How many continuing education hours does a EMDR Approved Consultant need to renew?

A EMDR Approved Consultant renewal requires 12 hours of continuing education every 2 years. At least 12 hours must be in EMDR from a EMDRIA-approved provider.

How many continuing education hours does a EMDR Certified Therapist need to renew?

A EMDR Certified Therapist renewal requires 12 hours of continuing education every 2 years. At least 12 hours must be in EMDR from a EMDRIA-approved provider.

Does Keep Licensed track EMDRIA EMDR Therapy 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.

EMDRIA EMDR Therapy Continuing Education Requirements

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

EMDR Approved Consultant

A EMDR Approved Consultant renewal requires 12 hours of continuing education every 2 years.

Required hours

At least 12 hours must be in EMDR from a EMDRIA-approved provider.

Official source: EMDR International Association

EMDR Certified Therapist

A EMDR Certified Therapist renewal requires 12 hours of continuing education every 2 years.

Required hours

At least 12 hours must be in EMDR from a EMDRIA-approved provider.

Official source: EMDR International Association

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 EMDR Approved Consultant need to renew?: A EMDR Approved Consultant renewal requires 12 hours of continuing education every 2 years. At least 12 hours must be in EMDR from a EMDRIA-approved provider.
How many continuing education hours does a EMDR Certified Therapist need to renew?: A EMDR Certified Therapist renewal requires 12 hours of continuing education every 2 years. At least 12 hours must be in EMDR from a EMDRIA-approved provider.
Does Keep Licensed track EMDRIA EMDR Therapy 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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