Rhode Island : Continuing Education Information
Psychologists
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)
Date of Information
10/13/2021
National Accredation Accepted
APA
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.
Counselors
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)
Date of Information
10/13/2021
National Accredation Accepted
NBCC, APA
Notes
Minimum 20 hours must be from Cat 1 (formal programs)
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.
Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs)
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
Date of Information
10/13/2021
National Accredation Accepted
ASHA
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.
Occupational Therapists (OTs)
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
Date of Information
10/13/2021
National Accredation Accepted
AOTA
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.
Marriage & Family Therapists (MFTs)
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)
Date of Information
10/13/2021
National Accredation Accepted
NBCC, APA
Notes
Minimum 20 hours must be from Cat 1 (formal programs)
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.
Dietitians & Nutritionists (RDNs)
Rhode Island Board of Dietetics Practice
CE Required
20 hours every 2 years
Online CE Allowed
No limit
License Expiration
10/31, odd years
Date of Information
10/13/2021
National Accredation Accepted
CDR
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.
Social Workers
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 Expiration
5/1, odd years (due 4/15)
Date of Information
10/13/2021
National Accredation Accepted
ASWB
Notes
3 hrs SW ethics required each renewal; 3 hrs cross cultural practice to include alleviation of oppression required each renewal
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.