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1. Under Ohio Revised Code (ORC) Chapter 4732, which of the following titles is strictly
restricted to individuals licensed by the Ohio Board of Psychology?
A. Certified Mental Health Counselor
B. Licensed Psychologist
C. Registered Psychotherapist
D. Behavioral Health Consultant
Rationale: Ohio Revised Code Section 4732.21 explicitly restricts the use of the title
"Psychologist," "Licensed Psychologist," or any term implying psychological licensure to
individuals who hold a valid, active license issued by the State Board of Psychology of Ohio.
Unlicensed individuals using these titles are in direct violation of state law.
2. A psychologist licensed in Ohio is required to complete how many total hours of
Continuing Education (CE) during each biennial renewal period?
A. 20 hours
B. 23 hours
C. 30 hours
D. 40 hours
Rationale: Pursuant to Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) 4732-2-01, psychologists must
complete 23 hours of approved continuing education during each two-year license
registration period to maintain active licensure and ensure updated professional competency.
3. Of the total required biennial continuing education hours for Ohio psychologists, how
many hours must specifically cover legal issues, professional ethics, or cultural
competency?
A. 2 hours
B. 4 hours
C. 6 hours
D. 10 hours
,Rationale: Ohio Administrative Code requires that at least 4 of the total 23 mandatory
biennial CE hours be dedicated to ethics, professional conduct, legal mandates, or cultural
competence.
4. An applicant for psychological licensure in Ohio must complete a minimum of how many
hours of supervised professional experience prior to final licensure approval?
A. 1,500 hours
B. 2,000 hours
C. 3,120 hours
D. 4,000 hours
Rationale: Ohio law specifies that applicants must accumulate a total of 3,120 hours of
qualifying supervised professional experience, which typically includes 1,560 hours of pre-
doctoral internship and 1,560 hours of post-doctoral supervised experience.
5. How long must an Ohio licensed psychologist retain client clinical records following the
date of last service for an adult client?
A. 3 years
B. 5 years
C. 7 years
D. 10 years
Rationale: According to OAC 4732-17-01 (Rules of Professional Conduct), psychological
records for adult clients must be retained for at least 7 years after the date of the last
provision of psychological service.
6. If a psychologist provides clinical services to a minor client, record retention rules state
that records must be kept for 7 years post-termination OR until the minor reaches what
age, whichever is longer?
A. 18 years of age
B. 21 years of age
C. 23 years of age
D. 25 years of age
Rationale: Under Ohio Board guidelines, records of minor clients must be retained for at least
7 years post-termination or until the client reaches the age of 25 (two years past the age of
majority plus seven years), whichever period is longer.
7. Which state regulatory entity possesses the statutory authority to issue, suspend, revoke,
or restrict psychological licenses in Ohio?
A. Ohio Psychological Association (OPA)
, B. State Board of Psychology of Ohio
C. Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OHMAS)
D. American Psychological Association (APA) Ethics Committee
Rationale: The State Board of Psychology of Ohio is the legally established state regulatory
authority created by ORC Chapter 4732 empowered to regulate psychological practice,
enforce statutes, and discipline licensees. OPA and APA are professional membership
associations without regulatory legal power.
8. An Ohio psychologist receives a subpoena duces tecum signed by an attorney requesting
complete therapy notes for a client involved in a personal injury suit without an
accompanying client consent form. What is the psychologist’s primary initial legal
obligation?
A. Immediately mail the requested records to the attorney within 5 business days
B. Ignore the subpoena because attorney subpoenas do not carry court authority
C. Assert therapist-patient privilege on behalf of the client and refrain from releasing records
until valid authorization or a judge's court order is obtained
D. Turn over summaries of the notes while redacting personal details
Rationale: Under Ohio law and client privilege rules (ORC 2317.02), an attorney-issued
subpoena is not sufficient by itself to breach patient privilege. The psychologist must assert
privilege on behalf of the client until a signed HIPAA-compliant authorization is provided or a
judge issues a direct court order compelling disclosure.
9. When must a psychologist notify the State Board of Psychology of Ohio regarding a
change in their legal name or primary professional mailing address?
A. Within 30 days
B. Within 60 days
C. At the time of biennial license renewal
D. Within 90 days
Rationale: Licensees are mandated under Ohio administrative regulations to notify the State
Board of Psychology in writing within 30 days of any official change of legal name, home
address, or primary business address.
10. What is the statutory duty in Ohio regarding the reporting of suspected child abuse or
neglect under ORC 2151.421?
A. Psychologists must report only when physical evidence is confirmed
B. Psychologists are mandatory reporters and must immediately report suspected abuse to
county public children services agencies or law enforcement
C. Reports are required only if the perpetrator is currently living with the child
D. Psychologists must obtain parental permission before filing a report
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1. Under Ohio Revised Code (ORC) Chapter 4732, which of the following titles is strictly
restricted to individuals licensed by the Ohio Board of Psychology?
