Maximum # of Hours Allowed Each Renewal Period
Hours Credited by Activity
CE/CPD Activity
CPD Learning Category #2: Academic Academic Coursework : Completing and earning credit for a graduate- level course related to psychology from an institution whose degree meets the requirements of Section 2914 of the Code. Licensees shall maintain a record of this activity. This record shall include a transcript with evidence of a passing grade (C or higher or “pass”).
18 hours maximum Each course counts only once for each renewal period
1 semester unit course = 6 hours credited 1 quarter unit course = 4.5 hours credited
Academic/Sponsor-Approved CE Instruction : Academic Instruction means teaching a graduate-level course that is part of a degree program that meets the requirements of Section 2914(c) of the Code. Sponsor-Approved CE Instruction means teaching a sponsored CE course that relates to the practice of psychology as defined in 1397.60(c). Licensees shall maintain a record of this activity. This record shall include the following: course syllabus, title of course, name of institution, and dates of instruction. Supervision : Overseeing the professional experience of a trainee who is accruing hours toward licensure as a psychologist, marriage and family therapist, licensed clinical social worker, licensed professional clinical counselor, licensed educational psychologist, or physician and surgeon. Licensees shall maintain a record of this activity. This record shall include the following: dates of supervision and a trainee identifier. Publications : Publication means authoring or coauthoring peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, or books, or editing or coediting books, related to psychology or a related discipline. Licensees shall maintain a record of this activity. This record shall include the following: either a letter of acceptance for publication or proof of publication with publication date in the renewal period for which it is being submitted. Self-Directed Learning : Independent educational activities focused on maintaining, developing, or increasing conceptual and applied competencies that are relevant to psychological practice, education, or science, such as reading peer-reviewed journal articles or books, watching videos or webcasts, or listening to podcasts. Licensees shall maintain a record of this activity. This record shall include the following: date(s), medium (e.g., webinar), topic or title, and total number of hours.
18 hours maximum 1 quarter or
semester academic course = 18 hours credited
18 hours maximum 1 hour of
supervision = 1 hour credited
9 hours maximum 1 publication = 9 hours credited
6 hours maximum 1 hour of activity = 1 hour credited
CPD Learning Category #3: Sponsored Continuing Education
Includes any approved structured, sequenced learning activity, whether conducted in person or online. The licensee shall maintain proof of attendance provided by the sponsor of the continuing education.
27 hours maximum 1 hour of sponsored continuing education = 1 hour credited
CPD Learning Activity #4: Board Certification
American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) Board Certification : Can count for 100% of required CE in the renewal cycle that certification is awarded. The licensee shall maintain proof of specialty certification. “Senior Option” ABPP Board Certification : Can count for 50% of required CE in the renewal cycle that certification is awarded. The licensee shall maintain proof of specialty certification.
36 hours
Certification awarded = 36 hours credited Certification awarded = 18 hours credited
18 hours
The following definitions apply: A. Acceptable CPD learning activities under “Professional Activities” include: 1. “Peer Consultation” a. “Peer Consultation” means engaging in
These activities must be focused on maintaining, developing, or increasing conceptual and applied competencies that are relevant to psychological practice, education, or science.
structured and organized interaction, in person or electronically mediated, with professional colleagues designed to broaden professional knowledge and expertise, reduce professional isolation, and directly inform the work of the psychologist. CPD pursuant to this paragraph may only be obtained through individual or group case consultation, reading groups, or research groups.
b. “Peer Consultation” does not include “Supervision” as defined in subsection (b) (3). 2. “Practice Outcome Monitoring” (POM) a. “Practice Outcome Monitoring” (POM) means
the application of outcome assessment protocols with clients/patients, in order to monitor one's own practice process and outcomes, with the goal of assessing effectiveness.
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