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Licensed Psychologist CE Requirements in South Dakota

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

15CE hours / cycle
1 yrrenewal cycle
0 hlive / interactive required
—ethics required
Full South Dakota Licensed Psychologist requirements
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Licensed Psychologist

Licensed Psychologist
15hours / 1-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 more than 5 of the 15 contact hours may be earned from independent professional reading per annual licensure period; no separate cap on other self-study formats and no live/in-person mandate.

Board notes: SD Board of Examiners of Psychologists requires 1.5 CEUs (15 contact hours) each annual licensure period. No subject-specific/ethics hours are mandated. Renews annually. Independent professional reading is limited to 5 hours per period. Licensees initially licensed mid-period may be exempt from CE on their first renewal. Governed by SD administrative rules.

dss.sd.gov ↗sdlegislature.gov ↗

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Frequently asked questions
How many CE hours does a Licensed Psychologist need in South Dakota?

A Licensed Psychologist must complete 15 CE / continuing-education hours every 1 years in South Dakota.

Are there required CE topics for Licensed Psychologist in South Dakota?

South Dakota 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 South Dakota?

Generally yes — South Dakota 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 more than 5 of the 15 contact hours may be earned from independent professional reading per annual licensure period; no separate cap on other self-study formats and no live/in-person mandate..

What else should Licensed Psychologist renewals know in South Dakota?

SD Board of Examiners of Psychologists requires 1.5 CEUs (15 contact hours) each annual licensure period. No subject-specific/ethics hours are mandated. Renews annually. Independent professional reading is limited to 5 hours per period. Licensees initially licensed mid-period may be exempt from CE on their first renewal. Governed by SD administrative rules.

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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.