If you hold a Missouri psychologist license, the Missouri State Committee of Psychologists requires at least 40 accredited CE hours each two-year reporting cycle, due November 30 of odd years. Within that total, 3 hours must be ethics and at least 15 hours must be Category A. Applicants for initial licensure must complete a one-time 2-hour suicide training. All 40 hours may be distance learning. Below is the full breakdown.
40 hours / 2 years
At least 40 accredited CE hours each biennial cycle; all may be distance learning.
Ethics: 3 hours
3 hours of ethics every two years.
Category A: 15 hours
At least 15 of the 40 hours must be Category A.
Suicide (one-time)
Initial licensure requires a 2-hour suicide assessment training.
How many CE hours Missouri psychologists need
Missouri requires at least 40 accredited CE hours every two years. At least 15 of those hours must be Category A activities, and all 40 may be completed via distance learning.
Mandated subject requirements
- Ethics: 3 hours every two years.
- Suicide assessment, referral, treatment, and management: a one-time 2-hour requirement for initial licensure.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Missouri psychologist licenses renew every two years, due November 30 of odd-numbered years. Complete and document your 40 hours before that date.
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- Ethics3 hrs
3 hours must be in ethics every two years (compliance began with the 12/1/2023–11/30/2025 reporting period).
- Suicide Assessment, Referral, Treatment, and Management2 hrs · one time
An applicant for initial licensure must complete a minimum of 2 hours in suicide assessment, referral, treatment, and management training.
Always confirm with your licensing board
Missouri psychologists complete at least 40 accredited CE hours each two-year reporting cycle, due November 30 of odd years. At least 15 hours must be Category A. All 40 hours may be distance learning. The 2-hour suicide training applies at initial licensure. Mandated ethics hours count within the 40-hour total.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Missouri State Committee of Psychologists before relying on these figures.
Source: Missouri State Committee 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.
Missouri Psychologist CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Missouri psychologists need?
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At least 40 hours every two years.
Does Missouri require an ethics CE for psychologists?
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Yes — 3 hours of ethics every two years.
Can Missouri psychologists complete all CE online?
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Yes — all 40 hours may be completed via distance learning.
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