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Licensing Flashcards

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Who is not excepted from being licensed to practice psychology in Maryland?

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those employed by:
- DHMH
- county health departments
- Baltimore City Health Dept.
- State Police
- Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services
Persons employed in these institutions who are not licensed must have supervisors under whose license they work.

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Who is excepted from being licensed to practice psychology in Maryland?

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those practicing in/as and limited to the venues of:

  • the federal or Maryland state government
  • chartered educational institutions
  • certified school psychologists
  • students, interns, residents, or fellows
  • persons practicing in a bona fide, tax-exempt religious organization
  • psychology associates
  • psychologists licensed in other states, residing in Maryland and applying for licensure here, having passed the first exam
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What are the criteria for a non-resident to practice psychology without a license in Maryland?

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subject to any limitations the Board imposes:

  • circumstances that the Board considers warrant an exception
  • meets all other qualifications of licensure
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What is required to apply for psychology licensure in Maryland?

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  • good moral character
  • 18 years old
  • doctoral degree in psychology
  • pass examinations
  • at least 2 years professional experience (3,250 supervised hours)
  • reside and practice in Maryland (or a non-resident who can demonstrate benefit to Maryland)
  • criminal history check
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What happens if, in the process of doing the criminal history check, three or more attempts at securing legible fingerprints fail?

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the board may accept an alternate method

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How often is the Board required to give examinations to license applicants?

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at least once per year

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How many times can a license applicant take an exam?

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“The Board may not limit the number of time an applicant may take an examination…”

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What reciprocity is permitted by the Board?

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The board may waive any exam requirement, provided the applicant:

  • is licensed in another state
  • pays the application fee
  • provides adequate evidence s/he meets qualification
  • became licensed based on requirements substantially equivalent to those in Maryland
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What aspects of a criminal record does the Board consider in determining whether an applicant is a threat to public health or safety?

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  • age at which crime was committed
  • circumstance of the crime
  • length of time passed since crime
  • subsequent work history
  • employment and character references
  • other relevant evidence
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Who is authorized to use the words “psychological,” “psychologist,” and “psychology” to describe their reimbursed services without an exam?

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An individual originally certified prior to 1/1/79 who had at least 25 years of experience as an instructor in psychiatry teaching at an accredited school of medicine in Maryland.

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What is the maximum term for a license?

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2 years, expiring on March 31 of the even or odd years, depending on the even or odd last digit of the licensee’s license number

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How much notice must the board give for renewal of a psychology license?

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1 month

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How must the board notify licensees for license renewal?

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by first class mail to the last known address of the licensee, to include:

  • date of expiration
  • date by which renewal application must be received
  • amount of renewal fee
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What are the requirements for a licensee to renew his/her license?

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  • entitlement to licensure
  • payment of renewal fee
  • submission of renewal application
  • submission of evidence of CE completion
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What are the requirements for inactive license status?

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  • application for inactive status
  • payment of inactive status fee
  • compliance with inactive status requirements
  • compliance with CE requirements
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How can the holder of an expired license get her/his license reinstated?

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  • meet the normal renewal requirements
  • pay a reinstatement fee
  • apply for reinstatement within 5 years of expiration
  • after 5 years of expiration, requirements for a new license must be met
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Can a psychologist allow her/his license to expire or surrender it while under investigation by the Board or while charges are pending?

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No, unless the Board agrees to make an exception and or/sets conditions to be met by the psychologist.

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What are the general grounds for denial, reprimand, suspension, or revocation of a psychology license?

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  • practicing psychology fraudulently or deceitfully
  • violating the code of ethics
  • violating any provision of Title 18 or any regulation of the Board
  • being incompetent
  • behaving immorally
  • acts inconsistently with professional standards
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What are the specific grounds for denial, reprimand, suspension, or revocation of a psychology license?

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  • fraudulently or deceptively obtains, attempts to obtain, or uses a license for oneself or another
  • is convicted, pleads guilty or nolo contendere to a felony or crime of moral terpitude, regardless of pending appeal
  • is or becomes addicted to a substance
  • aids and abets unauthorized person in practicing psychology
  • willfully fails to file or obstructs the filing of required reports
  • lies to collect a fee
  • willfully makes false reports
  • is convicted or disciplined by other states’ psychology boards, courts, the US uniformed services, or the Veterans Administration for an act that would be grounds for the Maryland Board’s disciplinary action
  • uses or promotes misleading advertising materials
  • sells items to patients for exploitative financial gain
  • discriminates against individuals who are HIV positive
  • fails to cooperate with the Board
  • fails to submit to a criminal history check
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To what is a licensee deemed to have consented?

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  • submission to a medical or psychological examination if requested by the Board
  • the waiving of privilege of testimony or report of examining physician or psychiatrist
    (the Board pays for the cost of the examination)
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What is the “psychologist rehabilitation committee?”

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an MPA committee recognized by the board, including but not limited to psychologists, that evaluates and provides assistance to any psychologist or other individual regulated by the board “in need of treatment and rehabilitation for alcoholism, drug abuse, chemical dependency, or other physical, emotional, or mental condition.”

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Can the proceedings, records, or files of the psychologist rehabilitation committee be used in a civil action?

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No, they are not discoverable or admissible, except where law is violated and for the purposes of Board proceedings or judicial review of Board proceedings.

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What are the penalties for violating provisions of the licensing subtitle?

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maximum $500, 6 months in jail, or both

24
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Is referral to the psychologist rehabilitation committee an alternative to taking punitive action?

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It can be

25
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How are the supervised hours required for licensure broken down?

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  • beginning in the second year, up to 1500 pre-internship and post-internship/pre-doctoral hours with at least 2 hours of supervision and 2 hours of other activities per 20 hours of experience
  • 1720 pre-doctoral internship hours completed in no more than 24 months
  • no more than 1500 hours post-doc, with at least 1 hour of supervision per 20 hours of experience
  • at least 75% of supervised hours are with an individual qualified to supervise those activities
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Can the board waive the face-to-face supervision requirement?

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only if a modality considered not to substantially diminish the adequacy of the training is found

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How long must an individual whose license is revoked wait until applying to have his/her license reinstated?

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5 years

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