Psychologist CE Requirements in North Carolina
This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the Licensed Psychologist / Licensed Psychological Associate license in North Carolina — renewal model, mandated topics, live/interactive rules, and home-study limits — with links to the official regulator.
Psychologist
- Ethics in the professional practice of psychology — 3 hMust be Category A; 'ethics' (or derivative) must appear in the program title.
- Online Ethics Refresher (Board self-study module) — 1 hMandatory each cycle before the Oct 1 renewal deadline; $50; counts as 1 hour of Category A CE per cycle.
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How many CE hours does a Psychologist need in North Carolina?
A Psychologist must complete 24 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in North Carolina. That total includes 3 hours of ethics.
Are there required CE topics for Psychologist in North Carolina?
Yes. North Carolina requires the following CE topics for Psychologist: Ethics in the professional practice of psychology (3 h); Online Ethics Refresher (Board self-study module) (1 h).
Can Psychologist CE be completed online in North Carolina?
Generally yes — North Carolina does not require live or interactive hours for Psychologist, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: At least 15 of 24 hours must be Category A (approved sponsor); the remaining 9 may be Category A or Category B. Both Category A and B allow in-person, presentations, and online/correspondence courses. Category B maximums: up to 3 hrs Board-required supervision, up to 9 hrs approved doctoral coursework, up to 1 hr Board ethics-refresher exam..
What else should Psychologist renewals know in North Carolina?
24 hrs biennial (21 NCAC 54 .2104). All CE must be submitted through CE Broker (the Board's official system); mailed/faxed/hand-delivered documentation is not accepted and CE must be submitted before renewing. Online Ethics Refresher required each renewal in addition to the 3 substantive ethics hours (but it does supply 1 Category A CE hour). No live/interactive mandate.