How many contact hours can be carried over from the previous renewal period?

The appropriate number of contact hours that can be carried over from the previous renewal period is 15 contact hours. This allows licensed psychologists to maintain their ongoing education requirements without losing all of their previously completed continuing education credits. Understanding this provision is crucial for professionals in psychology to ensure compliance with the state's requirements and to strategically plan their continuing education activities. The rationale behind allowing a carryover of contact hours is to provide flexibility to practitioners who may have irregular schedules or encounter unforeseen circumstances that may hinder their ability to complete the total required hours within a single renewal cycle.