Maryland Psychology Jurisprudence
Exam (2024 Regs) Questions and
Answers(Rated A)
Board's functions - ANSWER-Licensing psychologists, approving psy associates,
renewing licenses, reviewing CE, promulgating regulations, interpreting scope of
practice, educating licensees, and investigating complaints.
Board - ANSWER-State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
Number of hours required for licensure - 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 - ANSWER-75%
Requirement to pass the EPP exam (part I) - ANSWER-70% (scaled score 500)
recently or 73% before 2002
Requirements for doctoral program in psychology - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-Leaving state and may return to practice later
Duration of inactive status - ANSWER-2 years, can be renewed for an additional 2
years
How to reactivate license - ANSWER-apply, pay fee, prove CE requirements, submit to
criminal history/background check if inactive for 1 or more years
When do you renew - ANSWER-Every other year, March 31
How soon can you reapply for licensure after it being revoked - ANSWER-5 years
What is Board's mission - ANSWER-to ensure that consumers in MD receive quality
psychological services in accordance with the laws in Md.
,Why CE's important - ANSWER-to ensure a minimum in maintaining competence and
not harming consumers
What are goals of CE's (4 goals, 3 no's) - 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 the CE requirements - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-- do not complete, or do not comply
with audit within 30 days
If denied license or renewal, can request a hearing - ANSWER-within 30 days, in
writing; Board convenes a hearing
To reactivate license from inactive - 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 - 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? - ANSWER-No, not if more than 5 years
expired. Then reapply.
How does the Board notify about a hearing - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-Yes, you can be alone or with
counsel
why a prehearing conference - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-by written request, either party can request
within 15 days: witness list, copies of documents
what is mandatory discovery - 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 - 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? - 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? - ANSWER-Yes, you can seek judicial review
What if the Board decides a psychologist is not in violation of Title 18? (After a hearing;
etc) - ANSWER-all charges will be dismissed, exoneration, expunge records of
proceeding. No further action by Board on these specific charges
Do the ethics only apply to licensed psychologist? - ANSWER-No, also applies to you
during the training period, and to others who practice psychology in the state.
Client- definition - ANSWER-individual, couple, family, group, business, agency, school,
organization, or association that the psychologist provides with professional services.
Psychologist- definition - ANSWER-an individual licensed by the Board to practice
psychology.
Exam (2024 Regs) Questions and
Answers(Rated A)
Board's functions - ANSWER-Licensing psychologists, approving psy associates,
renewing licenses, reviewing CE, promulgating regulations, interpreting scope of
practice, educating licensees, and investigating complaints.
Board - ANSWER-State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
Number of hours required for licensure - 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 - ANSWER-75%
Requirement to pass the EPP exam (part I) - ANSWER-70% (scaled score 500)
recently or 73% before 2002
Requirements for doctoral program in psychology - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-Leaving state and may return to practice later
Duration of inactive status - ANSWER-2 years, can be renewed for an additional 2
years
How to reactivate license - ANSWER-apply, pay fee, prove CE requirements, submit to
criminal history/background check if inactive for 1 or more years
When do you renew - ANSWER-Every other year, March 31
How soon can you reapply for licensure after it being revoked - ANSWER-5 years
What is Board's mission - ANSWER-to ensure that consumers in MD receive quality
psychological services in accordance with the laws in Md.
,Why CE's important - ANSWER-to ensure a minimum in maintaining competence and
not harming consumers
What are goals of CE's (4 goals, 3 no's) - 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 the CE requirements - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-- do not complete, or do not comply
with audit within 30 days
If denied license or renewal, can request a hearing - ANSWER-within 30 days, in
writing; Board convenes a hearing
To reactivate license from inactive - 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 - 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? - ANSWER-No, not if more than 5 years
expired. Then reapply.
How does the Board notify about a hearing - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-Yes, you can be alone or with
counsel
why a prehearing conference - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-by written request, either party can request
within 15 days: witness list, copies of documents
what is mandatory discovery - 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 - 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? - 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? - ANSWER-Yes, you can seek judicial review
What if the Board decides a psychologist is not in violation of Title 18? (After a hearing;
etc) - ANSWER-all charges will be dismissed, exoneration, expunge records of
proceeding. No further action by Board on these specific charges
Do the ethics only apply to licensed psychologist? - ANSWER-No, also applies to you
during the training period, and to others who practice psychology in the state.
Client- definition - ANSWER-individual, couple, family, group, business, agency, school,
organization, or association that the psychologist provides with professional services.
Psychologist- definition - ANSWER-an individual licensed by the Board to practice
psychology.
