What CE categories are required for psychologists in California?

Ethics: 4 hours. Board rules change — verify against the official source.

California Psychologist CE category requirements

How the 36 CE hours every 2 years breaks down by category for psychologists in California, sourced from the official board.

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Required categories

Ethics

36 CPD hours per two-year renewal period: 4 hours law and ethics, 4 hours cultural diversity/social justice. Licensee must use at least two of the four CPD activity categories unless maintaining 100% ABPP certification. [Renewal tied to license issuance date; mapped to LICENSE_ANNIVERSARY.]

Official source: California Board of Psychology

Full requirements: California Psychologist CE requirements
When it's due: California Psychologist license renewal deadline
What it costs: California Psychologist license renewal fees
Audits & penalties: California Psychologist CE audits & penalties

⚠️Board rules change. Verify every figure against the official source before relying on it.

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California Psychologist CE category requirements

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