Licensed Psychologist CE Requirements in Tennessee
This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the Licensed Psychologist license in Tennessee — renewal model, mandated topics, live/interactive rules, and home-study limits — with links to the official regulator.
Licensed Psychologist
- Professional ethics + TN law (TCA Title 63 Ch. 11 & rules) — 3 h
- Cultural diversity — 3 h
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How many CE hours does a Licensed Psychologist need in Tennessee?
A Licensed Psychologist must complete 40 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in Tennessee. That total includes 3 hours of ethics. At least 20 of those hours must be live or interactive.
Are there required CE topics for Licensed Psychologist in Tennessee?
Yes. Tennessee requires the following CE topics for Licensed Psychologist: Professional ethics + TN law (TCA Title 63 Ch. 11 & rules) (3 h); Cultural diversity (3 h).
Can Licensed Psychologist CE be completed online in Tennessee?
Not entirely. Tennessee requires at least 20 live or interactive hours per cycle; the remaining hours may generally be completed through approved home-study / online courses. Home-study note: Home study is not acceptable unless provided by an APA-approved sponsor or other board-approved sponsor; at least 9 of the 40 hours must come from an APA-approved sponsor..
What else should Licensed Psychologist renewals know in Tennessee?
40 hrs every 2 calendar years (rule 1180-01-.08). Minimum 20 of the 40 hours must involve real-time interaction during the event, and at least 9 hrs must be from an APA-approved sponsor. A 3-hr block combines TN law (TCA Title 63 Ch. 11) with professional ethics; 3 hrs must be cultural diversity. Initial (short) first terms require at least 30 hrs while keeping the 20 real-time and 9 APA minimums.