MARYLAND (MD)
PSYCHOLOGY
JURISPRUDENCE
EXAM
Activities and services - answers-psych services required for training
Board - answers-state board of psychology
Number of hours required for licensure - answers-3250 hours, across 2 years
supervised experience (75% by a psychologist, 2 hours for every 20 hours of
experience plus other learning activities)
Requirement to pass the md exam - answers-75%
Requirement to pass the eppi exam - answers-70% (scaled score 500) recently or 73%
before 2002
Two exemptions to being required to have a license in md - answers-1 - interns, fellows,
psych associates, students using the appropriate title, only in the training setting 2 -
licensed in another state and graned a temporary exemption while they wait to take the
exam
What kind of ce documentation is necessary - answers-reprints, transcript and course
syllabi, test and certificate of completion for independent study or workshops. Keep for 4
years.
What ce hours are earned for scholarly activities - answers-only earned by first 3
authors.
Authoring, editing, presenting or revising a publication. 20 hours for a book. 15 for editor
of a book, author of a book chapter, author of a journal article. 15 for service as editor or
, associate editor of a journal. 15 for service on an editorial board for a journal. 3 hours
for each hour of presentation (max 15 hours) for an authorized sponsor. 3 hours for
each poster presentation (max 15 hours) for an authorized sponsor. 15 hours for a
teaching a new graduate level psychology course
What are rules for earning ce at a presentation - answers-authorized sponsor, defined
purpose and content area, qualified presenter, 1 hour or more in lenght, record of
attendance, documentation of completion, evaluation form
Who is automatically authorized to provide ce in md - answers-nih, apa, nasp, nasw,
ama, md dept of health and mental hygiene, md psych assoc (approved by apa)
Failure to complete ce requirements - answers-- do not complete, or do not comply with
audit within 30 days
If denied license, can request a hearing - answers-within 30 days, in writing
To reactivate license from inactive - answers-provide proof of 20 ce (10 or fewer
independent study) in last year. If more than a year left in the cycle, complete another
20 in that time period.
To reactivate license from expired - answers-provide proof of 20 ce (10 or fewer
independent study) in last year and complete the rest on time, or if more than 1 year
since it expired, show 40 ce for the current period.
Can you always reactivate an expired license? - answers-no, not if more than 5 years
expired. Then reapply.
How does the board notify about a hearing - answers-at least 30 days before, in person,
registered or certified mail, restricted delivery, return receipt
Can you have legal counsel for a hearing? - answers-yes, you can be alone or with
counsel
Why a prehearing conference - answers-to attempt to settle the case, to prepare for the
the hearing by delineating issues, stipulating facts, arranging schedule, arranging
witness list, subject matter of testimony
What is discovery on request - answers-by written request, either party can request
within 15 days: witness list, copies of documents
Why go on inactive status - answers-leaving state and may return nto practice later
How to reactivate license - answers-apply, pay fee, prove ce requirements
When do you renew - answers-every other year, march 31