Alabama : Continuing Education Information
Alabama Psychologists Continuing Education Requirements and Information
Alabama Board of Examiners in Psychology
CE Required
20 hours per year (Oct 1 - Sept 30)
Online CE Allowed
No limit if APA-approved
License Expiration
10/15, annually - CE due 9/30
Date of Information
06/01/2026
National Accreditation Accepted
APA
Alabama psychologists can earn all 20 hours required for renewal through online courses offered on the psychology page of this website.
Alabama Counselors Continuing Education Requirements and Information
Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling
CE Required
LPC: 40 / ALC: 10 hours every 2 years
Online CE Allowed
LPC: 10 hours / ALC: 2.5 hours per renewal (25% of hours)
License Expiration
7/31, every 2 years from initial
Date of Information
06/01/2026
National Accreditation Accepted
NBCC
Alabama counselors can earn 25% of hours required for renewal through online courses offered on the counseling page of this website.
Alabama Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) Continuing Education Requirements and Information
Alabama Board of Examiners for Speech Language Pathology & Audiology
CE Required
12 hours per year
Online CE Allowed
No limit
License Expiration
12/31, annually
Date of Information
06/01/2026
National Accreditation Accepted
ASHA
Notes
10 hours must be in area of licensure.
Alabama SLPs can earn all 12 hours required for renewal through online courses offered on the speech-language pathology page of this website.
Alabama Occupational Therapists (OTs) Continuing Education Requirements and Information
Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy
CE Required
30 hours (20 for OTAs) every 2 years
Online CE Allowed
No limit
License Expiration
Staggered 4/30 - 10/31 biennially
Date of Information
06/01/2026
National Accreditation Accepted
AOTA
Notes
All courses must be reported to CE Broker.
Alabama OTs can earn all 30 hours required for renewal through online courses offered on the occupational therapy page of this website.
We report to CE Broker for you. All course completions are reported within 24 hours.
Alabama Marriage & Family Therapists (MFTs) Continuing Education Requirements and Information
Alabama Board of Examiners in Marriage & Family Therapy
CE Required
40 hours every 2 years
Online CE Allowed
20 hours (NBCC-approved distance learning)
License Expiration
12/31, every 2 years from initial
Date of Information
06/01/2026
National Accreditation Accepted
NBCC
Notes
10 hours clinical MFT workshops required each renewal; 6 hours ethics and professional issues required each renewal; 6 hours diagnosis & treatment required each renewal; Minimum 5 hours supervision if applicable.
Alabama MFTs can earn up to 20 hours per renewal through online courses offered on the marriage & family therapy page of this website.
Alabama Dietitians & Nutritionists (RDNs) Continuing Education Requirements and Information
Alabama Board of Examiners for Dietetics/Nutrition Practice
CE Required
30
Online CE Allowed
No limit if CDR approved
License Expiration
9/30, odd years
Date of Information
06/01/2026
National Accreditation Accepted
CDR
Alabama dietitians/nutritionists can earn all 30 hours required for renewal through online courses offered on the nutrition & dietetics page of this website.
Alabama School Psychologists Continuing Education Requirements and Information
Alabama State Department of Education
Date of Information
06/02/2026
The Alabama State Department of Education certifies school psychologists. Candidates may apply for certification as school psychologists in Alabama through the traditional pathway or the Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) pathway. Psychologists who wish to practice outside a school setting must have a license issued by the Alabama Board of Psychological Examiners (https://psychology.alabama.gov/). The Alabama Board recognizes school psychology as a specialty within professional psychology.
Alabama Social Workers Continuing Education Requirements and Information
Alabama Board of Social Work Examiners
CE Required
30 hours every 2 years
Online CE Allowed
20 hours
License Expiration
DOI, every 2 years
Date of Information
06/01/2026
National Accreditation Accepted
ASWB (APA, NBCC if related to social work)
Notes
3 hours ethics required each renewal; 3 hours clinical social work education if applicable; 3 hours supervision if applicable. It is recommended that all licensees and applicants are required to complete a mandatory Child Abuse and Neglect Report training as required by Alabama Law 26-14-3 for licensure. This is a one-time requirement recommendation and can be found here: State of Alabama Interactive Training (remote-learner.net)
Alabama social workers can earn up to 20 hours for renewal through online courses offered on the social work page of this website.