Iowa psychologists (PhD, PsyD) are required to take 40 hours of continuing education (CE) every 2 years. This CE must include 6 hours on ethical issues, federal mental health laws and regulations, Iowa mental health laws and regulations, or risk management. The renewal date for Iowa psychologists is June 30 of even-numbered years.
CE Approval for Iowa Psychologists
- Constitutes an organized program of learning which contributes directly to the professional
competency of the licensee; - Pertains to subject matters which integrally relate to the practice of the profession;
- Is conducted by individuals who have specialized education, training and experience by reason
of which said individuals should be considered qualified concerning the subject matter of the program. At the time of audit, the board may request the qualifications of presenters; - Fulfills stated program goals, objectives, or both; and
- Provides proof of attendance to licensees in attendance
- For the second license renewal, licensees shall obtain six hours of continuing education pertaining
to the practice of psychology in either of the following areas: Iowa mental health laws and regulations, or risk management - For all renewal periods following the second license renewal, licensees shall obtain six hours of
continuing education pertaining to the practice of psychology in any of the following areas: ethical issues, federal mental health laws and regulations, Iowa mental health laws and regulations, or risk management
At Health, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6949. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. At Health, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
At Health, LLC is approved as a continuing education provider by the National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) Provider #148460.
At Health, LLC, Provider #1707, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 5/3/2023-5/3/2026.
Iowa psychologists can earn all of their CE credits online through athealth.com.
State laws can change. Practitioners are responsible for determining their state’s licensure requirements. To view the Iowa continuing education regulations, click the button below.
View Iowa Psychologist CE requirements
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