Iowa : Continuing Education Information
Psychologists
Iowa Board of Psychology
CE Required
40 hours every 2 years
Online CE Allowed
No limit (must have a certificate)
License Expiration
6/30, even years
Date of Information
03/09/2021
National Accredation Accepted
APA
Notes
6 hrs Iowa mental health laws and regulations or 6 hours risk management are required for the second renewal period. Thereafter 6 hrs Ethics or 6 hrs Federal mental health laws and regulations or 6 hrs Iowa mental health laws and regulations or 6 hours risk management are required each renewal period.
Iowa psychologists can earn up to 40 hours required for renewal through online courses offered on the psychology page of this website. Click here to view online CE courses for psychologists.
Counselors
Iowa Board of Behavioral Science
CE Required
40 hours every 2 years
Online CE Allowed
40 hours (Must have proof of attendance and completion certificate)
License Expiration
9/30, even years
Date of Information
03/09/2021
National Accredation Accepted
NBCC
Notes
3 hours of ethics required at each renewal; As of 10/1/2022 if a supervisory position is held, 3 hours of supervision CE is required.
Iowa counselors can earn up to 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.
Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs)
Iowa Board of Speech Pathology & Audiology
CE Required
30 hours every 2 years
Online CE Allowed
30
License Expiration
12/31, odd years
Date of Information
03/09/2021
National Accredation Accepted
ASHA
Iowa SLPs can earn up to 30 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.
Occupational Therapists (OTs)
Iowa Board of PT & OT
CE Required
OT-30, OTA-15 hours every 2 years
Online CE Allowed
OT- 30, OTA-15 hours (must have post-test & certificate)
License Expiration
15th of birthmonth, every 2 years
Date of Information
03/09/2021
National Accredation Accepted
Does not pre-approve - licensee responsible for choosing appropriate courses
Notes
A minimum of 20 hours for the OT and 10 hours for the OTA must be directly related to the clinical application of occupational therapy.
Iowa OTs can earn up to 30 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.
Marriage & Family Therapists (MFTs)
Iowa Board of Behavioral Science
CE Required
40 hours every 2 years
Online CE Allowed
40 hours
License Expiration
9/30, even years
Date of Information
03/09/2021
National Accredation Accepted
NBCC
Notes
3 hours of ethics required at each renewal; As of 10/1/2022 if a supervisory position is held, 3 hours of supervision CE is required.
Iowa MFTs can earn up to 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.
Dietitians & Nutritionists (RDNs)
Iowa Board of Dietetics
CE Required
30 hours every 2 years
Online CE Allowed
30 hours
License Expiration
15th of birthmonth, every 2 years
Date of Information
03/09/2021
National Accredation Accepted
CDR
Iowa dietitians/nutritionists can earn all 30 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.
School Psychologists
Iowa State Board of Education
Date of Information
10/28/2021
The Iowa State Board of Education certifies school psychologists. Initial licensure for ‘Professional Service (additional support) requires a Master’s degree and completion of a professional service license program specific to an educational setting.
For renewals, Iowa accepts licensure renewal credits from an approved Iowa provider such as the AEA system, ISEA, PEI, Iowa Safe Schools, MISIC, or undergraduate or graduate college credits from a regionally-accredited institution. If you choose an out-of-state program, college semester hour credits must be earned (not clock hours, CEUs, or staff development). Accreditation may be checked here. Click here for information about credits from Idaho State University.
Credits need to be earned after the issue date of the current license, or be no more than five years old if the license is expired. Credits should be relevant to education or an endorsement area.
Social Workers
Iowa Board of Social Work
CE Required
27 hours every 2 years
Online CE Allowed
27 hours (independent study - must have posttest)
License Expiration
12/31, even years
Date of Information
03/09/2021
National Accredation Accepted
ASWB
Notes
3 hours of Ethics ; If applicant holds a supervisory position, 3 hours CE in supervision is required
Iowa social workers can earn up to 12 hours for renewal through online courses offered on the social work page of this website. Click here to view ASWB-approved online CE courses.