CPLEE Workshop
Questions/Facts/Notes with Correct
Answers 100% Pass
When a psychologist places his license on Inactive Status vs. Expiration of License, what
does the psychologist need to do to reactivate the license? - ✔✔A psychologist who
places his/her license on Inactive status must sumbit the fees and 36 CE credits. The
psychologist DOES NOT need to take the EPPP or the CPLEE when they place their
license on INACTIVE status.
A psychologist who had been licensed in California and allowed his/her license to
EXPIRE, the psychologist would need to submit the fees and take and pass the CPLEE
Can the psychologist claim the privilege when there is no holder of the privilege in
existence? - ✔✔The psychotherapist is generally required to claim privilege when the
patient-therapist communication is sought to be disclosed; however, the therapist may
not claim privilege if there is no holder of privilege in existence, or if the therapist is
instructed by a person authorized to permit disclosure.
1. Can a licensed psychologist from a foreign country work in your practice as a
licensed psychologist?
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,2. Under what circumstances can a licensed psychologist in a foreign country work in
your practice? - ✔✔1. NO.
2. The foreign psychologist CAN be a psychological assistant if approved by the
California Board of Psychology OR becomes licensed in CA.
CANNOT:
1. A psychologist licensed in a foreign country (despite the number of years licensed or
not being subject to any discipline) CANNOT work as a licensed psychologist in CA
unless
- he/she has taken the required coursework deemed by the BOP.
- passed the EPPP (an exception to Canadians) and CPLEE
Note: The foreign psychologist CANNOT pass the CPLEE and expect to be licensed in
CA (may need additional coursework).
NOTE: if a foreign license is outside of Canada, the psychologist may need to take the
EPPP. That is, Canadians take the EPPP.
2. There is NO such thing as reciprocity for other states or countries in terms of a CA
license
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,Licensee is on probation - Year(s) and petition - ✔✔1. A psychologist must wait 1 year
to petition for "early termination of probation" of LESS than 3 years.
2. A psychologist must wait at least 2 years to petition for early termination of probation
that is 3 years or MORE!
When a licensee is placed on probation, the psychology license is revoked and the
revocation is "stayed" which means the revocation is not actually executed. The
probationary period, terms, and conditions are applied.
Dr. Smith was found guilty of unprofessional conduct and was placed on probation for
5 years. As part of his probation, his practice will be monitored. In this case, Dr. Smith
must - ✔✔inform patients about ANY aspect of probation that will impact therapy
ORRRR the confidentiality of records. In this case, since the practice is being monitored,
the psychologist must notify the patient.
***Such notification shall be SIGNED by the patient prior to continuing or commencing
treatment*** NOTE: if the probation does not affect therapy or confidentiality, the
therapist is only required to inform the patient when the patient's asks (this is part of
the patient's bill of rights)
1. Telehealth services for a psychologist who resides out of state AND is licensed out of
state
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, 2. Telehealth services for a psychologist who is located in CA, but is licensed out of
state. - ✔✔CA requires that any psychologist providing telehealth services to a CA
resident MUST BE licensed in California OR located within the state lines of CA.
1. Thus, a psychologist who resides OUTSIDE of CA and is licensed OUTSIDE of CA is
in violation of the law. This psychologist is NOT permitted 30 calendar days to provide
telehealth services to a CA resident when he/she is providing therapy OUTSIDE state
lines.
2. If a psychologist is licensed out of state BUT is in the state lines of CA, he/she can
provide telehealth services to a CA resident for up to 30 calendar days.
Note: Look for the location of the psychologist and the state of license in this question!
When a patient is in a crisis (laid off of work and going through a divorce) and states
she can no longer pay your fee, what is your ethical obligation?
