Washington
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Washington continuing education (CE) requirements:
Washington Board of Psychology
CE Required: 60 hours every 3 years
Online CE Allowed: 60 hours
License Expiration: DOB, every 3 years
National Accreditation Accepted: APA
Notes: 4 hours of ethics are required at each renewal; 6 hours of suicide assessment, treatment and management every six years
Date of Info: 8/5/2019
Washington psychologists can earn all 60 hours required for renewal through online courses offered on the psychology page of this website. Click here to view APA-approved online CE courses.
Washington Licensed Social Worker Program
CE Required: 36 hours every 2 years
Online CE Allowed: 26 hours (distance learning) must have posttest
License Expiration: DOB, every 2 years
National Accreditation Accepted: NBCC
Notes: 6 hrs prof ethics & law required each renewal; 6 hours suicide assessment, treatment and management every 6 years
Date of Info: 8/5/2019
Washington counselors can earn up to 26 hours required for renewal through online courses offered on the counseling page of this website. Click here to view NBCC-approved online CE courses.
Washington Board of Hearing & Speech
CE Required: 30 hours every 3 years
Online CE Allowed: No limit if ASHA approved (must have post-test)
License Expiration: DOB, annually
National Accreditation Accepted: ASHA
Notes: 1 hr infection control required each renewal; at least 25 hours must relate to profession specific skills and competencies; up to 5 hours may be related to multicultural education
Date of Info: 8/5/2019
Washington SLPs can earn all 30 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.
Washington Licensed Social Worker Program
CE Required: 36 hours every 2 years
Online CE Allowed: 26 hours (distance learning) must have posttest
License Expiration: DOB, every 2 years
National Accreditation Accepted: NBCC
Notes: 6 hrs professional ethics & law required each renewal; 6 hours suicide assessment, treatment and management every 6 years
Date of Info: 8/5/19
Washington social workers can earn up to 26 hours for renewal through online courses offered on the social work page of this website. Click here to view ASWB-approved online CE courses.
Washington OT Practice Board
CE Required: 30 hours every 2 years
Online CE Allowed: No limit
License Expiration: DOB, every 2 years
National Accreditation Accepted: No pre-approval
Notes: 20 hours must directly relate to practice of OT; 3 hours suicide screening and referral every 6 years
Date of Info: 8/5/2019
Washington OTs can earn all 30 hours required for renewal through online courses offered on the occupational therapy page of this website. Click here to view AOTA-approved online CEU courses.
Washington Licensed Social Worker Program
CE Required: 36 hours every 2 years
Online CE Allowed: 26 hours (distance learning) must have post-test
License Expiration: DOB, every 2 years
National Accreditation Accepted: NBCC
Notes: 6 hrs professional ethics & law required each renewal; 6 hours suicide assessment, treatment and management every 6 years
Date of Info: 8/5/2019
Washington MFTs can earn up to 26 hours per renewal through online courses offered on the marriage & family therapy page of this website. Click here to view NBCC-approved online CE courses.
Washington Dietitian & Nutritionist Program
CE Required: No
Online CE Allowed: N/A
License Expiration: DOB, annually
National Accreditation Accepted: N/A
Date of Info: 8/5/2019
