Maryland : Continuing Education Information
Psychologists
Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists
CE Required
40 hours every 2 years
Online CE Allowed
20 hours (independent study - must have posttest and certificate)
License Expiration
3/31, every 2 years (even/odd license numbers due even/odd years)
Date of Information
05/21/2021
National Accredation Accepted
APA
Notes
3 hours in ethics, laws, or risk management & 3 hours in cultural diversity due each renewal. If licensee holds a supervisory position – 3 hours in clinical supervision also required.
Maryland psychologists can earn up to 20 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
Maryland Board of Professional Counselors & Therapists
CE Required
40 hours every 2 years
Online CE Allowed
10 hours (distance learning Category B)
License Expiration
12/31, every 2 years
Date of Information
05/21/2021
National Accredation Accepted
NBCC
Notes
Min 30 hrs Cat A; Max 10 hrs Cat B
Maryland counselors can earn up to 10 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
Maryland Board of Speech Pathology, Audiology & Hearing Aid Dispensers
CE Required
30 hours per year
Online CE Allowed
No limit
License Expiration
12/31, annually
Date of Information
05/21/2021
National Accredation Accepted
ASHA
Maryland SLPs can earn all 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)
Maryland Board of OT Practice
CE Required
24 CCRs (hours) every 2 years
Online CE Allowed
No limit
License Expiration
6/30, every 2 years (even/odd original license year renew even/odd years)
Date of Information
04/26/2023
National Accredation Accepted
AOTA - Professional Development Resources is an American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) approved provider of continuing education (#3159).
Notes
16 hrs must relate to OT principles & procedures / 8 hrs allowed from OT role-related activities
Maryland OTs can earn all 24 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)
Maryland Board of Professional Counselors & Therapists
CE Required
40 hours every 2 years
Online CE Allowed
10 hours (distance learning Category B)
License Expiration
12/31, every 2 years
Date of Information
05/21/2021
National Accredation Accepted
NBCC
Notes
Min 30 hrs Cat A; Max 10 hrs Cat B
Maryland MFTs can earn up to 10 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)
Maryland Board of Dietetic Practice
CE Required
30 hours every 2 years
Home Study Allowed
20 hours
License Expiration
10/31, every 2 years
Date of Information
05/21/2021
National Accredation Accepted
CDR
Maryland dietitians/nutritionists can earn up to 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.
Social Workers
Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners
CE Required
40 hours every 2 years
Online CE Allowed
20 hours (Cat II)
License Expiration
10/31, every 2 years
Date of Information
02/12/2024
National Accredation Accepted
ASWB
Notes
Min 20 hrs Cat 1 (live); 3 hrs ethics required each renewal (Category I or II if from an ASWB approved sponsor.)
New CE requirement taking effect October 31, 2024: Three (3) of the required CAT 1 (live) CE units shall have an “anti-opressive social work practice content focusing on race, culture, or equity, and include one or more of (i) cultural humility, (ii) social justice, (iii) racial equity, (iv) implicit bias, or (v) anti-racism practices.” Note: PDR’s course on cultural competence will NOT meet this requirement
To receive credit for Category I Trainings, the webinar must be live, real-time, and interactive, and designated Category I on the certificate.
Maryland social workers can earn up to 20 hours for renewal through online courses offered on the social work page of this website. Click here to view ASWB-approved online CE courses.