State Provincial Mandatory Continuing Education in Psychology (MCEP) Requirements — 2006 Survey Results

Alaska
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Alabama
DocumentationCE RequirementsInd Study AcceptedCE Hours Allowed
Admin Code & Law20 hours per yearYesnot stated
Automatically accept APA approval?Accept Professional Meetings as CE?
yesnot clear
Specific Content RequiredIf Yes, What?Renewal Period
n/anot statedOctober 1 - September 30
Content not acceptable: Not clear-list activities not content (personal psychotherpy, informal self study, teaching or supervision, holding office, attending informal presentations)

Notes: A maximum of 6 hours accrued during a year can be carried over to the next year.
Alaska
DocumentationCE RequirementsInd Study AcceptedCE Hours Allowed
Statues and Regs20 credit hours per yearYesmaximum 10 hours per year
Automatically accept APA approval?Accept Professional Meetings as CE?
yesonly if a presenter
Specific Content RequiredIf Yes, What?Renewal Period
yes3 hours in ethicsnot stated
Content not acceptable: Silent
Notes: Credit as instructor or discussion leader is allowed but may not exceed 1/3 of the total hours required.
Alberta
DocumentationCE RequirementsInd Study AcceptedCE Hours Allowed
Regulationsnone statednot statednot stated
Automatically accept APA approval?Accept Professional Meetings as CE?
not statednot stated
Specific Content RequiredIf Yes, What?Renewal Period
n/anot statednot stated
Content not acceptable: Silent
Arizona
DocumentationCE RequirementsInd Study AcceptedCE Hours Allowed
Statues and Rules60 hours every 2 yearsYesmaximum 20 hours
Automatically accept APA approval?Accept Professional Meetings as CE?
Noyes
Specific Content RequiredIf Yes, What?Renewal Period
yes4 hours in ethics/4 hours in domestic violenceApril 30th
Content not acceptable: A course, workshop, seminar, or symposium designed to increase income or office efficiency is not eligible for continuing education hours.
Arkansas
DocumentationCE RequirementsInd Study AcceptedCE Hours Allowed
Rules and Regs & Law40 hours per two yearYesnot stated
Automatically accept APA approval?Accept Professional Meetings as CE?
yesonly if a presenter
Specific Content RequiredIf Yes, What?Renewal Period
n/anot statedJanuary - December
Content not acceptable: Silent
Notes: deadline- 1-31 in given year--assessed on even number years.
British Columbia
DocumentationCE RequirementsInd Study AcceptedCE Hours Allowed
Statute & Board Policy40 hours per yearYes12 per year
Automatically accept APA approval?Accept Professional Meetings as CE?
yesno
Specific Content RequiredIf Yes, What?Renewal Period
yes5 hours in ethicsJanuary 1st
Content not acceptable: Silent
California
DocumentationCE RequirementsInd Study AcceptedCE Hours Allowed
Laws and Regs36 hoursyes18 hours maxium
Automatically accept APA approval?Accept Professional Meetings as CE?
yesyes
Specific Content RequiredIf Yes, What?Renewal Period
yes4 hours in Laws & Ethics;after January 1, 2004 are required to have a CE course in spousal or partner abuse assessment, detection and intervention strategies.three hour CE course in aging and long-term care (1 time requirement.not stated
Content not acceptable: Courses predominantly focused on business issues, marketing, or exploring opportunities for personal growth are not eligible for credit. Course material must have a relevance or direct application to a consumer of psychological services.
