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Board's functions
Licensing psychologists, approving psy associates, renewing licenses, reviewing CE,
promulgating regulations, interpreting scope of practice, educating licensees, and
investigating complaints.
Board
State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
Number of hours required for licensure
3250 hours, across 2 years supervised experience (75% by a psychologist, 2 hours for
every 20 hours of experience plus other learning activities)
Requirement to pass the MD exam
75%
Requirement to pass the EPP exam (part I)
70% (scaled score 500) recently or 73% before 2002
Requirements for doctoral program in psychology
1) accredited by APA or Canadian psychological Assoc. ; 2) listed by the national
register of health service providers in psychology, or meets the requirements if the
degree was earned outside the US or Canada. (Other exceptions for degrees earned
before 1981- US or 1988 (Canada) -p. 3 of 2015 regs
Why go on inactive status
Leaving state and may return to practice later
Duration of inactive status
2 years, can be renewed for an additional 2 years
How to reactivate license
apply, pay fee, prove CE requirements, submit to criminal history/background check if
inactive for 1 or more years
When do you renew
Every other year, March 31
How soon can you reapply for licensure after it being revoked
5 years
What is Board's mission
to ensure that consumers in MD receive quality psychological services in accordance
with the laws in Md.
Why CE's important
to ensure a minimum in maintaining competence and not harming consumers
What are goals of CE's (4 goals, 3 no's)
1 - maintain professional competency 2- increase professional skills and knowledge 3 -
prepare for new roles and responsibilities in practice 4 - expands the science of psych
theory, method, or practice NO'S: business meetings, professional committee meetings,
presentations/publications for a lay audience
What are the CE requirements
40 CE's per 2 years. (Max 20 independent study (APA approved), minimum 3 ethics /
law / risk management, minimum 3 cultural competence/diversity, maximum 30 hours
,for scholarly activities). Goes on cycle ending March 31. Have to keep proof in case of
audit.
What kind of CE documentation is necessary
Reprints, transcript and course syllabi, test and certificate of completion for independent
study or workshops. Keep for 4 years.
What CE hours are earned for scholarly activities
Only earned by first 3 authors.
Authoring, editing, presenting or revising a publication. 20 hours for a book. 15 for Editor
of a book, author of a book chapter, author of a journal article. 15 for service as Editor
or Associate Editor of a journal. 15 for service on an editorial board for a journal. 3
hours for each hour of presentation (max 15 hours) for an authorized sponsor. 3 hours
for each poster presentation (max 15 hours) for an authorized sponsor. 15 hours for a
teaching a new graduate level psychology course
What are rules for earning CE at a presentation
Authorized sponsor, defined purpose and content area, qualified presenter, 1 hour or
more in length, record of attendance, documentation of completion, evaluation
Who is automatically authorized to provide CE in MD
NIH, APA, NASP, NASW, AMA, MD Dept of Health and Mental Hygiene, MD Psych
Assoc (approved by APA), accredited academic institution
Failure to complete CE requirements
- do not complete, or do not comply with audit within 30 days
If denied license or renewal, can request a hearing
within 30 days, in writing; Board convenes a hearing
To reactivate license from inactive
Provide proof of 20 CE (10 or fewer independent study) in last year. If more than a year
left in the cycle, complete another 20 in that time period.
To reactivate license from expired
Provide proof of 20 CE (10 or fewer independent study) in last year and complete the
rest on time, OR if more than 1 year since it expired, show 40 CE for the current period.
Can you always reactivate an expired license?
No, not if more than 5 years expired. Then reapply.
How does the Board notify about a hearing
At least 30 days before, in person, registered or certified mail, restricted delivery, return
receipt; must state issued or charges
Can you have legal counsel for a hearing?
Yes, you can be alone or with counsel
why a prehearing conference
to attempt to settle the case, to prepare for the the hearing by delineating issues,
stipulating facts, arranging schedule, arranging witness list, subject matter of testimony
What is discovery on request
by written request, either party can request within 15 days: witness list, copies of
documents
what is mandatory discovery
each party will provide the other (at least 15 days before prehearing conference or 45
days before hearing) name and cv of expert witnesses, expert report
How is expert report evaluated
, can exclude it if not sufficiently specific or doesn't comply. At the prehearing conference,
or just before the hearing
Can you add witnessses or documents later?
Not after the prehearing conference, or if none, no later than 15 days before the
hearing (except for impeachment or rebuttal purposes)
Can you appeal?
Yes, you can seek judicial review
What if the Board decides a psychologist is not in violation of Title 18? (After a
hearing; etc)
all charges will be dismissed, exoneration, expunge records of proceeding. No further
action by Board on these specific charges
Do the ethics only apply to licensed psychologist?
No, also applies to you during the training period, and to others who practice
psychology in the state.
Client- definition
individual, couple, family, group, business, agency, school, organization, or association
that the psychologist provides with professional services.
Psychologist- definition
an individual licensed by the Board to practice psychology.
What are some terms that are limited to licensed psychologists for describing
their title or services provided?
A person who is NOT a licensed psychologist cannot use the terms "psychologist" or
"psychological" or "psychology." §18-102 Scope of title
responsibility for a psychology associate's conduct
Supervising psychologist and associate are jointly responsible for associate's
professional decisions and actions.
what is a multiple relationship
relationship in which you are concurrently participating in two or more roles
reporting restrictions or limitations by another jurisdiction
The Board must be notified in 60 days if a license or registration granted by another
authority for the practice of psychology has been limited, restricted, revoked, or subject
to any other disciplinary action.
what are four sexual intimacies
1- genital contact, 2- nongenital contact with hips, loin, thigh, buttocks or breasts, 3-
exposure or observation of genital or nude portions of bodies involving breasts, buttocks
or genitals; 4 - other behaviors engaged in for the purpose of sexual arousal or
gratification
After a hearing, how does the board convey decision?
in writing, with statement of facts and findings. protects patient confidentiality. mailed to
licensee and legal counsel. If no violation, immediately dismissed and records
expunged
Can you ask for rehearing?
Yes, within 10 days, explaining grounds. Board will respond within 30 days. Does not
affect order/decision. As a result of new evidence, can reverse earlier decision and
exonerate licensee.
What is the psychologist rehabilitation committee?
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