Louisiana psychology license requirements

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

How many CE Hours does Louisiana require for psychologists?

• Psychologist: 40 hours every 2 years.

• Psychologist in School Psychology: 50 hours every 2 years.

Licenses expire on 7/31 annually, but CEUs must be reported biennially. 

Licensees with even-numbered licenses will report their CPD in even-numbered years. Licensees with odd-numbered licenses will report their CPD in odd-numbered years.

Can I take my continuing education through Continued Psychology?

Yes. Continued is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists accepts courses offered by APA approved providers for psychologist license renewal.

Psychologists:

• 1 hour of continuing education (CE) is equivalent to 1 hour of continuing professional development (CPD).
• The Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists requires licensees to obtain 2 hours of continuing professional development (CPD) in ethics or law. Continued offers courses that may meet this requirement.
• Licensees are required to obtain 2 CPD hours in multiculturalism or diversity. Continued offers courses that may meet this requirement.

Psychologists in School Psychology:

• Continued is not an approved sponsor for psychologists in school psychology. Refer to Title 46, Part LXIII, Subpart 2 in the administrative code for guidance on acceptable activities and sponsors.
• School psychologists holding a certificate from the Louisiana Department of Education should refer to the Department for information about professional development requirements.