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GA Juris
GA Jurisprudence
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| State Board of Examiners of Psychologists: Composition | 6 members appointed by Governor; 5 psychologists, 1 public member |
| State Board of Examiners of Psychologists: Officers | annually @ 1st meeting of fiscal yr board elects president & VP 2 serve until successor has been elected |
| State Board of Examiners of Psychologists: Terms | all board members serve term of 5 years & until successor appointed |
| State Board of Examiners of Psychologists: Meetings | must hold 1 regular meeting/year; president can call add'l meetings or 2 board members can make written request 4 meeting |
| State Board of Examiners of Psychologists: Hiearchy | Board is administered by Division Director, Professional Licensing Boards Division of the Office of Secretary of State |
| State Board of Examiners of Psychologists: Division director | assists attorneys when prosecuting violation |
| State Board of Examiners of Psychologists: Application | Doctoral degree from APA accredited program; completed APA accredited or APPIC member internship; completed postdoc SWE; PLUS Application; pass EPPP after doctorate & internship; pass GA Jurisprudence; oral exam based on work sample from past 6 months |
| State Board of Examiners of Psychologists: Fees | R non-refundable, payable 2 Board; requests 4 refunds must B N writing & w/n 1 yr of when board received fees |
| Board members: Civil Liability | NOT liable 2 civil action 4 things they do as part of their duties as board member if done N good faith |
| Definition: Client | recipient of services (can B individual or organizational) |
| Definition: Student | individual N predoctoral training or internship |
| Definition: Confidential information | info that you R ethically obligated 2 not disclose w/o client permission |
| Definition: Court order | judicial action that compels disclosure of info |
| Definition: Professional relationship | mutually agreed upon relationship between psychologist & pt/client, students, supervisees, or employees |
| Definition: Psychological services | actions of psychologists N context of professional relationship |
| Definition: Supervisors | psychologists who have responsibility 4 professional activities of supervision |
| Licensure Application Requirements: Degree | Doctoral degree from APA accredited program |
| Licensure Application Requirements: Internship | Complete APA accredited or APPIC member internship; must B completed N no less than 11 months & no more than 24 months after its inception; I/O internships must B completed N 48 months |
| Licensure Application Requirements: PostDoc | Complete postdoctoral SWE |
| Licensure Application Requirements: Application | ASPPB PLUS; Board approval 2 take EPPP |
| Licensure Application Requirements: EPPP | Take EPPP after doctorate & internship is complete & pass w/ ASPPB min score |
| Licensure Application Requirements: GA Jurisprudence | pass w/ 70% on Jurisprudence |
| Licensure Application Requirements: Oral Exam | based on work sample from past 6 months |
| Licensure Application Requirements: License Granted | after all requirements completed/passed (1 yr 2 do it N) |
| Exam: Fail EPPP | after 3x, must take 3 semester credits or 15 CE hrs of add'l course work; after 6x, must take 9 semester credits or 45 CEs of add'l course work |
| Exam: Fail Oral exam | Must take full board exam |
| Exam: Fail Full Board | Wait 6 months 4 another full board |
| Exam: Fail Full Board 2xs | Denied license & must reapply from beginning of process |
| Definition: Provisional License | individual is currently completing SWE & all written exams have been passed |
| Provisional License: Privileges | approved application 4 provisional license has same weight & privileges of full license except still need supervision until end of SWE |
| Provisional License: Duration valid | valid 4 24 months but non-renewable |
| Provisional License: Denial | if provisional license is denied, 60 days 2 appeal B4 file is closed; can B revoked if not meeting SWE |
| Provisional License: Revocation | revocation of provision license is NOT contested act, but holder does have right 2 appear B4 board |
| Definition: Licensure by Endorsement | individual currently has license N another state & is applying 4 license N GA |
| Licensure by Endorsement: Application & Fees | application & fees must B submitted 60 days prior 2 taking jurisprudence |
| Licensure by Endorsement: Reciprocity | board may allow reciprocity & grant psychologist licensed by similar board N different state whose standards R not lower than GA (may wave written and/or oral exam) |
| Licensure by Endorsement: Categories | must fall N2 1 of these categories: licensed less than 10 years or senior psychologist |
| I/O Psychologist: Training Requirements | graduated from I/O Psych program N Designated Doctoral Programs in Psychology by ASPPB & National Register; or evidence showing 15 of 25 competencies N Guidelines For Education and Training At the Doctoral Level In Industrial/Organizational Psychology |
| I/O Psychologist: Reasons for Licensure Denial | if applicant has had disciplinary actions or board questions pf competency, board can deny licensure |
| Definition: Senior psychologist | been practicing 10+ years |
| I/O Psychologist: Senior I/O Psychologist Requirements: | Ph.D. N I/O psychology or related field w/n discipline of psych; meets edu requirements 4 licensure of I/O psychologists; & 5 years of independent practice N appropriate domains |
| Temporary License | license that can B obtained while individual is N process of obtaining licensure by endorsement |
| Temporary License: Interview | board may request a personal interview |
| Temporary License: GA Jurisprudence Requirement | must take jurisprudence on 1st available date after the application is approved otherwise they will revoke temp license |
| Temporary License: Oral Exam Requirement | must take oral exam on the next available date after written exam or temp license will be revoked |
| Volunteer Service License | individual retired from practice or whose license is N inactive status who wants 2 practice w/o receiving compensation |
| Volunteer Service License: License Standing | must have had license N good standing prior 2 retirement/inactive status |
| Volunteer Service License: CE Requirements | proof of 20 CEs w/n 2 yrs prior 2 application |
| Volunteer Service License: Application, Exams, Fees | Exams, application fees, etc. R waived |
| Volunteer Service License: Renewal | renewable w/ same requirements as full license, but time 2 complete requirements is determined by Board |
| Permission for limited practice | if someone is licensed N another state, they may practice N GA w/o applying 4 GA license hold a valid license N another state |