Colorado
DocumentationCE RequirementsInd Study AcceptedCE Hours Allowed
Rules and LawNot requiredn/an/a
Automatically accept APA approval?Accept Professional Meetings as CE?
n/an/a
Specific Content RequiredIf Yes, What?Renewal Period
n/an/an/a
Content not acceptable: n/a
Connecticut
DocumentationCE RequirementsInd Study AcceptedCE Hours Allowed
Statues and RegNot requiredn/an/a
Automatically accept APA approval?Accept Professional Meetings as CE?
n/an/a
Specific Content RequiredIf Yes, What?Renewal Period
n/an/an/a
Content not acceptable: Silent
Notes: No CE Requirements for Psychologist however mandatory CE is required for Professional Counselors
Delaware
DocumentationCE RequirementsInd Study AcceptedCE Hours Allowed
Regs and Law40 hrs per 2 yearsnot statedn/a
Automatically accept APA approval?Accept Professional Meetings as CE?
yesonly if a presenter
Specific Content RequiredIf Yes, What?Renewal Period
n/anot statedAugust 1st of the year of renewal to July 31st of the 2nd year
Content not acceptable: business management or office administration courses
District of Columbia
DocumentationCE RequirementsInd Study AcceptedCE Hours Allowed
Regs30 per 2 yearNonot stated
Automatically accept APA approval?Accept Professional Meetings as CE?
not statedyes
Specific Content RequiredIf Yes, What?Renewal Period
not statednot statednot stated
Content not acceptable: Silent
Florida
DocumentationCE RequirementsInd Study AcceptedCE Hours Allowed
Statues and Regs40 hours in 2 yearsYesnot stated
Automatically accept APA approval?Accept Professional Meetings as CE?
yesyes
Specific Content RequiredIf Yes, What?Renewal Period
yes1 hr domestic violence, end of life and palliative health care; 3 hours ethics and Fl statutes and rules; 2 hours in prevention of medical errors, including root cause analysis;not stated
Content not acceptable: Silent
Georgia
DocumentationCE RequirementsInd Study AcceptedCE Hours Allowed
Rules and Law40 hours every 2 yearsYes10 hours maximum
Automatically accept APA approval?Accept Professional Meetings as CE?
yesyes
Specific Content RequiredIf Yes, What?Renewal Period
yes3 hours in ethics; 3 hours in pyschopharmacolgoyJanuary 1 of an odd numbered year to December 31 of the following even numbered year
Content not acceptable: Silent
Notes: All first time renewals must complete a minimum of three hours in the area of Cultural Diversity.
Hawaii
DocumentationCE RequirementsInd Study AcceptedCE Hours Allowed
Rules and StatuesNot requiredn/an/a
Automatically accept APA approval?Accept Professional Meetings as CE?
n/an/a
Specific Content RequiredIf Yes, What?Renewal Period
n/an/an/a
Content not acceptable: n/a
Idaho
DocumentationCE RequirementsInd Study AcceptedCE Hours Allowed
Admin Code and Statues20 hours annuallyYesMaximum 6hr per year
Automatically accept APA approval?Accept Professional Meetings as CE?
yesyes
Specific Content RequiredIf Yes, What?Renewal Period
nonot statedn/a
Content not acceptable: Silent
Illinois
DocumentationCE RequirementsInd Study AcceptedCE Hours Allowed
Admin Code and StatuesNot requiredn/an/a
Automatically accept APA approval?Accept Professional Meetings as CE?
n/an/a
Specific Content RequiredIf Yes, What?Renewal Period
n/an/an/a
Content not acceptable: n/a
Indiana
DocumentationCE RequirementsInd Study AcceptedCE Hours Allowed
Admin Code and Rules40 hoursYes10 hours
Automatically accept APA approval?Accept Professional Meetings as CE?
yesyes
Specific Content RequiredIf Yes, What?Renewal Period
yes6 hours in ethics2 year period beginning Sept 1 of even numbered years and every two years thereafter
Content not acceptable: NO CREDIT WILL BE GIVEN FOR COURSES IN THE MANAGEMENT OF THE BUSINESS ASPECTS OF THE PRACTICE OF PSYCHOLOGY (PRACTICE MANAGEMENT).
