Kan. Admin. Regs. § 102-1-16 - Use of computerized psychological tests

(a) To utilize computers in any aspect of psychological testing, the licensed psychologist shall:

(1) conform to the professional standards for testing, as adopted by the American Psychological Association in the Standards for Educational and Psychological Tests, 1985, which is hereby adopted by reference;

(2) specifically consider each of the following issues in testing each client:

(A) whether a particular test is appropriate for a particular client;

(B) whether the computerized version of a test is appropriate for use by a particular client;

(C) the evaluation, validity and reliability of the decision rules underlying interpretive statements and their supporting research;

(D) whether the integration of findings is correct; and

(E) whether the conclusions and recommendations are appropriate.

(3) not use the results of a computerized test in decision-making about clients or make such results part of official client records unless such results are signed by the licensed psychologist utilizing the test;

(4) be involved in a direct, supervisory, or consultative relationship to the client or to those persons using test findings for decision-making regarding the client;

(5) assume the same degree of responsibility for the validity and reliability of interpretive statements and soundness of inferences, judgments, and recommendations based on computer-generated test results as would be assured if the psychologist had personally examined the client; and

(6) make an explicit statement on the report as to whether the psychologist has seen or examined the client in person.

Notes

Kan. Admin. Regs. § 102-1-16

Authorized by and implementing K.S.A. 74-7507, as amended by L. 1986, Ch. 299, Sec. 42; effective, T-85-35, Dec. 19, 1984; effective May 1, 1985; amended May 1, 1987.