Washington : Continuing Education Information
Washington Psychologists Continuing Education Requirements and Information
Washington Board of Psychology
CE Required
60 hours every 3 years
Online CE Allowed
60 hours
License Expiration
DOB, every 3 years (credentials are renewed yearly)
Date of Information
10/19/2021
National Accredation Accepted
APA
Notes
4 hours of ethics are required at each renewal; 6 hours of suicide intervention every six years.
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 Counselors Continuing Education Requirements and Information
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
Date of Information
10/19/2021
National Accredation Accepted
NBCC
Notes
6 hrs ethics & law required each renewal; 6 hours suicide assessment, treatment and management every 6 years
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 Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) Continuing Education Requirements and Information
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
Date of Information
10/19/2021
National Accredation 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
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 Occupational Therapists (OTs) Continuing Education Requirements and Information
Washington OT Practice Board
CE Required
30 hours every 2 years
Online CE Allowed
No limit, however, "The thirty hours of continuing education and professional development must be obtained through two or more of the activities listed in this subsection" WAC 246-847-065 2a-o
License Expiration
DOB, every 2 years
Date of Information
10/19/2021
National Accredation Accepted
"The board does not pre-approve continuing competency courses for presenters or licensees. The 30 contact hours may be obtained through two or more of the following methods which have specified goals and objectives relating to the practice of occupational therapy as defined in RCW 18.59.020 and WAC 246-847-010; inservices, coursework, conferences, workshops, peer reviewed self study, presentations or publications"
Notes
20 hours must directly relate to practice of OT; 3 hours suicide screening and referral every 6 years
Washington OTs can earn CE 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 Marriage & Family Therapists (MFTs) Continuing Education Requirements and Information
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
Date of Information
10/19/2021
National Accredation Accepted
NBCC
Notes
6 hrs ethics & law required each renewal; 6 hours suicide assessment, treatment and management every 6 years
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 Dietitians & Nutritionists (RDNs) Continuing Education Requirements and Information
Washington Dietitian & Nutritionist Program
CE Required
No
Online CE Allowed
N/A
License Expiration
DOB, annually
Date of Information
10/19/2021
National Accredation Accepted
N/A
Washington School Psychologists Continuing Education Requirements and Information
State of Washington Professional Educator Standards Board
CE Required
100 hours every 5 years
Online CE Allowed
No Data
License Expiration
No Data
Date of Information
10/19/2021
National Accredation Accepted
No Data
Notes
3 hours in suicide prevention training required each renewal
Washington Social Workers Continuing Education Requirements and Information
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
Date of Information
10/19/2021
National Accredation Accepted
NBCC
Notes
6 hrs ethics & law required each renewal; 6 hours suicide assessment, treatment and management every 6 years
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.