Montana psychology license requirements

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

How many CE hours does Montana require for psychologists?

• Psychologists: 40 hours every two years.

• Behavior Analyst/Assistant Behavior Analyst: 20 hours every two years.

Continuing education (CE) hours are due 12/31 of odd-numbered years. License expires on 12/31 annually.

Can I earn my continuing education hours through Continued Psychology?

Yes. Continued is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Montana Board of Psychologists accepts courses offered by APA approved providers for psychologist license renewal. It is the responsibility of the licensee to select programs that align with the scope of practice for the license type held.

Psychologists:

• The Montana Board of Psychologists requires licensees to obtain 2 hours of continuing education (CE) in ethics. Continued offers courses that may meet this requirement.
• Licensees are required to obtain 1 CE hour in suicide prevention. Continued offers courses that may meet this requirement.
• Psychologists should select courses that deal primarily with substantive psychological issues, psychological skills or laws or rules and ethical standards related to one's role as a psychologist.

Behavior Analyst/Assistant Behavior Analyst:

• The Montana Board of Psychologists requires licensees to obtain 1 hour of continuing education (CE) in ethics. Continued offers courses that may meet this requirement.
• Behavior analysts and assistant behavior analysts should select courses that deal primarily with substantive behavior analysis issues, skills, laws, rules, or ethical standards related to one's role.