Md. Code Regs. 10.36.02.04 - Requirements

A. A psychologist shall complete a minimum of 40 CE hours during each reporting period with a:

(1) Maximum of 20 CE hours in independent studys;

(2) Minimum of 3 CE hours in activities whose content area is:

(a) Laws pertaining to the practice of psychology;

(b) Ethics and professional conduct in the practice of psychology; or

(c) Managing risks associated with the practice of psychology;

(3) Minimum of 3 CE hours in activities designed to enhance competence in the provision of psychological services to culturally diverse populations; and

(4) If the psychologist supervised psychology associates during the reporting period, minimum of 3 CE hours in activities designed to enhance competence in the provision of clinical supervision

B. A psychology associate shall complete a minimum of 20 CE hours during each reporting period with a:

(1) Maximum of 10 CE hours in independent study;

(2) Minimum of 3 CE hours in activities whose content area is:

(a) Laws pertaining to the practice of psychology;

(b) Ethics and professional conduct in the practice of psychology; or

(c) Managing risks associated with the practice of psychology; and

(3) Minimum of 3 CE hours in activities designed to enhance competence in the provision of psychological services to culturally diverse populations.

C. During each reporting period, CE hours may be earned only once for the same activity.

D. Reporting Period.

(1) The reporting period for psychologists or psychology associates with license or registration numbers ending with an:

(a)-(b) (text unchanged)

(2) For psychologists or psychology associates receiving their initial license or registration with less than 12 months before the end of their reporting period, CE hours are not required for that reporting period.

(3) Psychologists receiving their initial license with 12 months or more before the end of their reporting period shall be required to complete 20 CE hours.

(4) Psychology associates receiving their initial registration 12 months or more before the end of their reporting period shall be required to complete 10 CE hours.

E. CE Audits.

(1) The Board shall randomly audit the continuing education documentation of all psychologists and psychology associates.

(2) Psychologists and psychology associates selected for an audit shall renew their license or registration by March 1.

(3) Within 10 days following notification by the Board, a psychologist or psychology associate who is audited shall provide:

(a) Proof of completion of continuing education activities;

(b) A completed continuing education reporting form; and

(c) Any additional information that may be requested by the Board to evaluate completion of CE requirements.

(4) Proof of completion as required in §D(2)(a) of this regulation may include:

(a) Certificates of attendance;

(b) Transcripts or course syllabi;

(c) Reprints of publications;

(d) Test results; or

(e) Any other proof of completion acceptable to the Board.

(5) To earn CE credits for independent study, a psychologist or psychology associate shall:

(a) Pass an examination on the activity; and

(b) Be awarded a certificate of completion.

Notes

Md. Code Regs. 10.36.02.04

Regulation .04A and C amended effective July 19, 1982 (9:14 Md. R. 1431)
Regulations .04 adopted as an emergency provision effective January 1, 2000 (27:3 Md. R. 325); adopted permanently effective May 1, 2000 (27:8 Md. R. 798)
Regulations .04 adopted effective December 31, 2009 (36:26 Md. R. 1995)
Regulation .04 amended effective 42:10 Md. R. 684, eff.5/25/2015