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Connecticut continuing education (CE) requirements:

Psychologists

Connecticut Department of Public Health - Psychologist Licensure 
CE Required: 10 hours per year
Online CE Allowed5 hours
License Expiration: Annually  
National Accreditation Accepted: APA
Notes: Minimum 2 hours (not less than once every six years) mental health conditions common to veterans and family members of veterans
Date of Info: 10/28/2021

Connecticut psychologists can earn up to 5 hours required for renewal through online courses offered on the psychology page of this website.Click here to view online CE courses for psychologists

Counselors

Connecticut Department of Public Health - Professional Counselor Licensure 
CE Required: 15 hours per year 
Online CE AllowedNo limit (must have post-test & certificate)
License ExpirationBirthmonth, annually 
National Accreditation Accepted: NBCC, APA, ASWB
Notes: 3 hours ethics & 1 hour cultural competency required each renewal; Minimum 2 hours (not less than once every six years) on mental health conditions common to veterans and family members of veterans  
Date of Info
: 3/7/2023

Connecticut counselors can earn all 15 hours required for renewal through online courses offered on the counseling page of this website. Click here to view NBCC-approved online CE courses.

 

Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs)

Connecticut Department of Public Health - SLP/A Licensure

CE Required: 20 hours every 2 years  
Online CE AllowedNo limit (must have posttest & certificate)
License Expiration: Birth month, every 2 years 
National Accreditation Accepted: ASHA
Notes: 10 hrs must be in the area of licensure
Date of Info
: 10/28/2021

Connecticut SLPs can earn all 20 hours required for renewal through online courses offered on the speech-language pathology page of this website. Click here to view ASHA-approved online CEU courses.

 

Social Workers

Connecticut Department of Public Health - Social Work Licensure 

CE Required: 15 hours per year 
Online CE Allowed: 6 hours (must have post-test & certificate) 
License Expiration: Birth month, annually 
National Accreditation Accepted: ASWB
Notes: 1 hour cultural competency required each renewal; Minimum 2 hours (not less than once every six years) mental health conditions common to veterans and family members of veterans
Date of Info: 10/28/2021

Connecticut Social Workers can earn up to 6 hours required for renewal through online courses offered on the social work page of this website. Click here to view ASWB approved online CE courses.

 

Occupational Therapists (OTs)

Connecticut Department of Public Health - Board of OT 
CE Required24 hours every 2 years
Online CE AllowedNo limit (must have posttest & certificate)
License Expiration7/31, odd years
National Accreditation Accepted: Not specified 
Date of Info: 10/28/2021

Connecticut Occupational Therapists can earn all 24 hours required for renewal through online courses offered on the occupational therapy page of this website. Click here to view AOTA approved online CE courses.

 

Marriage & Family Therapists (MFTs)

Connecticut Department of Public Health - MFT Licensure 

CE Required: 15 hours per year 
Online CE AllowedNo limit (must have post-test & certificate)
License Expiration: Birth month, annually 
National Accreditation Accepted: NBCC, APA
Notes: 1 hour cultural competency required each renewal; Minimum 2 hours (not less than once every six years) mental health conditions common to veterans and family members of veterans
Date of Info
: 10/28/2021

Connecticut Marriage and Family Therapists can earn all 15 hours required for renewal through online courses offered on the marriage and family therapy page of this website. Click here to view NBCC/APA approved online CE courses.

Dietitians & Nutritionists (RDNs)

Connecticut Department of Public Health - Dietitian Certification 
CE Required: No 
Online CE Allowed: N/A 
License Expiration: Birth month, Annually 
National Accreditation Accepted: N/A
Notes: Certified (not licensed) Applicants 
Date of Info: 10/28/2021

School Psychologists

Connecticut State Department of Education
The Connecticut State Department of Education certifies school psychologists. Candidates may apply for certification as school psychologists in Connecticut through the traditional pathways.
 
Date of Info: 10/28/2021


Click here to view online CE courses for school psychologists
.