WAC 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. (d) One hour for the jurisprudence examination: (i) After initial licensure, a psychologist must take and pass the jurisprudence examination within their first CE cycle; (ii) After a licensee's first CE cycle, the jurisprudence examination is optional. A licensee may claim one hour per CE cycle for taking and passing the jurisprudence examination. (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 board may require any licensed psychologist to submit documentation to the department to demonstrate compliance with the 60 hours of CE.