Continuing Education

Psychologist CE Requirements in Nova Scotia

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

20CE hours / cycle
1 yrrenewal cycle
0 hlive / interactive required
ethics required
Full Nova Scotia Psychologist requirements
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Psychologist

Psychologist
Regulator: Nova Scotia College of Registered Psychologists (NSRP; formerly Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology, NSBEP)
20hours / credits / 1-year renewal cycle
No live / interactive hours required — all hours may be self-study
Mandated topics
  • Cultural responsivity — 2 hMinimum 2 credits per year (effective April 25, 2025), subdivided into 1 credit of reflective/reflexive learning and 1 credit of knowledge and skills development.

Home study: Not specified; credits earned across five Core Competency areas via a six-step continuing competence process, no explicit self-study/home-study cap published.

Board notes: Continuing Competence Program is annual: minimum 20 credits per calendar year, including 2 credits in cultural responsivity. Mandatory for all psychologists holding a Practising Licence or a Psychologist Conditional Licence. Requirements begin January 1 of the calendar year following initial licensure. The regulator rebranded from NSBEP to the Nova Scotia College of Registered Psychologists (ns-rp.ca).

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Frequently asked questions
How many CE hours does a Psychologist need in Nova Scotia?

A Psychologist must complete 20 CE / continuing-education hours every 1 years in Nova Scotia.

Are there required CE topics for Psychologist in Nova Scotia?

Yes. Nova Scotia requires the following CE topics for Psychologist: Cultural responsivity (2 h).

Can Psychologist CE be completed online in Nova Scotia?

Generally yes — Nova Scotia does not require live or interactive hours for Psychologist, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: Not specified; credits earned across five Core Competency areas via a six-step continuing competence process, no explicit self-study/home-study cap published..

What else should Psychologist renewals know in Nova Scotia?

Continuing Competence Program is annual: minimum 20 credits per calendar year, including 2 credits in cultural responsivity. Mandatory for all psychologists holding a Practising Licence or a Psychologist Conditional Licence. Requirements begin January 1 of the calendar year following initial licensure. The regulator rebranded from NSBEP to the Nova Scotia College of Registered Psychologists (ns-rp.ca).

Other Nova Scotia 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.