A. Certified Mental Health Counselor
B. Licensed Psychologist
C. Registered Psychotherapist
D. Behavioral Health Consultant
Rationale: Ohio Revised Code Section 4732.21 explicitly restricts the use of the title
"Psychologist," "Licensed Psychologist," or any term implying psychological licensure to
individuals who hold a valid, active license issued by the State Board of Psychology of Ohio.
Unlicensed individuals using these titles are in direct violation of state law.
2. A psychologist licensed in Ohio is required to complete how many total hours of
Continuing Education (CE) during each biennial renewal period?
A. 20 hours
B. 23 hours
C. 30 hours
D. 40 hours
Rationale: Pursuant to Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) 4732-2-01, psychologists must
complete 23 hours of approved continuing education during each two-year license
registration period to maintain active licensure and ensure updated professional competency.
3. Of the total required biennial continuing education hours for Ohio psychologists, how
many hours must specifically cover legal issues, professional ethics, or cultural
competency?
A. 2 hours
B. 4 hours
C. 6 hours
D. 10 hours
,Rationale: Ohio Administrative Code requires that at least 4 of the total 23 mandatory
biennial CE hours be dedicated to ethics, professional conduct, legal mandates, or cultural
competence.
4. An applicant for psychological licensure in Ohio must complete a minimum of how many
hours of supervised professional experience prior to final licensure approval?
A. 1,500 hours
B. 2,000 hours
C. 3,120 hours
D. 4,000 hours
Rationale: Ohio law specifies that applicants must accumulate a total of 3,120 hours of
qualifying supervised professional experience, which typically includes 1,560 hours of pre-
doctoral internship and 1,560 hours of post-doctoral supervised experience.
5. How long must an Ohio licensed psychologist retain client clinical records following the
date of last service for an adult client?
A. 3 years
B. 5 years
C. 7 years
D. 10 years
Rationale: According to OAC 4732-17-01 (Rules of Professional Conduct), psychological
records for adult clients must be retained for at least 7 years after the date of the last
provision of psychological service.
6. If a psychologist provides clinical services to a minor client, record retention rules state
that records must be kept for 7 years post-termination OR until the minor reaches what
age, whichever is longer?
A. 18 years of age
B. 21 years of age
C. 23 years of age
D. 25 years of age
Rationale: Under Ohio Board guidelines, records of minor clients must be retained for at least
7 years post-termination or until the client reaches the age of 25 (two years past the age of
majority plus seven years), whichever period is longer.
7. Which state regulatory entity possesses the statutory authority to issue, suspend, revoke,
or restrict psychological licenses in Ohio?
A. Ohio Psychological Association (OPA)
, B. State Board of Psychology of Ohio
C. Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OHMAS)
D. American Psychological Association (APA) Ethics Committee
Rationale: The State Board of Psychology of Ohio is the legally established state regulatory
authority created by ORC Chapter 4732 empowered to regulate psychological practice,
enforce statutes, and discipline licensees. OPA and APA are professional membership
associations without regulatory legal power.
8. An Ohio psychologist receives a subpoena duces tecum signed by an attorney requesting
complete therapy notes for a client involved in a personal injury suit without an
accompanying client consent form. What is the psychologist’s primary initial legal
obligation?
A. Immediately mail the requested records to the attorney within 5 business days
B. Ignore the subpoena because attorney subpoenas do not carry court authority
C. Assert therapist-patient privilege on behalf of the client and refrain from releasing records
until valid authorization or a judge's court order is obtained
D. Turn over summaries of the notes while redacting personal details
Rationale: Under Ohio law and client privilege rules (ORC 2317.02), an attorney-issued
subpoena is not sufficient by itself to breach patient privilege. The psychologist must assert
privilege on behalf of the client until a signed HIPAA-compliant authorization is provided or a
judge issues a direct court order compelling disclosure.
9. When must a psychologist notify the State Board of Psychology of Ohio regarding a
change in their legal name or primary professional mailing address?
A. Within 30 days
B. Within 60 days
C. At the time of biennial license renewal
D. Within 90 days
Rationale: Licensees are mandated under Ohio administrative regulations to notify the State
Board of Psychology in writing within 30 days of any official change of legal name, home
address, or primary business address.
10. What is the statutory duty in Ohio regarding the reporting of suspected child abuse or
neglect under ORC 2151.421?
A. Psychologists must report only when physical evidence is confirmed
B. Psychologists are mandatory reporters and must immediately report suspected abuse to
county public children services agencies or law enforcement
C. Reports are required only if the perpetrator is currently living with the child
D. Psychologists must obtain parental permission before filing a report
