GA Psychology Jurisprudence Exam 2023/24 Graded A+

OCGA Definition Psych Testing - ANSWER-Use ax to: (1) Measure mental abilities, personality, & neuropsychological f(x) (2) Dx/evaluate, classify, render opinions regulating/tx mental and nervous disorders GA User Qualifications for Psychological Tests - ANSWER--Licensed GA psychologists -Students, trainees, assistants under direct supervision Ax not entirely within domain psychology alone - ANSWER-educational, vocational, interest inventory, academic achievement, marital/fam functioning, alcohol/substance abuse Supervising Ax - ANSWER--Only psychologist select/ interpret tests -psychologist must personally interview patient when dx made -supervisee name should be in report if helped data collection, must sign if helped write, licensee must always sign Supervising Psych Services - ANSWER-psychologist must: -take part in intake -dx -approve/co-sign tx plan -meet personally with supervise on regular basis for each patient -regularly review tx record -MIN 1hr supervision per 20hrs face to face -MAX 3 supervisees (without board approval) Forensic Ax - ANSWER--Conduct exam b4 report/testimony -If not feasible, clarify impact limited info on reliability & validity and limit conclusions/recs -Clarify role expectations & confidentiality when called on to more than 1 role -don't provide services based on contingent fees -is emergency mental health services to examiners limit disclosure info & inform attorney, legal rep, or court CE Requirements - ANSWER--40 every two years -6 must be in person ethics -licensed 1st year of biennium then need half; in second year don't need to do CEUs -passing ABPP satisfies all CES for 1 biennium -keep records of CE for 4 yrs -random % audited; have 31 days to satisfy if fail Area I CEUS - Academic - ANSWER--Max 20 -grad courses in person. max 20 -Teaching course or full day workshop first time in person. max 20. teach half day workshop first time. max 12. -first or second author pub. each 5. max 10 Area II CEUS - Peer Consult - ANSWER--min 10; max 20 -in person Area III CEUs - Conferences - ANSWER--max 5; 1 CE per full day -in person Area IV CEUs - Sponsored continuing ed - ANSWER--in person -max 40 Area V CEUs - Self-instruction - ANSWER--max 16 -audio/video, books, journals, etc. max 10 -Interactive online CE in real time (max 6) -online CEs only count in this area Impaired Psychologist - ANSWER--don't undertake or continue professional relationship if impaired (terminate & help find other services) -can submit statement to board if belief other impaired. in good faith immune to liability. -board can require mental/physical examination & all records -board can impose restrictions on licensee practice Can provide services if not licensed in GA if: - ANSWER-(a) inter jurisdictional practice certificate (IPC), submits IPC attestation form 5 days before practice, ASPPB verifies IPC cert is current/valid (b) notify board 5 day prior. submit verification form from their jurisdiction of licensure with no history disciplinary action (c) limit practice in GA to 30 days per calendar yr (d) certain nationally recognized disaster response networks (e.g., Red Cross, international critical incident stress foundation, disaster response network) Telehealth - ANSWER--Must be competent -Ensure appropriate for patient -must e able to access emergency resources in patient's area -conduct initial ax to determine appropriateness of tele -ensure provides in safe, private, effective area -Informed consent highlight description tele services, document written informed consent, discuss billing issues