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Licensed Psychologist CE Requirements in Wisconsin

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

40CE hours / cycle
2 yrrenewal cycle
0 hlive / interactive required
6 hethics required
Full Wisconsin Licensed Psychologist requirements
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Licensed Psychologist

Licensed Psychologist (doctoral)
40hours / 2-year renewal cycle
No live / interactive hours required — all hours may be self-study
Mandated topics
  • Ethics, risk management, or jurisprudence — 6 hPsy 4: a minimum of 6 of the 40 hours must be in ethics, risk management, or jurisprudence. No live/interactive format is mandated.

Home study: No explicit cap on home-study/online CE; the rule does not distinguish format. Per Psy 4, no more than 8 CE hours may be credited per day. Authorship, teaching, and graduate coursework are each capped at 20 hours toward the 40.

Board notes: Governed by WI Admin Code Psy 4 (Psychology Examining Board, DSPS). Biennium ends Sept 30 of odd years (10/1 odd to 9/30 odd). CE does not apply to the biennium in which the license was first issued (first-renewal exemption). CE completed in the topics of supervision or suicide prevention is credited at 1.5x the actual hours obtained (a credit multiplier, not a separate mandate).

docs.legis.wisconsin.gov ↗dsps.wi.gov ↗

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

A Licensed Psychologist must complete 40 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in Wisconsin. That total includes 6 hours of ethics.

Are there required CE topics for Licensed Psychologist in Wisconsin?

Yes. Wisconsin requires the following CE topics for Licensed Psychologist: Ethics, risk management, or jurisprudence (6 h).

Can Licensed Psychologist CE be completed online in Wisconsin?

Generally yes — Wisconsin 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 explicit cap on home-study/online CE; the rule does not distinguish format. Per Psy 4, no more than 8 CE hours may be credited per day. Authorship, teaching, and graduate coursework are each capped at 20 hours toward the 40..

What else should Licensed Psychologist renewals know in Wisconsin?

Governed by WI Admin Code Psy 4 (Psychology Examining Board, DSPS). Biennium ends Sept 30 of odd years (10/1 odd to 9/30 odd). CE does not apply to the biennium in which the license was first issued (first-renewal exemption). CE completed in the topics of supervision or suicide prevention is credited at 1.5x the actual hours obtained (a credit multiplier, not a separate mandate).

Other Wisconsin licenses
LCSW in Wisconsin30 CE hours every 2 yearsLPC in Wisconsin30 CE hours every 2 yearsLMFT in Wisconsin30 CE hours every 2 yearsLicensed Behavior Analyst in Wisconsin32 CE hours every 2 years
Licensed Psychologist CE requirements in other states
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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.