Maryland (MD) Psychology Jurisprudence
Exam UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Activities and services - CORRECT ANSWER - Psych services required for training
Board - CORRECT ANSWER - State board of psychology
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 EPPI exam - CORRECT ANSWER - 70% (scaled score 500)
recently or 73% before 2002
Two exemptions to being required to have a license in MD - CORRECT ANSWER -1-
Interns, fellows, psych associates, students using the appropriate title, only in the training setting
2 - licensed in another state and graned a temporary exemption while they wait to take the exam
Why go on inactive status - CORRECT ANSWER - Leaving state and may return nto
practice later
How to reactivate license - CORRECT ANSWER - apply, pay fee, prove CE requirements
When do you renew - CORRECT ANSWER - Every other year, March 31
,How soon can you reapply for licensure after it being revoked - CORRECT ANSWER -5
years
What is Board's mission - CORRECT ANSWER - ensure a minimum level of training is
met
Why CE's important - CORRECT ANSWER - to ensure a minimum in maintaining
competence and not harming consumers
What are 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 psych theory, method, or practice NO'S:
business meetings, professional committee meetings, presentations/publications for a lay
audience
What are 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 a 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 lenght, record
of attendance, documentation of completion, evaluation form
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 Assoc
(approved by APA)
Failure to complete CE requirements - CORRECT ANSWER - - do not complete, or do
not comply with audit within 30 days
If denied license, can request a hearing - CORRECT ANSWER - within 30 days, in
writing
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
Can you have legal counsel for a hearing? - CORRECT ANSWER - Yes, you can be alone
or with counsel
Exam UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Activities and services - CORRECT ANSWER - Psych services required for training
Board - CORRECT ANSWER - State board of psychology
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 EPPI exam - CORRECT ANSWER - 70% (scaled score 500)
recently or 73% before 2002
Two exemptions to being required to have a license in MD - CORRECT ANSWER -1-
Interns, fellows, psych associates, students using the appropriate title, only in the training setting
2 - licensed in another state and graned a temporary exemption while they wait to take the exam
Why go on inactive status - CORRECT ANSWER - Leaving state and may return nto
practice later
How to reactivate license - CORRECT ANSWER - apply, pay fee, prove CE requirements
When do you renew - CORRECT ANSWER - Every other year, March 31
,How soon can you reapply for licensure after it being revoked - CORRECT ANSWER -5
years
What is Board's mission - CORRECT ANSWER - ensure a minimum level of training is
met
Why CE's important - CORRECT ANSWER - to ensure a minimum in maintaining
competence and not harming consumers
What are 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 psych theory, method, or practice NO'S:
business meetings, professional committee meetings, presentations/publications for a lay
audience
What are 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 a 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 lenght, record
of attendance, documentation of completion, evaluation form
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 Assoc
(approved by APA)
Failure to complete CE requirements - CORRECT ANSWER - - do not complete, or do
not comply with audit within 30 days
If denied license, can request a hearing - CORRECT ANSWER - within 30 days, in
writing
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
Can you have legal counsel for a hearing? - CORRECT ANSWER - Yes, you can be alone
or with counsel
