California Psychologists Continuing Education Requirements
California-licensed psychologists have a biennial license renewal with a date of birth expiration deadline.
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California Psychologists Continuing
Education Requirements
California-licensed psychologists
have a biennial license renewal with
a date of birth expiration deadline.
Thirty-six (36) hours of continuing
education are required for license
renewal. Up to 27 hours of home
study are allowed (75% –
independent learning, and 9 hours
must be live) with APA approval.
California laws and ethics are
required at each renewal.
Law & Ethics Requirement
Under the current regulations, there
is no hour requirement or certificate
required for Laws & Ethics. Licensees
must check a box self-certifying that
they have kept abreast of changes to
laws (statutes and regulations) and
ethics. There is no specified method
regarding how the information must
be obtained. Licensees can take a
continuing education course, review Web sites, participate in grand rounds, etc.
Psychology
California Board of Psychology
View the Board Website or Email the Board
Phone: 916-263-2699
CE Required: 36 hours every two years
Home Study Allowed: 27 hours (75% – independent learning)
License Expiration: DOB, every 2 years
National Accreditation Accepted: APA
Notes: CA laws & ethics required each renewal
Continuing Education Courses for Psychologists:
Constructive Clinical Supervision in Counseling and Psychotherapy is a 6-hour test-only course. This CE
test is based on the book “Constructive Clinical Supervision in Counseling and Psychotherapy” (2015,
145 pages). The text articulates a practical, theoretical approach to supervision that integrates salient
elements of a number of diverse but complementary theoretical perspectives from the fields of human
development, psychotherapy, and clinical supervision to assist in facilitating supervisee growth and
change from a constructivist framework. Constructive Clinical Supervision is written in a way that is
highly accessible and inviting to supervisors who are new to constructivist ideas, while also offering
sufficient theoretical depth and practical utility for those already well versed in constructivism. It is
written for supervisors from all backgrounds, from beginning graduate students who are learning about
supervision for the first time, to seasoned veterans who are exploring ways to deepen their clinical
practice.
The Mindfulness Workbook for Addiction is a 5-hour test-only course. This CE test is based on the book
“The Mindfulness Workbook for Addiction: A Guide to Coping with the Grief, Stress and Anger that
Trigger Addictive Behaviors” (2012, 232 pages). This workbook presents a comprehensive approach to
working with clients in recovery from addictive behaviors and is unique in that it addresses the
underlying loss that clients have experienced that may be fueling addictive behaviors. Counseling skills
from the field of mindfulness therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment
therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy are outlined in a clear and easy-to-implement style. Healthy
strategies for coping with grief, depression, anxiety, and anger are provided along with ways to improve
interpersonal relationships.
Early Childhood Music Therapy and Autism Spectrum Disorders is a 6-hour test-only course. This CE
test is based on the book “Early Childhood Music Therapy and Autism Spectrum Disorders: Developing
Potential in Young Children and their Families” (2012, 304 pages). This text includes the work of many
researchers and practitioners from music therapy and related disciplines brought together to provide a
comprehensive overview of music therapy practice with young children who present with Autism
Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The authors present an overview of ASD including core characteristics, early
warning signs, prevalence rates, research and theories, screening and evaluation. The book explores
treatment approaches and strategies as applied in music therapy to the treatment of ASD. The authors
present a wealth of practical applications and strategies for implementation of music therapy within
multi-disciplinary teams, school environments and in family-centered practice.
Professional Development Resources is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to
sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Professional Development Resources maintains
responsibility for this program and its content.
Information obtained from the California Board of Psychology on March 13, 2015.
Education Requirements
California-licensed psychologists
have a biennial license renewal with
a date of birth expiration deadline.
Thirty-six (36) hours of continuing
education are required for license
renewal. Up to 27 hours of home
study are allowed (75% –
independent learning, and 9 hours
must be live) with APA approval.
California laws and ethics are
required at each renewal.
Law & Ethics Requirement
Under the current regulations, there
is no hour requirement or certificate
required for Laws & Ethics. Licensees
must check a box self-certifying that
they have kept abreast of changes to
laws (statutes and regulations) and
ethics. There is no specified method
regarding how the information must
be obtained. Licensees can take a
continuing education course, review Web sites, participate in grand rounds, etc.
Psychology
California Board of Psychology
View the Board Website or Email the Board
Phone: 916-263-2699
CE Required: 36 hours every two years
Home Study Allowed: 27 hours (75% – independent learning)
License Expiration: DOB, every 2 years
National Accreditation Accepted: APA
Notes: CA laws & ethics required each renewal
Continuing Education Courses for Psychologists:
Constructive Clinical Supervision in Counseling and Psychotherapy is a 6-hour test-only course. This CE
test is based on the book “Constructive Clinical Supervision in Counseling and Psychotherapy” (2015,
145 pages). The text articulates a practical, theoretical approach to supervision that integrates salient
elements of a number of diverse but complementary theoretical perspectives from the fields of human
development, psychotherapy, and clinical supervision to assist in facilitating supervisee growth and
change from a constructivist framework. Constructive Clinical Supervision is written in a way that is
highly accessible and inviting to supervisors who are new to constructivist ideas, while also offering
sufficient theoretical depth and practical utility for those already well versed in constructivism. It is
written for supervisors from all backgrounds, from beginning graduate students who are learning about
supervision for the first time, to seasoned veterans who are exploring ways to deepen their clinical
practice.
The Mindfulness Workbook for Addiction is a 5-hour test-only course. This CE test is based on the book
“The Mindfulness Workbook for Addiction: A Guide to Coping with the Grief, Stress and Anger that
Trigger Addictive Behaviors” (2012, 232 pages). This workbook presents a comprehensive approach to
working with clients in recovery from addictive behaviors and is unique in that it addresses the
underlying loss that clients have experienced that may be fueling addictive behaviors. Counseling skills
from the field of mindfulness therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment
therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy are outlined in a clear and easy-to-implement style. Healthy
strategies for coping with grief, depression, anxiety, and anger are provided along with ways to improve
interpersonal relationships.
Early Childhood Music Therapy and Autism Spectrum Disorders is a 6-hour test-only course. This CE
test is based on the book “Early Childhood Music Therapy and Autism Spectrum Disorders: Developing
Potential in Young Children and their Families” (2012, 304 pages). This text includes the work of many
researchers and practitioners from music therapy and related disciplines brought together to provide a
comprehensive overview of music therapy practice with young children who present with Autism
Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The authors present an overview of ASD including core characteristics, early
warning signs, prevalence rates, research and theories, screening and evaluation. The book explores
treatment approaches and strategies as applied in music therapy to the treatment of ASD. The authors
present a wealth of practical applications and strategies for implementation of music therapy within
multi-disciplinary teams, school environments and in family-centered practice.
Professional Development Resources is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to
sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Professional Development Resources maintains
responsibility for this program and its content.
Information obtained from the California Board of Psychology on March 13, 2015.
