Maryland Psychology Jurisprudence Exam Questions And Answers.

Board functions - Answer-licensing psychologists, approving psych associates, renewing licenses, reviewing CE, promulgating regulations, interpreting scope of practice, educating licensees, and investigating complaints Board - Answer-Sate Board of Examiners of Psychologists Number of hours required for licensure - Answer-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 - Answer-75% Requirement to pass the EPPP exam (part I) - Answer-70% (scaled score 500) recently or 73% before 2002 Requirements for doctoral program in psychology - Answer-1) accredited by APA or Canadian Psychological Association 2) listed by the national register of health service providers in psychology, or meets the requirements if the degree was earned outside the US or Canada. (Other exceptions for degrees earned before 1981 (US) or 1988 (Canada) ) Why go on inactive status? - Answer-leaving state and may return to practice later Duration of inactive status - Answer-2 years, can be renewed for an additional 2 years How to reactivate license - Answer-apply, pay fee, prove CE requirements, submit to criminal history/background check if inactive for 1 or more years When do you renew? - Answer-every other year, March 31 How soon can you reapply for licensure after it has been revoked? - Answer-5 yearsWhat is the Board's mission? - Answer-to ensure that consumers in MD receive quality psychological services in accordance with the laws in MD Why are CE's important? - Answer-to ensure a minimum in maintaining competence and not harming consumers What are the goals of CE's (4 goals, 3 no's)? - Answer-1 - maintain professional competency 2- increase professional skills and knowledge 3 - prepare for new roles and responsibilities in practice 4 - expands the science of psychology theory, method, or practice NO'S: business meetings, professional committee meetings, presentations/publications for a lay audience What are the CE requirements? - Answer-40 CE's per 2 years. (Max 20 independent study (APA approved), minimum 3 ethics / law / risk management, minimum 3 cultural competence/diversity, maximum 30 hours for scholarly activities); goes on cycle ending March 31; have to keep proof in case of audit. What kind of CE documentation is necessary? - Answer-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? - Answer-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 teaching a new graduate level psychology course What are rules for earning CE at a presentation? - Answer-authorized sponsor, defined purpose and content area, qualified presenter, 1 hour or more in length, record of attendance, documentation of completion, evaluation Who is automatically authorized to provide CE in MD? - Answer-NIH, APA, NASP, NASW, AMA, MD Dept of Health and Mental Hygiene, MD Psych Association (approved by APA), accredited academic institution Failure to complete CE requirements - Answer-do not complete, or do not comply with audit within 30 daysIf denied license or renewal - Answer-can request a hearing within 30 days in writing; Board convenes a hearing To reactivate license from inactive - Answer-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