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Psychologist CE Requirements in Quebec

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

90CE hours / cycle
5 yrrenewal cycle
5 hlive / interactive required
—ethics required
Full Quebec Psychologist requirements
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Psychologist

Psychologist (Psychologue)
Regulator: Ordre des psychologues du Québec (OPQ)
90hours / credits / 5-year renewal cycle
5 live / interactive hours required
Mandated topics
  • Individual supervision or formal consultation (in psychotherapy) — 5 hMinimum 5 of the 90 hours must be individual supervision or formal (structured) consultation.

Home study: Not specified as a fixed cap; the 90-hour psychotherapy requirement allows a mix of recognized training, university courses, supervision and consultation, but at least 5 hours must be individual supervision/consultation.

Board notes: The 90-hour / 5-year continuing-education-in-psychotherapy obligation (Regulation respecting the continuing education compulsory for psychotherapists) applies to psychologists who practise psychotherapy AND to psychotherapist-permit holders. Current reference period runs June 21, 2022 to June 20, 2027, then renews every 5 years. Psychologists who do NOT practise psychotherapy have no fixed-hour mandate but remain bound by the Code of ethics duty to maintain competence. Exemptions available for medical/parental leave or exceptional circumstances. The OPQ audits declarations of hours.

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

A Psychologist must complete 90 CE / continuing-education hours every 5 years in Quebec. At least 5 of those hours must be live or interactive.

Are there required CE topics for Psychologist in Quebec?

Yes. Quebec requires the following CE topics for Psychologist: Individual supervision or formal consultation (in psychotherapy) (5 h).

Can Psychologist CE be completed online in Quebec?

Not entirely. Quebec requires at least 5 live or interactive hours per cycle; the remaining hours may generally be completed through approved home-study / online courses. Home-study note: Not specified as a fixed cap; the 90-hour psychotherapy requirement allows a mix of recognized training, university courses, supervision and consultation, but at least 5 hours must be individual supervision/consultation..

What else should Psychologist renewals know in Quebec?

The 90-hour / 5-year continuing-education-in-psychotherapy obligation (Regulation respecting the continuing education compulsory for psychotherapists) applies to psychologists who practise psychotherapy AND to psychotherapist-permit holders. Current reference period runs June 21, 2022 to June 20, 2027, then renews every 5 years. Psychologists who do NOT practise psychotherapy have no fixed-hour mandate but remain bound by the Code of ethics duty to maintain competence. Exemptions available for medical/parental leave or exceptional circumstances. The OPQ audits declarations of hours.

Other Quebec licenses
Social Worker in Quebec30 CE hours every 2 yearsCounsellor in Quebec90 CE hours every 5 yearsMarriage & Family Therapist in Quebec30 CE hours every 2 years
Psychologist CE requirements in other jurisdictions
AlbertaBritish ColumbiaManitobaNew BrunswickNewfoundland and LabradorNorthwest TerritoriesNova ScotiaNunavutOntarioPrince Edward IslandSaskatchewanYukon
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.