Earn CE Credits
Whether it's for professional development or licensure and certificate renewal, earning continuing education is important for all mental health professionals. At the Washington School of Psychiatry, we make it easy (and affordable) for counselors, psychologists, psychiatrists, and social workers to earn the CE credits while learning from and training with the best in psychodynamic psychotherapy in person and online.
Psychologists
The Washington School of Psychiatry is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA)* to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. We maintain responsibility for programs and their content.
*While the APA CESA office does not have a list of states that accept CE credit for APA-approved sponsors such as WSP, they have a fully updated list of APA-approved sponsors.
Social Workers
The Washington School of Psychiatry is authorized by the Board of Social Work Examiners in Maryland to sponsor social work continuing education learning activities and maintains full responsibility for this program.
Mental Health Counselors & Therapists
The Washington School of Psychiatry is a National Board for Certified Counselors-Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP #6388, and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for events that meet NBCC requirements. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. We maintain responsibility for programs and their content.
*Many states accept CE programs offered by APA and NBCC approved sponsors to fulfill the CE requirements for Marriage and Family Therapists. Please check with your state board.
Psychiatrists
The Washington School of Psychiatry is accredited by MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society, to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The School designates each session for a maximum number of AMA PRA Category I Credit(s)™.
Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. For training programs and select study groups: To receive CE credits, attendees must attend at least 80% of the classes within each unit of the program.
Specific questions pertaining to state licensure and attendance requirements should be directed to your state licensing boards.
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CE Requirements
Psychiatrists
The following information applies to physicians and physician assistants seeking the renewal, reactivation, or reinstatement of a registration in the District of Columbia.
Update
Regulations have been implemented and/or proposed for all professions under the Board of Medicine which will require licensees to complete at least 10% of their required total continuing education hours in topics identified by the Director of the Department of Health as public health priorities. For example, physicians have a fifty (50) hour requirement so at least five (5) hours must be in a topic designated as a public health priority. The Director of the Department of Health has now issued a notice identifying acceptable public health priorities, a copy of which can be found online HERE.
This new requirement will go into effect for the next renewal cycle covering 01/01/2021 to 12/31/2022.
Licensure Lookup System
Reporting Period
2-year reporting periods begin on January 1st and ends at 12:00 midnight of December 31st of each even-numbered year.
Deadline
December 31st, 2022
Renew your license here.
License Renewal Requirements (Physicians)
The Board shall renew a license for an additional 2-year period if the physician (MD/DO):
Completes a minimum of 50* American Medical Association Physician Recognition Award (AMA/PRA) Category I hours or Board of Medicine-approved continuing education credit during the two-year period preceding the date the license expires, of which a:
- two (2) AMA/PRA Category I or Category I-equivalent hours in cultural competence or appropriate clinical treatment specifically for individuals who are LGBTQ. Category I-equivalent hours shall be acceptable so long as they have been prescribed by the American Academy of Family Physicians or another entity approved by the Board; and
- at least one (1) course in the subject of pharmacology.
*Ten percent (10%) of the required continuing education shall be in the subjects determined by the Director as public health priorities of the District every 5 years.
License Renewal Requirements (Physician Assistants)
The Board shall renew a license for an additional 2-year period if the physician (MD/DO):
Completes a minimum of 100** American Medical Association Physician Recognition Award (AMA/PRA) Category I hours or Board of Medicine-approved continuing education credit during the two-year period preceding the date the license expires, of which:
- Forty (40) hours of credit in continuing medical education meeting the requirements of Category 1, as specified in § 4907.2; and
- Sixty (60) hours of credit in continuing medical education meeting the requirements of either Category 1 or Category 2.
- Minimum two (2) hours of credit in Category 1 or Category 1-equivalent continuing medical education coursework in cultural competence or appropriate clinical treatment specifically for individuals who are LGBTQ. Category I-equivalent hours shall be acceptable so long as they have been prescribed by the American Academy of Family Physicians or another entity approved by the Board
**PAs may substitute NCCPA certification for the one hundred (100) hours, however, they will still be required to complete the required hours of CE in the subject area of LGBTQ cultural competency.
**Ten percent (10%) of the required continuing education shall be in the subjects determined by the Director as public health priorities of the District every 5 years.
