Licensed Psychologist CE Requirements in Montana

This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the Licensed Psychologist (doctoral) license in Montana — 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 Montana Licensed Psychologist requirements

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Licensed Psychologist

Licensed Psychologist (doctoral)

40hours / 2-year renewal cycle

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

Mandated topics

Ethics — 2 h
Suicide prevention — 1 h

Home study: No explicit cap on online/home-study hours; one hour is granted per hour of participation. Category caps apply: max 30 hrs combined for advanced credentials/study groups/formal classes/presentations/publications/research/case presentations; max 15 hrs personal-growth activities (individual/group therapy, supervision); max 10 hrs practice management.

Board notes: Board of Psychologists rule ARM 24.189.2110: 40 hours per 2-year reporting period ending at the odd-year renewal, including 2 hrs ethics and 1 hr suicide prevention. Hours cannot be carried over. New licensees licensed less than 2 full calendar years at first reporting date need only 20 hrs (incl. 1 ethics + 1 suicide); those licensed less than 1 full year need none for the first period. Board does not preapprove providers. Retain records 3 years.

boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov ↗regulations.justia.com ↗law.cornell.edu ↗

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Frequently asked questions

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

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

Are there required CE topics for Licensed Psychologist in Montana?

Yes. Montana requires the following CE topics for Licensed Psychologist: Ethics (2 h); Suicide prevention (1 h).

Can Licensed Psychologist CE be completed online in Montana?

Generally yes — Montana 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 explicit cap on online/home-study hours; one hour is granted per hour of participation. Category caps apply: max 30 hrs combined for advanced credentials/study groups/formal classes/presentations/publications/research/case presentations; max 15 hrs personal-growth activities (individual/group therapy, supervision); max 10 hrs practice management..

What else should Licensed Psychologist renewals know in Montana?

Board of Psychologists rule ARM 24.189.2110: 40 hours per 2-year reporting period ending at the odd-year renewal, including 2 hrs ethics and 1 hr suicide prevention. Hours cannot be carried over. New licensees licensed less than 2 full calendar years at first reporting date need only 20 hrs (incl. 1 ethics + 1 suicide); those licensed less than 1 full year need none for the first period. Board does not preapprove providers. Retain records 3 years.

Other Montana licenses

LCSW in Montana20 CE hours every 1 years LCPC in Montana20 CE hours every 1 years LMFT in Montana20 CE hours every 1 years Licensed Behavior Analyst in Montana20 CE hours every 1 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.