Iowa
DocumentationCE RequirementsInd Study AcceptedCE Hours Allowed
Admin Code and Iowa Code40 hours bienniallyyesnot stated
Automatically accept APA approval?Accept Professional Meetings as CE?
yesyes
Specific Content RequiredIf Yes, What?Renewal Period
n/anot statedJuly 1st of even-numbered years and ending on June 30th of even-numbered years
Content not acceptable: Silent
Kansas
DocumentationCE RequirementsInd Study AcceptedCE Hours Allowed
Regs and Statues50 hours every 2 yearsYessee notes
Automatically accept APA approval?Accept Professional Meetings as CE?
not statedyes
Specific Content RequiredIf Yes, What?Renewal Period
yes6 hrs Diagnosis & Treatment of Mental Disorders; 3 hrs Ethicsnot stated
Content not acceptable: Silent
Notes: Documented completion of slef study program-12 hours; self study with posttest by CE provider 40 hours maxium
Kentucky
DocumentationCE RequirementsInd Study AcceptedCE Hours Allowed
Laws and Regs30 hours every 3 yearsYes6 hours
Automatically accept APA approval?Accept Professional Meetings as CE?
yesnot stated
Specific Content RequiredIf Yes, What?Renewal Period
yes3 hours in ethical practice or risk managementnot stated
Content not acceptable: Silent
Louisiana
DocumentationCE RequirementsInd Study AcceptedCE Hours Allowed
Admin Code and Law30 clock hours in 2 yearsYesnot stated
Automatically accept APA approval?Accept Professional Meetings as CE?
yesyes
Specific Content RequiredIf Yes, What?Renewal Period
yes2 hours in ethics and/or forensic issuesnot stated
Content not acceptable: Silent
Notes: reporting period ends July 1
Maine
DocumentationCE RequirementsInd Study AcceptedCE Hours Allowed
Rules and Law40 CPE units every 2 yearsYes20 hours maximum
Automatically accept APA approval?Accept Professional Meetings as CE?
yesyes
Specific Content RequiredIf Yes, What?Renewal Period
yes2 hours in ethicsMay 1, 2004 to April 30, 2006
Content not acceptable: Activities that do not clearly expand the participant's professional knowledge base in a systematic manner or have a specific educational purpose related to the science and practice of psychology will not qualify as continuing professional education.

Notes: Activities of the professional's practice that involve routine completion of job responsibilites such as classroom teaching or administrative case review do not qualify.
Manitoba
DocumentationCE RequirementsInd Study AcceptedCE Hours Allowed
Law & Guidelines20 hours per yearyesMaximum 10 hours-must get prior Board approval
Automatically accept APA approval?Accept Professional Meetings as CE?
yesnot stated
Specific Content RequiredIf Yes, What?Renewal Period
yesnot statednot stated
Content not acceptable: Appearances on Talk Shows, Q & A sessions on public Television, or radio, writing Newspaper Articles

Notes: max 10 hour for each of 5 categories: must represent 3 categories
Maryland
DocumentationCE RequirementsInd Study AcceptedCE Hours Allowed
Laws and Regs40 credits per 2 year periodYes16 credits
Automatically accept APA approval?Accept Professional Meetings as CE?
yessee notes
Specific Content RequiredIf Yes, What?Renewal Period
yesminimum of 3 CEUs in area of: 1)laws pertaining to practice 2)Ethics & Professional Conduct 3)Risk Management2-year period beginning on January 1
Content not acceptable: Meetings concerned with the administrative and financial aspects of a professional practice

Notes: Presenting a paper at a meeting where a minimum of 1 CEU may be earned
Massachusetts
DocumentationCE RequirementsInd Study AcceptedCE Hours Allowed
Laws, Rules and Regs20 hours every 2 yearsYesnone stated
Automatically accept APA approval?Accept Professional Meetings as CE?
yesnot stated
Specific Content RequiredIf Yes, What?Renewal Period
n/anot stated7/1 through 6/30 of that renewal cycle
Content not acceptable: Silent
Notes: Publication of books, chapters, articles in refereed journals may be substituted for not more than 10 of the 20 hours per 2 year period.
