Pennsylvania : Continuing Education Information

Suicide Prevention Continuing Education (CE): On July 8, 2016, the governor of Pennsylvania signed into law the Matt Adler Suicide Prevention Continuing Education Act. This legislation requires that licensed psychologists, social workers, marriage and family therapists, and professional counselors seeking to have their licenses renewed complete at least one hour of continuing education in the assessment, treatment, and management of suicide risk.

To fulfill the growing requirement for suicide prevention training, Professional Development Resources created a 3-hour online continuing education (CE) course that reviews evidence-based research and offers strategies for screening, assessment, treatment, and prevention of suicide in both adolescents and adults:
Suicide Prevention: Evidence-Based Strategies

Act 31 of 2014 Child Abuse Recognition AND Reporting Continuing Education (CE): All health related license/certificate holders are considered “mandatory reporters” under section 6311 of the Child Protective Services Law (23 P.S. § 6311). Therefore as a condition of biennial renewal, you are required to complete 2 hours of approved training on the topic of child abuse recognition and reporting from an approved provider. Child Abuse Courses taken with PDR are not accepted. You must choose a provider as listed on the Board’s website www.dos.pa.gov/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardsCommissions/Pages/Act-31.aspx. Continuing education results must be submitted electronically from the provider.  This process can take up to seven days. If you have questions regarding the submission of the continuing education, please contact the approved provider directly before contacting the Board. For more information on the mandatory reporting requirements, please visit http://keepkidssafe.pa.gov/.

Psychologists

Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology

American Psychological Association Approved Sponsor

CE Required

30 hours every 2 years

Online CE Allowed

15 hours (home study)

License Expiration

11/30, odd years

Date of Information

01/28/2021

National Accredation Accepted

APA

Notes

3 hrs ethics required each renewal; 1 hr suicide prevention required each renewal; 2 hrs child abuse recognition & reporting required each renewal (Note: PDR’s Domestic Violence course is not accepted)

Pennsylvania psychologists can earn up to 15 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

Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors

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

CE Required

30 every 2 years

Online CE Allowed

20 hours 

License Expiration

2/28, odd years

Date of Information

10/13/2021

National Accredation Accepted

ASWB, NBCC, APA

Notes

3 hours in ethics required each renewal; 1 hr suicide prevention required each renewal; 2 hrs child abuse recognition & reporting required each renewal (Note: PDR’s Domestic Violence course is not accepted)

Pennsylvania counselors can earn up to 20 hours per 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)

Pennsylvania Board of Speech, Language & Hearing Examiners

ASHA CE Approved Provider

CE Required

20 hours every 2 years

Online CE Allowed

No limit

License Expiration

7/31, even years

Date of Information

07/21/2023

National Accredation Accepted

ASHA

Notes

2 hrs child abuse recognition and reporting required at each renewal. (Note: PDR’s Domestic Violence course is not accepted) Office management/practice building courses not accepted.

Pennsylvania 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

Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors

Association of Social Work Boards ACE Approved continuing education provider

CE Required

30 hours every 2 years

Online CE Allowed

20 hours 

License Expiration

2/28, odd years

Date of Information

10/13/2021

National Accredation Accepted

ASWB, APA, NBCC

Notes

3 hrs ethics required each renewal; 1 hr suicide prevention required each renewal; 2 hrs of continuing education in child abuse recognition and reporting required each renewal (Note: PDR’s Domestic Violence course is not accepted); No office management or practice building courses allowed.

Pennsylvania social workers can earn up to 20 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)

Pennsylvania State Board of Occupational Therapy

American Occupational Therapy Association Approved Provider

CE Required

24 every 2 years

Online CE Allowed

No limit

License Expiration

6/30, odd years

Date of Information

04/26/2023

National Accredation Accepted

AOTA

Notes

2 hrs child abuse recognition & reporting required each renewal (Note: PDR’s Domestic Violence course is not accepted)

Pennsylvania OTs can earn 22 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)

Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors

American Psychological Association Approved Sponsor

CE Required

30 hours every 2 years

Online CE Allowed

20 hours 

License Expiration

12/31, every 2 years from initial

Date of Information

10/13/2021

National Accredation Accepted

NBCC, APA, ASWB

Notes

3 hrs ethics required each renewal; 1 hr suicide prevention required each renewal; 2 hrs of continuing education in child abuse recognition and reporting required each renewal (Note: PDR’s Domestic Violence course is not accepted); No office management or practice building courses allowed.

Pennsylvania MFTs can earn up to 20 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.

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Dietitians & Nutritionists (RDNs)

Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing

CE Required

30 hours every 2 years

Online CE Allowed

No limit

License Expiration

9/30, even years

Date of Information

10/13/2021

National Accredation Accepted

ACN, AND (PDR courses are CDR approved)

Notes

2 hrs of continuing education in child abuse recognition and reporting required each renewal (Note: PDR’s Domestic Violence course is not accepted)

Pennsylvania dietitians/nutritionists can earn 28 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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