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Psychologist CE Requirements in Ontario

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

Ontario regulates 2 psychology credentials. This page covers: Psychologist, Psychological Associate. Each has its own requirements below.
Full Ontario Psychologist requirements
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Psychologist

Psychologist
Regulator: College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO)
50hours / credits / 2-year renewal cycle
No live / interactive hours required — all hours may be self-study
Mandated topics
  • Ethics and Jurisprudence — 10 hMinimum 10 hours per cycle covering legislation, standards and ethical conduct; counts within the 50-hour total
  • Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) — 5 hMinimum 5 hours per cycle; counts within the 50-hour total
  • Supervision — 3 hMinimum 3 hours per cycle, only for registrants who provide supervision; counts within the 50-hour total

Home study: Of the 50 hours: minimum 15 hours from Section A (professional interaction activities, e.g. peer consultation/supervision) and minimum 15 hours from Section B (continuing education / self-directed learning); Section C activities optional. No single activity may be claimed for more than 10 hours.

Board notes: Two-year Quality Assurance (QA) cycle requiring 50 CPD hours. Registrants submit a Declaration of Completion via the Membership Portal before June 30 in the final year of each cycle. The College may select registrants for a Peer Assisted Review; supporting documentation must be retained. Mandated content areas (ethics/jurisprudence 10h, EDI 5h, supervision 3h where applicable) are satisfied within the 50-hour total, not in addition. Protected designation: C.Psych.

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Psychological Associate

Psychological Associate
Regulator: College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO)
50hours / credits / 2-year renewal cycle
No live / interactive hours required — all hours may be self-study
Mandated topics
  • Ethics and Jurisprudence — 10 hMinimum 10 hours per cycle; counts within the 50-hour total
  • Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) — 5 hMinimum 5 hours per cycle; counts within the 50-hour total
  • Supervision — 3 hMinimum 3 hours per cycle, only for registrants who provide supervision; counts within the 50-hour total

Home study: Of the 50 hours: minimum 15 hours from Section A (professional interaction activities) and minimum 15 hours from Section B (continuing education / self-directed learning); Section C optional. No single activity may be claimed for more than 10 hours.

Board notes: Psychological Associate is a separately regulated registration category under CPBAO. Same two-year QA program as Psychologists: 50 CPD hours per cycle, Declaration of Completion by June 30 of the cycle's final year, Peer Assisted Review possible. Protected designation: C.Psych.Assoc.

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Frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do Psychologists need in Ontario?

Requirements differ by credential in Ontario. Psychologist — 50 CE hours every 2 years. Psychological Associate — 50 CE hours every 2 years.

Which psychology credentials does Ontario regulate?

Ontario regulates 2 psychology credentials: Psychologist, Psychological Associate.

Other Ontario licenses
Social Worker in OntarioCPD-based — Self-directed Continuing Competence Program (CCP); no fixed hour or credit countRegistered Psychotherapist in Ontario40 CE hours every 2 yearsBehaviour Analyst in Ontario50 CE hours every 2 years
Psychologist CE requirements in other jurisdictions
AlbertaBritish ColumbiaManitobaNew BrunswickNewfoundland and LabradorNorthwest TerritoriesNova ScotiaNunavutPrince Edward IslandQuebecSaskatchewanYukon
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.