MARYLAND PSYCHOLOGY JURISPRUDENCE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE
Board functions
licensing psychologists, approving psych associates, renewing licenses, reviewing CE,
promulgating regulations, interpreting scope of practice, educating licensees, and
investigating complaints
Board
Sate 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 EPPP 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 Association 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) )
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How soon can you reapply for licensure after it has been revoked?
5 years
,What is the Board's mission?
to ensure that consumers in MD receive quality psychological services in accordance
with the laws in MD
Why are CE's important?
to ensure a minimum in maintaining competence and not harming consumers
What are the 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
psychology 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 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
Association (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.
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE
Board functions
licensing psychologists, approving psych associates, renewing licenses, reviewing CE,
promulgating regulations, interpreting scope of practice, educating licensees, and
investigating complaints
Board
Sate 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 EPPP 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 Association 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) )
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 has been revoked?
5 years
,What is the Board's mission?
to ensure that consumers in MD receive quality psychological services in accordance
with the laws in MD
Why are CE's important?
to ensure a minimum in maintaining competence and not harming consumers
What are the 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
psychology 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 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
Association (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.
