Questions and CORRECT Answers
What is the purpose of the Board of Psychology (BOP, "Board")? - CORRECT ANSWER - To
regulate providers of psychological services with the goal of protecting the public.
Who is regulated by the Board? - CORRECT ANSWER - * Licensed psychologists
* Psych assistants
* Registered psychologists
What does the Board of Psychology investigate? - CORRECT ANSWER - * Allegations of
unprofessional conduct, fraud, illegal behavior
* Institutes disciplinary action
* Periodically checks to see whether providers are in compliance with the code
What are the two requirements for a psych assistant? - CORRECT ANSWER - * Master's
degree
* Direct supervision by psychologist or psychiatrist
What are the three requirements for a registered psychologist? - CORRECT ANSWER -*
Doctoral degree
* 1500 SPE (can be pre-doc)
* Must work at non-profit with min. 25% of funding from govt
* Only 30 months, no renewal [clarify]
The Notice to Consumers must be... - CORRECT ANSWER - Posted where patients can see
it, and must include the address and phone number of BOP.
How many members are on the Board of Psychology? - CORRECT ANSWER - * 9 total
members
,* 4 public
* 5 psychologists
Who appoints the Board of Psychology? - CORRECT ANSWER - * Governor (2 public + 5
psychologists)
* Senate rules committee (1 public)
* Speaker of the assembly (1 public)
* The board elects a new President and Vice President each year
How long are the terms on the Board of Psychology? - CORRECT ANSWER - Terms are for
4 years, no more that 2 consecutive terms.
What are the four requirements for licensed psychologist? - CORRECT ANSWER -*
Doctorate Degre
* Coursework
* 3000 hours SPE (1500 postdoc)
* Exams (EPPP + CPSE or CPLEE)
What are the five courses required for licensed psychologists? - CORRECT ANSWER -*
Substance Abuse - semester/quarter class
* Human Sexuality - 10 hours
* Child Abuse - 7 hours
* Spousal/Partner Abuse - 15 hours (2 hrs. < 2004)
* Aging and Long-Term Care - 10 hours (0 < 2004)
The 1500 hours of supervised professional experience (aka SPE "year") must be completed
within how many months? - CORRECT ANSWER - 30 months
What are the five ways to earn supervised professional hours? - CORRECT ANSWER -*
Formal internship (pre-doc)
, * Employee in exempt setting
* Psych assistant
* Formal postdoc (post-doc)
* Registered psychologist (post-doc)
What must a primary supervisor complete every two years to remain eligible to supervise? -
CORRECT ANSWER - A minimum of 6 hours of supervision coursework
When is the supervisor-supervisee agreement to be signed? - CORRECT ANSWER - Before
any SPE begins
What are the supervision requirements for SPE? - CORRECT ANSWER - * 10% of total time
worked each week
* At least 1 hour face-to-face individual with primary supervisor
What is the maximum number of hours of SPE that can be counted per week? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 44 hours
List eight things that need to go on the SPE log. - CORRECT ANSWER - 1) Info regarding
work setting
2) Services performed
3) Dates worked
4) Hours worked
5) Hours of supervision
6) Nature of supervision
7) Signature of supervisee and primary supervisor
8) Statement by supervisor that info is accurate
Who can be a primary supervisor? - CORRECT ANSWER - * Generally only licensed
psychologists