Florida Laws & Rules Exam for
Psychologists questions with correct
answers respectively.
Board of Psychology Members ANS - Seven people appointed by governor and confirmed by the
Senate. Five members must be psychologists licensed in Florida who are in good standing. Two members
must be citizens of the state who are not and have never been psychologists. No connection to
psychology. One member must be 60+ y/o. Appointed for four years and shall serve until their
successors are appointed.
Licensure Requirements ANS - 1) Doctoral-level psychological education or the equivalent from another
country. Applicant has burden to prove
2) 2 years or 4,000 hours of experience in the field under the supervision of a licensed psychologist
3) Passed the examination.
School Psychologist Licensure ANS - 1) Doctorate, Specialist, or Equivalent degree from a program
primarily psychological in nature. 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours of graduate study.
Council for Higher Education Accreditation or Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada.
2) Minimum of 3 years experience in school psychology, 2 of which must be supervised by an individual
who is a licensed school psychologists Doctoral internship may be applied to this
3) Passed an examination
Licensure Application Fees ANS - Psychologist- not to exceed 500
School Psychologist- not to exceed 250
Closing Application ANS - Board will close application of someone who fails to pass licensure
examination and the florida laws and rules or who fails to submit evidence of completion of postdoc
within 24 months.
Provisional Licensure ANS - 1) Completed application form and fee of no more than 250
, 2) Earned a doctoral degree in psychology
3) Met any additional requirements established by board
4) Must work under the supervision of licensed psychologist until the licensee is in receipt of a license or
letter
Provisional license expires 24 months after date of issue.
Licensure by Endorsement ANS - 1) Is diplomate in good standing with the American Board of
Professional Psychology
2) Possesses a doctoral degree in psychology and has at least 10 years of experience as a licensed
psychologist in the USA within the 25 years predating application
3) Must pass Florida Laws and Rules
4) Cannot issue this to someone under investigation until investigation is complete
Renewal of License ANS - Biennial renewal of a license with fee not to exceed 500
Must present evidence of CEs not to exceed 25 hours per year
Continuing Education ANS - Providers must be approved by board/department
Board has authority to set a fee not to exceed 500 for each applicant who applies for or renews provider
status. Such fees are deposited into the Medical Quality Insurance Trust Fund
Proof of completion must be submitted in a manner and time specified
Disciplinary Causes Pt 1 ANS - 1) Getting a license through bribery, fraudulent misrepresentation or
error
2) Having another license revoked, suspended, or otherwise acted against
3) Being convicted or found guilty of a crime which directly relates to the practice of the profession
4) False, deceptive, or misleading advertising/fee/value
5) Trying to practice under a different name
6) Maintaining a professional association with someone who is in violation of the laws
7) Helping an unlicensed person pretend to be licensed
8) Failing to perform any legal obligation required
Psychologists questions with correct
answers respectively.
Board of Psychology Members ANS - Seven people appointed by governor and confirmed by the
Senate. Five members must be psychologists licensed in Florida who are in good standing. Two members
must be citizens of the state who are not and have never been psychologists. No connection to
psychology. One member must be 60+ y/o. Appointed for four years and shall serve until their
successors are appointed.
Licensure Requirements ANS - 1) Doctoral-level psychological education or the equivalent from another
country. Applicant has burden to prove
2) 2 years or 4,000 hours of experience in the field under the supervision of a licensed psychologist
3) Passed the examination.
School Psychologist Licensure ANS - 1) Doctorate, Specialist, or Equivalent degree from a program
primarily psychological in nature. 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours of graduate study.
Council for Higher Education Accreditation or Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada.
2) Minimum of 3 years experience in school psychology, 2 of which must be supervised by an individual
who is a licensed school psychologists Doctoral internship may be applied to this
3) Passed an examination
Licensure Application Fees ANS - Psychologist- not to exceed 500
School Psychologist- not to exceed 250
Closing Application ANS - Board will close application of someone who fails to pass licensure
examination and the florida laws and rules or who fails to submit evidence of completion of postdoc
within 24 months.
Provisional Licensure ANS - 1) Completed application form and fee of no more than 250
, 2) Earned a doctoral degree in psychology
3) Met any additional requirements established by board
4) Must work under the supervision of licensed psychologist until the licensee is in receipt of a license or
letter
Provisional license expires 24 months after date of issue.
Licensure by Endorsement ANS - 1) Is diplomate in good standing with the American Board of
Professional Psychology
2) Possesses a doctoral degree in psychology and has at least 10 years of experience as a licensed
psychologist in the USA within the 25 years predating application
3) Must pass Florida Laws and Rules
4) Cannot issue this to someone under investigation until investigation is complete
Renewal of License ANS - Biennial renewal of a license with fee not to exceed 500
Must present evidence of CEs not to exceed 25 hours per year
Continuing Education ANS - Providers must be approved by board/department
Board has authority to set a fee not to exceed 500 for each applicant who applies for or renews provider
status. Such fees are deposited into the Medical Quality Insurance Trust Fund
Proof of completion must be submitted in a manner and time specified
Disciplinary Causes Pt 1 ANS - 1) Getting a license through bribery, fraudulent misrepresentation or
error
2) Having another license revoked, suspended, or otherwise acted against
3) Being convicted or found guilty of a crime which directly relates to the practice of the profession
4) False, deceptive, or misleading advertising/fee/value
5) Trying to practice under a different name
6) Maintaining a professional association with someone who is in violation of the laws
7) Helping an unlicensed person pretend to be licensed
8) Failing to perform any legal obligation required
