Maryland Psychology Jurisprudence Exam
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 5 years
revoked
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.
, Maryland Psychology Jurisprudence Exam
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
, Maryland Psychology Jurisprudence Exam
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 all charges will be dismissed, exoneration, expunge records of proceeding. No
violation of Title 18? (After a hearing; etc) 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 A person who is NOT a licensed psychologist cannot use the terms
psychologists for describing their title or services "psychologist" or "psychological" or "psychology." §18-102 Scope of title
provided?
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 The Board must be notified in 60 days if a license or registration granted by
jurisdiction 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
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 5 years
revoked
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.
, Maryland Psychology Jurisprudence Exam
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
, Maryland Psychology Jurisprudence Exam
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 all charges will be dismissed, exoneration, expunge records of proceeding. No
violation of Title 18? (After a hearing; etc) 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 A person who is NOT a licensed psychologist cannot use the terms
psychologists for describing their title or services "psychologist" or "psychological" or "psychology." §18-102 Scope of title
provided?
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 The Board must be notified in 60 days if a license or registration granted by
jurisdiction 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
