Licensed Psychologist CE Requirements in New Mexico
This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the Licensed Psychologist license in New Mexico — renewal model, mandated topics, live/interactive rules, and home-study limits — with links to the official regulator.
Licensed Psychologist
- Ethics — 4 h
- Cultural diversity or health disparities — 2 h
- Equity and inclusion (race, ethnicity, systemic racism, structural inequality, poverty) — 4 h
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How many CE hours does a Licensed Psychologist need in New Mexico?
A Licensed Psychologist must complete 40 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in New Mexico. That total includes 4 hours of ethics. At least 15 of those hours must be live or interactive.
Are there required CE topics for Licensed Psychologist in New Mexico?
Yes. New Mexico requires the following CE topics for Licensed Psychologist: Ethics (4 h); Cultural diversity or health disparities (2 h); Equity and inclusion (race, ethnicity, systemic racism, structural inequality, poverty) (4 h).
Can Licensed Psychologist CE be completed online in New Mexico?
Not entirely. New Mexico requires at least 15 live or interactive hours per cycle; the remaining hours may generally be completed through approved home-study / online courses. Home-study note: At least 15 of the 40 hrs must be Category I (formally organized/approved programs, e.g., live workshops and courses); the remaining hours may be Category II (independent/self-study). The ethics, cultural-diversity, and equity hours may come from either category..
What else should Licensed Psychologist renewals know in New Mexico?
NMAC 16.22.9. Standard licensed psychologists and psychologist associates: 40 hrs CPE per 2 yrs. Prescribing psychologists (conditional and unrestricted): 60 hrs per 2 yrs, of which 40 must be in psychopharmacology/psychopharmacotherapy. Category I minimum of 15 hrs is the closest thing to a live/formal requirement (Category I = approved organized programs which include live offerings; Category II = independent/self-study). Ethics 4 hrs, cultural diversity/health disparities 2 hrs, and equity/inclusion 4 hrs may each be satisfied from either category.