Professional Ethics for New York State Psychologists
Course Abstract
Professional Ethics for New York State Psychologists is a 3-hour online continuing education (CE) course that meets the ethics, laws, rules, and boundaries requirements for license renewal of New York psychologists.
The purpose of this course is to ensure that New York State licensed psychologists are fully aware of the ethical and legal privileges and constraints under which they are licensed to practice in the State of New York. It provides the opportunity for a comprehensive reading of the APA Code of Ethics and the four sets of laws, rules, and regulations governing the practice of psychology in New York. Completing this course will fulfill the New York State Education Law requirement that each licensed psychologist completes a minimum of 3 hours of coursework in professional ethics, including the laws, rules, and regulations for practice in New York State in any 36-month period. *This course satisfies the requirement for a course on professional ethics, including the laws, rules, and regulations for practice in New York, as well as appropriate professional boundaries.
Topics discussed include definitions of boundaries; resolving conflicts between ethics and the law; professional competence; boundary crossings vs. boundary violations; multiple relationships; sexual misconduct; privacy and confidentiality in the age of HIPAA; ethics issues with dangerous clients; ethical boundaries in use of social media; ethical practice in teletherapy; fees and financial relationships; use of assessments; and unprofessional conduct.
New York State licensed psychologists are responsible for complying with New York State laws, rules, and regulations.
Course #31-60 | 2026 | 20 posttest questions | mobile-friendly
Learning Objectives
- Identify ethical steps for psychologists to take when the law and ethics are in conflict
- Specify six areas in which psychologists are required to practice within the limits of their competence
- Describe eleven guidelines for the practice of telepsychology
- Distinguish between dual relationships, boundary crossings, and boundary violations
- Investigate the circumstances under which psychologists may disclose confidential information
- Evaluate five acts or omissions that would constitute unprofessional conduct for a psychologist in New York
Course Directions
This course is text-based (reading), and the CE test is open-book (you can print the test to mark your answers on it while reading the course materials). Successful completion of this course involves passing an online test (80% required, three chances to take) and we ask that you also complete a brief course evaluation. Contact us with any questions – we are here to help!
About the Author(s)
CE Information
Psychology
Professional Development Resources is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Professional Development Resources maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Professional Development Resources is also approved by the Florida Board of Psychology (50-1635); the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of self-study continuing education for licensed psychologists (#PSY-0145); and is CE Broker compliant (#50-1635 – completions are reported next business day, currently reporting for 50+ boards).
School Psychology
Professional Development Resources is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Professional Development Resources maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Professional Development Resources is also approved by the Florida Office of School Psychology (50-1635); the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists (#PSY-0145); and is CE Broker compliant (#50-1635 – completions are reported next business day, currently reporting for 50+ boards).
Customer Testimonials
Great training! The format was great and the test reflected well what was learned from the course.
It was great to be able to read through everything with the exam so I could spend time ensuring I had the right information.
Excellent course.
Very clear and useful material. Thank you.
Authors did a good job in covering all the relevant material. It was well written and concepts were well explained. Even though I am licensed in New Jersey it was still very applicable to my practice of psychology
More Testimonials
Thank you for this efficient, useful learning opportunity!
Really appreciated the clear and organized manner of this course.
This is the first licensure period that I have to do CEUs for NYS (which is true for basically all of us). I work for the federal government and live out of NY, which means finding your NY Ethics training online to fulfill the ethics requirement was really wonderful. Thank you so much.
Worthwhile refresher of complex considerations! Thank you!
Helpful and comprehensive course.
Comprehensive and very useful information.
I appreciate the links to resources in the text. Thank you!
This was a fun and efficient way to satisfy my ethics course requirement!
Thank you! This format was useful, and the PDF of the course materials is a very useful reference document.
Very good value and I liked that I could do it at my own pace and convenience.
Very pleased to find a 3-credit ethics course for NY state that I could do at my own pace and enabled me to keep a copy of the materials to have as a reference document.
Having the CE test available while reading the materials sharpened my focus.
I am impressed by the high quality of this course. It was thorough and clearly written. Thank you!
Excellent course.. Very well organized and comprehensive.
Very comprehensive and well-organized content.
Grateful for this well-conceived and delivered course.
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