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Registered Psychotherapist CE Requirements in Ontario

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

40CE hours / cycle
2 yrrenewal cycle
0 hlive / interactive required
—ethics required
Full Ontario Registered Psychotherapist requirements
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Registered Psychotherapist

Registered Psychotherapist
Regulator: College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)
40hours / credits / 2-year renewal cycle
No live / interactive hours required — all hours may be self-study
Mandated topics
  • Duty to report child abuse and neglect trainingReview approved training once per two-year cycle and attest to completion (in effect since the 2023 cycle)

Home study: The 40 hours must include at least one didactic (instructional) activity and at least one experiential activity. Learning activities must be credible, require some form of participation, be relevant to the practice of the profession, and be verifiable.

Board notes: CRPO's Quality Assurance Program has three parts: (1) Self-Assessment plus Professional Development (at least one online self-assessment questionnaire and 40 hours of professional development activities per two-year cycle), (2) Peer and Practice Review (including case-based assessment; registrants may be selected), and (3) remedial education as directed. Registrants submit an online attestation by December 31 of their reporting-cycle year; cycle timing is anchored to the registrant's initial year of registration. Registered Psychotherapist is the Ontario title for the controlled act of psychotherapy; 'counselling therapist' is not a separate Ontario credential.

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Frequently asked questions
How many CE hours does a Registered Psychotherapist need in Ontario?

A Registered Psychotherapist must complete 40 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in Ontario.

Are there required CE topics for Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario?

Yes. Ontario requires the following CE topics for Registered Psychotherapist: Duty to report child abuse and neglect training.

Can Registered Psychotherapist CE be completed online in Ontario?

Generally yes — Ontario does not require live or interactive hours for Registered Psychotherapist, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: The 40 hours must include at least one didactic (instructional) activity and at least one experiential activity. Learning activities must be credible, require some form of participation, be relevant to the practice of the profession, and be verifiable..

What else should Registered Psychotherapist renewals know in Ontario?

CRPO's Quality Assurance Program has three parts: (1) Self-Assessment plus Professional Development (at least one online self-assessment questionnaire and 40 hours of professional development activities per two-year cycle), (2) Peer and Practice Review (including case-based assessment; registrants may be selected), and (3) remedial education as directed. Registrants submit an online attestation by December 31 of their reporting-cycle year; cycle timing is anchored to the registrant's initial year of registration. Registered Psychotherapist is the Ontario title for the controlled act of psychotherapy; 'counselling therapist' is not a separate Ontario credential.

Other Ontario licenses
Social Worker in OntarioCPD-based — Self-directed Continuing Competence Program (CCP); no fixed hour or credit countPsychologist in Ontario50 CE hours every 2 yearsBehaviour Analyst in Ontario50 CE hours every 2 years
Registered Psychotherapist CE requirements in other jurisdictions
AlbertaBritish ColumbiaNew BrunswickNova ScotiaPrince Edward IslandQuebec
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.