Michigan
DocumentationCE RequirementsInd Study AcceptedCE Hours Allowed
Admin RulesNot requiredn/an/a
Automatically accept APA approval?Accept Professional Meetings as CE?
n/an/a
Specific Content RequiredIf Yes, What?Renewal Period
n/an/an/a
Content not acceptable: n/a
Minnesota
DocumentationCE RequirementsInd Study AcceptedCE Hours Allowed
Rules and Statues40 hours for 2 yearsYesnone stated
Automatically accept APA approval?Accept Professional Meetings as CE?
not statedyes
Specific Content RequiredIf Yes, What?Renewal Period
nonot statednot stated
Content not acceptable: Silent
Notes: For home study three hours of activity equals one continuing education hour one continuing education hour.
Mississippi
DocumentationCE RequirementsInd Study AcceptedCE Hours Allowed
Rules, Statues and Code20 clock hours per 2 yearsYesnot clear; see notes
Automatically accept APA approval?Accept Professional Meetings as CE?
yesyes
Specific Content RequiredIf Yes, What?Renewal Period
yesminimum of 2 hours in ethics or legal issuesends June 30 of the odd numbered year
Content not acceptable: Silent
Notes: a.The Board establishes no limit on the number of clock hours that may be applied toward satisfying the continuing education requirement during a biennium for activities offered by APA approved sponsors or Board approved providers. These APA credit hours may include home study and self programming activities.
Missouri
DocumentationCE RequirementsInd Study AcceptedCE Hours Allowed
Rules and Statues40 hours every 2 yearsYesmax 10 hrs in 2 years
Automatically accept APA approval?Accept Professional Meetings as CE?
yesyes
Specific Content RequiredIf Yes, What?Renewal Period
n/anot stated(2 years) Dec 1 through Nov 30
Content not acceptable: The Board will not consider personal psychotherapy, workshops for personal growth or service to professional associations as mtg the requirements for CE.
Montana
DocumentationCE RequirementsInd Study AcceptedCE Hours Allowed
Statues and Laws40 hours every 2 yearsYesnot clear; see notes
Automatically accept APA approval?Accept Professional Meetings as CE?
yesyes
Specific Content RequiredIf Yes, What?Renewal Period
n/anot statednot stated
Content not acceptable: management of a professional practice; investments, marketing, profitability of the practice, office organization, management, legislative issues, peer review, general non-specific supervision, general staffing

Notes: audio tapes or conference/workshops, meeting requirements of ARM 24.189.2101(3)(a) through (c) above will qualify for continuing education credit.
Nebraska
DocumentationCE RequirementsInd Study AcceptedCE Hours Allowed
Regs and Statues24 hours in 2 yearYesnot stated
Automatically accept APA approval?Accept Professional Meetings as CE?
yesyes
Specific Content RequiredIf Yes, What?Renewal Period
n/anot stated01/01 each odd numbered year
Content not acceptable: Silent
Nevada
DocumentationCE RequirementsInd Study AcceptedCE Hours Allowed
Statues and Codes30 hours every 2 yearsYesnot clear; see notes
Automatically accept APA approval?Accept Professional Meetings as CE?
yesyes
Specific Content RequiredIf Yes, What?Renewal Period
yes6 hours in scientific/professional ethics and standards and common areas of professional misconductnot stated
Content not acceptable: Silent
Notes: Distance education includes home study; not more than 15 hour may be obtained from distance education
New Brunswick
DocumentationCE RequirementsInd Study AcceptedCE Hours Allowed
Lawnone statedNonot stated
Automatically accept APA approval?Accept Professional Meetings as CE?
n/anot stated
Specific Content RequiredIf Yes, What?Renewal Period
n/anot statednot stated
Content not acceptable: Silent
New Hampshire
DocumentationCE RequirementsInd Study AcceptedCE Hours Allowed
see note40 hours every 2 yearsYesup to 20 hrs per 2 year period
Automatically accept APA approval?Accept Professional Meetings as CE?
yesyes
Specific Content RequiredIf Yes, What?Renewal Period
yes6 hours in ethichsnot stated
Content not acceptable: Silent
Notes: New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice covers proffessions other than psychology; could not find any info specifically for psychologist.
