Continuing Education in Virginia

Psychologist (PhD/PsyD):

1. Do CEs from the Affirmative Couch count for my state and license?

Yes.

The Affirmative Couch, LLC is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Affirmative Couch, LLC maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

2. How many CEs are required by my state?

Fourteen (14) hours of continuing education (CE) courses each year including a minimum of 1.5 hours in ethics and standards of practice or laws governing the profession of psychology.

3. How many CEs can be taken online by my state?

Maximum 8 hours can be taken online.

MFT:

1. Do CEs from the Affirmative Couch count for my state and license?

Yes. Board accepts courses from providers approved by NBCC, APA, or NAADAC.

The Affirmative Couch, LLC is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Affirmative Couch, LLC maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

2. How many CEs are required by my state?

Twenty (20) hours of continuing education each year, including two (2) hours of ethics.

3. How many CEs can be taken online by my state?

20 hours each year.

Social Workers:

1. Do CEs from the Affirmative Couch count for my state and license?

No. All CEs for Social Workers in Virginia need to be from an ASWB provider. The Affirmative Couch, LLC is not an ASWB provider at this time, but hopes to be in the future.

LPCS:

1. Do CEs from the Affirmative Couch count for my state and license?

Yes. The board accepts APA and NBCC

The Affirmative Couch, LLC is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Affirmative Couch, LLC maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

2. How many CEs are required by my state?

Twenty (20) hours of continuing education each year, including two (2) hours of ethics.

3. How many CEs can be taken online by my state?

20

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