CE Audits
The board will randomly audit all physicians and physician assistants.
Excessive CE Credits
Credits that are in excess of requirements may not be carried over to the next renewal period.
For a breakdown of the approved CE activities, read Approved CE Activities for Physicians (DC) in the Resources section. (COMING SOON)
For more detailed information on the CE requirements for Physicians in DC, please visit https://www.dcregs.dc.gov/Common/DCMR/RuleList.aspx?ChapterNum=17-46.
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Psychologists & Psychology Associates
The following information applies to psychologists and psychology associates seeking the renewal, reactivation, or reinstatement of a registration in the District of Columbia.
Update (New CE Requirement)
In addition to any other CE requirements, you must complete on or before September 30, 2021, two (2) hours of continuing education on SARS‐CoV‐2 vaccines, including, but not limited to, SARS‐CoV‐2 vaccine safety, best practices for counseling patients about SARS‐CoV‐2 vaccines, and SARS‐CoV‐2 vaccine efficacy and effectiveness. The new CE requirement may be counted as hours required for public health priorities training hours or optional training hours where applicable.
Reporting Period
2-year reporting periods begin on January 1, 2020 and end on December 31, 2021.
Deadline
December 31st (odd numbered years)
Renew your license here.
License Renewal Requirements
The Board shall renew a license for an additional 2-year period if the psychologist/psychology associate:
Completes a minimum of 30 continuing education hours from APA-approved programs within the renewal period, of which a:
- Minimum of 3 continuing education hours shall be obtained in ethics; and
- Minimum of 2 continuing education hours shall be obtained in activities designed to enhance competence in the provision of psychological services to LBGTQ populations
- Two (2) hours of continuing education on SARS‐CoV‐2 vaccines, including, but not limited to, SARS‐CoV‐2 vaccine safety, best practices for counseling patients about SARS‐CoV‐2 vaccines, and SARS‐CoV‐2 vaccine efficacy and effectiveness must be completed on or before September 30, 2021. The new CE requirement may be counted as hours required for public health priorities training hours or optional training hours where applicable.
*At least 15 qualified CE hours shall be completed in live programs.
**Ten percent (10%) of the required continuing education shall be in the subjects determined by the Director as public health priorities of the District, which shall be duly published every five (5) years or as deemed appropriate.
CE Audits
The board will randomly audit all psychologists and psychology associates.
Excessive CE Credits
Credits that are in excess of requirements may not be carried over to the next renewal period.
For a breakdown of the approved CE activities, read Approved CE Activities for Psychologists & Associates (DC) in the Resources section.
For more detailed information on the CE requirements for Psychologists in DC, please visit https://dchealth.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/doh/publication/attachments/Psychology%20Regulations%207-5-2019.pdf.
For more detailed information on the CE requirements for Psychology Associates in DC, please visit https://dchealth.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/doh/publication/attachments/Psych%20Associate%20Regs%2010-4-2019.pdf.
The following information applies to psychologists and psychology associates seeking the renewal, reactivation, or reinstatement of a registration in Maryland.
Reporting Period
2-year reporting periods begin on April 1st and end depending on the last number of their license or registration number.
Deadline
For numbers ending with an odd number: March 31st (odd numbered years)
For numbers ending with an even number: March 30th (even numbered years)
Psychologists or psychology associates receiving their initial license or registration with less than 12 months before the end of their reporting period are not required to complete CE hours for that reporting period.
Psychologists receiving their initial license with 12 months or more before the end of their reporting period shall be required to complete 20 CE hours.
Psychology associates receiving their initial registration 12 months or more before the end of their reporting period shall be required to complete 10 CE hours.
License Renewal Requirements
The Board shall renew a license for an additional 2-year period if the psychologist:
Completes a minimum of 40 (20 for Psychology Associates) continuing education hours within the renewal period, of which a:
- Maximum of 20 (10 for Psychology Associates) continuing education hours is independent study;
- Minimum of 3 (for Psychologists and Psychology Associates) continuing education hours shall be obtained in activities whose content area is 1) laws pertaining to the practice of psychology; 2) ethics and professional conduct in the practice of psychology; or 3) managing risks associated with the practice of psychology;
- Minimum of 3 (for Psychologists and Psychology Associates) continuing education hours shall be obtained in activities designed to enhance competence in the provision of psychological services to culturally diverse populations; and
- For psychologists who supervised psychology associates during the reporting period, minimum of 3 CE hours in activities designed to enhance competence in the provision of clinical supervision.
