As a licensed psychologist in the state of Indiana, it is your responsibility to adhere to continuing education requirements every period in order to renew your license. Beyond license renewal being key to you maintaining your practice, continuing education is essential to stay abreast of what is happening in psychology – something your clients will always appreciate you taking seriously. Education is how we all continue to learn and further hone our skills and expertise, so it’s certainly something to be celebrated. Though education is fantastic, keeping on track with the many hours you need to fulfill can be a challenge. Thankfully, there is a fantastic resource available to help you with that. Before we dive into the resource, let’s start by outlining what is required of Indiana psychologist in order to renew their license each cycle.
Licensee Requirements for Indiana Psychologists
Psychologists licensed in Indiana are required to complete 40 hours of continuing education every licensing cycle. Each licensing cycle is two years in length, ending on March 31 of even-numbered years. Of the required 40 hours, at least 20 must be earned from Category I education, which is education that comes from formal programming such as: formally organized courses, workshops, seminars, digital home study programs accredited by organizations approved by the board, relevant college or university courses, and first-time faculty teaching. At least two of the 20 required Category I hours need to be on ethics, which should be taken at a rate of at least one per year.
Note: the continuing education requirements only apply to psychologists that are endorsed as health service providers (HSPP). If you are not a HSPP, you do not need to complete continuing education.
Key Takeaways:
- Psychologists in Indiana must earn 40 hours of continuing education every two years
- 20 hours need to come from Category I education
- At least two hours must be on ethics, specially
- Licenses expire on March 31 in even-numbered years
Given psychologists are likely to achieve their continuing education certificates in increments, from various workshops, conventions, agencies, and institutions, there is a lot of documentation to keep track of (potentially 40 or more certificates throughout the course of two years). As proof is required if you are selected for a random audit, it’s imperative you keep all of those certificates in a safe place – easily accessible and easy to track your progress. CE Hub is the safe place you need to work through your continuing education with ease.
What is CE Hub?
CE Hub is an app built specifically for psychologists. Recognizing the difficulty that is storing continuing education certificates and keeping track of your hours, CE Hub was created to take the stress out of continuing education requirements. Instead of worrying throughout the period that you may not be on track, or perhaps that you may have lost a document or two, CE Hub provides you the peace of mind you need to enjoy the learning process. Using the platform is simple: you sign up, upload your continuing education certificates as you obtain them, then CE Hub handles the rest. All of your continuing education credits are tracked for you, and you even receive a reminder when it’s time to renew your license. Alleviate the stress of continuing education requirements by taking advantage of CE Hub today!
Disclaimer: this content is for informational purposes only. Licensees should always confirm their continuing education requirements with their respective governing agency. In the state of Indiana, psychologists can clarify anything about their license by contacting the Indiana Health and Human Services Licensing Board by phone at the number (317) 234-2054 or via email at pla8@pla.IN.gov.
Reference Links:
https://www.in.gov/pla/professions/behavioral-health-and-human-services-licensing-board/
