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Colorado Psychology Continuing Education Requirements

What Colorado requires for continuing education (2026), in plain English. Keep Licensed tracks every one of these requirements automatically as you add your CE.

Licensed Psychologist

A Licensed Psychologist renewal requires 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years.

What's capped

  • No more than 20 hours may come from publication.

Official source: the Colorado board

Prescribing Psychologist Authority

A Prescribing Psychologist Authority renewal requires 80 hours of continuing education every 2 years.

Required hours

  • At least 40 hours must be in psychopharmacology.
  • At least 2 hours must be in ethics.

What's capped

  • No more than 20 hours may come from publication.

Official source: the Colorado board

Psychologist Candidate (PSYC)

A Psychologist Candidate (PSYC) renewal requires 60 hours of continuing education every 3 years.

What's capped

  • No more than 20 hours may come from publication.

Official source: the Colorado board

More Colorado Psychology licenses coming soon: Provisional Psychologist (PSYP).

Note: your renewal cycle starts on your license issue date, so a partial first cycle is prorated. Keep Licensed handles that for you.

This page is for general information and is not legal or compliance advice. Requirements change; always confirm the current rules with your licensing board or credentialing body before you renew.

Frequently asked questions

How many continuing education hours does a Licensed Psychologist need to renew?
A Licensed Psychologist renewal requires 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years.
How many continuing education hours does a Prescribing Psychologist Authority need to renew?
A Prescribing Psychologist Authority renewal requires 80 hours of continuing education every 2 years. At least 40 hours must be in psychopharmacology.
How many continuing education hours does a Psychologist Candidate (PSYC) need to renew?
A Psychologist Candidate (PSYC) renewal requires 60 hours of continuing education every 3 years.
Does Keep Licensed track Colorado Psychology continuing education automatically?
Yes. Add your license, forward or upload your CE certificates, and Keep Licensed reads each one and matches it to these requirements, so you always know whether you are covered for your next renewal.

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