CE Audits
The board will randomly audit all psychologists and psychology associates. If audited, psychologists and psychology associates should renew their license or registration by March 1st.
Within 10 days following notification by the Board, a psychologist or psychology associate who is audited shall provide:
- Proof of completion of continuing education activities;
- A completed continuing education reporting form; and
- Any additional information that may be requested by the Board to evaluate completion of CE requirements.
Excessive CE Credits
Credits that are in excess of requirements may not be carried over to the next renewal period.
For a breakdown of the approved CE activities, read Approved CE Activities for Psychologists & Associates (MD) in the Resources section.
For more detailed information on the CE requirements for Psychologists in Maryland, please visit http://www.dsd.state.md.us/comar/SubtitleSearch.aspx?search=10.36.02.
The following information applies to psychologists seeking the renewal, reactivation, or reinstatement of a registration in Virginia.
Reporting Period
Annually
Deadline
June 30th (odd numbered years)
License Renewal Requirements
The Board shall renew a license annually if the psychologist:
Completes a minimum of 14 continuing education hours from APA-approved programs within the renewal period, of which a:
- 1.5 of these hours must be in courses that emphasize the ethics, laws, and regulations governing the profession of psychology, including the standards of practice set out in 18VAC125-20-150;
- Up to 4 hours (max) per cycle may include:
- Preparation for or presentation of a continuing education program, seminar, workshop or course offered by an approved provider and directly related to the practice of psychology. Hours may only be credited one time, regardless of the number of times the presentation is given, and may not be credited toward the face-to-face requirement; or
- Publication of an article or book in a recognized publication directly related to the practice of psychology. Hours may only be credited one time, regardless of the number of times the writing is published, and may not be credited toward the face-to-face requirement;
- Up to 2 hours per cycle may be for membership on a state licensing board in psychology; and
- Up to 2 hours required for renewal may be satisfied through delivery of psychological services, without compensation, to low-income individuals receiving mental health services through a local health department or a free clinic organized in whole or primarily for the delivery of those health services as verified by the department or clinic. Three hours of volunteer service is required for one hour of continuing education credit.
*At least six of the required hours must be earned in face-to-face or real-time interactive educational experiences.
**CSOTP are required to complete six (6) hours of continuing education in topics related to the provision of sex offender treatment. Hours of continuing education used to satisfy the renewal requirements for another license may be used to satisfy the six-hour requirement for sex offender treatment provider certification, provided it was related to the provision of sex offender treatment.
CE Audits
The board will randomly audit all psychologists.
Excessive CE Credits
A licensee who completes continuing education hours in excess of the 14 hours may carry up to seven (7) hours of continuing education credit forward to meet the requirements for the next annual renewal cycle.
For a breakdown of the approved CE activities, read Approved CE Activities for Psychologists (VA) in the Resources section.
For more detailed information on the CE requirements for Psychologists in VA, please visit https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/psychology/psychology_laws_regs.htm under section “Regulations”.
Mental Health Counselors
The following information applies to licensed mental health counselors (LPCs, LGPCs, and LMFTs) seeking the renewal, reactivation, or reinstatement of a registration in the District of Columbia.
Reporting Period
2-year reporting periods
Deadline
December 31st (even numbered years)
Renew your license here.
License Renewal Requirements
LPCs
The Board shall renew a license for an additional 2-year period if the professional counselor:
Completes 40 continuing education units within the renewal period, as follows:
- At least six (6) hours shall be in Ethics;
- Four (4) hours shall be in Trauma Counseling;
- Two (2) hours shall be in LGBTQ cultural competence; and
- Four (4) hours shall be in topics designated by the Director of the DOH as a public health priority
LMFTs
The Board shall renew a license for an additional 2-year period if the professional therapist:
Completes 30 continuing education hours within the renewal period, as follows:
- A minimum of 15 hours must be completed in a live, face-to-face setting that provides for direct, real-time interaction between presenter(s) and participants;
- At least six (6) hours shall be in Ethics;
- Two (2) hours shall be in LGBTQ cultural competence; and
- Three (3) hours shall be in topics designated by the Director of the DOH as a public health priority;
*Continuing education may consist of current and emerging issues in marriage and family therapy such as the study of: 1) non-traditional families; 2) domestic violence; 3) HIV; 4) aging; 5) end-of-life issues; 6) addiction and psychopharmacology; and 7) trauma.