| Permission for limited practice: Board Notification | must notify Board 5 days B4 intended practice |
| Permission for limited practice: Applicability | only applies 2 those NOT seeking licensure N GA (really 4 short term work w/ FEMA or Red-Cross or something) |
| Permission for limited practice: Time Limit | allowed 30 days MAX of practice per calendar year |
| Educational Requirements for Licensure: Degree | Doctoral degree N applied psychology or I/O from accredited program that meets standards of APA |
| Educational Requirements for Licensure: Competency Areas | curriculum must meet APA accreditation competency areas |
| Educational Requirements for Licensure: Practicum Experiences | prac experience must meet requirements |
| Educational Requirements for Licensure: Graduate Study | 3 full-time years of graduate study (2 of 3 years must B @ degree granting program) |
| Educational Requirements for Licensure: Residency/Internship | 1 yr full-time residency/internship |
| Internship Requirements for Licensure: Accredited | must B APA or APPIC member internship |
| Internship Requirements for Licensure: Non-accredited | non-accredited internships must meet similar requirements 2 those outlined by APA (2000 hrs total, 500 hrs of client contact except 4 I/O) |
| Postdoc Requirements for Licensure: Fellow | individual is called a "fellow" |
| Postdoc Requirements for Licensure: Hours | 1500 hrs of SWE (500 hrs of client contact or related activities) |
| Postdoc Requirements for Licensure: Duration | 11-24 months 2 complete |
| Postdoc Requirements for Licensure: Hours Logging | if not official postdoc all hrs must B logged & signed off on by supervisor |
| Definition: Secondary supervisor | oversees no more than 20% of training which is preapproved by primary supervisor; affiliated w/ internship program; current license N relevant field |
| Primary & Secondary Supervisor Requirements | must B licensed 3 years prior 2 supervising (provisional license does not count) |
| Postdoc Requirements for Licensure: Supervsion Requirements | 1 hr of supervision per 30 hrs of SWE |
| Supervision: Primary Supervisor Number of Supervisees | Cannot B primary supervisor 4 more than 3 supervisees engaged N psychological services @ same time unless approved by Board |
| Supervising psychologist: Intake | take part N intake process |
| Supervising psychologist: Dx | personally interview pt 4 dx purposes when required or requested |
| Supervising psychologist: Ax | personally select and interpret tests |
| Supervising psychologist: Supervision Hours | Must provide 1 hr of supervision 4 every 20 hrs of face-to-face client contact |
| Rules for Clinical & Counseling Internship Programs: Association w/ site | supervisors must B internship staff of affiliates |
| Rules for Clinical & Counseling Internship Programs: Staff requirements | must have clearly designated licensed staff responsible 4 training |
| Rules for Clinical & Counseling Internship Programs: Min of Licensed Psychologists | 2+ licensed psychologists on staff |
| Rules for Clinical & Counseling Internship Programs: Min of Interns | min of 2 interns |
| Rules for Clinical & Counseling Internship Programs: Learning/Didactics | min of 2 hrs/week of scheduled learning/didactics |
| Rules for Clinical & Counseling Internship Programs: Individual Supervision | interns must receive @ least 2 hrs of individual in-person supervision per week |
| Rules for Clinical & Counseling Internship Programs: Emergencies | primary or secondary supervisor must B onsite N case of emergencies |
| Rules for School Psychology Internships | supervisors must B internship staff of affiliates |
| Rules for School Psychology Internships: Supervisor Credentials | supervisor MUST B licensed psychologist OR have school psychology certificate @ doctoral level from State Dept of Education |
| Rules for School Psychology Internships: Staff Requirements | must have clearly designated licensed staff responsible 4 training |
| Rules for School Psychology Internships: Number of Interns | min of 2 interns |
| Rules for School Psychology Internships: Learning/Didactics | min of 2 hr per week of scheduled learning/didactics |
| Rules for School Psychology Internships: Individual Supervision | interns must receive @ least 2 hrs of individual in-person supervision per week |
| Rules for School Psychology Internships: Emergencies | primary or secondary supervisor must be onsite in case of emergencies |
| Rules for I/O Internships | planning experience w/n organizational setting (can B up to 48 months) |
| Rules for I/O Internships: Supervision Requirement | 80% of supervision must B by psychologist |
| Rules for I/O Internships: Training Hours Requirements | 50% of training must B spent N professional activities on client's (organization's) behalf |
| Rules for I/O Internships: Work Experiences | must have more than 1 but no more than 4 separate work experiences (each lasting 3 months/500 hrs) |
| Rules for I/O Internships: Supervision Availability | supervisor must B available 4 consultation w/n reasonable amount of time |
| Rules for I/O Internships: I/O Supervisor Number of Supervisees | I/O supervisor can have more than 3 supervisees, interns still need min of 2 hours of individual supervision each 4 every 40 hrs worked |
| Definition: Scope of Practice | practice consistent w/ 1's education, internship, SWE, & professional experiences |
| Scope of Practice: Training 2 expand scope of practice | must obtain sufficient extra training when desiring to practice outside scope of practice |
| Scope of Practice: CEs | must maintain competency through CEs (etc) |
| Maintance of Records: Adult | Must keep adult records for 7 years |
| Maintance of Records: Minors | Must keep records 4 minors 4 3 years past age of majority (i.e. until time that minor would B 21) |
| Psychologist Impairment | Psychologists should not continue professional relationship (clinically or supervisory) when they R or could B reasonably expected 2 B impaired due 2 mental, emotional, physiological, pharmalogical or substance abuse conditions |
| Psychologist Impairment: Psychologist Responsibilty 2 Board | written statement should B submitted 2 board describing incidents; may B subject 2 ax |
| Psychologist Impairment: Board Requests | board can ask psychologist 2 submit 2 ax w/ provider of their choosing & records R admissible N hearing (including psych records); may also request existing records |
| Psychologist Impairment: Compliance | if person fails 2 undergo examination or provide records, board can suspend license |
| Psychologist Impairment: License Suspension Appeal | licensee can appeal decisions by appealing 2 superior court N country where division director is |
| Rules about Telehealth Practice | if out-of-state psychologist practices N GA w/o GA state license they will B reported 2 their own state board |
