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California Laws and the CA Board of Psychology
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Psychology
Graduate
05/01/2014

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According to the CA Board of Psychology, how many SPE hours do you need to apply for license?
Definition
3000 total
1500 predoc
1500 postdoc
(all hours can be postdoc however UPTO 1500 can be predoc)
Term
How many members are on the Board of Psychology? how many of them are licensed? public?
Definition
BOP has 9 total members!
5 licensed members
4 public members
(each may serve a max of two terms)
Term
how many executive officers are their on the BOP and what is their job?
Definition
1 executive officer
-Appointed by the board
-Purpose – to make sure the board is functions efficiently and serves the interests of consumers
Term
How is the BOP funded?
Definition
Funded solely through license, examination and application fees, NO TAX MONEY
Term
What does the EPPP stand for?
Definition
Examine for Professional Practice in Psychology
Term
How many SPE hours are allowed per the BOP?
Definition
44 hours
Term
When can you take the EPPP?
Definition
Immediately upon graduating
Need 1500 SPE and doctoral degree
Term
EPPP- can you take it in any state?
Definition
you CAN take in any state, does not need to be taken in state you are trying to be licensed in, must meet score requirements of state you want to practice in
Term
Who does the California Board of Psychology regulate?
Definition
- psychologists
- psychological assistants
- registered psychologists
Term
As a mandated reporter, failure to report is ________ and may result in a _____ lawsuit.
Definition
illegal, lawsuit
Term
Child Abuse: is the following reportable? "A concern that abuse could occur is not reportable"?
Definition
No. the abuse must have already occurred. A concern that abuse could occur is not reportable
Term
Child Abuse reporting: is the following reportable? "an adult who was victimized as a child"?
Definition
No. the victim must still be a child, not an adult who was victimized as a child
Term
What is reportable in regard to consensual sex between minors?
Definition
Any consensual sexual activity between minors where one is 15 years old or over and the other is 13 or younger is reportable
Term
Duty to warn law: who does the therapist have to notify?
Definition
Therapist has to BOTH notify the intended victim and the law enforcement in order to receive immunity
Term
what are the Reporting options For Sexual Misconduct of a therapist?
Definition
* Administrative action.
* Professional Association action
* Civil action.
* Criminal action
Term
(Sex with clients) What is the penalty In a criminal action for a first offense with only one victim?
Definition
probably charged with a misdemeanor
-For this charge, the penalty may be up to one year in jail, or up to $1000 in fines, or both
Term
(Sex with clients) What is the penalty of a second (or more) offense with one or more victims?
Definition
The penalty in such felony cases can be up to three years in prison, or up to $10,000 in fines, or both
Term
what is the one exception to the 36 hrs of CE credit required for the renewals of a license?
Definition
The only exception to this is for psychologists who are renewing their licenses for the very first time, if the license was issued for a period of less than 24 months
Term
What is the percentage/amount of CE hours which can be earned through means of "independent learning"? online, DVD, CD-ROM, home-study, etc.
Definition
75% or 27 hours
Term
What do Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Michigan, and New York all have in common?
Definition
They all have NO continuing education Requirements for licensure.
Term
How many educational hours of spousal/partner abuse are required for licensure?
Definition
15 hours
Term
How many educational hours of aging and long term care are required for licensure?
Definition
10 hours
Term
How many educational hours of human sexuality are required for licensure?
Definition
10 hours
Term
How many educational hours of child abuse assessment are required for licensure?
Definition
7 hours (at minimum)
Term
How many educational hours of Ethics and Law are required for licensure?
Definition
the hours are not specified, but education in Ethics and Law are required
Term
For how long should a psychologist keep records?
Definition
7 years after termination or seven years after a minor turns the age of the majority
Term
If your are licensed in Utah but travel to CA, for how long are you legally permitted to practice psychology?
Definition
30 days
Term
If you move from Utah to CA how long can you practice before you have to get licensed in your new state?
Definition
you can practice for upto 180 days after filing the application/commencement of residency in the new state.
Term
__________ are responsible for the psychological assistants' compliance with the provisions of the Psychology Licensing Law
Definition
SUPERVISORS are responsible for their psychological assistants' compliance with the provisions of the Psychology Licensing Law
Term
Who is responsible for informing clients of the psychological assistant's status as a psychological assistant.
Definition
the supervisors responsibility (to tell clients the psych assistant is not licensed)
Term
If a psych assistant has been terminated, how long does the supervisor have to notify the board in writing of the termination?
Definition
Supervisors must notify the Board in writing that a psychological assistant registration has been terminated within 30 days following termination
Term
what are the two main differences between a psychological assistant and a registered psychologist?
