If you hold a Michigan psychologist license, the Michigan Board of Psychology requires 30 hours of approved continuing education every two years, due August 31 of odd years. Within that total you must complete 3 hours of ethics and 2 hours of pain and symptom management, plus implicit bias training per Michigan LARA. No more than 12 hours may be earned in a single 24-hour period. Below is the full breakdown.
30 hours / 2 years
Thirty hours of approved continuing education each biennial cycle.
Ethics: 3 hours
3 hours of ethics at each renewal.
Pain/symptom: 2 hours
2 hours of pain and/or symptom management at each renewal.
Implicit bias
Implicit bias training is required per Michigan LARA rules.
How many CE hours Michigan psychologists need
Michigan requires 30 hours of approved continuing education every two years. There is no cap on online CE if APA-approved, but no more than 12 hours may be earned in a single 24-hour period.
Mandated subject requirements
- Ethics: 3 hours at each renewal.
- Pain and symptom management: 2 hours at each renewal.
- Implicit bias: required per Michigan LARA — a one-time training plus ongoing component.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Michigan psychologist licenses renew every two years, due August 31 of odd-numbered years. Complete and document your 30 hours before that date.
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View pricingMichigan Psychologists CME at a glance
- Ethics3 hrs
3 hours of ethics required at each renewal.
- Pain and Symptom Management2 hrs
2 hours of pain and/or symptom management at each renewal (may include psychology of pain, stress management, behavior management, and related topics).
- Implicit Bias TrainingRequired · one time then ongoing
Implicit bias training is required per Michigan LARA rules — a one-time training for initial licensure and an ongoing component thereafter.
Always confirm with your licensing board
Michigan psychologists complete 30 hours of approved CE every two years, due August 31 of odd years. No more than 12 hours may be earned in one 24-hour period. There is no cap on online CE if APA-approved. A one-time implicit bias training applies per Michigan LARA. Mandated hours count within the 30-hour total.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Michigan Board of Psychology before relying on these figures.
Source: Michigan Board of Psychology. 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.
Michigan Psychologist CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Michigan psychologists need?
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30 hours every two years.
What topics are mandated for Michigan psychologists?
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3 hours ethics and 2 hours pain/symptom management each renewal, plus implicit bias training per LARA.
When do Michigan psychologist licenses renew?
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By August 31 of odd-numbered years.
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