Licensed Psychologist CE Requirements in Washington

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

60CE hours / cycle

3 yrrenewal cycle

0 hlive / interactive required

4 hethics required

Full Washington Licensed Psychologist requirements

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Licensed Psychologist

60hours / 3-year renewal cycle

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

Mandated topics

Ethics — 4 h
Health Equity — 2 h2 hours each 3-year cycle (effective Jan 1, 2024; WAC 246-12-830)
Suicide Prevention/Assessment — 6 h6 hours once every six years; must be from the DOH model list
Jurisprudence Examination — 1 h1 hour of CE may be claimed per cycle for passing the jurisprudence (JP) exam; per DOH, passing the JP exam is mandatory in the first CE cycle after August 14, 2025 and optional thereafter.

Home study: No cap on self-study/online - all 60 hours may be completed online. CE earned for teaching/presenting is capped at 30 hours per 3-year cycle.

Board notes: 60 hours every three years, renewed on a 3-year cycle by birthdate. Suicide-prevention 6-hour requirement is on a separate 6-year cadence. Governed by WAC 246-924 CE rules. Re-verified on the DOH psychologist CE page (Aug 2026): 60 hours/3 years, 4 hours ethics, 2 hours health equity each cycle, 6 hours suicide prevention every 6 years from the DOH model list, teaching/presenting capped at 30 hours per 3-year cycle, documentation retained 4 years; rules at WAC 246-924-180 through 246-924-330.

doh.wa.gov ↗app.leg.wa.gov ↗

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Frequently asked questions

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

A Licensed Psychologist must complete 60 CE / continuing-education hours every 3 years in Washington. That total includes 4 hours of ethics.

Are there required CE topics for Licensed Psychologist in Washington?

Yes. Washington requires the following CE topics for Licensed Psychologist: Ethics (4 h); Health Equity (2 h); Suicide Prevention/Assessment (6 h); Jurisprudence Examination (1 h).

Can Licensed Psychologist CE be completed online in Washington?

Generally yes — Washington 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 on self-study/online - all 60 hours may be completed online. CE earned for teaching/presenting is capped at 30 hours per 3-year cycle..

What else should Licensed Psychologist renewals know in Washington?

60 hours every three years, renewed on a 3-year cycle by birthdate. Suicide-prevention 6-hour requirement is on a separate 6-year cadence. Governed by WAC 246-924 CE rules. Re-verified on the DOH psychologist CE page (Aug 2026): 60 hours/3 years, 4 hours ethics, 2 hours health equity each cycle, 6 hours suicide prevention every 6 years from the DOH model list, teaching/presenting capped at 30 hours per 3-year cycle, documentation retained 4 years; rules at WAC 246-924-180 through 246-924-330.

Other Washington licenses

LICSW in Washington32 CE hours every 2 years LMHC in Washington32 CE hours every 2 years LMFT in Washington32 CE hours every 2 years BCBA in Washington32 CE hours every 2 years

Licensed Psychologist CE requirements in other states

Updated August 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.