Illinois : Continuing Education Information

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training: All persons who hold a professional license issued by the Division and are subject to a continuing education requirement shall complete a 1-hour course in sexual harassment training. A licensee may count this 1-hour for completion of this course towads meeting the minimum credit hours required for continuing education.

The sexaul harassment prevention training course shall only be provided by existing Division-approved CE providers or by persons or entites who become Division-approved CE providers.

The course shall be presented in a classroom setting, a webinar, or online.

Completion of this course shall be a condition for renewing a license effective for all renewals occurring on or after January 1, 2020.

Please note: PDR does does not offer a course that meets this requirement.

Psychologists

Illinois DPR - Psychologists

American Psychological Association Approved Sponsor

CE Required

24 hours every two years

Online CE Allowed

18 hours

License Expiration

9/30, even years

Date of Information

03/24/2021

National Accredation Accepted

APA

Notes

3-hrs Ethics; prescribing psychologists must complete an additional 20 hours CE in pharmacology; Distance learning courses must have a post-test and course evaluation

Illinois psychologists can earn up to 18 hours required for renewal through online courses offered on the psychology page of this website. Click here to view online CE courses for psychologists.

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Counselors

Illinois DPR - Professional Counselors

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) Approved Continuing Education Provider

CE Required

30 hours every 2 years

Online CE Allowed

30 hours

License Expiration

3/31, odd years

Date of Information

03/24/2021

National Accredation Accepted

NBCC, APA

Notes

All LCPCs must complete 18 hrs of clinical supervision as a 1-time requirement

Illinois counselors can earn up 15 hours required for renewal through online courses offered on the counseling page of this website. Click here to view NBCC-approved online CE courses.

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Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs)

Illinois DPR - Speech Language Pathologists & Audiologists

ASHA CE Approved Provider

CE Required

20 hours every 2 years

Online CE Allowed

No limit if ASHA-approved (distance learning)

License Expiration

10/31, odd years

Date of Information

03/24/2021

National Accredation Accepted

ASHA

Notes

SLPs must complete 1-hour of Ethics; Audiologists must complete 2-hours of Ethics

Illinois SLPs can earn all 20 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.

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Social Workers

Illinois DPR - Social Work Practice Act

Association of Social Work Boards ACE Approved continuing education provider

CE Required

30 hours every 2 years

Online CE Allowed

15 hours (must have posttest)

License Expiration

11/30, odd years

Date of Information

11/22/2021

National Accredation Accepted

ASWB

Notes

3 hrs  Ethics; 3 hrs Cultural Competency; Effective 12/1/13, 50% of hours must be face-to-face.

Illinois social workers can earn up to 15 hours for renewal through online courses offered on the social work page of this website. Click here to view ASWB-approved online CE courses.

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Occupational Therapists (OTs)

Illinois DPR - Occupational Therapists

American Occupational Therapy Association Approved Provider

CE Required

24 hours every 2 years

Online CE Allowed

No limit (distance learning)

License Expiration

12/31, odd years

Date of Information

03/24/2021

National Accredation Accepted

AOTA

Notes

1 hour Ethics is required each renewal period

Illinois OTs can earn all 24 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.

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Marriage & Family Therapists (MFTs)

Illinois DPR - Marriage & Family Therapists

American Psychological Association Approved Sponsor

CE Required

30 hours every 2 years

Online CE Allowed

30 hours from an approved sponsor (PDR is not approved)

License Expiration

2/28, odd years

Date of Information

03/24/2021

National Accredation Accepted

AAMFT or board approved

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Dietitians & Nutritionists (RDNs)

Illinois DPR - Dietitian, Nutritionist

CE Required

30 hours every 2 years

Online CE Allowed

No limit if CDR approved

License Expiration

10/31, odd years

Date of Information

03/24/2021

National Accredation Accepted

CDR

Illinois dietitians/nutritionists can earn all 30 hours required for renewal through online courses offered on the nutrition & dietetics page of this website. Click here to view CDR-approved online CE courses.

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School Psychologists

Illinois State Board of Education

American Psychological Association Approved Sponsor

CE Required

The Illinois State Department of Education certifies school psychologists. Candidates may apply for certification as school psychologists in Illinois 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 Illinois Board of Psychological Examiners http://www.idfpr.com/profs/psych.asp. PELs are valid for five years after professional development requirements are met. The NCSP credential is accepted as meeting renewal requirements. Those without the NCSP must obtain 120 continuing professional development hours (PD hours) every five years.

Date of Information

08/24/2020

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