California : Continuing Education Information

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Law & Ethics Requirement

Licensees must complete a minimum of 4 hours in the subject of laws and ethics as they apply to the practice of Psychology. This requirement can be met using any combination of CPD categories. The 4 hours are considered part of the 36–hour CPD requirement.

Cultural Diversity and/or Social Justice Requirement

Licensees must complete a minimum of 4 hours in the subject of Cultural Diversity/Social Justice as they apply to the practice of Psychology. Cultural Diversity pertains to differences in age, race, culture, ethnicity, nationality, immigration status, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, religion/spirituality, and physical ability. Social Justice pertains to the historical, social, and political inequities in the treatment of people from non–dominant groups, while addressing the various injustices and different types of oppression that contribute to individual, family and community psychological concerns. This requirement can be met using any combination of CPD categories. The 4 hours are considered part of the 36–hour CPD requirement.

CPD Activity Requirements

Licensees shall accrue hours during each renewal period from at least two of the four CPD activity categories:

1. Professional Activities
2. Academic
3. Sponsored Continuing Education
4. ABPP Certification

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4 hours laws and ethics required each renewal; 4 hours cultural diversity/social justice required every renewal.

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6 hours laws & ethics required each renewal. Click here to view additional one-time requirements.

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12 hours must directly relate to OT service delivery

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6 hours laws & ethics required each renewal. Click here to view additional one-time requirements.

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6 hours of laws & ethics required each renewal; 6 hours suicide assessment & intervention required each renewal. Click here to view additional one-time requirements.