A. Continue to see the patient through the crisis period and arrange for her to pay at a
reduced fee she can afford
B. Continue to see the patient for a number of termination sessions and see her probono
C. Send a referral to a low-cost clinic. - ✔✔A. In an emergency situation, the therapist
has an obligation to see the patient until the crisis has resolved, regardless of whether
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Questions/Facts/Notes with Correct
Answers 100% Pass
When a psychologist places his license on Inactive Status vs. Expiration of License, what
does the psychologist need to do to reactivate the license? - ✔✔A psychologist who
places his/her license on Inactive status must sumbit the fees and 36 CE credits. The
psychologist DOES NOT need to take the EPPP or the CPLEE when they place their
license on INACTIVE status.
A psychologist who had been licensed in California and allowed his/her license to
EXPIRE, the psychologist would need to submit the fees and take and pass the CPLEE
Can the psychologist claim the privilege when there is no holder of the privilege in
existence? - ✔✔The psychotherapist is generally required to claim privilege when the
patient-therapist communication is sought to be disclosed; however, the therapist may
not claim privilege if there is no holder of privilege in existence, or if the therapist is
instructed by a person authorized to permit disclosure.
1. Can a licensed psychologist from a foreign country work in your practice as a
licensed psychologist?
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,2. Under what circumstances can a licensed psychologist in a foreign country work in
your practice? - ✔✔1. NO.
2. The foreign psychologist CAN be a psychological assistant if approved by the
California Board of Psychology OR becomes licensed in CA.
CANNOT:
1. A psychologist licensed in a foreign country (despite the number of years licensed or
not being subject to any discipline) CANNOT work as a licensed psychologist in CA
unless
- he/she has taken the required coursework deemed by the BOP.
- passed the EPPP (an exception to Canadians) and CPLEE
Note: The foreign psychologist CANNOT pass the CPLEE and expect to be licensed in
CA (may need additional coursework).
NOTE: if a foreign license is outside of Canada, the psychologist may need to take the
EPPP. That is, Canadians take the EPPP.
2. There is NO such thing as reciprocity for other states or countries in terms of a CA
license
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,Licensee is on probation - Year(s) and petition - ✔✔1. A psychologist must wait 1 year
to petition for "early termination of probation" of LESS than 3 years.
2. A psychologist must wait at least 2 years to petition for early termination of probation
that is 3 years or MORE!
When a licensee is placed on probation, the psychology license is revoked and the
revocation is "stayed" which means the revocation is not actually executed. The
probationary period, terms, and conditions are applied.
Dr. Smith was found guilty of unprofessional conduct and was placed on probation for
5 years. As part of his probation, his practice will be monitored. In this case, Dr. Smith
must - ✔✔inform patients about ANY aspect of probation that will impact therapy
ORRRR the confidentiality of records. In this case, since the practice is being monitored,
the psychologist must notify the patient.
***Such notification shall be SIGNED by the patient prior to continuing or commencing
treatment*** NOTE: if the probation does not affect therapy or confidentiality, the
therapist is only required to inform the patient when the patient's asks (this is part of
the patient's bill of rights)
1. Telehealth services for a psychologist who resides out of state AND is licensed out of
state
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, 2. Telehealth services for a psychologist who is located in CA, but is licensed out of
state. - ✔✔CA requires that any psychologist providing telehealth services to a CA
resident MUST BE licensed in California OR located within the state lines of CA.
1. Thus, a psychologist who resides OUTSIDE of CA and is licensed OUTSIDE of CA is
in violation of the law. This psychologist is NOT permitted 30 calendar days to provide
telehealth services to a CA resident when he/she is providing therapy OUTSIDE state
lines.
2. If a psychologist is licensed out of state BUT is in the state lines of CA, he/she can
provide telehealth services to a CA resident for up to 30 calendar days.
Note: Look for the location of the psychologist and the state of license in this question!
When a patient is in a crisis (laid off of work and going through a divorce) and states
she can no longer pay your fee, what is your ethical obligation?
A. Continue to see the patient through the crisis period and arrange for her to pay at a
reduced fee she can afford
B. Continue to see the patient for a number of termination sessions and see her probono
C. Send a referral to a low-cost clinic. - ✔✔A. In an emergency situation, the therapist
has an obligation to see the patient until the crisis has resolved, regardless of whether
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