*LPC licensees participating in their first renewal are not required to complete CEUs
*LGPCs must also complete two (2) hours in LGBTQ cultural competence
*The required two (2) hours of CE for the LGBTQ cultural competence requirement are NOT included as part of the public health priorities, and must be completed in addition to those requirements.
CE Audit
The board may audit up to twenty percent (20%) of the number of licensees to determine compliance with the continuing education contact hour requirements. Selected licensees must submit required documentation within thirty (30) days of receipt of the notice.
Excessive CE Credits
TBD
For a breakdown of the approved CE activities, read Approved CE Activities for Professional Counselors & Therapists (DC) in the Resources section.
For more detailed information on the CE requirements for Professional Counselors & Therapists in the District of Columbia:
LPCs may visit https://doh.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/doh/publication/attachments/Professional_Counseling_DC_Municipal_Regulations_for_Professional_Counseling.pdf (section 6610).
LMFTs may visit https://dchealth.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/doh/publication/attachments/Marriage%20and%20Family%20Therapy%20Regulations%206-7-2019.pdf (section 7707).
The following information applies to licensed mental health counselors (LCPCs, LGPCs, LCMFTs, and LGMFT) seeking the renewal, reactivation, or reinstatement of a registration in Maryland.
Reporting Period
2-year reporting periods
Deadline
June 30th
Renew your license here.
*Special note: FY22 License Renewal Period will begin on November 1, 2021 and conclude on January 31, 2022. Licenses that have not been renewed by midnight of January 31, 2022 will be considered lapsed and the licensees will be required to reinstate their licenses at additional cost. Anyone needing CEUs or a background checks, should take care of these matters before attempting to update their license or certificate. If your license is not up for renewal, you need not take any action. Also, if you are a LGPC, LGMFT, LGADC or LGPAT, your renewal date may fall outside the standard renewal period. Contact tonyw.torain@maryland.gov for all questions.
License Renewal Requirements
The Board shall renew a license for an additional 2-year period if the professional counselor/therapist:
Completes 40 continuing education units (10 may be completed by distance learning under Category B) within the renewal period, as follows:
- At least 30 CEUs shall be in Category A activities and not more than 10 CEUs may be in Category B activities; or
- All 40 CEUs may be in Category A activities;
Is a certificate or license holder who has a renewal period of less than 2 years shall complete a minimum of 20 Category A CEUs for that renewal period;
Has proof of completion.
CE Audit
The board will randomly audit a percentage of professional counselors and therapists.
Excessive CE Credits
Credits that are in excess of requirements may not be carried over to the next renewal period.
For a breakdown of the approved CE activities, read Approved CE Activities for Professional Counselors & Therapists (MD) in the Resources section.
For more detailed information on the CEU requirements for Professional Counselors & Therapists in Maryland, please visit https://health.maryland.gov/bopc/pdfs/conteducationchapt5.pdf.
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Social Workers
The following information applies to licensed social workers (LICSWs, LISWs, LGSWs, and LSWAs) seeking the renewal, reactivation, or reinstatement of a registration in the District of Columbia.
Reporting Period
2-year reporting period
Deadline
July 31st (odd numbered years)
Renew your license here.
License Renewal Requirements
The Board shall renew a license for an additional 2-year period if the social worker:
Completes 40 hours of approved continuing education credit, which shall include:
- A minimum of six (6) hours of continuing education credits in live, in- person face-to-face ethics course(s) in which the participant and presenter are physically present in the same room;
- A minimum of three (3) hours of continuing education credits in Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) training or other Board-mandated topic as specified by the Board, which the Board shall give notice of at least twelve (12) months in advance of the renewal date; and
- A maximum of twelve (12) continuing education hours in independent home studies, distance learning continuing education activities, or internet courses;
*Please be advised that the live/in-person CE requirement has been suspended for this renewal period due to the public health emergency.
