Section 172-155-014 - CONTINUING EDUCATIONPsychologists holding an active license in the State of Nebraska must complete at least 24 hours of acceptable continuing education hours during the 24-month period prior to the expiration date. This section does not apply to individuals who hold a provisional license or temporary license.
014.01REQUIRED HOURS. At least 3 of the 24 hours of continuing education must be in ethics relating to psychology.014.02CONTINUING EDUCATION ACTIVITIES. Continuing education must directly relate to the practice of psychology as defined in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-3108. Continuing education hours are determined as follows: 014.02(A)DEVELOPING AND TEACHING A GRADUATE ACADEMIC COURSE. Developing and teaching a graduate academic course in an institution accredited by a regional accrediting agency is an approved continuing education activity. Hours will be granted only for the first time the licensee teaches the course during the renewal period and cannot be used for subsequent renewal periods. 1 semester hour of graduate academic credit equals 15 hours of continuing education.014.02(B)COMPLETING A GRADUATE LEVEL COURSE. Satisfactorily completing a graduate level course offered by an institution accredited by a regional accrediting agency is an approved continuing education activity. Hours will be granted only for the first time it is completed, and it must be completed during the renewal period for which it is submitted. 1 semester hour of graduate academic credit equals 15 hours of continuing education.014.02(C)AUTHORING OR EDITING A PEER-REVIEWED PSYCHOLOGICAL PRACTICE ORIENTED PUBLICATION. Continuing education hours may be earned only in the year of publication or first distribution. Hours are granted as follows: (i) Senior or 1st author of a peer-reviewed psychological practice oriented professional or scientific book equals 16 hours of continuing education;(ii) Senior or 1st author of a peer-reviewed psychological practice oriented professional or scientific book chapter equals 8 hours of continuing education;(iii) Senior or 1st author of a peer-reviewed psychological practice oriented professional journal article equals 8 hours of continuing education; and(iv) Editor of a peer-reviewed psychological practice oriented professional or scientific book or journal equals 16 hours of continuing education.014.02(D)PRESENTING, ATTENDING, OR COMPLETING PROGRAMS. Presenting or attending workshops, seminars, symposia, colloquia, invited speaker sessions, meetings of professional or scientific organizations, homestudy, or videos are acceptable continuing education activities.014.02(D)(i)HOUR. 60 minutes of presentation or attendance equals 1 hour of continuing education.014.02(D)(ii)APPROVED CONTINUING EDUCATION PROVIDERS. Only activities approved by the following organizations are acceptable for renewal or reinstatement: (1) American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT) or its state Chapters;(2) American Counselors Association (ACA) or its state chapters or National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC);(3) American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation (ANCCC);(4) Nebraska Medical Association (NMA);(5) Nebraska Nurses Association (NNA);(6) National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC);(7) National Association of Social Workers (NASW) or its state chapters;(8) The Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME);(9) The American Medical Association (AMA) or its state chapters;(10) The American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation (ANCCCA); and(11) The American Psychological Association (APA) or its state chapters.172 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 155, § 014
Adopted effective 10/4/2020Amended effective 6/14/2023