Maryland Psychology Jurisprudence Exam 248
Questions and Answers
ars supervised experience (75% by a psychologist, 2 hours for every 20 hours of experience plus
other learning activities)
Requirement to pass the MD exam
75%
Requirement to pass the EPPP 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 Association 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) )
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How soon can you reapply for licensure after it has been revoked?
5 years
What is the Board's mission?
to ensure that consumers in MD receive quality psychological services in accordance with the laws in
MD
Why are CE's important?
to ensure a minimum in maintaining competence and not harming consumers
, What are the 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 psychology 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.
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 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 Association
(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
Questions and Answers
ars supervised experience (75% by a psychologist, 2 hours for every 20 hours of experience plus
other learning activities)
Requirement to pass the MD exam
75%
Requirement to pass the EPPP 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 Association 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) )
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 has been revoked?
5 years
What is the Board's mission?
to ensure that consumers in MD receive quality psychological services in accordance with the laws in
MD
Why are CE's important?
to ensure a minimum in maintaining competence and not harming consumers
, What are the 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 psychology 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.
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 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 Association
(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
