Rhode Island
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Rhode Island continuing education (CE) requirements:
Rhode Island Board of Psychology
CE Required: 24 hours every 2 years
Online CE Allowed: No limit
License Expiration: 6/30, even years (renewal app due 6/1)
National Accreditation Accepted: APA
Date of Info: 10/13/2021
Rhode Island psychologists can earn all 24 hours required for renewal through online courses offered on the psychology page of this website. Click here to view online CE courses for psychologists.
Rhode Island Board of MHC & MFT
CE Required: 40 hours every 2 years
Online CE Allowed: No limit (Category 1 "web-based offerings")
License Expiration: 6/30, even years (renewal app due 6/1)
National Accreditation Accepted: NBCC, APA
Notes: Minimum 20 hours must be from Cat 1 (formal programs)
Date of Info: 10/13/2021
Rhode Island counselors can earn all 40 hours required for renewal through online courses offered on the counseling page of this website. Click here to view NBCC-approved online CE courses.
Rhode Island Board of Examiners for SLP&A
CE Required: 20 hours every 2 years (30 if dual-licensed)
Online CE Allowed: No limit if ASHA approved
License Expiration: 6/30, even years
National Accreditation Accepted: ASHA
Date of Info: 10/13/2021
Rhode Island SLPs can earn all 20 hours required for renewal through online courses offered on the speech-language pathology page of this website. Click here to view ASHA-approved online CEU courses.
Rhode Island Board of Social Work Examiners
CE Required: 30 hours every 2 years
Online CE Allowed: 8 hours (22 hours must be live "contact hours")
License Renewal Deadline: 5/1, odd years (due 4/15)
National Accreditation Accepted: ASWB
Notes: 3 hrs SW ethics required each renewal; 3 hrs cross cultural practice to include alleviation of oppression required each renewal
Date of Info: 10/13/2021
Rhode Island social workers can earn up to 8 hours for renewal through online courses offered on the social work page of this website. Click here to view ASWB-approved online CE courses.
Rhode Island Board of OT Practice
CE Required: 20 hours every 2 years
Online CE Allowed: No limit (Category II)
License Expiration: 3/31, even years
National Accreditation Accepted: AOTA
Date of Info: 10/13/2021
Rhode Island OTs can earn all 20 hours required for renewal through online courses offered on the occupational therapy page of this website. Click here to view AOTA-approved online CEU courses.
Rhode Island Board of MHC & MFT
CE Required: 40 hours every 2 years
Online CE Allowed: No limit (Category 1 "web-based offerings")
License Expiration: 6/30, even years (renewal app due 6/1)
National Accreditation Accepted: NBCC, APA
Notes: Minimum 20 hours must be from Cat 1 (formal programs)
Date of Info: 10/13/2021
Rhode Island MFTs can earn up all 40 hours per renewal through online courses offered on the marriage & family therapy page of this website. Click here to view NBCC-approved online CE courses.
Rhode Island Board of Dietetics Practice
CE Required: 20 hours every 2 years
Online CE Allowed: No limit
License Expiration: 10/31, odd years
National Accreditation Accepted: CDR
Date of Info: 10/13/2021
Rhode Island dietitians/nutritionists can earn all 20 hours required for renewal through online courses offered on the nutrition & dietetics page of this website. Click here to view CDR-approved online CE courses.