Licensed Psychologist CE Requirements in Utah

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

48CE hours / cycle

2 yrrenewal cycle

0 hlive / interactive required

6 hethics required

Full Utah Licensed Psychologist requirements

Verified

Licensed Psychologist

48hours / 2-year renewal cycle

No live / interactive hours required — all hours may be self-study

Mandated topics

Ethics and law — 6 h

Home study: Max 18 hours for internet/distance-learning courses that include an examination and a completion certificate. Additional per-category caps: max 6 hrs clinical readings; max 6 hrs regular peer consultation/review; max 10 hrs teaching (college/CE) or supervising. Formally established classroom courses, seminars and conferences are unlimited.

Board notes: R156-61-403. Two-year renewal cycle (Oct 1 of even years to Sep 30). Requires at least 48 hrs for a licensed psychologist (and school psychological practitioner); psychology residents need only 24 hrs. No suicide-prevention or cultural-competency mandate for psychologists. Minimum block size is one hour for classroom/seminar/conference formats. No live/in-person minimum. Administered by DOPL.

law.cornell.edu ↗dopl.utah.gov ↗adminrules.utah.gov ↗

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Frequently asked questions

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

A Licensed Psychologist must complete 48 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in Utah. That total includes 6 hours of ethics.

Are there required CE topics for Licensed Psychologist in Utah?

Yes. Utah requires the following CE topics for Licensed Psychologist: Ethics and law (6 h).

Can Licensed Psychologist CE be completed online in Utah?

Generally yes — Utah does not require live or interactive hours for Licensed Psychologist, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: Max 18 hours for internet/distance-learning courses that include an examination and a completion certificate. Additional per-category caps: max 6 hrs clinical readings; max 6 hrs regular peer consultation/review; max 10 hrs teaching (college/CE) or supervising. Formally established classroom courses, seminars and conferences are unlimited..

What else should Licensed Psychologist renewals know in Utah?

R156-61-403. Two-year renewal cycle (Oct 1 of even years to Sep 30). Requires at least 48 hrs for a licensed psychologist (and school psychological practitioner); psychology residents need only 24 hrs. No suicide-prevention or cultural-competency mandate for psychologists. Minimum block size is one hour for classroom/seminar/conference formats. No live/in-person minimum. Administered by DOPL.

Other Utah licenses

LCSW in Utah40 CE hours every 2 years CMHC in Utah40 CE hours every 2 years LMFT in Utah40 CE hours every 2 years Licensed Behavior Analyst in Utah32 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.