Pennsylvania Licensed Psychologist Continuing Education Requirements

Pennsylvania PSYs need 30 continuing education (CE) hours every 24 months (2 years) to renew their license.

✓ Verified against the board's published rules Last reviewed 2026-06-25

Total hours

Renewal cycle

24 mo

Required CE topics

These hours are part of the 30-hour total — not in addition to it.

Topic	Hours
Ethical Issues	3
Child Abuse Recognition & Reporting	2
Suicide Prevention (Act 74)	1

Renewal cycle

Biennial period; licenses expire November 30 of each odd-numbered year. Partial first cycle is prorated (~3.75 contact hours per quarter, § 41.52).

Documentation to keep

dated certificate with ce hours
program or activity description
records retained two bienniums

Track your Pennsylvania PSY CE automatically

CE Tracker applies these rules to your activities and shows what's left before renewal. Free during beta.

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Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do Pennsylvania PSYs need?

Pennsylvania PSYs must complete 30 continuing education hours every 24 months (2 years) to renew.

What specific CE topics are required for Pennsylvania PSYs?

Within the 30-hour total, Pennsylvania requires: 3 hours of ethical issues; 2 hours of child abuse recognition & reporting; 1 hours of suicide prevention (act 74). The remaining hours may be general continuing education.

Where do these Pennsylvania PSY CE requirements come from?

These requirements are taken directly from the licensing board's published rules, last reviewed 2026-06-25.

Can I track my Pennsylvania PSY CE automatically?

Yes. CE Tracker applies these rules to your logged activities and shows exactly what you still need before renewal. Sign in with your email to start — it's free during beta.

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This page is general information, not legal or compliance advice. Always confirm requirements with your licensing board.