If you hold a Maine psychologist license, the Maine Board of Examiners of Psychologists requires 40 hours of continuing education every two years, all of which may be self-study. Within that total, at least 3 hours must be in ethics, and a one-time 3-hour course covers family, spousal, or partner abuse. Renewal is due by April 30 of even-numbered years. Below is the full breakdown.
40 hours / 2 years
Forty hours of continuing education each biennial period; self-study allowed.
Ethics: 3 hours
At least 3 of the 40 hours must be in ethics each cycle.
Partner abuse (one-time)
A one-time 3-hour course in family, spousal, or partner abuse.
Due April 30 (even years)
Renewal is due by April 30 of even-numbered years.
How many CE hours Maine psychologists need
Maine requires 40 hours of continuing education every two years, all of which may be completed by self-study. The mandated hours count within that total.
Mandated subject requirements
- Ethics: at least 3 hours per cycle.
- Family, spousal, or partner abuse: a one-time 3-hour course in screening, referral, and intervention strategies.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Maine psychologist licenses renew every two years, due by April 30 of even-numbered years. Complete and document your 40 hours before that date.
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View pricingMaine Psychologists CME at a glance
- Ethics3 hrs
A minimum of 3 of the 40 hours must be in ethics every two years.
- Family, Spousal or Partner Abuse3 hrs · one time
3 hours in family, spousal, or partner abuse screening, referral, and intervention strategies — a one-time requirement for initial licensure or renewal (effective January 1, 2020).
Always confirm with your licensing board
Maine psychologists complete 40 hours of continuing education every two years, all of which may be self-study. Renewal is due by April 30 of even-numbered years. The family/partner abuse requirement is a one-time requirement. Mandated hours count within the 40-hour total.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Maine Board of Examiners of Psychologists before relying on these figures.
Source: Maine Board of Examiners of Psychologists. 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.
Maine Psychologist CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Maine psychologists need?
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40 hours every two years.
Does Maine require a partner abuse CE for psychologists?
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Yes — a one-time 3-hour course in family, spousal, or partner abuse screening, referral, and intervention.
Can Maine psychologists complete all CE by self-study?
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Yes — all 40 hours may be completed by self-study.
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