Florida Laws & Rules Exam for Psychologists Questions with Correct Answers

Board of Psychology Members Correct Answer 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 Correct Answer 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 Correct Answer 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 Correct Answer Psychologist- not to exceed 500 School Psychologist- not to exceed 250 Closing Application Correct Answer 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 Correct Answer 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 Correct Answer 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