New Jersey
DocumentationCE RequirementsInd Study AcceptedCE Hours Allowed
CE not requiredn/an/an/a
Automatically accept APA approval?Accept Professional Meetings as CE?
n/an/a
Specific Content RequiredIf Yes, What?Renewal Period
n/an/an/a
Content not acceptable: n/a

Notes: CE required or professional counselors and marriage and family therapist.
New Mexico
DocumentationCE RequirementsInd Study AcceptedCE Hours Allowed
Rules & Law60 hours every 3 yearsYesmaxium of 40 hours for 3 years
Automatically accept APA approval?Accept Professional Meetings as CE?
yesyes
Specific Content RequiredIf Yes, What?Renewal Period
yes6 CPE Credit hours in cultural diversitynone stated
Content not acceptable: Silent
Notes: Purpose of CE: To further the goal of public benefit, all psychologists are encouraged to fulfill a portion of their continuing professional education requirements in the areas of ethics, professional conduct, and treatment and evaluation of culturally diverse populations. On December 8, 2004 the Board of Psychologist Examiners filed the Rules and Regulations that would allow certain qualified psychologists to prescribe psychotropic drugs in their treatment of patients with mental illnesses, especially those in under served rural areas. The rules and regulations become effective January 7, 2005.
New York
DocumentationCE RequirementsInd Study AcceptedCE Hours Allowed
Law & RegulationsNot requiredNonot stated
Automatically accept APA approval?Accept Professional Meetings as CE?
not statednot stated
Specific Content RequiredIf Yes, What?Renewal Period
n/anot statednot stated
Content not acceptable: Silent
Newfoundaland & Labrador
DocumentationCE RequirementsInd Study AcceptedCE Hours Allowed
Statutesnone statedNonot stated
Automatically accept APA approval?Accept Professional Meetings as CE?
not statednot stated
Specific Content RequiredIf Yes, What?Renewal Period
n/anot statednot stated
Content not acceptable: Silent
North Carolina
DocumentationCE RequirementsInd Study AcceptedCE Hours Allowed
Rules & Law18 continuing education hours per biennialYes9 CE hours
Automatically accept APA approval?Accept Professional Meetings as CE?
yesyes
Specific Content RequiredIf Yes, What?Renewal Period
yes3 CE hours in ethicsOctober 1st every other year
Content not acceptable: Business Meetings, Participation on Boards & Committees of Professional Org.; Research, Personal Psychotherapy; management of professional practice
North Dakota
DocumentationCE RequirementsInd Study AcceptedCE Hours Allowed
Rules & Law40 hours every 2 yearsYesMaximum of 20 CE credits
Automatically accept APA approval?Accept Professional Meetings as CE?
yesyes
Specific Content RequiredIf Yes, What?Renewal Period
nonot statedNovember 1st every 2 years
Content not acceptable: Silent
Nova Scotia
DocumentationCE RequirementsInd Study AcceptedCE Hours Allowed
Lawnone statedNonot stated
Automatically accept APA approval?Accept Professional Meetings as CE?
not statednot stated
Specific Content RequiredIf Yes, What?Renewal Period
nonot statednot stated
Content not acceptable: Silent
Ohio
DocumentationCE RequirementsInd Study AcceptedCE Hours Allowed
Code & Law23 hours per bienniumNonot stated
Automatically accept APA approval?Accept Professional Meetings as CE?
