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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.

40CE hours / cycle
2 yrrenewal cycle
15 hlive / interactive required
4 hethics required
Full New Mexico Licensed Psychologist requirements
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Licensed Psychologist

Licensed Psychologist
40hours / 2-year renewal cycle
15 live / interactive hours required
Mandated topics
  • Ethics — 4 h
  • Cultural diversity or health disparities — 2 h
  • Equity and inclusion (race, ethnicity, systemic racism, structural inequality, poverty) — 4 h

Home study: 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.

Board notes: 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.

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Frequently asked questions
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.

Other New Mexico licenses
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.