If you hold a Maryland psychologist license, the Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists requires a minimum of 40 CE hours each reporting period. Up to 20 may be independent study. Within the total you must complete 3 hours of ethics, laws, or risk management and 3 hours in cultural diversity. Renewal is due by March 31. Below is the full breakdown.
40 hours / 2 years
Forty hours of continuing education each biennial reporting period.
Ethics/laws: 3 hours
3 hours in ethics, laws, or risk management each cycle.
Cultural diversity: 3 hours
3 hours in serving culturally diverse populations each cycle.
Independent study cap
Up to 20 hours may be APA-approved independent study.
How many CE hours Maryland psychologists need
Maryland requires a minimum of 40 CE hours every two years, of which up to 20 may be independent study approved by the APA.
Mandated subject requirements
- Ethics, laws, or risk management: at least 3 hours per cycle.
- Cultural diversity: at least 3 hours per cycle.
- Clinical supervision: 3 hours per cycle for supervising psychologists.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Maryland psychologist licenses renew every two years, due by March 31. Even-numbered licenses renew in even years and odd-numbered in odd years.
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- Ethics, Laws, or Risk Management3 hrs
A minimum of 3 hours in ethics, laws for practicing psychology, or managing risks each reporting period.
- Cultural Diversity3 hrs
A minimum of 3 hours focused on competence in serving culturally diverse populations each reporting period.
- Clinical Supervision3 hrs
Supervising psychologists must complete 3 hours in clinical supervision every two years.
Always confirm with your licensing board
Maryland psychologists complete a minimum of 40 CE hours each reporting period. Up to 20 hours may be independent study (APA-approved). Renewal is due by March 31 — even-numbered licenses in even years, odd-numbered in odd years. Mandated hours count within the 40-hour total.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists before relying on these figures.
Source: Maryland 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.
Maryland Psychologist CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Maryland psychologists need?
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A minimum of 40 hours every two years.
What topics are mandated for Maryland psychologists?
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3 hours ethics/laws/risk management and 3 hours cultural diversity each cycle; supervisors add 3 hours clinical supervision.
When do Maryland psychologist licenses renew?
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By March 31 — even-numbered licenses in even years, odd-numbered in odd years.
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