Kentucky Psychology Continuing Education Requirements
What Kentucky requires for continuing education (2026), in plain English. Keep Licensed tracks every one of these requirements automatically as you add your CE.
Certified Psychologist
A Certified Psychologist renewal requires 39 hours of continuing education every 3 years.
Required hours
- At least 3 hours must be in ethics.
- At least 3 hours must be in cultural_competency.
What's capped
- No more than 9 hours may come from presentation.
- No more than 9 hours may come from presentation,instruction.
Official source: the Kentucky board
Certified Psychologist with Autonomous Functioning
A Certified Psychologist with Autonomous Functioning renewal requires 39 hours of continuing education every 3 years.
Required hours
- At least 3 hours must be in ethics.
- At least 3 hours must be in cultural_competency.
What's capped
- No more than 9 hours may come from presentation.
- No more than 9 hours may come from presentation,instruction.
Official source: the Kentucky board
Licensed Psychological Associate
A Licensed Psychological Associate renewal requires 39 hours of continuing education every 3 years.
Required hours
- At least 3 hours must be in ethics.
- At least 3 hours must be in cultural_competency.
What's capped
- No more than 9 hours may come from presentation.
- No more than 9 hours may come from presentation,instruction.
Official source: the Kentucky board
Licensed Psychological Practitioner
A Licensed Psychological Practitioner renewal requires 39 hours of continuing education every 3 years.
Required hours
- At least 3 hours must be in ethics.
- At least 3 hours must be in cultural_competency.
What's capped
- No more than 9 hours may come from presentation.
- No more than 9 hours may come from presentation,instruction.
Official source: the Kentucky board
Licensed Psychologist
A Licensed Psychologist renewal requires 39 hours of continuing education every 3 years.
Required hours
- At least 3 hours must be in ethics.
- At least 3 hours must be in cultural_competency.
What's capped
- No more than 9 hours may come from presentation.
- No more than 9 hours may come from presentation,instruction.
Official source: the Kentucky board
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 Certified Psychologist need to renew?
- A Certified Psychologist renewal requires 39 hours of continuing education every 3 years. At least 3 hours must be in ethics.
- How many continuing education hours does a Certified Psychologist with Autonomous Functioning need to renew?
- A Certified Psychologist with Autonomous Functioning renewal requires 39 hours of continuing education every 3 years. At least 3 hours must be in ethics.
- How many continuing education hours does a Licensed Psychological Associate need to renew?
- A Licensed Psychological Associate renewal requires 39 hours of continuing education every 3 years. At least 3 hours must be in ethics.
- How many continuing education hours does a Licensed Psychological Practitioner need to renew?
- A Licensed Psychological Practitioner renewal requires 39 hours of continuing education every 3 years. At least 3 hours must be in ethics.
- How many continuing education hours does a Licensed Psychologist need to renew?
- A Licensed Psychologist renewal requires 39 hours of continuing education every 3 years. At least 3 hours must be in ethics.
- Does Keep Licensed track Kentucky 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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