yesnot stated
Specific Content RequiredIf Yes, What?Renewal Period
yes3 hours in ethicsAugust 31st even numbered years
Content not acceptable: Silent
Oklahoma
DocumentationCE RequirementsInd Study AcceptedCE Hours Allowed
Rules & Law20 clock hours per yearYesnot stated
Automatically accept APA approval?Accept Professional Meetings as CE?
not statednot stated
Specific Content RequiredIf Yes, What?Renewal Period
yes3 hours in ethicsSeptember 30th
Content not acceptable: Silent
Oregon
DocumentationCE RequirementsInd Study AcceptedCE Hours Allowed
Rules & Law50 CE credits during 2 yearsYesnot stated
Automatically accept APA approval?Accept Professional Meetings as CE?
not statednot stated
Specific Content RequiredIf Yes, What?Renewal Period
yes4 CE hours in professional ethics of licensed psychologistsDecember 31st even years for even numbered licenses; December 31st odd years if odd numbered license
Content not acceptable: (1)marketing, inverstments, office organization, office procedrues, office staff training (2)yoga, therapeuti massage (3)case staffing meetings (4)computer skills (5)managed care/HMO requirements (6) Practice building strategies (7)non-traditional therap
Pennsylvania
DocumentationCE RequirementsInd Study AcceptedCE Hours Allowed
Code & Regulations30 contact hours=3 CEUs per bienniumYes15 contact hours=1.5 CEUs
Automatically accept APA approval?Accept Professional Meetings as CE?
yesnot stated
Specific Content RequiredIf Yes, What?Renewal Period
yes3 contact hours in ethicsNovember 30th odd numbered years
Content not acceptable: courses/programs which are unrelated to the actual practice of psychology, for example, instruction in office management or practice building.
Prince Edward Island
DocumentationCE RequirementsInd Study AcceptedCE Hours Allowed
Regulations40 Hours per yearnot statednot stated
Automatically accept APA approval?Accept Professional Meetings as CE?
not statednot stated
Specific Content RequiredIf Yes, What?Renewal Period
nonot statedApril 1st yearly
Content not acceptable: Silent
Quebec
DocumentationCE RequirementsInd Study AcceptedCE Hours Allowed
n/an/an/an/a
Automatically accept APA approval?Accept Professional Meetings as CE?
n/an/a
Specific Content RequiredIf Yes, What?Renewal Period
non/an/a
Content not acceptable: Silent
Rhode Island
DocumentationCE RequirementsInd Study AcceptedCE Hours Allowed
Rules & Regulations40 CE credits every 2 yearsYes20 CE credits every 2 years
Automatically accept APA approval?Accept Professional Meetings as CE?
not statedyes
Specific Content RequiredIf Yes, What?Renewal Period
nonot statedMay 31st
Content not acceptable: Silent
Saskatchewan
DocumentationCE RequirementsInd Study AcceptedCE Hours Allowed
Laws & Requirements20 CE credits per yearyesmaximum 10 hours per year
Automatically accept APA approval?Accept Professional Meetings as CE?
yesyes
Specific Content RequiredIf Yes, What?Renewal Period
nonot statednot stated
Content not acceptable: Silent
Notes: 6 hours per year allowed for on-line courses must be CPA or APA Sponsored or Approved
South Carolina
DocumentationCE RequirementsInd Study AcceptedCE Hours Allowed
Regulations & Laws12 per yearYesmax 6 hrs
Automatically accept APA approval?Accept Professional Meetings as CE?
yesyes
Specific Content RequiredIf Yes, What?Renewal Period
nonot statednot stated
Content not acceptable: Silent
South Dakota
DocumentationCE RequirementsInd Study AcceptedCE Hours Allowed
LawMax 6 credits per yearnot statednot stated
Automatically accept APA approval?Accept Professional Meetings as CE?
not statednot stated
Specific Content RequiredIf Yes, What?Renewal Period
nonot statednot stated
Content not acceptable: Silent
Tennessee
DocumentationCE RequirementsInd Study AcceptedCE Hours Allowed
Rules & Regulations40 hours of CE credit ever 2 yearsYes22 hours of CE credit
Automatically accept APA approval?Accept Professional Meetings as CE?
