If you hold a North Carolina psychology license, the North Carolina Psychology Board requires a minimum of 24 CE hours per biennial renewal period, of which at least 15 must be Category A. Within the Category A hours you must complete at least 3 hours of ethics, and all licensees must complete the Board's online Ethics Refresher (worth 1 Category A hour) before renewing. Renewal is due by October 1. Below is the full breakdown.
24 hours / 2 years
A minimum of 24 CE hours each biennial renewal period.
Category A: 15 hours min
At least 15 of the 24 hours must be Category A.
Ethics: 3 hours
At least 3 Category A hours in ethics each cycle.
Ethics Refresher
The online Ethics Refresher is required and counts as 1 Category A hour.
How many CE hours North Carolina psychologists need
North Carolina requires a minimum of 24 CE hours every two years, with at least 15 hours completed under a Category A program sponsor. CE is submitted through CE Broker.
Mandated subject requirements
- Ethics: at least 3 Category A hours each cycle.
- Online Ethics Refresher: required before renewal; counts as 1 Category A hour.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
North Carolina psychology licenses renew every two years, due by October 1. Complete the Ethics Refresher and document your 24 hours before that date.
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- Ethics3 hrs
At least 3 Category A hours in ethics in the professional practice of psychology each cycle.
- Online Ethics Refresher1 hr
All licensees must complete the Board's online Ethics Refresher before renewing; it counts as 1 hour of Category A CE per cycle.
Always confirm with your licensing board
North Carolina psychologists complete a minimum of 24 CE hours per biennial renewal period, of which at least 15 must be Category A. Renewal is due by October 1. CE is submitted through CE Broker. The 3 ethics hours and the online Ethics Refresher count within the 24-hour total.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the North Carolina Psychology Board before relying on these figures.
Source: North Carolina Psychology Board. 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.
North Carolina Psychologist CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do North Carolina psychologists need?
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A minimum of 24 hours every two years, with at least 15 Category A.
Is the Ethics Refresher required in North Carolina?
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Yes — all licensees must complete the online Ethics Refresher before renewing; it counts as 1 Category A hour.
When do North Carolina psychology licenses renew?
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By October 1 of the renewal year.
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