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Iowa Psychology Continuing Education Requirements

What Iowa 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.

Required hours

  • At least 6 hours must be in ethics.

What's capped

  • No more than 30 hours may come from presentation.
  • No more than 30 hours may come from publication.
  • No more than 30 hours may come from presentation,instruction,publication.

Official source: the Iowa board

Psychologist, Health Service Provider Certificate

A Psychologist, Health Service Provider Certificate renewal requires 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years.

Required hours

  • At least 6 hours must be in ethics.

What's capped

  • No more than 30 hours may come from presentation.
  • No more than 30 hours may come from publication.
  • No more than 30 hours may come from presentation,instruction,publication.

Official source: the Iowa board

More Iowa Psychology licenses coming soon: Conditional Prescribing Psychologist Certificate, Provisional Psychology License.

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. At least 6 hours must be in ethics.
How many continuing education hours does a Psychologist, Health Service Provider Certificate need to renew?
A Psychologist, Health Service Provider Certificate renewal requires 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years. At least 6 hours must be in ethics.
Does Keep Licensed track Iowa 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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