If you hold an Ohio psychologist license, the Ohio State Board of Psychology requires 23 hours of approved continuing education every two years, due August 31 of even years. Within that total, at least 4 hours must be in professional conduct, ethics, or the role of culture/ethnic identity in psychological services. There is no cap on online CE if APA-approved. Below is the full breakdown.
23 hours / 2 years
Twenty-three hours of approved continuing education each biennial cycle.
Ethics/conduct/culture: 4 hours
At least 4 hours in ethics, professional conduct, or culture each cycle.
Online allowed
No cap on online CE if APA-approved.
Due August 31 (even years)
Renewal is due by August 31 of even-numbered years.
How many CE hours Ohio psychologists need
Ohio requires 23 hours of approved continuing education every two years. The CE window runs September 1 to August 31, and compliance is reported through OPA-MCE or OSPA-MCE.
Mandated subject requirements
- Ethics, professional conduct, or culture: at least 4 hours each cycle, in professional conduct, ethics, or the role of culture/ethnic identity in psychological services.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Ohio psychologist licenses renew every two years, due August 31 of even-numbered years. Register with OPA-MCE or OSPA-MCE so the Board is notified of your compliance.
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- Ethics, Professional Conduct, or Culture4 hrs
At least 4 hours in professional conduct, ethics, or the role of culture/ethnic identity in psychological assessment, consultation, or intervention (or a combination).
Always confirm with your licensing board
Ohio psychologists complete 23 hours of approved CE every two years, due August 31 of even years (CE window runs September 1 to August 31). There is no cap on online CE if APA-approved. Compliance is reported through OPA-MCE or OSPA-MCE. The 4 ethics/conduct/culture hours count within the 23-hour total.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Ohio State Board of Psychology before relying on these figures.
Source: Ohio State Board of 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.
Ohio Psychologist CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Ohio psychologists need?
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23 hours every two years.
What does the Ohio ethics requirement cover?
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At least 4 hours in professional conduct, ethics, or the role of culture/ethnic identity in psychological services.
When do Ohio psychologist licenses renew?
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By August 31 of even-numbered years.
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