Illinois Licensed Clinical Psychologist CE Requirements: Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Hours and Deadline
Licensed Clinical Psychologists (LCP) in Illinois must complete 1 hour of Sexual Harassment Prevention training as part of their 24-hour continuing education requirement per license cycle. This hour is required starting with the second license cycle; CE is not required for the first renewal. Training must be completed within the 24 months preceding the license expiration date.
Illinois IDFPR Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Requirement for LCPs
What is the Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Requirement for Illinois Psychologists?
68 IAC Section 1400.60 sets total CE at 24 hours per cycle, of which 1 hour must address Sexual Harassment Prevention. This hour counts within, not in addition to, the 24-hour total, and does not apply to a licensee's first renewal cycle.
When is the renewal deadline for Illinois LCP License?
A prerenewal period is the 24 months preceding September 30 of each even-numbered year, as detailed in detailed in Rules 68 IAC Section 1400.60
Can 1-hour trainings count as an 1 CE credit?
Yes, you can count the 1-hour sexual harassment prevention training as part of your 24 required CE when you take the training from an IDFPR or APA-approved CE provider such as Spring Advisory.
Regulatory Source and Verification
Source: Illinois Administrative Code
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, 68 Ill. Admin. Code 1400.60 and Rules 68 IAC Section 1130.Subpart E.
Available at: idfpr.illinois.gov (See the IDFPR Psychologist CE Factsheet).
How to Complete The Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Requirement
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Confirm the requirement applies — not required for first renewal.
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Select a course from an approved sponsor category (APA, National Register of Health Service Psychologists, ASPPB, AMA, IPA, accredited institution, or IDFPR-licensed sponsor, such as Spring Advisory, which is a Illinois Psychologist CE Sponsor #268.000141
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Complete the course — live or pre-recorded both accepted.
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Retain the certificate.
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Attest at renewal; retain proof for audit/restoration/discipline requests.
How does the 1 Hour Sexual Harassment Prevention Training for Health Care Professionals Video Course (1CE Credit) Meets This Requirement?
1 Hour Sexual Harassment Prevention Training for Health Care Professionals Video Course (1CE Credit) offered by Spring Advisory, PLLC, is a 1-hour asynchronous course approved by IDFPR (Illinois Psychologist CE Sponsor #268.000141) that satisfies the Illinois LCP Sexual Harassment Prevention Training requirement described above.
FAQ
Is this requirement waived for first renewal?
Yes, CE isn't required for the first LCP renewal cycle.
I don't have time to attend a live course. Can a pre-recorded video course count towards my requirement?
Yes, you can fulfill this requirement by taking a pre-recorded asynchronous training from an APA or IDFPR-approved CE provider.
Does this CE training require an exam?
Yes. As detailed in Rules 68 IAC Section 1400.60, online CE course may include an exam.
Where can I find a course that fulfill this requirement?
Spring Advisory, PLLC is a American Psychological Association Approved, Illinois-licensed, and IDFPR-approved Continuing Education provider that offers live and pre-recorded CEs. Their courses such as the 1 Hour Sexual Harassment Prevention Training for Health Care Professionals Video Course (1CE Credit), and Illinois Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Video course (1CE Credit Hour)
Do Illinois psychologists need sexual harassment prevention training?
Yes, Illinois psychologists are required by IDFPR to take 1 hour of sexual harassment prevention training as part of their license renewal.
Can a mental health private practice employers provide the training?
Yes, Illinois employers, including mental health private practices, can hire a qualified CE provider to provide sexual harassment prevention training to their staff.
Can I take this course online?
Yes, Illinois IDFPR allows you to complete this training online by taking a real-time, live course or a pre-recorded homestudy course.
Can this training count towards my required CE?
Yes, the 1-hour sexual harassment prevention training is now a required CE topic for Illinois Psychologists.
Can I skip taking this course because I teach psychology, which is also a qualified CE activite?
No. While teaching in a psychology-related course in a university, college, or graduate school counts towards your CE, you are still required to fulfill state-required CE trainings including sexual harassment prevention training.