PDFWAC 246-924-230
Continuing education requirements.
(1) To renew a license, a licensed psychologist shall complete at least 60 hours of continuing education (CE) every three years, including a minimum of:
(a) Four hours in ethics. Areas to be covered, depending on the psychologist's primary area(s) of function are practice, consultation, research, teaching, or supervision.
(b) Two hours in health equity. Qualifying trainings must meet the standards in WAC 246-12-830.
(c) Six hours in suicide prevention, every six years. Qualifying trainings must meet the standards in WAC 246-924-255 and be listed on the department's model list.
(2) Faculty providing CE offerings shall meet the training and the full qualifications of their respective professions. All faculty shall have demonstrated an expertise in the areas in which they are instructing.
(3) The Washington state examining board of psychology may require any licensed psychologist to submit documentation to demonstrate compliance with the 60 hours of CE.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.613, 18.83.050, 18.83.090, and 2021 c 276. WSR 24-01-125, § 246-924-230, filed 12/19/23, effective 1/19/24. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.442(7), 18.83.090, 2012 c 181, and 2013 c 78. WSR 14-01-071, § 246-924-230, filed 12/16/13, effective 1/1/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.090. WSR 99-14-075, § 246-924-230, filed 7/6/99, effective 8/6/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280. WSR 98-05-060, § 246-924-230, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050(5). WSR 94-12-039, § 246-924-230, filed 5/25/94, effective 6/25/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050. WSR 91-04-021 (Order 129B), § 246-924-230, filed 1/28/91, effective 2/28/91; WSR 91-04-020 (Order 117B), recodified as § 246-924-230, filed 1/28/91, effective 2/28/91; Order PL 276, § 308-122-515, filed 11/16/77.]