Licensed Psychologist CE Requirements in New York
This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the Licensed Psychologist license in New York — renewal model, mandated topics, live/interactive rules, and home-study limits — with links to the official regulator.
Licensed Psychologist
- Professional Ethics (including the laws, rules and regulations for practice in New York State) — 3 hMinimum 3 hours of professional ethics coursework in any 36-month registration period
- Appropriate Professional Boundaries — 3 hThe Commissioner's regulation requiring 3 hours of appropriate-professional-boundaries coursework each 3-year period starting April 1, 2023 expressly applies to 'a licensed psychologist, social worker or mental health practitioner.' This is in addition to the 3-hour ethics requirement (a boundaries course can also satisfy ethics content).
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How many CE hours does a Licensed Psychologist need in New York?
A Licensed Psychologist must complete 36 CE / continuing-education hours every 3 years in New York. That total includes 3 hours of ethics.
Are there required CE topics for Licensed Psychologist in New York?
Yes. New York requires the following CE topics for Licensed Psychologist: Professional Ethics (including the laws, rules and regulations for practice in New York State) (3 h); Appropriate Professional Boundaries (3 h).
Can Licensed Psychologist CE be completed online in New York?
Generally yes — New York does not require live or interactive hours for Licensed Psychologist, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: Self-study may not exceed 12 hours in a three-year registration period (or one-third of the hours for a period other than 36 months). Interactive online courses are acceptable and not counted as self-study..
What else should Licensed Psychologist renewals know in New York?
Psychology CE became mandatory beginning January 1, 2021 (only courses taken on/after that date count): 36 hours per triennial period, pro-rated at 1 hour per month for shorter periods, from Department-approved psychology providers. Exempt during the initial three-year registration period after licensure. No mandatory live/in-person hours.