Iowa Admin. Code r. 645-244.5 - Prescription certificate
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(1)
Application. Unless a
basis for denial exists in accordance with rule
645-244.9 (154B), the board
shall issue a prescription certificate to a conditional prescribing
psychologist who satisfies the following requirements:
a. Holds an active license to practice
psychology in Iowa, an active health service provider certification issued by
the board , and an active conditional prescription certificate . The license,
certification, and certificate must all be in good standing.
b. Submits documentation regarding successful
completion of the supervised practice period.
c. Submits a collaborative practice agreement
in accordance with rule
645-244.8 (148,154B).
d. Possesses malpractice insurance that
covers the prescribing of psychotropic medications.
e. Submits a completed application and a
nonrefundable application fee of $60.
(2)
Initial term and
renewal. An initial prescription certificate shall be valid through
the current expiration date of the applicant 's psychologist license.
Thereafter, a prescription certificate shall be renewed biennially concurrent
with the renewal of the psychologist license. A prescribing psychologist may
renew a prescription certificate by submitting a completed renewal application
and a nonrefundable application fee of $60. A prescribing psychologist is
responsible for renewing the prescription certificate prior to its
expiration.
(3)
Continuing
education required. A prescribing psychologist shall complete a
minimum of 20 hours of continuing education in psychopharmacology each year. A
total of 40 hours of continuing education in psychopharmacology is required to
renew a prescription certificate . These hours are separate from, and in
addition to, the continuing education hours needed to renew a psychologist
license pursuant to 645-Chapter 241. If a psychologist specializes in treating
children, a minimum of 10 hours of continuing education in psychopharmacology
each year, for a total of 20 hours of continuing education per renewal period,
must be directly related to prescribing psychotropic medication to
children.
(4)
Late
renewal. A prescription certificate shall become late when it has not
been renewed prior to the expiration date. To renew a late prescription
certificate , a prescribing psychologist shall complete the renewal requirements
and submit a late fee of $60 within 30 days following the prescription
certificate expiration date. A prescribing psychologist who fails to renew a
prescription certificate within 30 days following the prescription certificate
expiration date shall have an inactive prescription certificate . A psychologist
whose prescription certificate is inactive continues to hold the privilege of
certification in Iowa but may not prescribe psychotropic medications until the
prescription certificate is reactivated.
(5)
Reactivation. To apply
for reactivation of an inactive prescription certificate , a psychologist shall
submit a completed reactivation application, a nonrefundable fee of $60, and
documentation of a minimum of 40 hours of continuing education in
psychopharmacology taken within the preceding two years. If a prescription
certificate has been inactive for more than five years, a psychologist shall
demonstrate competence in psychopharmacology through one of the following
means:
a. Practiced as a prescribing
psychologist in another jurisdiction in the preceding two years.
b. Completed a period of supervised practice
for a minimum of 12 months. The board may issue a conditional prescription
certificate to complete a supervised practice period for purposes of
prescription certificate reactivation.
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