If you hold a Connecticut psychologist license, the Department of Public Health requires at least 10 hours of continuing education each year after your first renewal. No more than 5 hours may come from home study or distance learning, and at least once every six years you must complete a 2-hour course on mental health conditions common to veterans. Below is the full breakdown.
10 hours / year
At least 10 hours of continuing education each year after the first renewal.
Distance-learning cap
No more than 5 hours per year may be home study or distance learning.
Veterans' mental health
A 2-hour veterans' mental health course at least once every six years.
Birth-month renewal
Licenses expire at the end of your birth month each year.
How many CE hours Connecticut psychologists need
Connecticut requires at least 10 hours of continuing education each year. At least 5 of those hours must be in-person or live/synchronous; no more than 5 may be home study or distance learning.
Mandated subject requirements
- Veterans' mental health: at least 2 hours once every six years, covering identification, screening for PTSD/suicide risk/depression/grief, and suicide prevention.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Connecticut psychologist licenses renew annually and expire at the end of your birth month. The CE requirement begins after your first renewal.
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- Mental Health Conditions Common to Veterans2 hrs · once every 6 years
At least 2 hours covering identification of veterans/family members, screening for PTSD, suicide risk, depression and grief, and suicide prevention — required at least once every six years.
Always confirm with your licensing board
Connecticut psychologist licenses renew annually, expiring at the end of the licensee's birth month. No more than 5 of the 10 hours may be completed through home study or distance learning; at least 5 must be in-person or live/synchronous. The veterans' mental health requirement recurs once every six years.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Connecticut Department of Public Health before relying on these figures.
Source: Connecticut Department of Public Health, Psychologist Licensure. Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
Licensed in more than one state?
Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact: active. Active for telepsychology and temporary in-person practice across participating states; not a single multistate license.
Each state license carries its own CME requirement and renewal date — if you hold more than one, you need a plan for each.
Connecticut Psychologist CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Connecticut psychologists need?
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At least 10 hours each year after the first renewal.
Can Connecticut psychologists complete CE online?
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Up to 5 hours per year may be home study or distance learning; at least 5 must be in-person or live/synchronous.
Is veterans' mental health training required in Connecticut?
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Yes — a 2-hour course at least once every six years.
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