| Rules about Forensic Assessment | must state limits of data & conclusions when appropriate |
| Rules about Forensic Assessment: Eval Requirements | Must actually see pt & conduct eval prior 2 writing report or passing conclusions |
| Rules about Forensic Assessment: Limitations | if cannot see person, psychologist must state limitations of conclusions based on limited info |
| Rules about Forensic Assessment: Multiple Roles | must avoid multiple roles but can do it when not avoidable, however N these cases psychologists must clarify roles & limits 2 confidentiality |
| License Renewal: Expiration | all licenses expire on 12/31 on even numbered years & can B renewed for 2 years |
| License Renewal: Application Process | application for renewed license is due every 2 years (on even numbered years) and all requirements must be complete |
| License Renewal: Lapsed/Revoked | up 2 6 months after expiration 2 pay late fee & renew license, otherwise license considered lapsed & is revoked |
| License Renewal: After Renewal Period | Licenses not renewed w/n 6 months of expiration may B reinstated @ Board's discretion w/ app & penalty fee |
| License Renewal: Reinstatement of Lapse Licensed | have 1 yr 2 have lapsed license reinstated, failure 2 apply 4 reinstatement after 1 yr may require new application 4 licensure by exam waiver |
| Definition: Inactive status | person who has current license but who will not practice or use title of "psychologist" can apply 4 "inactive status" |
| Inactive status: Reactivate inactive GA license when active licenses N other states | if psychologist has an inactive license N GA, but is active N other states & want 2 re-activate GA license, must prove 40 CE N past 2 yrs 2 reactivate |
| Inactive status: Reactivate inactive GA license when no active licenses N other states | if psychologist has inactive GA license & no active licenses anywhere else, they must also take Jurisprudence & Oral Exams 4 GA again |
| General Rules for CEs: License Renewal | must report CE hrs under oath & report of completed CEs is due @ time of licensure renewal |
| General Rules for CEs: Requirements | need 40 clock hrs of CEs 4 every 2 years 2 renew license |
| General Rules for CEs: Content Areas | need 3 hrs each N both ethics (N-person) & psychopharm 4 license 2 B renewed |
| General Rules for CEs: Diversity Requirement | 1st year diversity requirement (3 CE) |
| General Rules for CEs: Documentation | must maintain CE documentation 4 @ least 4 years |
| General Rules for CEs: Changes 2 requirements | board MUST publish new rules about CEs 1 year B4 they go N2 effect |
| Exceptions to CE rules: If 1st year of license is odd year | if first year of licensure is N odd year, must take 20 hrs of CEs 4 renewal |
| Exceptions to CE rules: If 1st year of licensure is in an even year | if 1st year of licensure is N even year, no CEs required 4 renewal |
| Exceptions to CE rules: 1st year & Diversity | during 1st year of licensure, must take 3 CE N cultural diversity (could B satisfied by course taken during grad school) |
| Exceptions to CE rules: Board or GPA Ethics Committee Members | Psychologist on Board or GPA ethics committee is exempt from ethics requirements during that term |
| Exceptions to CE rules: ABPP | ABPP will satisfy all CE requirements 4 2 year period you get it N |
| Exceptions to CE rules: I/O psychologist | I/O psychologists R exempt from the psychopharm requirement |
| Ethics requirement for CEs: Hours Required | must have @ least 3 hrs of ethics N each renewal period; can be earned through Area I, III, IV |
| Ethics requirement for CEs: Exemptions | if: serve on ethics committee, serve as part of ethics investigation, or serve on oral exams board |
| Diversity requirement for CEs | must B: during 1st year, 3 CEs, in-person; can B: satisfied through specific course N grad school, earned through Area I, III, IV |
| 5 General Principles of APA ethics Code | A: Beneficence & Nonmaleficence, B: Fidelity & Responsibility, C: Integrity, D: Justice, & E: Respect 4 people's rights & diginity |
| Use of the title "psychologist": Law | CANNOT call self psychologist or practice psychology w/o license |
| Use of the title "psychologist": School Psychologist | "school psychologist" does not need 2 B licensed as psychologist if working 4 educational institution recognized by board |
| Use of the title "psychologist": Research/Academia | Can call self psychologist N research or academia so long as not providing direct patient care |
| Use of the title "psychologist": State/Gov Agency | If working 4 state gov agency or CSB B4 1996 do not need 2 B licensed 2 practice psychology (i.e. social workers, etc) |
| Use of the title "psychologist": Religious Practioners | Religious ppl may pratice w/o license but cannot call self psychologist |
| Use of the title "psychologist": Health Care Providers | nurses, LCSW, MFTs, etc w/ appropriate training can practice, but cannot call self a psychologist |
| Use of title "psychologist": Fine/Penalty | considered guilty of a misdemeanor; $100-$1,000 fine OR prison 4 max of 12 months |
| Use of title "psychologist": Reporting a violation to the board | if you report someone 2 board (N good faith) you R immune from both civil & criminal liability |
| Use of title "psychologist": Supervisor liabililty | Supervisor is not liable 4 violations executed by supervisee (assuming they were unaware & supervised N good faith) |
| Sexual Assault | for these purposes sex w/ a patient is considered "sexual assault", consent of victim is NOT a defense |
| Sexual Assault: Penalty | imprisonment 4 1-25 years; if victim is under 16, prison time is 25-50 years; AND/OR; fine (max $100,000) |
| Substance Use: Notify Board | you have 10 days to notify the board if convicted; if you don't notify board w/n 10 days, license will B revoked |
| Substance Use: 1st Offense | license will usually be suspended for @ least 3 months (if 1st offense), although it could B less based on board discretion; board can decide on lesser or harsher punishment if they choose |
| Substance Use: 2nd Offense | if 2nd offense, license revoked |
| Substance Use: License Reinstatement | may get license back @ discretion of board after undergoing treatment approved of by board |
| Reporting to Child Protective Services: Child | "child" is anyone under 18 |
| Reporting to Child Protective Services: Abuse | Physical injury or death inflicted upon child by parent or caretaker by other than accidental means; Neglect or exploitation of child; Endangering child; Sexual abuse of child; Sexual exploitation of child |
| Reporting to Child Protective Services: Not Abuse | physical discipline does not count as abuse if there is no physical injury 2 child; spiritual healing is not considered abuse |
| Reporting to Child Protective Services: Process | Report by notifying person N charge of facility who will report 2 CPS |
