If you hold a Kansas psychologist license, the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board requires 50 hours of approved continuing education each two-year renewal cycle. Up to 40 of those hours may be independent or self-study. Within the total you must complete 3 hours of ethics and 6 hours in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders. Below is the full breakdown.
50 hours / 2 years
Fifty hours of approved continuing education each biennial cycle.
Ethics: 3 hours
At least 3 hours in ethics each cycle.
Diagnosis & treatment: 6 hours
At least 6 hours in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders.
Self-study cap
Up to 40 of the 50 hours may be independent/self-study.
How many CE hours Kansas psychologists need
Kansas requires 50 hours of approved continuing education every two years, of which up to 40 may be independent or self-study. The mandated ethics and diagnosis/treatment hours count within that total.
Mandated subject requirements
- Ethics: at least 3 hours per cycle.
- Diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders: at least 6 hours per cycle.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Kansas psychologist licenses renew every two years from the date of issuance. Complete and document your 50 hours before your renewal date.
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View pricingKansas Psychologists CME at a glance
- Ethics3 hrs
At least 3 hours in ethics education during each two-year licensing period.
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental Disorders6 hrs
At least 6 hours in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders each two-year period.
Always confirm with your licensing board
Kansas psychologist licenses renew every two years from the date of issuance. Up to 40 of the 50 hours may be earned through independent/self-study. Mandated topics count within the 50-hour total.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board before relying on these figures.
Source: Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board. 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.
Kansas Psychologist CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Kansas psychologists need?
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50 hours every two years.
What topics are mandated for Kansas psychologists?
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3 hours of ethics and 6 hours in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders each cycle.
How much Kansas CE can be self-study?
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Up to 40 of the 50 hours may be independent/self-study.
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