If you hold an Illinois Licensed Clinical Psychologist license, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation requires 24 hours of continuing education every two years, of which up to 18 may be home study. Within that total you must complete ethics, sexual harassment prevention, and implicit bias hours — and beginning with the September 30, 2026 renewal, a diversity requirement. Below is the full breakdown.
24 hours / 2 years
Twenty-four hours of continuing education each biennial renewal (up to 18 home study).
Ethics: 3 hours
At least 3 hours in the ethical practice of clinical psychology each cycle.
Diversity: 3 hours
At least 3 hours in diversity, beginning with the 2026 renewal.
Sexual harassment + implicit bias
1 hour each of sexual harassment prevention and implicit bias awareness per renewal.
How many CE hours Illinois psychologists need
Illinois requires 24 hours of continuing education every two years, with up to 18 hours allowed via home study. The mandated topics count within that total.
Mandated subject requirements
- Ethics: at least 3 hours per cycle.
- Diversity: at least 3 hours per cycle, beginning September 30, 2026.
- Sexual harassment prevention: 1 hour each renewal.
- Implicit bias awareness: at least 1 hour each renewal.
- Child abuse mandated reporter training: separate statutory requirement, at least every 3 years.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Illinois clinical psychologist licenses renew by September 30 of each even-numbered year. The first renewal of a license is exempt from CE requirements.
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View pricingIllinois Psychologists CME at a glance
- Ethics3 hrs
At least 3 hours related to the ethical practice of clinical psychology each two-year period.
- Diversity3 hrs
Beginning with the September 30, 2026 renewal, at least 3 hours related to diversity each two-year period.
- Sexual Harassment Prevention1 hr
1 hour of sexual harassment prevention training each renewal.
- Implicit Bias Awareness1 hr
At least 1 hour of implicit bias awareness training per renewal period.
- Child Abuse Mandated Reporter TrainingRequired · every 3 years
Mandated reporters of child abuse and neglect must complete training within 3 months of engagement and at least every 3 years thereafter. This is a separate statutory requirement.
Always confirm with your licensing board
Illinois Licensed Clinical Psychologist licenses renew by September 30 of each even-numbered year. Up to 18 of the 24 hours may be home study. The diversity requirement begins with the September 30, 2026 renewal. Mandated topics count within the 24-hour total; child abuse mandated reporter training is separate.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation before relying on these figures.
Source: Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. 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.
Illinois Psychologist CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Illinois psychologists need?
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24 hours every two years.
What topics are mandated for Illinois psychologists?
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3 hours ethics, 3 hours diversity (from 2026), 1 hour sexual harassment prevention, and 1 hour implicit bias each cycle, plus separate child abuse reporter training.
Is the first Illinois renewal exempt from CE?
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Yes — the first renewal of an Illinois license is exempt from CE requirements.
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