Definition
(1) qualifications to become registered
2) the setting in which the supervisee experience occurs
Term
The registered psychologist can be registered only at...
Definition
a nonprofit community agency that receives a minimum of 25% of its funding from some governmental source(s) and must be supervised by a licensed psychologist
Term
Five ways a person can go about accruing postdoctoral hours of supervised professional experience
Definition
in a formal postdoctoral training as approved by APA or APIC,
* as a registered psychologist,
* as a registered psychological assistant
* by working in an exempt setting such as a university or governmental setting
* or under a Department of Mental Heath Waiver
Term
Supervisors must complete a minimum of ___ hours of supervision coursework every two years.
Definition
six hours of supervision coursework every two weeks
Term
Can SPE be out of state? out of country?
Definition
SPE can be out-of-state, out-of-country, and even at a U.S. military installation, given that certain requirements are met
Term
Who can supervise a psychological assistant?
Definition
psychologist
board certified psychiatrist
Term
are psychologists required to give clients a copy of their therapeutic records?
Definition
Yes. Clients have a right to inspect and/or receive a copy of their records unless the
provider determines there is a substantial risk of significant adverse or detrimental
consequences that can occur
Term
How long must a licensee who fails to renew/ license wait before
reapplying for licensure?
Definition
Six months
Term
In order to apply for licensure, an individual must have earned a doctorate degree in:
Definition
psychology, educational psychology, or education with the field of specialization in counseling psychology or educational psychology
Term
does the mental health provider have the right to decline to permit inspection of mental health records if a health care provider determines risk of detrimental consequences to a patient?
Definition
Yes, the mental health provider can decline to share the records
Term
Supervisors are NOT to place the delivery of services above
Definition
above a trainee’s professional needs. (trainee's needs come above delivery of services)
Term
A passing score on the ____ is required before you can take the CSPE.
Definition
EPPP - must pass before you take CSPE
Term
T/F The board of psychology has the right to publish disciplinary actions that have been taken against licensed psychologists
Definition
True! disciplinary actions can be published!
Term
Examinations may be waived if ) If the applicant has been licensed in another state, Canadian province, or U.S. territory for at least _____ years.
Definition
five years
Term
The board issuing your license must be notified of changes in mailing addresses within __ days.
Definition
30
Term
In California, telehealth does not include _________ communication.
Definition
telephone
Term
(Telehealth)What are the tow exceptions when it comes to 'Verbal consent' prior to services?
Definition
-Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
-any other penitentiary
Term
Telehealth- the location of the service provider/professional is called the ______ ____.
Definition
distant site
Term
How long should CE records be kept?
Definition
a minimum 4-6 years
Term
what amount of time is allotted for licensees to correct improper or inadequate submission of CE documentation before a license is considered invalid for renewal?
Definition
6 months
Term
Name the BOP's two one-time required continuing education courses?
Definition
-aging and long term care
Spousal/Partner abuse
Term
Name three options for when a patient makes a written request for records.
Definition
-produce a copy of records
-refuse to produce the requested records
-produce a treatment summary
Term
A psychologist must retain client records for _____ years after termination or seven years after becoming the age of majority for minors
Definition
seven
Term
for non-paying clients, name allowable collecting methods.
Definition
-Require payment at time of service.
-Use a collection agency.
-Bill regularly.
-Take the client to small claims court.
-Garnish the client’s wages
(some methods are more highly recommended)
Term
T/F- A licensed psychologist whose practice does not include the direct provision
of mental health services may apply to the board for an exemption for continuing education requirements.
Definition
True! they may apply for the exemption
Term
Can a registered psychologist re-register at the same site after their 30 months is up?
Definition
You cannot re-register or renew registration at the same site, but you can at a different site
Term
When does a psychological assistant’s registration become delinquent?
Definition
February 1st
Term
Who (Trainee or Supervisor) is responsible for the application fees and for renewing the registration for the psychological assistant application?
Definition
The supervisor is responsible for the application fees and for renewing the registration
Term
How many psych assistants can a psyhologist have?
Definition
three
Term
How many psych assistants can a psychiatrist have?
Definition
one
Term
How many psych assistants can a psych corp have?
Definition
ten
Term
A registered psychologist may only provide psychological services under an agency that receives at least __% of its funding from a governmental source.
Definition
25%
Term
What is the maximum amount of time an individual may work as a psychological assistant?
Definition
6 years
Term
Can a psychological assistants supervisor be delegated?
Definition
Yes. to a qualified psychologist or board certified psychiatrist
Term
HIPAA stands for __________ and was enacted in __________.
Definition
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, 1996
Term
Prior to admitting an individual for a 72-hour detention, who must assess this individual in person?
Definition
-The professional in charge of the facility.
