If you hold a Pennsylvania psychologist license, the Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology requires 30 hours of acceptable continuing education each biennial renewal period. Within that total you must complete 3 hours of ethics, 1 hour of suicide prevention, and 2 hours of child abuse recognition and reporting. No more than 15 hours may be home study. Licenses expire November 30 of odd years. Below is the full breakdown.
30 hours / 2 years
Thirty hours of continuing education each biennial cycle (up to 15 home study).
Ethics: 3 hours
At least 3 hours in ethics each cycle.
Suicide prevention: 1 hour
At least 1 hour in suicide prevention each cycle.
Child abuse: 2 hours
At least 2 hours in child abuse recognition and reporting each cycle.
How many CE hours Pennsylvania psychologists need
Pennsylvania requires 30 hours of acceptable continuing education every two years, of which no more than 15 may be home study.
Mandated subject requirements
- Ethics: at least 3 hours per cycle.
- Suicide prevention: at least 1 hour per cycle.
- Child abuse recognition and reporting: at least 2 hours per cycle.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Pennsylvania psychologist licenses expire November 30 of odd-numbered years. Retain CE records for at least two bienniums in case of audit.
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View pricingPennsylvania Psychologists CME at a glance
- Ethics3 hrs
At least 3 hours in ethics each biennial renewal period.
- Suicide Prevention1 hr
At least 1 hour in suicide prevention each biennial renewal period.
- Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting2 hrs
At least 2 hours in child abuse recognition and reporting each biennial renewal period.
Always confirm with your licensing board
Pennsylvania psychologist licenses expire November 30 of every odd-numbered year. No more than 15 of the 30 hours may be home study. Records must be retained for at least two bienniums. Mandated hours count within the 30-hour total.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology before relying on these figures.
Source: Pennsylvania 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.
Pennsylvania Psychologist CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Pennsylvania psychologists need?
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30 hours every two years.
What topics are mandated for Pennsylvania psychologists?
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3 hours ethics, 1 hour suicide prevention, and 2 hours child abuse recognition and reporting each cycle.
When do Pennsylvania psychologist licenses expire?
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November 30 of every odd-numbered year.
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