Arizona Psychologist Continuing Education Requirements

By Gina Ulery

Arizona Psychologist Continuing Education Requirements

Arizona-licensed psychologists are required to earn 60 hours of continuing education (CE) credits every 2 years for license renewal on April 30th of odd-numbered years. Of the 60 hours, 4 hours must be in ethics and 4 hours must be on domestic violence or child abuse. A minimum of 40 hours must be earned in Category 1 credit with APA-approval. All 60 hours may be earned through online/home study courses offered through APA-approved sponsors and that provide a certificate of completion.

Professional Development Resources is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists and maintains responsibility for all programs and content. Arizona psychologists may earn all 60 hours for renewal through online courses available at www.pdresources.org.


Arizona Board of Psychologist Examiners
View the Board Website
or Email the Board
Phone: 602-542-8162
CE Required: 60 hours every 2 years (minimum 40 from Cat 1)
Home Study Allowed: No limit (considered Cat 1 – must have certificate)
License Expiration: 4/30, odd years
National Accreditation Accepted: APA
Notes: 4 hrs professional ethics & 4 hrs domestic violence OR child abuse required each renewal (must be from Cat 1)
Date of Info: 2/6/2015

Renewal Information for Arizona Psychologists

Renewal Information for Arizona Psychologists

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As an Arizona-licensed Psychologist, your current license will expire on April 30, 2011. Are you ready?

Continuing Education Guidelines & Requirements:

  • 60 hours of continuing education are required every 2 years for renewal
  • A minimum of 40 hours must come from Category 1 coursework
  • 4 hours on ethics are required each renewal and must be Category 1
  • 4 hours of domestic violence or child abuse are also required each renewal and must be Category 1
  • Courses that are approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) are accepted
  • All 60 hours may come from APA-approved online or home study coursework (Category 1)

Arizona Board of Psychologist Examiners Website: http://www.psychboard.az.gov/

Professional Development Resources is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Professional Development Resources maintains responsibility for all programs and content. Over 100 course topics are available, including ethics and domestic violence. Click here to search our course catalog.

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Please let me know if you have any questions regarding your CE requirements. After all, I specialize in CE so you don’t have to!

Your friend in CE,
Gina