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Licensed Psychologist CE Requirements in Rhode Island

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

24CE hours / cycle
2 yrrenewal cycle
0 hlive / interactive required
—ethics required
Full Rhode Island Licensed Psychologist requirements
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Licensed Psychologist

Licensed Psychologist
24hours / 2-year renewal cycle
No live / interactive hours required — all hours may be self-study
Mandated topics

No specific subject mandates — general CE hours only.

Home study: No cap and no live requirement. Rule expressly accepts internet courses, correspondence courses, tapes, and other programs 'that do not provide for direct interaction between faculty and the psychologist'; all 24 credits may be self-study/online from approved sponsors (APA, RIPA, regionally accredited institutions, etc.).

Board notes: 24 credits per 2-year cycle with NO mandated subject-specific hours (no ethics requirement). Biennial renewal on or before July 1 of each even-numbered year. Initial licensees exempt until the next cycle; retain documentation 4 years; hardship extensions at Board discretion.

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Frequently asked questions
How many CE hours does a Licensed Psychologist need in Rhode Island?

A Licensed Psychologist must complete 24 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in Rhode Island.

Are there required CE topics for Licensed Psychologist in Rhode Island?

Rhode Island does not mandate specific CE subjects for Licensed Psychologist beyond the general requirement — any board-approved continuing education generally counts. Always confirm with the regulator.

Can Licensed Psychologist CE be completed online in Rhode Island?

Generally yes — Rhode Island does not require live or interactive hours for Licensed Psychologist, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: No cap and no live requirement. Rule expressly accepts internet courses, correspondence courses, tapes, and other programs 'that do not provide for direct interaction between faculty and the psychologist'; all 24 credits may be self-study/online from approved sponsors (APA, RIPA, regionally accredited institutions, etc.)..

What else should Licensed Psychologist renewals know in Rhode Island?

24 credits per 2-year cycle with NO mandated subject-specific hours (no ethics requirement). Biennial renewal on or before July 1 of each even-numbered year. Initial licensees exempt until the next cycle; retain documentation 4 years; hardship extensions at Board discretion.

Other Rhode Island licenses
LICSW in Rhode Island30 CE hours every 2 yearsLMHC in Rhode Island40 CE hours every 2 yearsLMFT in Rhode Island40 CE hours every 2 yearsLBA / LABA in Rhode Island32 CE hours every 2 years
Licensed Psychologist CE requirements in other states
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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.