Ohio Psychological Association

MCE

Haven't yet registered with OPA-MCE for the biennium ending August 31, 2010? Late fees will apply, but you may register here.

Note: if you were licensed October 1, 2007 or AFTER, you will not need to pay late fees to register for 2008-10 MCE tracking. Please contact the OPA-MCE Office for your amount due prior to registering online.

Last Minute MCE Reminder:

You have until Aug. 31, 2010 to complete all 23 hours.
Three hours must be in ethics. See what constitutes as ethics.
You can check your transcript here.
Read the FAQ below for all the answers to your CE questions!
Have an APA approved course? Fax to (614) 224-6702 or e-mail to: mce@ohpsych.org
If it's not an APA approved course, fill out the single course review form. Attach as much promotional material as available, along with your certificate of completion.
If the course is from an OPA-MCE provider, remember they are responsible for submitting your name. They have 45 days from the end of the course to send in the attendance sheet.

MCE FAQs

When does the current biennium begin and end?
The biennium runs from Sept. 1, 2008 to Aug. 31, 2010. Hours must be completed by August 31, 2010.

How many hours do I need to complete before Aug. 31, 2010?
You must complete 23 hours, with 3 of those hours in professional conduct or ethics.

What is the registration fee for the biennium?
The fee is $100 for OPA members and $140 for non-members. Late fees begin to accure on Dec. 1, 2008. Current OPA members pay no course review fees while non-members pay $50 per single course review.

Do courses carry over from one biennium to the next?
No.

I took a course from APA. What do I need to do to get the credit on my certificate?
Mail, e-mail or fax a copy of the certificate to the OPA-MCE Office at the following address/fax. Be sure your name, license number, and the number of CE credits earned is on the certificate and it states that it is APA approved.

OPA-MCE Office 395 East Broad Street, Suite 310
Columbus, OH, 43215
Fax: 614-224-6702

I took a course for a non-approved course provider. How can I get credit for it?
Complete the Single Course Review Form , enclose your check for $50 if you are not an OPA member, and attach the certificate of attendance AND brochure or explanation of the course and the presenters to the OPA-MCE office at the address listed above. View the Single Course Review Procedures and/or Psychologist Quick Review for more information.

How do I find out about upcoming MCE courses in Ohio?
OPA-MCE has a listserv of upcoming courses throughout the state. Contact Beth Wherley to join the listserv.

How can I get my pin number?
Log in to this screen and click Forgot Your Pin. The pin will be e-mailed to the address on file. If you do not receive this information in 24 hours, you can call 614-224-9620.

How do I get a copy of my transcript?
Log in to Check Your Transcript and click on OPA MCE on the left hand side. Click print.

How do I obtain a waiver from the OPA-MCE requirement?
Contact the State Board of Psychology-Ohio at 614-466-8808.

I published a book/taught a graduate student course/etc… how do I get credit?
Fill out the Single Course Review form. For books (20 CE), articles and chapters (7 CE), use the date it was published or accepted for publishing and include the book, article or chapter. For courses taught, include the syllabus and a letter from your department stating that you taught the course between two exact dates. Number of CE earned equals face-to-face classroom hours.