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Continuing Education Series

CE Essentials

Self-paced online courses designed to deliver practical, evidence-based knowledge that professionals can apply immediately.

Created for busy mental health professionals, these self-paced ecourses provide timely insights, real-world applications, and actionable strategies that can be immediately integrated into clinical practice, professional settings, and everyday client interactions.

Each APA CE Essentials course is designed to support ongoing professional development by translating current research and best practices into relevant, accessible learning experiences. Participants can progress through the content at their own pace, allowing them to fit high-quality continuing education into their demanding schedules.

Programs in this series have been reviewed and approved by the APA Office of Continuing Education in Psychology. 

The American Psychological Association is recognized by the New York State Education Department's (NYSED) State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0100. Programs meet NYSED requirements unless otherwise specified.

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Provides a practical diagnostic approach to evaluate adults seeking an initial autism diagnosis
September 2026
1 CE credit
$75.00
for member price
Prepares mental health clinicians to integrate AI and AI-adjacent tools into clinical practice
September 2026
1 CE credit
$75.00
for member price

Why choose CE Essentials?

CE Essentials ecourses feature a variety of interactive learning components, including expertly developed written content, knowledge checks, case-based examples, reflective exercises, and multimedia resources that reinforce key concepts and encourage active engagement.

To ensure comprehension and application of course objectives, each ecourse concludes with a continuing education (CE) learning assessment. Upon successful completion, participants will earn CE credit, while also gaining valuable skills, tools, and strategies to support improved professional competence and client outcomes.

This innovative learning format combines convenience, rigor, and real-world relevance, helping mental health professionals stay current, strengthen their practice, and better serve the individuals and communities they support.

 

Key features of APA CE Essentials

Flexible

Self-paced online learning

Evidence-based content

Grounded in current research and best practices

Practical strategies

That can be immediately applied in professional settings

Interactive activities

And case-based learning experiences to practice new skills

Short videos

To enhance engagement and understanding

Opportunity to earn continuing education credit

While expanding professional knowledge and skills

CE learning assessment

Required for successful course completion

 

Enrollment and pricing

Member: $60.00

Non-member: $75.00

Refund policies apply in accordance with APA CE guidelines.