yesyes
Specific Content RequiredIf Yes, What?Renewal Period
nonot statedDec 31st every 2 years
Content not acceptable: Experiences unacceptable as continuing education include, but are not limited to, administrative activities, psychotherapy, personal growth or enrichment
Texas
DocumentationCE RequirementsInd Study AcceptedCE Hours Allowed
Rules & Code12 hours every yearNonot stated
Automatically accept APA approval?Accept Professional Meetings as CE?
yesnot stated
Specific Content RequiredIf Yes, What?Renewal Period
yes3 hours in ethicsnot stated
Content not acceptable: Silent
Utah
DocumentationCE RequirementsInd Study AcceptedCE Hours Allowed
Law & Code48 hours professional education per 2 yearyesmaximum 6 hours per 2 year period
Automatically accept APA approval?Accept Professional Meetings as CE?
not statednot stated
Specific Content RequiredIf Yes, What?Renewal Period
nonot statedOctober 1st of even numbered years
Content not acceptable: Silent
Vermont
DocumentationCE RequirementsInd Study AcceptedCE Hours Allowed
Law & Rules60 CE credits every 2 yearsYesmax 30 credits
Automatically accept APA approval?Accept Professional Meetings as CE?
yesyes
Specific Content RequiredIf Yes, What?Renewal Period
yesmin 6 credits professional ethics, jurisprudence and/or related legal issuesJanuary 1st even numbered years
Content not acceptable: Courses, workshops, seminars or symposia designed to increase income or office efficiency shall not be elibible for continuing education credit.
Virginia
DocumentationCE RequirementsInd Study AcceptedCE Hours Allowed
Regulation & Code14 hours of Board Approved CE Courses per yearNonot stated
Automatically accept APA approval?Accept Professional Meetings as CE?
yesno
Specific Content RequiredIf Yes, What?Renewal Period
yesminimum 1.5 hours shall be in ethics, standards of practice, or laws governing the profession of Psychology in Virginia.January 1st
Content not acceptable: Courses must be directly related to the scope of practice in the catefory of licensure held.
Washington
DocumentationCE RequirementsInd Study AcceptedCE Hours Allowed
Codes60 hours CE every 3 yearsyesnot stated
Automatically accept APA approval?Accept Professional Meetings as CE?
yesyes
Specific Content RequiredIf Yes, What?Renewal Period
yes4 credit hours in ethicsnot stated
Content not acceptable: Courses or workshops primarily designed to increase practice income or office efficiency, while valuable to the licensee, are specifically noneligible for CE credit.
West Virginia
DocumentationCE RequirementsInd Study AcceptedCE Hours Allowed
Law & Rules20 CE hours every 2 yearsNonot stated
Automatically accept APA approval?Accept Professional Meetings as CE?
yesyes
Specific Content RequiredIf Yes, What?Renewal Period
yes3 hours in ethicsnot stated
Content not acceptable: Silent
Notes: Licensed School Psychologist are required to obtain 30 hours of CE every 3 years
Wisconsin
DocumentationCE RequirementsInd Study AcceptedCE Hours Allowed
Regulations40 hours every 2 yearsnot statednot stated
Automatically accept APA approval?Accept Professional Meetings as CE?
not statednot stated
Specific Content RequiredIf Yes, What?Renewal Period
yesminimum 6 hours in ethicsOctober 1st odd years
Content not acceptable: Silent
Wyoming
DocumentationCE RequirementsInd Study AcceptedCE Hours Allowed
Rules & Regulations30 hours continuing education every 2 yearsYesmaximum 10 hours
Automatically accept APA approval?Accept Professional Meetings as CE?
yesno
Specific Content RequiredIf Yes, What?Renewal Period
nonot statednot stated
Content not acceptable: Silent