CE Audit
The board will audit social workers at random. If audited, within thirty (30) days after being deemed served notice of the selection, social workers must submit proof of having completed the required approved continuing education credits during the two (2)-year period immediately preceding the date the license expires.
Excessive CE Credits
(Coming Soon)
For a breakdown of the approved CE activities, read Approved CE Activities for Social Workers (DC) in the Resources section.
For more detailed information on the CE requirements for Social Workers in the District of Columbia, please visit https://doh.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/doh/publication/attachments/Chapter%2070socialworkJune.2013.pdf.
The following information applies to licensed social workers (LCSWs, LGSWs, LSWs, and LCSWs-C) seeking the renewal, reactivation, or reinstatement of a registration in Maryland.
Reporting Period
2-year reporting period
Deadline
October 31st
License Renewal Requirements
The Board shall renew a license for an additional 2-year period if the social worker:
Completes 40 (30 for Licensed Bachelor Social Workers) continuing education units within the renewal period, of which a minimum of:
- 20 (15 for Licensed Bachelor Social Workers) continuing education units shall be obtained from approved programs which are Category I;
- 3 of the required Category I or Category II continuing education units shall have a content area focusing on ethics and professional conduct, including boundary issues, or pertaining to the standards of practice and laws governing the profession of social work in Maryland; and
- For registered and Board-approved supervisors, 3 of the required Category I or Category II continuing education units shall have a content area focusing on supervision as stipulated in COMAR 10.42.08.04A(2)(c);
Applies, as set forth in COMAR 10.42.01, attesting to completion of the required continuing education units in approved programs; and
Completes the required continuing education units within a 2-year period as set forth in §B of this regulation.
CE Audit
If audited, social workers should provide documentation of their CEUs to the board.
Excessive CE Credits
Credits that are in excess of requirements may not be carried over to the next renewal period.
For a breakdown of the approved CE activities, read Approved CE Activities for Social Workers (MD) in the Resources section.
For more detailed information on the CEU requirements for Social Workers in Maryland, please visit https://health.maryland.gov/bswe/Documents/Regs/10.42.06ContinuingEducationRequirements.pdf.
The following information applies to licensed social workers (LCSWs, LMSWs, and LBSWs) seeking the renewal, reactivation, or reinstatement of a registration in Virginia.
Reporting Period
2-year reporting period
Deadline
June 30th (of even years)
*It is strongly recommended to submit license renewal applications 45-60 days prior to expiration of license.
License Renewal Requirements
The Board shall renew a license for an additional 2-year period if social workers:
Pay the appropriate fee and document on the renewal form compliance with the continued competency requirements prescribed in 18VAC140-20-105;
Furnish the board a current address of record; and
Complete 30 for LCSWs (15 for LBSWs and LMSWs) contact hours of continuing education units within the renewal period in courses or activities directly related to the practice of social work or another behavioral health field, of which a:
- Minimum of 20 (10 for LBSWs and LMSWs) of those hours shall be documented in Category I activities;
- Maximum of 10 (5 for LBSWs and LMSWs) of those hours shall be documented in Category II activities; and
- Minimum of 6 (3 for LBSWs and LMSWs) of those hours pertain to ethics or the standards of practice for the behavioral health professions or to laws governing the practice of social work in Virginia;
*Up to two (2) continuing education hours required for renewal may be satisfied through delivery of social work services, without compensation, to low-income individuals receiving health services through a local health department or a free clinic organized in whole or primarily for the delivery of those services, as verified by the department or clinic;
*Three (3) hours of volunteer service is required for one hour of continuing education credit.
CE Audit
The board may conduct an audit of licensees to verify compliance with the requirement for a renewal period. If audited, social workers should provide documentation of their credit hours to the board.
Excessive CE Credits
Credits that are in excess of requirements may not be carried over to the next renewal period.
For a breakdown of the approved CE activities, read Approved CE Activities for Social Workers (VA) in the Resources section.
For more detailed information on the CEU requirements for Social Workers in Maryland, please visit http://www.dhp.virginia.gov/social/social_laws_regs.htm.
Resources
View the types of approved CE activities by profession and state.
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