Oregon psychology license requirements

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

How many CE Hours does Oregon require for psychologists?

• Psychologist (Active/Semi-active)/Psychological Associate: 40 hours every 2 years. Licenses expire every 2 years based on birth month, with even-numbered licensees renewing in odd years, and odd-numbered licensees renewing in even years.

Can I take my continuing education through Continued Psychology?

Yes. The Oregon Board of Psychology does not pre-approve continuing education programs, but accepts courses that are considered substantive professional development programs, with subject matter dealing primarily related to psychological issues, skills, or laws, rules, and ethical standards. Continued is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.

• The Oregon Board of Psychology allows licensees to obtain a maximum of 20 continuing education (CE) hours from online, home study courses. Continued offers video, audio, and text courses.
• Licensees can obtain the remaining 20 CE hours through live, interactive courses. Continued offers live courses that may meet this requirement.
• Licensees are required to obtain 4 CE hours in professional ethics and/or Oregon State Laws and regulations related to the practice of psychology. Continued offers courses that may meet this requirement.
• Licensees are required to obtain 1 CE hour in pain management education. Continued offers courses that may meet this requirement.
• Licensees are required to obtain 4 CE hours in cultural competency. Continued offers courses that may meet this requirement.
• Licensees are required to obtain 2 CE hours in suicide assessment, treatment, and management. Continued offers courses that may meet this requirement.