Approval in New Mexico

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.

Cultural Diversity: a minimum of two hours every two years from either category must
be in the area of cultural diversity or health disparities as described in 16.22.9.9 NMAC.
Equity and inclusion: a minimum of four hours every two years from either category I or
II must be on the topic of race, ethnicity, systemic racism, structural inequality, poverty or the intersection of variables that impact marginalized communities as described in 16.22.9.9 NMAC
Ethics: a minimum of four hours every two years from either category must be in the area
of ethics as described in 16.22.9.9 NMAC.

For conditional prescribing and unrestricted prescribing psychologists the board
requires 60 hours of CPE every two years.

Psychopharmacology or psychopharmacotherapy: 40 hours every two years out of the 60 hour CPE requirement must be in the area of psychopharmacology or psychopharmacotherapy.

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.