If you hold a New Jersey psychologist license, the New Jersey State Board of Psychological Examiners requires 40 hours of continuing education every two years, due June 30 of odd years. Within that total you must complete 4 credits in domestic violence and 1 credit in prescription opioid drug use. At least 20 hours must be from approved national bodies, and up to 10 hours may carry over. Below is the full breakdown.
40 hours / 2 years
Forty hours of continuing education each biennial cycle (up to 30 home study).
Domestic violence: 4 hours
4 credits in domestic violence each cycle.
Opioid use: 1 hour
1 credit in prescription opioid drug use each cycle.
10-hour carryover
Up to 10 hours may be carried over to the next period.
How many CE hours New Jersey psychologists need
New Jersey requires 40 hours of continuing education every two years, of which up to 30 may be home study. At least 20 hours must be presented or approved by the APA, National Register, ASPPB, or AMA.
Mandated subject requirements
- Domestic violence: 4 credits each cycle.
- Prescription opioid drug use: 1 credit each cycle, covering risk factors and signs of abuse, addiction, and diversion.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
New Jersey psychologist licenses renew every two years, due June 30 of odd-numbered years. Up to 10 hours may carry over, and records must be kept for at least four years.
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View pricingNew Jersey Psychologists CME at a glance
- Domestic Violence4 hrs
4 credits in courses related to domestic violence each renewal period.
- Prescription Opioid Drug Use1 hr
1 credit covering prescription opioid drug use, including risk factors and signs of opioid abuse, addiction, and diversion.
Always confirm with your licensing board
New Jersey psychologists complete 40 hours of CE every two years, due June 30 of odd years. Up to 30 hours may be home study. At least 20 hours must be from APA, National Register, ASPPB, or AMA. Up to 10 hours may carry over. Mandated hours count within the 40-hour total.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the New Jersey State Board of Psychological Examiners before relying on these figures.
Source: New Jersey State Board of Psychological Examiners. 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.
New Jersey Psychologist CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do New Jersey psychologists need?
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40 hours every two years.
What topics are mandated for New Jersey psychologists?
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4 credits domestic violence and 1 credit prescription opioid drug use each cycle.
Can New Jersey psychologists carry over CE hours?
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Yes — up to 10 hours may be carried over to the next renewal period.
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