-A designee of the professional in charge of the facility.
Term
(72 hr hold) A designee can be a licensed psychologist with a doctoral degree in psychology and at least _____ years of postgraduate experience.
Definition
FIVE
Term
The person on a 14-day certification must receive their certification review within ____ days of the date they were certified
Definition
four
Term
Options suitable to provide the second signature of a notice of certification.
Definition
-The physician or licensed psychologist who participated in the evaluation.
-Another physician or psychologist, if the professional in charge of the facility or designee were the ones who performed the evaluation.
-A social worker who participated in the evaluation
-A registered nurse who participated in the evaluation
Term
T/F - A peace officer may initiate an involuntary hold
Definition
True, peace officers only initiate this process
Term
For how long can a suicidal person be involuntary held?
Definition
for 72 hrs, and an additional 14 days if necc.
Term
For how long can a gravely disabled person be involuntary held?
Definition
72 hours, two 14-day periods, and another 180 days (if they present a danger of inflicting substantial physical harm upon others and if certain criteria are met)
Term
When a minor is admitted to hospital involuntarily, parents may or may not (circle one) give consent to allow the admission status to become a voluntary admission
Definition
may not - parents do not have this authority
Term
T/F - “Gravely disabled” does not apply to homeless people as a mechanism for involuntary confinement.
Definition
True.
because the homeless are chronically mentally ill, not acutely mentally ill.
Term
What happens to a licensee's license when they are incarcerated for a felony?
Definition
it is suspended automatically
Term
Proven or admitted sexual misconduct w/ clt results in...
Definition
MANDATORY LICENSE REVOCATION
Term
what is the difference between ethics and laws?
Definition
Ethics: Rules or standards
Law: body of rules governing a community, society, state or country
Term
Contradictions between the law and ethics?
Definition
Adhere to the higher standard
**If obeying the ethics code results in breaking the law, seek legal advise
Term
Difference between a "Subpeona" and a "Court Order"?
Definition
-Subpenas are issued by a clerk and CAN be challenged!! (unless written permission/PRIVLIDGE is given by client)
-Court Orders are issued by a judge. they can be appealed however non-compliance can result in incarceration!
Term
Expert Witness
Definition
Hired for the purpose of litigation as an EXPERT in the feild. Gives opinion, or asses legal issues such as if a person if competent to stand trial, or causation of psychological damages
Term
Fact Witness
Definition
Hired to report the facts of client's therapy (whats in the records), facts about their own client who also happens to be in litigation.
Term
Supervision must be __% of total hours
Definition
10% of total hours
Term
To sit for the ____ you have to have 1500 hrs and a doctorate degree
Definition
EPPP
Term
_______, __________ and ________ are the only 3 states which currently have specific laws regarding telehealth.
Definition
Vermont, California and Kentucky
Term
(telehealth) What is a Synchronist interaction?
Definition
- a real-time interaction between patient and health care provider who are located in different site
Term
PHI stand for...
Definition
Protected Health Information
Term
A _____ ___________ can have 10 psyche assailants/registered psychologists at combined!
Definition
psyche corporation
Term
Psychological assistants must renew their registration ______.
Definition
annually.
Term
Registered psychologists registration lasts _ years and cannot be renewed with the same agency.
Definition
2
Term
_________ ___________ CAN be registered at more than one agency at a time.
Definition
Registered psychologists
Term
Maximum time a Gravely Disabled person can be involuntarily held is __ days!!!
Definition
47
Term
_________ conservatorship is not to exceed 30 days.
Definition
Temporary
Term
On the 4th day of confinement persons held involuntarily must have a _______.
Definition
hearing
Term
Is a two-step agreement confidential?
Definition
No, a two-step agreement is NOT confidential
Term
Optional conditions of probation include
Definition
Psychological evaluation
Psychotherapy
Physical exam
Term
_________ and _____ are public information but are NOT considered to be disciplinary actions.
Definition
Citations and fines
Term
According to the BOP what does "stayed" mean?
Definition
revocation is postponed
Term
Name the 3 “Serious Violations” according to the BOP.
Definition
1) sex
2) gross negligence
3) incompetence
(Think about what is most harmful to the Client)
Term
What is the years statutory limit on sexual encounter reports?
Definition
Ten years. If the sexual conduct between client and therapist happened over ten years ago, board cannot take action.
Term
Substance use by a psychologist could be subject by the board to drug program at LEAST ___ days or Months.
Definition
180 days or 6 months.
Term
Name 3 common intern reactions to termination
Definition
1) Guilt
2) concern that no one else can help the client
3)relief (if the client has been a problem)
Term
It a license if revoked by the BOP, how long before a licensee can reapply?
Definition
3 years
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