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Board functions
- correct answer licensing psychologists, approving psych associates, renewing licenses, reviewing CE,
promulgating regulations, interpreting scope of practice, educating licensees, and investigating
complaints
Board
- correct answer Sate Board of Examiners of Psychologists
Number of hours required for licensure
- correct answer 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
- correct answer 75%
Requirement to pass the EPPP exam (part I)
- correct answer 70% (scaled score 500) recently or 73% before 2002
Requirements for doctoral program in psychology
- correct answer 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?
- correct answer leaving state and may return to practice later
,Duration of inactive status
- correct answer 2 years, can be renewed for an additional 2 years
How to reactivate license
- correct answer apply, pay fee, prove CE requirements, submit to criminal history/background check if
inactive for 1 or more years
When do you renew?
- correct answer every other year, March 31
How soon can you reapply for licensure after it has been revoked?
- correct answer 5 years
What is the Board's mission?
- correct answer to ensure that consumers in MD receive quality psychological services in accordance
with the laws in MD
Why are CE's important?
- correct answer to ensure a minimum in maintaining competence and not harming consumers
What are the goals of CE's (4 goals, 3 no's)?
- correct answer 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?
- correct answer 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?
- correct answer 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?
- correct answer 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?
- correct answer 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?
- correct answer 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
- correct answer do not complete, or do not comply with audit within 30 days
If denied license or renewal
- correct answer can request a hearing within 30 days in writing; Board convenes a hearing
To reactivate license from inactive
- correct answer 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
- correct answer 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?
- correct answer no, not if more than 5 years expired - then reapply
How does the Board notify about a hearing?
- correct answer at least 30 days before - in person, registered or certified mail, restricted delivery,
return receipt; must state issue or charges
Can you have legal counsel for a hearing?
- correct answer yes, you can be alone or with counsel
Why a prehearing conference
- correct answer to attempt to settle the case, to prepare for the hearing by delineating issues,
stipulating facts, arranging schedule, arranging witness list, subject matter of testimony
What is discovery on request?
- correct answer by written request, either party can request within 15 days: witness list, copies of
documents
What is mandatory discovery?
- correct answer 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?
- correct answer 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?
- correct answer 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?
- correct answer yes, you can seek judicial review