If you hold a New Mexico psychologist license, the New Mexico Board of Psychologist Examiners requires 40 hours of approved continuing education every two years, due June 30. Within that total you must complete 4 hours of ethics, 4 hours of equity and inclusion, and 2 hours of cultural diversity or health disparities. At least 15 hours must be Category I, and up to 25 may be home study. Below is the full breakdown.
40 hours / 2 years
Forty hours of approved continuing education each biennial cycle.
Ethics: 4 hours
At least 4 hours in ethics each cycle.
Equity & inclusion: 4 hours
At least 4 hours on equity and inclusion each cycle.
Cultural diversity: 2 hours
At least 2 hours in cultural diversity or health disparities each cycle.
How many CE hours New Mexico psychologists need
New Mexico requires 40 hours of approved continuing education every two years. At least 15 hours must be Category I activities, and up to 25 may be home study.
Mandated subject requirements
- Ethics: at least 4 hours per cycle.
- Equity and inclusion: at least 4 hours per cycle.
- Cultural diversity / health disparities: at least 2 hours per cycle.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
New Mexico psychologist licenses renew every two years, due June 30. Prescribing psychologists must complete 60 CPE hours, with 40 in psychopharmacology or psychopharmacotherapy.
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View pricingNew Mexico Psychologists CME at a glance
- Ethics4 hrs
A minimum of 4 hours in ethics every two years.
- Cultural Diversity / Health Disparities2 hrs
A minimum of 2 hours in cultural diversity or health disparities every two years.
- Equity and Inclusion4 hrs
A minimum of 4 hours on equity and inclusion every two years.
Always confirm with your licensing board
New Mexico psychologists complete 40 hours of approved CE every two years, due June 30. At least 15 hours must be Category I; up to 25 may be home study. Prescribing psychologists need 60 CPE hours (40 in psychopharmacology). Mandated hours count within the 40-hour total.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the New Mexico Board of Psychologist Examiners before relying on these figures.
Source: New Mexico Board of Psychologist 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 Mexico Psychologist CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do New Mexico psychologists need?
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40 hours every two years.
What topics are mandated for New Mexico psychologists?
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4 hours ethics, 4 hours equity and inclusion, and 2 hours cultural diversity/health disparities each cycle.
Do prescribing psychologists have extra CE in New Mexico?
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Yes — 60 CPE hours, with 40 in psychopharmacology or psychopharmacotherapy.
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