02-415 C.M.R. ch. 8, § 1 - General Requirements

1. 40 Hours Over Two Years Required for License Renewal

On license renewal applications for even-numbered years, each psychologist and psychological examiner shall attest to the completion of 40 hours of face-to-face or indirect approved continuing professional education directly related to the practice of psychology during the preceding two years of licensure in conformance with the requirements of this chapter. This requirement becomes effective upon the licensee's second renewal application for an even-numbered year.

2. Subject-Matter Requirements

Of the 40 hours of continuing professional education required for renewal-

A.A minimum of 3 hours must be earned in the area of ethics;

B.A minimum of 20 hours must be earned in the licensee's current areas of practice or anticipated areas of future practice; and

C.If the psychologist performs any of the supervisory functions described in Chapter 7, Section 1 of the board's rules, a minimum of 3 hours must be earned in the skills and principles of supervision.

Notes

02-415 C.M.R. ch. 8, § 1