FLORIDA LAWS AND RULES
EXAMINATION FOR PSYCHOLOGISTS
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
"Certified Psychology Specialist"
"Board-Certified Psychology Specialist"
"Psychology Diplomate" - correct answer-
Psychologist with recognized special competency acquired
through an organized sequence of formal education, etc.
that is recognized by a certifying body approved by the
board
"Licensed Psychologist" - correct answer- 1.
Words included on all professional advertisements
(business cards ARE NOT professional advertisements)
2. Must conspicuously display license
"Provisional Psychologist Licensee" - correct
answer- 1. Words must be included on all
promotional material (cards, brochures, stationary,
advertisements, and signs)
,2. Must conspicuously display license
$100 Citations - correct answer- 1. Failure to
display license
2. Worthless bank check
3. Failing to report conviction or plea of nolo contendere
within 30 days but ultimately reported in fewer than 91
days
4. Failing to identify type of license
$250 Citations - correct answer- Failing to
notify board of change of address and place of practice
after 60 days but within 90 days
$500 Citations - correct answer- 1. Practicing on
an inactive/delinquent license <3 mos
2. Failing to respond within 30 days to a written
communication from the department
2 hr CE on Domestic Violence - correct answer-
1. Required every 3rd biennial
,2. Must submit proof of completion with submitting fees
for renewal
40 Hour CE Breakdown - correct answer- 1.
Professional ethics 3/40
2. Prevention of medical errors 2/40
3. Domestic violence 2/40 every 3rd biennium (6 years)
*Keep copies of proof for 2 years in case BoP request
Abuse reporting process - correct answer- 1.
Abuse report submitted to central abuse hotline (IP
address or telephone number will be entered into the
report but will be kept confidential)
2. Investigation commences immediately (as needed) or
within 24 hours of initial report
3. Report of allegation provided to sheriff's office within
48 hours after initial report
Abuse Reporting- Death - correct answer- 1.
Must report suspicion to medical examiner
, 2. Medical examiner shall issue written report to law
enforcement agency
3. Report not protected by confidentiality
*Applies to vulnerable adult abuse reporting as well
Abuse Reporting- Pregnant minor by >21 yo adult -
correct answer- Must be reported UNLESS
reporting interferes with provision of medical services
Abuse Reporting- Surrendered newborn - correct
answer- 1. If surrendered to hospital, emergency
medical services station, or fire station WITH NO
INDICATION OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT, need not report
2. If surrendered to hospital, emergency medical services
station, or fire station WITH INDICATION OF ABUSE OR
NEGLECT, must report immediately
Access to all abuse report records (sans name of reporter)
shall be granted to: - correct answer- 1.
Employees of AHCA, Agency for Persons with Disabilities,
EXAMINATION FOR PSYCHOLOGISTS
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
"Certified Psychology Specialist"
"Board-Certified Psychology Specialist"
"Psychology Diplomate" - correct answer-
Psychologist with recognized special competency acquired
through an organized sequence of formal education, etc.
that is recognized by a certifying body approved by the
board
"Licensed Psychologist" - correct answer- 1.
Words included on all professional advertisements
(business cards ARE NOT professional advertisements)
2. Must conspicuously display license
"Provisional Psychologist Licensee" - correct
answer- 1. Words must be included on all
promotional material (cards, brochures, stationary,
advertisements, and signs)
,2. Must conspicuously display license
$100 Citations - correct answer- 1. Failure to
display license
2. Worthless bank check
3. Failing to report conviction or plea of nolo contendere
within 30 days but ultimately reported in fewer than 91
days
4. Failing to identify type of license
$250 Citations - correct answer- Failing to
notify board of change of address and place of practice
after 60 days but within 90 days
$500 Citations - correct answer- 1. Practicing on
an inactive/delinquent license <3 mos
2. Failing to respond within 30 days to a written
communication from the department
2 hr CE on Domestic Violence - correct answer-
1. Required every 3rd biennial
,2. Must submit proof of completion with submitting fees
for renewal
40 Hour CE Breakdown - correct answer- 1.
Professional ethics 3/40
2. Prevention of medical errors 2/40
3. Domestic violence 2/40 every 3rd biennium (6 years)
*Keep copies of proof for 2 years in case BoP request
Abuse reporting process - correct answer- 1.
Abuse report submitted to central abuse hotline (IP
address or telephone number will be entered into the
report but will be kept confidential)
2. Investigation commences immediately (as needed) or
within 24 hours of initial report
3. Report of allegation provided to sheriff's office within
48 hours after initial report
Abuse Reporting- Death - correct answer- 1.
Must report suspicion to medical examiner
, 2. Medical examiner shall issue written report to law
enforcement agency
3. Report not protected by confidentiality
*Applies to vulnerable adult abuse reporting as well
Abuse Reporting- Pregnant minor by >21 yo adult -
correct answer- Must be reported UNLESS
reporting interferes with provision of medical services
Abuse Reporting- Surrendered newborn - correct
answer- 1. If surrendered to hospital, emergency
medical services station, or fire station WITH NO
INDICATION OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT, need not report
2. If surrendered to hospital, emergency medical services
station, or fire station WITH INDICATION OF ABUSE OR
NEGLECT, must report immediately
Access to all abuse report records (sans name of reporter)
shall be granted to: - correct answer- 1.
Employees of AHCA, Agency for Persons with Disabilities,
