Continuing Education

Psychologist CE Requirements in Northwest Territories

This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the Psychologist license in Northwest Territories — renewal model, mandated topics, live/interactive rules, and home-study limits — with links to the official regulator.

25CE hours / cycle
1 yrrenewal cycle
0 hlive / interactive required
ethics required
Full Northwest Territories Psychologist requirements
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Psychologist

Psychologist
Regulator: Registrar (Chief of Profession Regulation), Professional Licensing, Northwest Territories Department of Health and Social Services, under the Health and Social Services Professions Act and Psychology Profession Regulations
25hours / credits / 1-year renewal cycle
No live / interactive hours required — all hours may be self-study
Mandated topics
  • Indigenous cultural awareness training

Home study: A maximum of 12.5 hours may be counted in any single activity category per year

Board notes: The NWT Continuing Competency Program (CCP) for Psychologists requires 25 hours of CCP activities each registration year (February 1 to January 31). No more than 12.5 hours may come from any one category, and at least 5 hours each year must come from designated activity categories (which include Indigenous cultural awareness training, mentorship, peer consultation, committee participation, self-directed learning, and presenting at courses/conferences). Indigenous issues in psychology are emphasized across qualifying activities. Psychology has moved under the umbrella Health and Social Services Professions Act with the Psychology Profession Regulations; licensing is administered by a government Registrar rather than a self-regulating college.

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Frequently asked questions
How many CE hours does a Psychologist need in Northwest Territories?

A Psychologist must complete 25 CE / continuing-education hours every 1 years in Northwest Territories.

Are there required CE topics for Psychologist in Northwest Territories?

Yes. Northwest Territories requires the following CE topics for Psychologist: Indigenous cultural awareness training.

Can Psychologist CE be completed online in Northwest Territories?

Generally yes — Northwest Territories does not require live or interactive hours for Psychologist, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: A maximum of 12.5 hours may be counted in any single activity category per year.

What else should Psychologist renewals know in Northwest Territories?

The NWT Continuing Competency Program (CCP) for Psychologists requires 25 hours of CCP activities each registration year (February 1 to January 31). No more than 12.5 hours may come from any one category, and at least 5 hours each year must come from designated activity categories (which include Indigenous cultural awareness training, mentorship, peer consultation, committee participation, self-directed learning, and presenting at courses/conferences). Indigenous issues in psychology are emphasized across qualifying activities. Psychology has moved under the umbrella Health and Social Services Professions Act with the Psychology Profession Regulations; licensing is administered by a government Registrar rather than a self-regulating college.

Other Northwest Territories licenses
Psychologist CE requirements in other jurisdictions
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.