WA State Law Complete Questions & Answers!

Functions of the Licensing Board - ANSWER 1. Adopt the rules that the legislature passes and apply them 2. Require that you can't practice without malpractice insurance 3. Mandate: to protect the public 4. Review credentials: course work, hours 5. Administer jurisdiction exam 6. Organize and oversee complains, determine to charge, punish or dismiss Define RCW's - ANSWER shorthand for a general law (statute) passed by the legislature or by an initiative Define WAC's - ANSWER shorthand for an administrative regulation (rule) adopted by a state agency or board with rule-making authority Responsibility of the Examining Board of Psychology - ANSWER 1. Adopt rules 2. Examine qualifications 3. Administer examinations 4. Adopt a code of ethics 5. Require psychologists to maintain professional liability insurance 6. Investigate complaints Qualifications for a License - ANSWER 1. Good moral character 2. Doctoral degree from regionally accredited institution 3. 2 years of supervised experience 4. Pass exams Unprofessional Conduct - ANSWER 1. Failure to maintain confidentiality 2. Violating the ethical code 3. Failure to inform research subjects 4. Practice in an area not trained/incompetent 5. Failure to exercise appropriate supervision 6. Use fraud of deceit in securing a license 7. Failure to maintain liability insurance 8. Violate any state statute governing psychology 9. Gross overcharging for services Uniform Disciplinary Act - ANSWER 1. Consists of 2 panels of psychologists that Investigate all complaints 2. Take emergency action: order license suspension 3. Review all complaints and decide on investigation or not 4. If found in violation: charging, adjudication