| Reporting to Child Protective Services: Report | must B made immediately (w/n 24 hrs) & written report filed afterward |
| Reporting to Child Protective Services: Immunity | person/entity making report is immune from civil & criminal liability |
| Reporting to Child Protective Services: Failure to Report | knowingly not reporting is misdemeanor |
| Reporting to Child Protective Services: Mandated Reporters | physicians, psychologists, nurses, counselors, MFT, LCSW all required 2 report |
| Reporting to Adult Protective Services: Process | notify person N charge of facility who will contact APS |
| Reporting to Adult Protective Services: Report | report can be oral or written |
| Reporting to Adult Protective Services: Immunity | person making report & those who testify R immune from civil & criminal liability |
| Reporting to Adult Protective Services: Law Enforcement | reports prepared by law enforcement agency must B filed w/n 24 hrs |
| Emergency Hospitalization: Process | must have personally examined person w/n past 48 hrs (as a provider) & determined them 2 need hospitalization 4 mental health reasons; must issue certificate which expires 7 days after executed |
| Emergency Hospitalization: Health Care Providers | physician, psychologist, clinical social worker, licensed professional counselor, or clinical nurse specialist N psychiatric/mental health R authorized 2 do this |
| Disciplinary action:if unqualified or subject 2 disciplinary action, Board can | refuse 2 grant license (or renew it); administer public or private reprimand; suspend license 4 defined or indefinite period; limit or restrict license; revoke license; require care (4 impairment); fine (max $500); fine 4 cost of Board legal proceedings |
| Disciplinary action: When licensee is subject of investigation or inquiry | all pt records can B admissible N hearing re: possible violation (regardless of privilege); records will B reviewed "in camera" & not disclosed 2 public; ppl who testify N good faith against licensee R immune from civil & criminal liability 4 testifying |
| Disciplinary action: When member of public files compliant against licensee: | person will B notified w/n 30 days of Board's decision |
| Disciplinary action: Cease and Desist order | order 2 not practice; must have further interactions/investigation w/ Board |
| Disciplinary action: Cease and Desist order: Fines/Penalties | can be fined up to $500 per violation; each day of unlicensed practice counts as a new violation (i.e. $500 a day) |
| Health Service Provider Psychologist: Requirements | psychologist; current GA license; able 2 B listed N Nat’l Register of Health Service Providers of Psychology; @ least 2 years (1500 each) of SWE N health service (1 year postdoc, 1 year N organized health service training program); inpatient experience |
| Health Service Provider Psychologist: Scope of Practice | provides services 2 ppl whose functioning is impaired or @ high risk of impairment; can issue "psychologist's order" |
| Definition: Psychologist's order | orders related 2 care, tx, admission, & discharge 2 medical facility or institution; NO ordering medication, nursing interventions, or medical procedures; nurses can execute psychologist's order after conferring w/ health service provider psychologist |
| Co-pays: Waiving | ethically cannot advertise waiver of co-pay; ok 4 provider 2 occasionally waive deductible or co-pay if authorized by patient's insurance provider & if this is not common practice 4 provider |
| Psychologist Impairment: if psychologist thinks that they themselves R impaired, must: | avoid new relationships, terminate existing relationships N appropriate & professional manner, notify patients of termination N writing (& in-person if possible), help patients find another provider, submit written statement of impairment 2 board |
| Informed Content for Testing: Exceptions | mandated by law; part of a routine job/educational practice; 2 ax decisional capacity |
| Rules for MD/DD internships: Staff requirements | clearly designated training director must B licensed psychologist whose specialty is MD/DD or w/ considerable experience N MD/DD |
| Rules for MD/DD internships: Emphasis in training | emphasis N training must B on behavioral analysis & appropriate ax of MD/DD |
| Rules for MD/DD internships: Setting | 250 hrs of internship MUST B N organized interdisciplinary setting 4 ppl with MD/DD |
| Rules for MD/DD internships: Supervision | interns must get @ least 2 hrs of individual in-person supervision per week |
| Rules for MD/DD internships: Emergencies | supervisor or secondary supervisor must B on premises 4 emergencies |
| Supervision rules for Postdocs | 1 hr of individual in-person supervision 4 every 30 SWE hrs, which must happen the same week as services or following week; DOES NOT need to be on site, can happen via video conferencing |
| Supervision rules for Postdocs: I/O Supervision | I/O supervision 4 postdocs only needs 2 happen for 4 hrs/month, @ least 2 meetings per month |
| Board Fees: Application Initiation | $100 (for all licenses: new, endorsement, temp, and provisional) |
| Board Fees: Renewal/Reactivation/Reinstatement | $250 |
| Board Fees: Late Fee for License Renewal within 6 months of expiration | $375 |
| Board Fees: Returned check | $40 charge & misdeamenor |
| Definition: Division | professional licensing boards division created under Code Section 43-1-2 |
| Definition: Division director | individual appointed by Secretary of State as director of professional licensing boards division w/n office of Secretary of State; serves @ pleasure of & salary determined by Sec of State |
| Definition: Professional licensing board | any board, bureau, commission, or agency of exec branch of state govt created 4 licensing/regulating/controlling any profession, biz, or trade & which is under jurisdiction of director of professional licensing boards division w/n office of Sec of State |
| Veterans & Point Credits | applicants who: served on active duty 4 1+ year (@ least 90 days during conflict) entitled 2 credit of 5 points |
| Disabled Veterans & Point Credits | disabled veterans who served active duty during conflict & were disabled N line of duty; if disability @ less than 10% @ time of exam entitled 2 credit of 5 pts; if disability rated @ > 10+% @ time of exam entitled 2 credit of 10 pts |
| Veterans & Point Credits: Exceptions | apply only 2 applicant who have not been honorably discharged |
| Definition: Health care board | professional licensing board which licenses health care practitioner under this title |
| Definition: Health care practitioner | chiropractor, RPN, podiatrist, optometrist, professional counselor, social worker, MFT, occupational & physical therapist, physician assistant, LPN, certified nurse midwife, pharmacist, speech-language pathologist, audiologist, psychologist, or dietitian |
