Licensed Psychologist CE Requirements in Pennsylvania

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

30CE hours / cycle

2 yrrenewal cycle

15 hlive / interactive required

3 hethics required

Full Pennsylvania Licensed Psychologist requirements

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Licensed Psychologist

30hours / 2-year renewal cycle

15 live / interactive hours required

Mandated topics

Ethics — 3 h
Suicide Prevention — 1 hMay not be used to satisfy the 3 ethics hours
Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting (Act 31) — 2 hRecurring every renewal; electronic verification from an approved provider

Home study: A maximum of 15 of the required 30 hours may be accrued via home study; the remaining 15 must be earned through non-home-study (live/interactive/in-person or equivalent) formats.

Board notes: Regulated by the State Board of Psychology (49 Pa. Code 41.59). Biennial renewal 11/30 of odd-numbered years. Because home study is capped at 15 hours, at least 15 hours must be non-home-study; the live_interactive figure reflects that cap. Excess hours (up to ~10) may carry over per Board regulation, but carryover may not satisfy the ethics, suicide-prevention, or child-abuse mandates.

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Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours does a Licensed Psychologist need in Pennsylvania?

A Licensed Psychologist must complete 30 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in Pennsylvania. That total includes 3 hours of ethics. At least 15 of those hours must be live or interactive.

Are there required CE topics for Licensed Psychologist in Pennsylvania?

Yes. Pennsylvania requires the following CE topics for Licensed Psychologist: Ethics (3 h); Suicide Prevention (1 h); Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting (Act 31) (2 h).

Can Licensed Psychologist CE be completed online in Pennsylvania?

Not entirely. Pennsylvania requires at least 15 live or interactive hours per cycle; the remaining hours may generally be completed through approved home-study / online courses. Home-study note: A maximum of 15 of the required 30 hours may be accrued via home study; the remaining 15 must be earned through non-home-study (live/interactive/in-person or equivalent) formats..

What else should Licensed Psychologist renewals know in Pennsylvania?

Regulated by the State Board of Psychology (49 Pa. Code 41.59). Biennial renewal 11/30 of odd-numbered years. Because home study is capped at 15 hours, at least 15 hours must be non-home-study; the live_interactive figure reflects that cap. Excess hours (up to ~10) may carry over per Board regulation, but carryover may not satisfy the ethics, suicide-prevention, or child-abuse mandates.

Other Pennsylvania licenses

LCSW in Pennsylvania30 CE hours every 2 years LPC in Pennsylvania30 CE hours every 2 years LMFT in Pennsylvania30 CE hours every 2 years BCBA in Pennsylvania32 CE hours every 2 years

Licensed Psychologist CE requirements in other states

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.