Approval for Psychologists in New Mexico

New Mexico Board of Psychologist Examiners

40 credits required; 25 may be earned with Addiction Counselor CE.
See below for more specific information

General Information

Addiction Counselor CE’s distant learning courses meet qualifications for continuing education credit for psychologists as set forth by the New Mexico Board of Psychologist Examiners.

40 credit hours every two years by June 30th.

25 CE credits in the licensing renewal period may be distant learning (online/homestudy) courses.

4 credit hours must include attention to cultural diversity.

5 credit hours must pertain to ethics. (Please select courses with the word “Ethics” in the title)

Addiction Counselor CE, a service of CE Learning Systems, is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. CE-credit.com maintains responsibility for this program and its content. No provider number is listed because the APA does not issue a provider number.

Cycle: Renewal every 2 years
Next Renewal: Jun 30, 2013
Total Credit Requirement: 40 credits required; 25 may be earned with Addiction Counselor CE.
Special requirements are listed below.

Contact Info

Board of Psychologist Examiners
Phone: (505)476-4625
http://www.nmcpr.state.nm.us/...16/16.022.0009.pdf

Special Requirements for New Mexico Board of Psychologist Examiners

  • Requirement: Cultural Diversity, 4 credit hours

    Four (4) CPE credit hours in any of the three categories shall include attention to cultural diversity as specifically noted in the title, description of objectives, or curriculum of the presentation, symposium, workshop, seminar, or course. The topic of the presentation, symposium, workshop, seminar, or course need not be on cultural competence; however one of the objectives or the description of topics covered must clearly indicate attention to cultural competence, as deemed satisfactory to the board.

    We do not yet offer courses to fulfill this requirement.

  • Requirement: Ethics, 5 credit hours

    Five (5) credits will pertain to courses containing attention to the ethics of practice related to psychology. The topic of presentation, symposium, workshop, seminar, or course need be on ethics and the objectives or the description of topics covered must clearly indicate attention to ethics as deemed satisfactory to the board.

    15 courses available. View Courses

    Title Credit Hours Info
    10020: 10 Ways Practitioners Can Avoid Frequent Ethical Pitfalls 1 Summary
    101786: 21 Ethical Fallacies: Cognitive Strategies To Justify Unethical Behavior and Ethics, Critical... 1 Summary
    101719: Advanced Ethics for Addiction Professionals 7 Summary
    9550: Confidentiality of Mental Health Information: Ethical, Legal, and Policy Issues 2 Summary
    101802: Ethical Codes of Practice in the US and UK: One Profession, Two Standards 2 Summary
    6155: Ethical Decision Making in Therapy: Feminist Perspectives 13 Summary
    101565: Ethical Issues (TIP 37, Ch. 8): Substance Abuse Treatment for Persons With HIV/AIDS 1 Summary
    101243: Ethics and Prison Administrators 1 Summary
    100885: Ethics for Addiction Professionals 3 Summary
    6185: Ethics in Psychotherapy and Counseling: A Practical Guide 13 Summary
    101825: Highlighting the Role of Cross-Cultural Competence in Ethically Sound Practice 1 Summary
    101756: Nine Ethical Values of Master Therapists 1 Summary
    6215: Practicing in the New Mental Health Marketplace: Ethical, Legal, and Moral Issues 10 Summary
    101672: The Book of Ethics 5 Summary
    101784: Therapist's Guide For Preparing a Professional Will and Steps in Ethical Decision-Making 1 Summary

Applicability and Disclaimer

This CE approval information applies to these professionals in New Mexico:

  • Psychologists

Please Note:

Carefully read your state licensure renewal requirements as some jurisdictions have specific topic requirements or limits on the number of accepted Online/Home Study credits.

State laws often change, so please remember it is your responsibility for interpreting your state's laws, licensure requirements, course relevancy and all requirements for your state.

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