Illinois Psychology CE Requirements

7 Mandatory Hours

17 Elective Hours

24 Total Hours

Here's what you need to renew your Illinois Psychology license

The information below is a summary of the minimum requirements set forth by the Illinois Professional Services Section. For a more detailed requirements breakdown, please see the board's site.
If you hold Psychology licenses in multiple states, please make sure to check each state's requirements.

Illinois Psychology: Psychologist (Continuing Education)

Total Hours Required: 24

Mandatory Hours: 7

Elective Hours: 17

Renewal Cycle in Years: 2

License Expiration Date: 09/30/2026

Next Education Due Date: 09/30/2026

Online Info

Mandatory subjects:

3 hours - Ethics
1 hour - Sexual Harassment Prevention training
NEW! 1 hour - Implicit Bias Awareness training
NEW! 1 hour - Mandated Reporter Training, within 3 months of initial licensure and at least every 3 years thereafter: DCFS provided course
NEW! 1 hour - Diagnosis, Treatment, and Care of Individuals with Alzheimer disease and other dementias, if licensee provides health care services to patients 26 years of age or older

Additional requirements for renewal:

20 hours - Pharmacology (for Prescribing Psychologists in addition to the 24 hours required for the Clinical Psychologist license renewal)

Online Limitations

18 hours are allowed to be completed by home-study.

Roster

No roster required

Governing Agency

Name: Illinois Professional Services Section

Phone: 2177850823

Fax: 2177827645

Website: https://idfpr.illinois.gov/

Address: 320 West Washington Street Springfield, 62786

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Note: This license renewal information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change at any time. It's ultimately the responsibility of the licensee to be sure that he or she is meeting all requirements for each license and corresponding renewal period.