As a licensed psychologist in the state of Utah, 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 Utah psychologist in order to renew their license.
Licensee Requirements for Utah Psychologists
Licenses for psychologists in Utah expire on September 30 every two years. In order for a renewal application to be approved, psychologists must complete 48 hours of continuing education directly related to their practice. That said, there is flexibility given to licensees with regard to which courses or programs they participate in, so long as the education is related to the field and the licensee is meeting the remaining requirements.
Of the required 48 hours, at least six must be in ethics or law and another six need to be on clinical readings. Continuing education can be earned through teaching (such as teaching in a college, psychology continuing education programs, or supervision), but no more than 10 hours every cycle can come from teaching hours. Given continuing education certificates are subject to random audits, it is advised licensees maintain record of their certificates for two licensing cycles (at least four years).
Key Takeaways:
- Utah psychologists must complete 48 hours of continuing education every two years
- Licenses expire on September 30
- Six hours need to be in ethics and six in clinical readings
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 48 or more certificates throughout the course of the two-year time period). As proof is required when you apply for renewal and will be required if you are selected or an 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 Utah, psychologists can clarify anything about their license by contacting the Utah Department of Commerce Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing at the number (801) 530-6628 or email doplweb@utah.gov.
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