Utah
Utah continuing education (CE) requirements:
Utah DOPL - Psychology
CE Required: 48 hours every two years, of which:
6 hours Ethics/Law is required each renewal
Online CE Allowed: 18 hours (must have posttest, completion certificate & be APA approved)
License Expiration: 9/30, even years
National Accreditation Accepted: APA
Notes:
Date of Info: 10/18/2021
Utah psychologists can earn up 18 hours required for renewal through online courses offered on the psychology page of this website. Click here to view online CE courses for psychologists.
Utah DOPL - Professional Counseling
CE Required: 40 hours every two years, of which:
6 hours Ethics/Law/technology is required each renewal
2 hours Suicide Prevention is required each renewal
Online CE Allowed: 10 hours
License Expiration: 9/30, even years
National Accreditation Accepted: Not specified, but the board accepts CE from "a professional association or similar body involved in mental health therapy". PDR is an NBCC, APA, and ASWB accredited provider.
Notes:
Date of Info: 10/18/2021
Utah counselors can earn up 10 hours required for renewal through online courses offered on the counseling page of this website. Click here to view online CE courses for counselors.
Utah DOPL - Speech Language Pathology & Audiology
CE Required: 20 hours every 2 years
Online CE Allowed: Not specified in board rules
License Expiration: 5/31, odd years
National Accreditation Accepted: Not specified
Notes: The Utah DOPL website states, "Continuing professional education under this section shall: (a) have an identifiable clear statement of purpose and defined objective for the educational program directly related to the practice of speech-language pathology, audiology or both; (b) be relevant to the licensee's professional practice; (c) be presented in a competent, well organized, and sequential manner consistent with the stated purpose and objective of the program; (d) be prepared and presented by individuals who are qualified by education, training, and experience; and (e) have associated with it a competent method of registration of individuals who actually completed the professional education program and records of that registration and completion are available for review."
Date of Info: 10/18/2021
Utah DOPL - Social Work
CE Required: LCSW: 40 hours, and SSW: 20 hours, every two years, of which:
6 hours Ethics/Law/technology is required each renewal
2 hours Suicide Prevention is required each renewal
Online CE Allowed: 15 hours
License Expiration: 9/30, even years
National Accreditation Accepted: Not specified, but the board accepts CE from "a professional association or similar body involved in mental health therapy". PDR is an NBCC, APA, and ASWB accredited provider.
Notes:
Date of Info: 10/18/2021
Utah social workers can earn up 15 hours required for renewal through online courses offered on the social work page of this website. Click here to view online CE courses for social workers.
Utah DOPL - Occupational Therapy
CE Required: 24 hours every two years, of which:
2 hours legal and ethical principles of practice is required each renewal
Online CE Allowed: Not specified
License Expiration: 5/31, odd years
National Accreditation Accepted: Not specified
Note: The Utah DOPL website states, "Continuing professional education under this section shall: (a) have an identifiable clear statement of purpose and defined objective for the educational program directly related to the practice of occupatnoial therapy; (b) relevance to the licensee's professional practice; (c) presentation in a competent, well organized, and sequential manner consistent with the stated purpose and objective of the continuing education; (d) preparation and presentation by individuals who are qualified by education, training, and experience; and (e) completion of a minimum of two hours related to legal and ethical principles of practice; and (f) verification from the continuing education provider to licensee of hte completed continuing education.
Date of Info: 10/18/2021
Utah DOPL - Professional Counseling
CE Required: 40 hours every two years, of which:
6 hours Ethics/law/technology is required each renewal (3 of which must be specific to MFT)
2 hours Suicide Prevention is required each renewal
Online CE Allowed: 15 hours
License Expiration: 9/30, even years
National Accreditation Accepted: Not specified, but the board accepts CE from "a professional association or similar body involved in mental health therapy". PDR is an NBCC, APA, and ASWB accredited provider.
Notes: "
Date of Info: 10/18/2021
Utah marriage and family therapists can earn up 15 hours required for renewal through online courses offered on the marriage and family therapy page of this website. Click here to view online CE courses for marriage and family therapists.
Utah DOPL - Certified Dietitian
CE Required: No
Online CE Allowed: N/A
License Expiration: 9/30, even years
National Accreditation Accepted: N/A
Notes: Certified, not licensed; CDR must be in effect and in good standing.
Date of Info: 10/18/2021
