Licensed Psychologist CE Requirements in Michigan
This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the Licensed Psychologist (doctoral, full license) license in Michigan — renewal model, mandated topics, live/interactive rules, and home-study limits — with links to the official regulator.
Licensed Psychologist
- Ethics — 3 hMinimum 3 of the 30 hours (R 338.2583).
- Pain and symptom management — 2 hMinimum 2 of the 30 hours (behavior management, psychology of pain, pharmacology, behavior modification, stress management).
- Implicit bias — 2 hRECURRING every renewal: 1 hr per year of the 2-yr cycle = 2 hrs (R 338.7001-7005). Counts WITHIN the 30 hours (not in addition). New applicants: 2 hrs within 5 yrs before issuance.
- Human trafficking identificationONE-TIME training on identifying victims of human trafficking (R 338.2525), required before first licensure or first renewal; rule sets content, not a fixed hour count.
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How many CE hours does a Licensed Psychologist need in Michigan?
A Licensed Psychologist must complete 30 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in Michigan. That total includes 3 hours of ethics.
Are there required CE topics for Licensed Psychologist in Michigan?
Yes. Michigan requires the following CE topics for Licensed Psychologist: Ethics (3 h); Pain and symptom management (2 h); Implicit bias (2 h); Human trafficking identification.
Can Licensed Psychologist CE be completed online in Michigan?
Generally yes — Michigan 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 limit on online/distance hours; however no more than 12 CE hours may be earned in any single 24-hour period (R 338.2583/2585)..
What else should Licensed Psychologist renewals know in Michigan?
Michigan requires mandatory CE for psychologists: 30 hrs/2 yrs (Mich. Admin. Code R. 338.2583), incl. 3 ethics + 2 pain. Implicit bias (2 hrs) is RECURRING and counts within the 30 - corrected from baseline which said it was 'in addition to' the 30. Human trafficking is a separate ONE-TIME requirement (added; baseline omitted it). No live/in-person minimum; online permitted without cap other than 12 hrs/24-hr period.