| Definition: Health care specialty | practice of chiropractic, nursing, podiatry, optometry, professional counseling, social work, M & F therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, physician assistance, midwifery, pharmacy, speech-language pathology, audiology, psychology, or dietetics |
| Definition: Unrestricted | health care board has not placed restrictions on health care practitioner's license, imposed sanctions or disciplinary actions on health care practitioner, & health care practitioner is not under probation or suspension by health care board |
| Definition: Service member | active duty member of the regular or reserve component of U.S. armed forces, U.S. Coast Guard, GA National Guard, or GA Air National Guard on ordered federal duty 4 period of 90+ days |
| Definition: Advertisement | any communication or statement, whether printed, electronic, or verbal, that names health care practitioner N relation 2 their practice, profession, or institution N which practitioner is employed, volunteers, or otherwise provides health care services |
| Definition: Health care practice or facility | hospital, physician practice setting, nursing home, assisted living community, or personal care home |
| Definition: License | document, permit, certificate of registration, or other authorization issued by or on behalf of professional licensing board or other board that is req’d under this title 4 person 2 engage N profession, business, or trade |
| Definition: Military | U.S. armed forces, including National Guard |
| Definition: Military spouse | spouse of service member or transitioning service member |
| Definition: Other board | board created pursuant 2 this title that is not professional licensing board |
| Definition: Service member | active or reserve member of armed forces, including National Guard |
| Definition: Transitioning service member | member of military on active duty status or on separation leave who is w/n 24 months of retirement or 12 months of separation |
| Professional Licensing Board for Psychology | State Board of Examiners of Psychologists |
| Definition: Mental abilities | abilities that R psychological N nature & related 2 practice of psychology |
| Definition: Neuropsychological functioning | psychological manifestations of brain functioning; includes but not limited 2 sensory motor functioning, attention, concentration, memory, language, abstraction, problem solving, visual-spatial ability, executive functioning, & personality |
| Definition: Neuropsychology | subspecialty of psychology concerned w/ relationship btwn brain & bx, including dx of brain pathology through use of psychological tests & ax techniques |
| Definition: Personality characteristics | personality characteristics that R psychological N nature & related 2 practice of psychology |
| Definition: Psychological testing | use of ax instruments 2: a) Measure mental abilities, personality chars, or neuropsychological f(x)ing; & b) Dx, eval, classify, or render opinions re: mental & nervous DOs & illnesses, IBNLT, organic brain DOs, brain damage, & other neuropsych conditions |
| To practice psychology or practice of psychology | 2 render or offer 2 ppl, groups, orgs, or public 4 fee or any remuneration any service involving app of recognized principles, methods, & procedures of science & profession of psychology, IBNLT, dxing & txing mental & nervous DOs & illnesses |
| To practice psychology or practice of psychology: Dx of Mental DOs | rendering opinions concerning dxes of mental disorders, IBNLT, organic brain DOs & brain damage |
| To practice psychology or practice of psychology: Neuropsychology | engaging N neuropsychology |
| To practice psychology or practice of psychology: Psychotherapy | engaging N psychotherapy |
| To practice psychology or practice of psychology: Ax: | interviewing, administering, & interpreting tests of mental abilities, aptitudes, interests, & personality chars, IBNLT, psych testing, 4 psychological classification or eval or 4 edu or voc placement, or 4 psych counseling, guidance, or readjustment |
| To practice psychology or practice of psychology: Ax & scope of practice | licensed psychologists may describe or label any testing, ax, or evaluation they conduct within scope of practice described N this Code section as "psychological" N nature |
| Grounds for refusing to grant or revoking licenses: Qualifications | Failed 2 demonstrate qualifications or standards 4 license; incumbent on applicant 2 demo 2 satisfaction of board they meet all requirements 4 license, &, if board isn’t satisfied, may deny license w/o prior hearing; applicant can appear B4 board |
| Grounds for refusing to grant or revoking licenses: Fraud | Made misleading, deceptive, untrue, or fraudulent representations N practice of biz or profession; practiced fraud or deceit or intentionally made any false statement N obtaining license; or made false statement or deceptive registration w/ board |
| Grounds for refusing to grant or revoking licenses: Conviction | Been convicted of any felony or of any crime involving moral turpitude N courts of this state or any other state, territory, or country or N courts of U.S. |
| Definition: Felony | any offense which, if committed N this state, would B deemed felony, w/o regard 2 its designation elsewhere |
| Definition: Conviction | finding or verdict of guilty or plea of guilty, regardless of whether appeal of conviction has been sought |
| Grounds for refusing to grant or revoking licenses: Arrest | Been arrested, charged, & sentenced 4 commission of any felony, or any crime involving moral turpitude |
| Grounds for refusing to grant or revoking licenses: Disciplinary action by other entity | Had license revoked, suspended, or annulled, had other disciplinary action taken against them, was denied license, or was refused renewal of license by any such lawful licensing authority other than board pursuant 2 disciplinary proceedings |
| Grounds for refusing to grant or revoking licenses: Conduct | Engaged N any unprofessional, immoral, unethical, deceptive, or deleterious conduct or practice harmful 2 public that efx fitness of licensee or applicant 2 practice biz or profession or is of nature likely 2 jeopardize interest of public |
| Grounds for refusing to grant or revoking licenses: Conduct: Impact | Need not B actual injury 2 any person or directly related 2 practice of licensed biz or profession; can B departure from, or failure 2 conform 2, min reasonable standards of acceptable & prevailing practice of biz or profession licensed under this title |
| Grounds for refusing to grant or revoking licenses: Unlicensed Person | Knowingly acting N any way aids, assists, procures, advises, or encourages unlicensed person or any licensee whose license has been suspended or revoked by board 2 practice biz or profession or outside scope of any disciplinary limitation placed by board |
