30 Miss. Code. R. 3201-12.3 - CRITERIA OF ACCEPTABILITY

Continuing Education encompasses a wide range of training designed to provide or update knowledge and skills. Acceptable continuing education activities are defined as:

A. Formally organized and planned instructional experiences offered by an American Psychological Association approved (APA-approved) or Board approved provider, with objectives compatible with the professional continuing education needs of practicing psychologists, or

B. For registered attendance at psychological or inter-professional conferences or conventions as described below.

1. The Board establishes no limit on the number of clock-hours that may be applied toward satisfying the continuing education requirement during a biennium for activities offered by APA-approved sponsors or Board-approved providers. These APA credit hours may include home study activities.

2. For registered attendance at psychological or inter-professional conferences or training programs not offered by APA-approved or Board-approved providers, but directly related to the practice of psychology and lasting one full day or longer, the Board will accept three (3) clock hours for each such conference or training program. During a biennium the Board will accept a maximum of twelve (12) clock hours from such conferences or training programs toward satisfying the continuing education requirement. Such credit requires no advance approval and shall not duplicate approved hours as defined above.

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30 Miss. Code. R. 3201-12.3

Miss. Code Ann. § 73-31-7