If you hold a New York psychologist license, the New York State Education Department requires 36 hours of approved continuing education each three-year registration period. Mandatory CE began January 1, 2021. Courses must be taken from NYSED-approved psychology providers, and only courses completed on or after January 1, 2021 count. Below is the full breakdown.
36 hours / 3 years
Thirty-six hours of approved continuing education each triennial registration period.
NYSED-approved providers
Courses must come from providers approved by the State Education Department.
Effective 2021
Mandatory CE began January 1, 2021; only courses on/after that date count.
Attestation
You attest to completing 36 CEs at renewal; keep certificates in case of audit.
How many CE hours New York psychologists need
New York requires 36 hours of approved continuing education every three years from NYSED-approved psychology providers. You attest to completion at renewal.
Mandated subject requirements
New York does not set fixed mandated subject hours, but all courses must be in approved psychology content areas and taken from NYSED-approved providers.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
New York psychologist registrations renew every three years. Complete your 36 hours before renewing and save your certificates of completion in case NYSED requests proof.
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Always confirm with your licensing board
As of January 1, 2021, New York psychologists must complete 36 hours of approved CE each three-year registration period. Courses must be taken from NYSED-approved psychology providers (only courses taken on or after January 1, 2021 count). There are no fixed mandated subject hours, but courses must be in approved content areas.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the New York State Education Department before relying on these figures.
Source: New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions (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.
New York Psychologist CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do New York psychologists need?
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36 hours every three years.
Who can provide CE for New York psychologists?
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Only providers approved by the New York State Education Department, for courses taken on or after January 1, 2021.
When did New York psychologist CE become mandatory?
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January 1, 2021.
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