| Grounds for refusing to grant or revoking licenses: Violations | Violated statute, law, or any rule or reg of this state, any other state, professional licensing board that regulates practice of biz or profession; violated lawful order of board from disciplinary hearing, consent decree, or license reinstatement |
| Grounds for refusing to grant or revoking licenses: Mentally Incompetent | Been judged mentally incompetent by court of competent jurisdiction w/n or outside state; such adjudication automatically suspends license & prevents reissuance or renewal of any license so suspended 4 so long as adjudication of incompetence is N effect |
| Grounds for refusing to grant or revoking licenses: Illness or Substance Use | Displayed inability 2 practice biz or profession w/ reasonable skill & safety 2 public by reason of illness or use of alcohol, drugs, narcotics, chemicals, or any other type of material |
| Grounds for refusing to grant or revoking licenses: Child Support | Failed 2 comply w/ order 4 child support; have 2 supply notice of release 2 board from child support agency that applicant or licensee is N compliance w/ order 4 child support so license may B issued or granted if all other conditions 4 licensure R met |
| Grounds for refusing to grant or revoking licenses: Student Loans | Failed 2 enter N2 satisfactory repayment status & is borrower N default; have 2 supply notice of release 2 board from GA HEAC re: satisfactory repayment status so license may B issued or granted if all other conditions 4 licensure R met |
| Grounds for refusing to grant or revoking licenses: Conviction: Considerations | Nature & seriousness, age of individual, length of time elapsed since, & all circumstances relative 2 such felony or crime involving moral turpitude; also evidence of rehab & present fitness 2 perform duties of occupation 4 which license is sought or held |
| Felony Conviction: | Req’d 2 notify appropriate licensing authority of conviction w/n 10 days of conviction; failure 2 do so considered grounds 4 revocation of their license, permit, registration, certification, or other authorization 2 conduct licensed profession |
| Service Member: License Expiration & Renewal | Given 6 months to practice w/ expired licence & renew if license expired while on active duty |
| Temporary License: | May issue temp. license 2 applicant 4 permanent license; has same force & effect as permanent license; will expire 12 months from date of issuance & isn’t renewable; board will revoke it if applicant fails written or oral exam |
| Privileged Communications | Confidential relations & communications btwn licensed psychologist & client R placed upon same basis as those provided by law btwn attorney & client |
| Immunity: Cooperation w/ Board | Licensed psychologist who N good faith & w/o fraud or malice testifies N any proceeding re: licensee's or applicant's fitness 2 practice or makes report or rec 2 board N nature of peer review is immune from civil & criminal liability 4 such actions |
| Immunity: Supervision or Monitoring of Colleague | Licensed psychologist who serves as supervising/monitoring psychologist pursuant 2 public or private order of board is not liable 4 damages N action by supervised or monitored psychologist provided that former was acting N good faith & w/o fraud or malice |
| Definition: Actor | person accused of sexual assault |
| Definition: Intimate parts | genital area, groin, inner thighs, buttocks, or breasts of a person |
| Definition: Psychotherapy | professional tx or counseling of mental or emotional illness, sx, or condition |
| Definition: Sexual contact | any contact btwn actor & person not married 2 actor involving intimate parts of either person 4 purpose of sexual gratification of actor |
| Definition: School | any educational program or institution instructing children @ any level, pre-k through 12th grade, or equivalent thereof if grade divisions R not used |
| Definition: Controlled substance | any drug, substance, or immediate precursor included N definition of term "controlled substance" N paragraph (4) of Code Section 16-13-21 |
| Definition: Convicted or conviction | final conviction N court of competent jurisdiction, or acceptance of plea of guilty or nolo contendere or affording of 1st offender tx by court of competent jurisdiction |
| Definition: Licensed individual | any individual 2 whom any department, agency, board, bureau, or other entity of state government has issued any license, permit, registration, certification, or other authorization 2 conduct licensed occupation |
| Definition: Licensed occupation | any occupation, profession, biz, trade, or other commercial activity that requires issuance 2 individual of any license, permit, registration, certification, or other authorization by any dept, agency, board, bureau, or other entity of state govt |
| Definition: Licensing authority | any department, agency, board, bureau, or other entity of state government which issues 2 individuals any license, permit, registration, certification, or other authorization 2 conduct licensed occupation |
| Definition: Marijuana | any substance included N definition of term "marijuana" N paragraph (16) of Code Section 16-13-21 |
| Definition: Child | any person under 18 years of age |
| Definition: Child service organization personnel | persons employed by or volunteering @ business or org, whether public, private, 4 profit, not 4 profit, or voluntary, that provides care, tx, education, training, supervision, coaching, counseling, recreational programs, or shelter 2 children |
| Definition: Clergy | ministers, priests, rabbis, imams, or similar functionaries, by whatever name called, of bona fide religious org |
| Definition: Pregnancy resource center | org or facility that provides pregnancy counseling or info as primary purpose; Doesn’t provide or refer 4 abortions or FDA approved contraceptives or devices; & Isn’t licensed or certified by state or federal gov 2 provide medical or health care services |
| Definition: Reproductive health care facility | any office, clinic, or any other physical location that provides abortions, abortion counseling, abortion referrals, or gynecological care & services |
| Definition: School | any public or private pre-k, elementary school, secondary school, technical school, vocational school, college, university, or institution of postsecondary education |
| Definition: Sexual abuse | person's employing, using, persuading, inducing, enticing, or coercing any minor who is not such person's spouse 2 engage N any act which involves: |
| Sexual abuse includes | Sexual intercourse; Bestiality; Masturbation; Lewd exhibition; Flagellation or torture; Restraint; Penetration of vagina or rectum; physical contact and/or defecation or urination 4 purpose of sexual stimulation |
