — Maryland does not require live or interactive hours for Licensed Psychologist, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: Maximum 20 of the 40 hours may be independent/home study; independent-study activities must include passing an examination on the activity and receiving a certificate of completion..

What else should Licensed Psychologist renewals know in Maryland?

Board of Examiners of Psychologists, COMAR 10.36.02.04. 40 CE hours per 2-year reporting period; reporting period keyed to license number/renewal date. No live/in-person mandate. The 3-hour supervision requirement is conditional on having supervised psychology associates. Psychology associates have a lower 20-hour requirement (with a 10-hour independent-study cap) and the same 3-hour ethics/laws and 3-hour cultural-diversity requirements.

Other Maryland licenses

LCSW-C in Maryland40 CE hours every 2 years LCPC in Maryland40 CE hours every 2 years LCMFT in Maryland40 CE hours every 2 years Maryland Licensed Behavior Analyst in Maryland32 CE hours every 2 years

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.