Virginia Psychologists Continuing Education and License Renewals

virginia psychologists continuing educationVirginia-licensed psychologists have an annual license renewal with a June 30th deadline. Fourteen (14) hours of continuing education are required in order to renew a license. Of the 14 hours, eight (8) hours are allowed from home study if APA approved. Six hours must be live. Other requirements include 1.5 hours of ethics, standards of practice, or laws governing the profession of psychology.

The purpose of continuing education is to encourage the highest possible standards for the psychology profession. All licensees are required to participate in continuing education as a licensing condition.

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.

Continuing Education Requirements

Virginia-licensed psychologists have an annual license renewal with a June 30th deadline. Fourteen (14) hours of continuing education are required for license renewals. Of the 14 hours, eight (8) hours are allowed from home study if APA approved. Six hours must be live. Other requirements include 1.5 hours of ethics, standards of practice, or laws governing the profession of psychology.

Information obtained from the Virginia Board of Psychology on June 12, 2013.

 

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