| Definition: Sexual exploitation | conduct by any person who allows, permits, encourages, or requires child 2 engage N: Prostitution and/or Sexually explicit conduct 4 purpose of producing any visual or print medium depicting such conduct |
| MR/DD Psychologist: Training Requirements | Substantial program of study N MR/DD psych; @ least 18 semester hours (& 50 core hours) @ grad level N course work N specialized area of MR/DD psychology; neither internship, practicum, nor thesis courses will B considered as qualifying course work hours |
| Retraining | process of add’l education N which person w/ earned doctorate N scientific psychology undertakes add’l training & fulfills requirements 4 licensure N applied psychology field |
| Retraining: Requirements | must occur N APA or CPA accredited doctoral programs N applied psych; all requirements of doctoral training N new applied specialty must B met, giving due credit 4 training; must present certificate/letter that verifies completion & IDs specialty area |
| Definition: Intern | person engaged N predoctoral year of applied experience N psychological internship |
| Definition: Internship | organized, coherent set of training experiences N specialty/concentration area of practice of psych w/ greater depth, breadth, duration, frequency, & intensity than training & is either APA or CPA accredited or meets equivalency criteria set by Board |
| Definition: Internship Site | setting N which internship occurs & is either hospital, accredited school, university, consulting firm, public agency, public or private organization, or public or private practice |
| Definition: Fellow | person who is engaged N completing postdoctoral supervised work experience or a post-doctoral fellowship |
| Definition:Postdoctoral Supervised Work Experience (SWE) | 1500 hours of individually supervised experience following internship & completion of doctoral degree |
| Supervision Requirements for Predoctoral Practicum | Supervisors of doctoral practicum students must hold current psychology license N good standing N state N which training is taking place; person w/ GA provisional license can supervise if part of their SWE & under supervision of their supervisor |
| Internship/Postdoctoral SWE Supervisor Requirements | Current GA licensure or license by psychology board N another jurisdiction whose standards R not lower than those of Georgia; & no record of disciplinary actions against professional license by GA or other jurisdiction |
| Definition: Residency | continuous physical presence, N person, @ educational institution N manner that facilitates acculturation N profession, full participation & integration of individual N educational & training experience, & includes faculty student interaction |
| Residency: Unacceptable Models | models that use face-2-face contact 4 shorter durations throughout year or models that use video teleconferencing or other electronic means 2 meet residency requirement R not acceptable |
| Residency: Acceptable Models | min of 3 full-time years of grad study + internship B4 receiving doctoral degree; @ least 2 of 3 academic training years w/n program from which doc degree is granted; @ least 1 year of full-time residence (or equivalent thereof) @ same program |
| Non-Licensed I/O Supervisor | Ph.D. N I/O psychology or related field w/n discipline of psych; not licensed; 1.5 years of practice N I/O; & 3 references from other psychologists, attesting 2 expertise, work experience, & quality of work |
| Non-Licensed MR/DD Supervisor | Ph.D. N MR/DD psych or related field w/n discipline of psych; not licensed; 1.5 years of practice N MR/DD; & 3 references from other psychologists, attesting 2 expertise, work experience, & quality of work |
| Licensure by Endorsement | Endorsement may B granted 2 psychologist who satisfies 1 of alternatives delineated below; N event applicant cannot satisfy 1 of these alternatives, they may apply 4 licensure by examination |
| Endorsement: Alternative 4 psychologist who has been licensed 4 < 10 years | licensure N jurisdiction w/ same or higher standards; good standing; appropriate doc degree; passed EPPP w/ min score set by ASPPB; completed postdoc SWE; pass GA Jurisprudence; pass oral exam |
| Endorsement: Alternative for a Senior Psychologist | licensed 4 10 years N jurisdiction of U.S. or Canada; appropriate doc degree; good standing; pass GA Jurisprudence; pass oral exam |
| Alternative 4 person who has earned doctoral degree N I/O Psychology or I/O related doctoral degree N psychology | 5 years of practiced I/O psychology; 3 references from psychologists re: expertise, work experience, & quality of their work; passed EPPP w/ min score set by ASPPB; pass GA Jurisprudence; pass oral exam |
| Alternative for a person who holds the Certificate of Professional Qualification (CPQ) issued by ASPPB | Verification of licensure; good standing; pass GA jurisprudence; pass oral exam; must provide Board w/ entire CPQ file 4 consideration |
| Alternative for Military Spouses and Transitioning Service Members | License N good standing; evidence of status as service member; completed app 4 licensure; pass GA jurisprudence; pass oral exam |
| Definition: Supervisee | individuals who R not authorized or licensed 2 practice psychology independently & who function under extended authority of psychologist, internship/SWE supervisor or 2ndary supervisor N provision of psychological services |
| Definition: Telepsychology | provision of psychological services using telecommunication technologies; include but not limited 2 telephone, mobile devices, interactive videoconferencing, e-mail, chat, text, & Internet (e.g. self-help websites, blogs, and social media) |
| Aiding Illegal Practice: Providing supervision | Cannot supervise people who: have voluntarily surrendered their license, been disciplined by any other licensing agency, been convicted of a felony and/or is under criminal probation |
| Aiding Illegal Practice: Cooperation w/ Investigations | Psychologists cooperate N nat’l investigations, proceedings, & resulting requirements of Board or affiliated state or nat’l psych assoc 2 which they belong; N doing so, work 2 resolve confidentiality issues; failure 2 cooperate is itself a violation |
| Aiding Illegal Practice: Complaints | Psychologists do not file or encourage filing of complaints that R frivolous or maliciously intended |
| Reporting of Sanctions: | must report w/n 30 days 2 Board: (a) Any sanctions or disciplinary actions by any other lawful authorities; (b) Any voluntary surrender of their license 2 practice psychology N another state |
| General Rules for CEs: Renewal Period | renewal period runs from January 1 of odd numbered year to December 31 of following even numbered year |
