Licensed Psychologist CE Requirements in Virginia

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

14CE hours / cycle

1 yrrenewal cycle

6 hlive / interactive required

1 hethics required

Full Virginia Licensed Psychologist requirements

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Licensed Psychologist

Licensed Psychologist (Clinical/Applied/School)

14hours / 1-year renewal cycle

6 live / interactive hours required

Mandated topics

Ethics, Laws & Regulations — 1.5 hMinimum 1.5 of the 14 hours in courses emphasizing ethics, laws, and regulations (18VAC125-20-121).

Home study: At least 6 of the 14 hours must be earned in face-to-face or real-time interactive educational experiences; the remaining ~8 hours may be home/self-study. No separate numeric cap on home study. Up to 7 excess hours may carry forward to the next annual renewal.

Board notes: Annual renewal (14 hours/year, not biennial). At least 6 hours must be face-to-face or real-time interactive (18VAC125-20-121). Up to 2 hours may be earned via uncompensated volunteer psychological services (3 volunteer hours = 1 CE hour); up to 4 hours for presentations/publications and up to 10 hours for graduate-level courses per cycle.

law.lis.virginia.gov ↗dhp.virginia.gov ↗

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Frequently asked questions

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

A Licensed Psychologist must complete 14 CE / continuing-education hours every 1 years in Virginia. That total includes 1 hours of ethics. At least 6 of those hours must be live or interactive.

Are there required CE topics for Licensed Psychologist in Virginia?

Yes. Virginia requires the following CE topics for Licensed Psychologist: Ethics, Laws & Regulations (1 h).

Can Licensed Psychologist CE be completed online in Virginia?

Not entirely. Virginia requires at least 6 live or interactive hours per cycle; the remaining hours may generally be completed through approved home-study / online courses. Home-study note: At least 6 of the 14 hours must be earned in face-to-face or real-time interactive educational experiences; the remaining ~8 hours may be home/self-study. No separate numeric cap on home study. Up to 7 excess hours may carry forward to the next annual renewal..

What else should Licensed Psychologist renewals know in Virginia?

Annual renewal (14 hours/year, not biennial). At least 6 hours must be face-to-face or real-time interactive (18VAC125-20-121). Up to 2 hours may be earned via uncompensated volunteer psychological services (3 volunteer hours = 1 CE hour); up to 4 hours for presentations/publications and up to 10 hours for graduate-level courses per cycle.

Other Virginia licenses

LCSW in Virginia30 CE hours every 2 years LPC in Virginia20 CE hours every 1 years LMFT in Virginia20 CE hours every 1 years Licensed Behavior Analyst in Virginia32 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.