Texas : Continuing Education Information
Notice of Human Trafficking Prevention Training Requirement
Health care practitioners required to complete a human trafficking course for licensure renewal must complete a course from the list of HHS-Approved Human Trafficking Courses for Health Care Practitioners. PDR’s course is not (yet) approved.
Psychologists
Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
CE Required
40 hours every 2 years, including:
6 hours ethics each renewal
6 hours cultural competency each renewal
Human Trafficking Prevention Training each renewal (PDR's human trafficking course is not yet HHS-approved)
Online CE Allowed
No limit if APA-sponsored
License Expiration
Last day of birth month, every other year
Date of Information
11/06/2024
Notes
Licensees who pass the Jurisprudence Examination may claim 1 hour of professional development in ethics.
A licensee must successfully complete human trafficking prevention training. Licensees who successfully complete an HHS-approved training course on human trafficking prevention may claim 1 hour of professional development. (PDR’s course on human trafficking has not yet been approved by the board.)
Texas Psychologists may earn up to 40 hours (limited only by the Jurisprudence Exam and Human Trafficking Training) through online courses offered on the Psychology page of this site.
Counselors
Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors
CE Required
24 hours every 2 years, including:
6 hours ethics each renewal
3 hours cultural competency each renewal
6 hours supervision each renewal if required
Human Trafficking Prevention Training each renewal (PDR's human trafficking course is not yet approved)
Online CE Allowed
No limit if APA, NBCC, or ASWB-sponsored
License Expiration
Last day of birthmonth, every 2 years
Date of Information
11/06/2024
Notes
A licensee must successfully complete the Texas Jurisprudence Examination each renewal period. Licensees who pass the Texas Jurisprudence Examination may claim 1 hour of continuing education in ethics.
A licensee must successfully complete human trafficking prevention training. Licensees who successfully complete an HHS-approved training course on human trafficking prevention may claim 1 hour of professional development. (PDR’s course on human trafficking has not yet been approved by the board.)
Texas Counselors may earn up to 24 hours (limited only by the Jurisprudence Exam and Human Trafficking Training) through online courses offered on the Counseling page of this site.
Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs)
Texas Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists Advisory Board
CE Required
20 hours every 2 years (30 if dual licensed), including:
2 hours ethics each renewal
Human Trafficking Prevention Training each renewal (PDR's human trafficking course is not yet approved.)
Online CE Allowed
No limit if ASHA-sponsored
License Expiration
Date of issue, every 2 years
Date of Information
11/06/2024
Notes
A licensee must successfully complete human trafficking prevention training. Licensees who successfully complete an HHS-approved training course on human trafficking prevention may claim 1 hour of professional development. (PDR’s course on human trafficking has not yet been approved by the board.)
Texas Speech-Language Pathologists may earn up to 20 hours for renewal (limited only by the Human Trafficking Prevention Training) through online courses offered on the Speech-Language Pathology page of this site.
Occupational Therapists (OTs)
Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
CE Required
24 hours every 2 years, including
Human Trafficking Prevention Training each renewal (PDR's course is not yet approved)
Online CE Allowed
No limit if AOTA-sponsored
License Expiration
Last day of birthmonth, every 2 years
Date of Information
11/07/2024
Notes
A licensee must successfully complete human trafficking prevention training. Licensees who successfully complete an HHS-approved training course on human trafficking prevention may claim up to 2 hours of professional development. (PDR’s course on human trafficking has not yet been approved by the board.)
Texas Occupational Therapists may earn up to 24 hours (limited only by the Human Trafficking Prevention Training) for renewal through online courses offered on the Occupational Therapy page of this site.
Marriage & Family Therapists (MFTs)
Texas State Board of Examiners of MFTs
CE Required
30 hours every 2 years, including:
6 hours ethics each renewal
3 hours cultural competency each renewal
6 hours supervision each renewal if required
2 hours technology-assisted services each renewal if required
Human Trafficking Prevention Training each renewal (PDR's human trafficking course is not yet approved)
Online CE Allowed
No limit if Texas Board of Examiners of MFTs-sponsored (PDR's provider approval number is #114) or if APA, NBCC, or ASWB-sponsored
License Expiration
Birthmonth, every 2 years
Date of Information
11/07/2024
Notes
A licensee who holds supervisory status must successfully complete the Texas jurisprudence examination each renewal period. Licensees who pass the Texas jurisprudence examination may claim 1 hour of continuing education in ethics.
A licensee who provides telehealth services must complete 2 hours of education in technology-assisted services.
A licensee must successfully complete human trafficking prevention training. Licensees who successfully complete an HHS-approved training course on human trafficking prevention may claim 1 hour of professional development. (PDR’s course on human trafficking has not yet been approved by the board.)
Texas Marriage & Family Therapists may earn up to 30 hours (limited only by the Jurisprudence Exam and Human Trafficking Prevention Training) per renewal through online courses offered on the Marriage & Family Therapy page of this site.
Dietitians & Nutritionists (RDNs)
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
CE Required
12 hours every 2 years, including:
Human Trafficking Prevention Training each renewal (PDR's human trafficking course is not yet approved)
Online CE Allowed
6 hours (6 hours must be live) if Commission on Dietetic Registration's CPEU Prior Approval Program-sponsored (must have posttest)
License Expiration
Date of issue, every 2 years
Date of Information
11/07/2024
Notes
Licensees who pass the Jurisprudence Examination may claim 1 hour of professional development in ethics.
A licensee must successfully complete human trafficking prevention training. Licensees who successfully complete an HHS-approved training course on human trafficking prevention may claim 1 hour of professional development. (PDR’s course on human trafficking has not yet been approved by the board.)
Texas Dietitians and Nutritionists may earn up to 6 hours required for renewal through online courses offered on the Nutrition & Dietetics page of this site.
School Psychologists
Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
CE Required
40 hours every 2 years, including:
6 hours ethics each renewal
6 hours cultural competency each renewal
Human Trafficking Prevention Training each renewal (PDR's human trafficking course is not yet approved)
Online CE Allowed
No limit if APA-sponsored
License Expiration
Last day of birth month, biennially
Date of Information
11/07/2024
Notes
Licensees who pass the Jurisprudence Examination may claim 1 hour of professional development in ethics.
A licensee must successfully complete human trafficking prevention training. Licensees who successfully complete an HHS-approved training course on human trafficking prevention may claim 1 hour of professional development. (PDR’s course on human trafficking has not yet been approved by the board.)
Texas School Psychologists (LSSPs) may earn up to 40 hours (limited only by the Jurisprudence Exam and Human Trafficking Prevention Training) required for renewal through online courses offered on the School Psychology page of this site.
Social Workers
Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners
CE Required
30 hours every 2 years, including:
6 hours ethics each renewal
3 hours cultural competency each renewal
6 hours supervision each renewal if required
Human Trafficking Prevention Training each renewal (PDR's human trafficking course is not yet approved)
Online CE Allowed
No limit if Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners-Sponsored (PDR's approved provider number is 5678.) or if APA, NBCC, or ASWB-sponsored (independent study)
License Expiration
Last day of birthmonth, every 2 years
Date of Information
11/07/2024
Notes
Licensees who pass the Jurisprudence Examination may claim 1 hour of professional development in ethics.
A licensee must successfully complete human trafficking prevention training. Licensees who successfully complete an HHS-approved training course on human trafficking prevention may claim 1 hour of professional development. (PDR’s course on human trafficking has not yet been approved by the board.)
Texas Social Workers may earn up to 30 hours (limited only by the Jurisprudence Exam and Human Trafficking Prevention Training) for renewal through online courses offered on the Social Work page of this site.