| General Rules for CEs: Time Counted | Time counted shall B clock hour 4 each hour's CE credit, except N area III Conference/Conventions where 1 conference day is equal 2 1 hour of CE credit |
| General Rules for CEs: N 1st year | Psychologists who R licensed by exam or by endorsement during 1st year of biennium (between January 1 & December 31 of odd numbered year) must obtain 20 CE credits of CE, 3 CE credits of which must B N professional ethics |
| General Rules for CEs: N 2nd year | Psychologists who R licensed by exam or by endorsement during 2nd year of biennium (between January 1 & December 31 of even numbered year) will not B req’d 2 complete any CE credits 2 renew license 4 1st time |
| General Rules for CEs: ABPP | Successful completion of board exam of American Board of Professional Psychology will satisfy all CE requirements N biennium during which exam is passed; documentation from ABPP must B submitted 2 Board |
| General Rules for CEs: Disabilities/Accommodations | request 4 accommodation must B N writing & received @ least 2 months prior 2 end of renewal period along w/ appropriate documentation, as indicated N Request for Disability Guidelines |
| Area I – Academic: Types | Academic Courses, Instruction, & Publications |
| Area I – Academic: Max Credits | max of 20 CE credits per biennium may B earned through Area I |
| Area I – Academic: Academic courses | taking, 4 credit, & passing grad-level course related 2 psychology from regionally accredited university; req’d documentation is graduate transcript showing course taken & passing grade |
| Area I – Academic: Instruction | teaching 4 1st time, semester long (or equivalent) graduate or undergraduate course related 2 psychology N regionally accredited institution; counts 4 max of 10 CE credits per course w/ max of 20 CE credits per biennium |
| Area I – Academic: Presenting | presenting 4 1st time, a day-long (6 credit hour) approved sponsor workshop or half-day long (3 credit hour) approved sponsor workshop that relates 2 practice of psych; each hour of presentation counts 4 1 hour of CE credit |
| Area I – Academic: Presenting: Max Credits | max of 12 CE credits each biennium is allowed 4 2 6 hour workshops & max of 6 CE credits each biennium is allowed 4 2 3 hour workshops |
| Area I – Academic: Documentation | both copy of presentation announcement, course catalog noting course taught & instructor, or registration materials indicating presentation; & attestation from psychologist stating that course or workshop is being presented 4 1st time |
| Area I – Academic: Publications | 1st or 2nd authoring of articles N peer reviewed journals, books or book chapters, or editing or co-editing of book or peer-reviewed journal related 2 profession of psych; max of 5 CE credits per article 4 total of 10 CE credits per biennium is allowed |
| Area I – Academic: Publications: Documentation | req’d documentation is copy of journal abstract, book table of contents, or book or journal editor page inclusive of author's name |
| Area II - Ongoing Peer Group Consultation: Types | Area includes research groups, journal clubs, & individual & group case consultation that has structured, organized format, meet regularly, & focus on psychological activities related 2 1's practice |
| Area II - Ongoing Peer Group Consultation: Credit | 4 credit, min of 10 CE credits from area & max of 20 CE credits from this area, w/ 1 hour of peer consultation equal 2 1 credit; i.e. must have @ least min of 10 1 hour sessions N length; can only count max of 20 1 hour sessions 4 credit N this area |
| Area II - Ongoing Peer Group Consultation: Documentation | req’d documentation is contemporaneous log w/ list of dates attended, topics discussed, location, ID of participants, & # of hours; must B attested & notarized by leader |
| Area III - Conference/Convention: Types | attending professional conferences/conventions related 2 psychology; max of 5 CE credits per biennium is allowed N this area w/ 1 conference day being equal 2 1 hour of CE credit; credits R 4 activities @ conventions & conferences |
| Area III - Conference/Convention: Documentation | req’d documentation is copy of conference/convention registration materials |
| Area IV - Approved Sponsored Continuing Education: Types | participation N any activity provided by approved sponsor orgs described below; max of 40 CE credits per biennium is allowed N this area w/ 1 hour of activity being equal 2 1 CE credit |
| Area IV - Approved Sponsored Continuing Education: Documentation | req’d documentation is official certificate of attendance/participation issued by CE presenter/sponsoring org & includes date, title, location, & hours; delivery method of CE by presenter & attendance of psychologist @ CE event must B N person |
| Area V - Self Instructional Activity | broadly defined area intended 2 accommodate any self-development activities, which R relevant 2 1's professional interests; max of 16 total CE hours per biennium R allowed N this area |
| Area V - Self Instructional Activity: Types | use of audiotapes, videotapes, books, journals & online CE offerings; each hour of self-instructional activity qualifies 4 1 CE credit; max of 10 CE credits R allowed 4 aforementioned activities |
| Area V - Self Instructional Activity: Documentation | req’d documentation is affidavit which contains description of activity, subject material covered, dates, # of hours involved, or CE certificate from online offering |
| Area V - Self Instructional Activity: Credits | Max of 6 hours of credit is allowed 4 interactive online CE N real time; any interactive CE hour over 6 hours may B counted under Area III – Conference/Convention |
| Area V - Self Instructional Activity: Interactive & Real-Time | interactive CE is activity N which participant interacts w/ live instructor, & may also interact w/ other participants through either audio or audio/visual channels; real time is activity N which both instructor & participant R on computer @ same time |
| Area ?: On Line Continuing Education | Online instruction qualifies as CE credit only as described under Area V |
| Board Fees: Inactive Status Fee | $25 |
| Board Fees: License Verification Fee | $35 |
| Area I & Max Credits | I - Academic; max of 20 CE credits per biennium |
| Area II & Max Credits | II - Ongoing Peer Consultation; if 1 gets credit from this area, must have min of 10 CE credits; max of 20 CE credits from this area |
| Area III & Max Credits | III - Convention; max of 5 CE credits per biennium |
| Area IV & Max Credits | IV - Approved, Sponsored Workshop; max of 40 CE credits per biennium |
| Area V & Max Credits | V - Self-Instruction; max of 16 total CE hours per biennium |
| General CE Rules: Requirements btwn renewal periods | 40 CE credits every 2 years; 6 CE credits must B professional ethics @ N-person workshop |
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