Arizona psychology license requirements

We have listed some of the most common questions and answers for Arizona psychology continuing education below.

How many CE Hours does Arizona require for psychologists?

• Psychologist: 
  • 40 hours every 2 years
  • Licenses expire every 2 years on the last day of the licensee's birth month
• Behavior Analyst: 
  • 30 hours every 2 years
  • Licenses expire every 2 years on the last day of the licensee's birth month

Can I use this site to earn my continuing education hours?

• Psychologists: 
  • Yes, we are approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Arizona Board of Psychologist Examiners accepts courses offered by APA approved providers.
• Behavior Analysts:
  • No, Behavioral analysts must complete courses offered by a BACB-approved provider.

Psychologists:

• The Arizona Board of Psychologist Examiners requires licensees to obtain 4 hours of continuing education in professional ethics. 
  • Explore ethics courses
• The Arizona Board of Psychologist Examiners will not accept continuing education hours for a course, workshop, seminar, or symposium designed to increase income or office efficiency.
• For new licensees, continuing education hours are prorated based on the date of initial licensure.
• For approved courses, course completions will be reported to CE Broker. You may also self-report to CE Broker. Our provider number for CE Broker is 50-29950.

Behavior Analysts:

• Behavior analysts must complete courses offered by a BACB-approved provider. We are not a BACB-approved provider. However, feel free to search our library for courses that may be helpful for your professional development.