Pennsylvania Psychology Law Exam-Chapter 41
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Terms in this set (65)
Child Abuse recent act or failure to act that causes nonaccidental
(or imminent risk of) physical injury, mental injury,
sexual abuse, or sexual exploitation to a child under 18
years of age.
serious physical neglect constituting prolonged or
repeated lack of supervision or the failure to provide
the essentials of life (includes adequate medical care)
which endangers a child's life or development or
impairs functioning.
,Delegated Supervisor provides up to 1 of the 2 hours of required weekly
supervision and holds a current license, certificate, or
registration from a health related board or someone
who is exempt from licensure.
Individual residing in the same home 14 years of age or older
as the child
Professional Relationship beginning with the first professional contact or
consultation between a psychologist and a
client/patient and continuing through the date of the
last professional service.
if contact is on an intermittent basis, the relationship
shall be deemed to state anew on each date seen.
Recent Acts or Omissions acts or omissions within 2 years of the date of the
report to the Dept of Public Welfare or county
agency.
,Serious Mental Injury psychological condition diagnosed by a physician or
licensed psychologist that does 1 or more of the
following:
a. renders a child chronically and severely anxious,
agitated, depressed, socially withdrawn, psychotic, or
in reasonable fear that the child's life or safety is
threatened.
b. seriously interferes with the child's ability to
accomplish age-appropriate developmental and
social tasks.
Serious Physical Injury injury that causes a child severe pain or significantly
impairs a child's physical functioning (temporarily or
permanently).
Licensee's Change of Address/Name the change shall be reported to the board in writing
within 10 days
Recognized Professions these groups may do work of a psychological nature,
consistent with the training and the code of ethics of
their respective professions:
activity and focus of the group is based on an
identifiable body of theoretical knowledge
knowledge is demonstrably different than psychology
regulate entrance into professional membership
through standards of knowledge, training, and
proficiency
activity must be guided by generally accepted quality
standards, ethical principles, and requirements for
independent profession
, Substance Abuse the board's licensing and regulatory authority extends
to psychology practices that provide services to
clients/patients with substance abuse problems.
License Exam Application application form
application fee
transcripts from accredited university
criminal history record (within 90 days of app)
child abuse history (within 90 days of app)
internship verification form
job description
License Expiration Date November 30th of each odd numbered year
License Renewal Date renewable for 2 year period
December 1st of each odd numbered year
License Duplication issued after submission of a notarized statement that
the original was lost or destroyed & duplicate will be
returned if original is recovered
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Terms in this set (65)
Child Abuse recent act or failure to act that causes nonaccidental
(or imminent risk of) physical injury, mental injury,
sexual abuse, or sexual exploitation to a child under 18
years of age.
serious physical neglect constituting prolonged or
repeated lack of supervision or the failure to provide
the essentials of life (includes adequate medical care)
which endangers a child's life or development or
impairs functioning.
,Delegated Supervisor provides up to 1 of the 2 hours of required weekly
supervision and holds a current license, certificate, or
registration from a health related board or someone
who is exempt from licensure.
Individual residing in the same home 14 years of age or older
as the child
Professional Relationship beginning with the first professional contact or
consultation between a psychologist and a
client/patient and continuing through the date of the
last professional service.
if contact is on an intermittent basis, the relationship
shall be deemed to state anew on each date seen.
Recent Acts or Omissions acts or omissions within 2 years of the date of the
report to the Dept of Public Welfare or county
agency.
,Serious Mental Injury psychological condition diagnosed by a physician or
licensed psychologist that does 1 or more of the
following:
a. renders a child chronically and severely anxious,
agitated, depressed, socially withdrawn, psychotic, or
in reasonable fear that the child's life or safety is
threatened.
b. seriously interferes with the child's ability to
accomplish age-appropriate developmental and
social tasks.
Serious Physical Injury injury that causes a child severe pain or significantly
impairs a child's physical functioning (temporarily or
permanently).
Licensee's Change of Address/Name the change shall be reported to the board in writing
within 10 days
Recognized Professions these groups may do work of a psychological nature,
consistent with the training and the code of ethics of
their respective professions:
activity and focus of the group is based on an
identifiable body of theoretical knowledge
knowledge is demonstrably different than psychology
regulate entrance into professional membership
through standards of knowledge, training, and
proficiency
activity must be guided by generally accepted quality
standards, ethical principles, and requirements for
independent profession
, Substance Abuse the board's licensing and regulatory authority extends
to psychology practices that provide services to
clients/patients with substance abuse problems.
License Exam Application application form
application fee
transcripts from accredited university
criminal history record (within 90 days of app)
child abuse history (within 90 days of app)
internship verification form
job description
License Expiration Date November 30th of each odd numbered year
License Renewal Date renewable for 2 year period
December 1st of each odd numbered year
License Duplication issued after submission of a notarized statement that
the original was lost or destroyed & duplicate will be
returned if original is recovered
