Approval for Psychologists in California

California Board of Psychology CE Information

Accepted Approvals

APA
CE Requirements 36 CE credit hours every 2 years
27 may be earned with Impact CE.

Impact CE’s distant learning courses meet qualifications for continuing education credit for psychologists as required by the California Board of Psychology.

36 credit hours at your licensure renewal date.

Our courses, as an approved CE provider, are considered organized and directed learning experiences and are available for your 27 credit hours.

Licensees must complete a minimum of 4 hours in the subject of laws and ethics as they apply to the practice of Psychology. This requirement can be met using any combination of CPD categories. The 4 hours are considered part of the 36-hour CPD requirement.

Licensees must complete a minimum of 4 hours in the subject of Cultural Diversity/Social Justice as they apply to the practice of Psychology. This requirement can be met using any combination of CPD categories. The 4 hours are considered part of the 36-hour CPD requirement.

Only 18 credit hours of distant learning continuing education is allowed for the first time license renewal.

There is a one time requirement of 6 hours in suicide /risk assessment.

Impact CE, a service of CE Learning Systems, is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. CE-credit.com maintains responsibility for this program and its content. No provider number is listed because the APA does not issue a provider number.

Board Contact Info

California Board of Psychology Board’s CE Regulations
https://www.psychology.ca.gov/
Phone: 916-286-7980 (916) 574-7720
https://www.psychology.ca.gov/licensees/ce_faqs.shtml

Applies To:

  • California Psychologists

Cultural Diversity/Social Justice

4.00 CE credit hours
Impact CE offers 36 courses applicable to this requirement.
Currently 475 of our courses are available for Psychologists regulated by California Board of Psychology. These are just a few examples!

Disclaimer

We do our best keep our information current, but rules and regulations sometimes change without notice. Please remember it is ultimately your own responsibility for interpreting your state's laws, board rules, course relevancy and all requirements for your state.

If you are aware of a change in your requirements that is not shown here, please let us know!

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