How many CE credits do Illinois psychologists need?

Illinois Psychologists need 24 CE credits to fulfill their license renewal requirements before September 30, 2026.

The renewal falls on even number years, so the next cycle will end in 2028.

Illinois Prescribing Psychologists are required to take additional CEs on pharmacology.

Can Illinois psychologists take online continuing education courses?

Yes, IDFPR allows Illinois Psychologists to take online courses to fulfill their CEs.

Where can I find Illinois psychologist CE courses?

Spring Advisory is a Illinois-licensed, IDFPR-approved CE provider that also holds APA CE provider credential. All courses labeled IDFPR and APA-approved on the Spring Advisory website will fulfill Illinois Psychologist CE requirements. Spring Advisory provides a convenient CE bundle specifically designed for Illinois Psychologists. It is called Illinois Psychologist License Renewal 10 CE Bundle. This bundle contains 10 hours of video courses in required topics that you can take at anytime.

When is the Illinois psychologist license renewal deadline?

September 30, and in a even number year, so September 30, 2026, and September 30, 2028, and so on and so forth.

Who approves continuing education providers for Illinois psychologists?

IDFPR outlines what kind of CE from which provider is acceptable. The list of providers is outlined in this page about Illinois Psychologist CEs.

Does APA-approved continuing education count in Illinois?

Yes. IDFPR identifies APA-approved providers as eligible CE providers for Illinois psychologists.

To learn more about Illinois Psychologists CE requirements for license renewal, go to this page.

Source: Illinois Administrative Code

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Clinical Psychology Licensing Act, Continuing Education rule: 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).