New York Psychologists CE Requirements, Accreditations & Approvals

New York Psychologists

Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.

All courses must be taken from psychology providers approved by the State Education Department on the basis of an application, fee, and the requirements in Education Law and Commissioner's Regulations. Only courses taken from approved providers on or after January 1, 2021 are acceptable.*

*NetCE is not an approved provider at this time.

Continuing Education Requirement

Beginning January 1, 2021, each Licensed Psychologist must complete 36 hours of approved continuing education courses for each triennial registration period. All courses must be taken from psychology providers approved by the State Education Department on the basis of an application, fee, and the requirements in Education Law and Commissioner's Regulations. Only courses taken from approved providers on or after January 1, 2021 are acceptable.*

Psychologists are required 36 hours every three years. At initial licensure, licensees must complete 2 hours on Child Abuse Identification and Reporting.

*NetCE is not an approved provider at this time.

For More Information

Please contact the New York State Board of Psychologist Examiners at (505) 476-4622 or http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/psych/home.html for additional information.