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Passing score of NC State exam

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78% for both LP and LPA

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Who must sit for an oral exam?

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anyone found to have engaged in acts that violate NC Practice Act

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Who is eligible for special conditions testing?

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candidates with documented impairments meeting requirements for ADA Act of 1990

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How many times can you retake NC exam?

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no more than 4 times in a 12 month period

no more frequently than every 60 days

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When does 12 month period start?

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on date of letter notifying approval of credentials

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What happens if do not pass after 4th attempt or after 12 months?

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must totally reapply

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What happens if you do not appear for exam within 4 months after approval to take?

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deemed to have failed
can take test within next 4 months without reapplication
if do no appear in next 4 months than must reapply

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Who can supervise?

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LP, permanent

employed by the state since before 12/31/79; provided that supervision was already part of job

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Who cannot supervise?

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when deemed incompetent/not qualified
failed to adhere to ethical standards
not enough training/experience in area being supervised

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Can someone with a history of disciplinary or remedial action supervise?

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No

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Can a supervisor provide supervision outside of areas of competency or direct supervisee to practice outside of areas of competency?

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No

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What forms are the supervisor required to complete?

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supervision contract form

final supervision report

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If a LP/LPA has a familial or strongly personal relationship with the supervise can they supervise?

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No, except in extraordinary circumstances such as no other supervision available

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Is a supervisor required to be available to a student?

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yes

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Is the supervisee required to keep supervisor informed of services provided?

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yes, up to supervisor to direct this

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If a supervisor suspects that a trainee has violated ethical or legal standards, do they need to report it to the board?

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yes

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Does a supervisor have to keep records of supervision?

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yes

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How many years of supervised training must you have to get HSP?

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one year

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Can a psychologist whose doctoral program does not provide training in HSP be eligible for HSP certificate even if they have relevant practicum experience?

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no they must complete doctoral training in HSP

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If you complete re-specialization in health services area can you qualify for HSP?

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yes

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Can you qualify for HSP if you are ABPP?

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yes

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Can you qualify for HSP if you are listed in the National Register?

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yes

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What are HSP requirements?

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meet all education and supervisor/practicum requirements – training and program must be clinical focus
application form

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Do you have to display your HSP certificate?

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yes

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How many hours per month does a Level 2 LPA need supervision?
depends on # of hours practiced 1-20=1 over 21=2
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Level 3 LPA
minimum of 5 years/7500 hours
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Level 2 LPA
minimum of 3 years and 4500 hours
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Level 1 LPA
less than 3 years and at least 4500 hours post-licensure experience
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If you are an LPA and working in different settings and with multiple supervisors do you need separate supervision contract forms for each?
yes
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How many hours of HSP practicum needs to be provision of direct health services?
25%
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Can HSP be on the job training?
no
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Requirements for HSP training
Basically the same as requirements for LP training in terms of hours of supervision and who can supervise as well as how many staff need to be LPs
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How much additional supervision per week is required on top of individual at training site?
minimum of 2 hours - group, seminars, etc.
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Supervised practice
internship- 1500 hours post-doc- 1500 hours 3000 total
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What other activities can result in denial , suspension or revocation of license or health certification?
not maintaining case records making misleading statements about self, practice and edu; licensed revoked in other jurisdiction; helped someone else practice psychology unlawfully; provided health services without appropriate certification; failed to provide competent diagnosis/tx/consultation/supervision; failure to cooperate with other psychologists/professionals to the extent that it has the potential to do harm to the patient; impedes other people's abilities to perform professional duty
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Does a psychologist need to keep records of work with ancillary records?
Yes of work completed and must be kept for 7 years
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Who reviews investigator's report?
probable cause committee of board
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What happens once an investigator's report is reviewed?
No probable cause - discussed at next board meeting and dismissed if in agreement; probable cause - statement of changes and respondent offered a hearing
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Can additional coursework for LP be from a formal respecialization program?
Yes, as long as on an official transcript
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How many practicum hours of HSP practicum can be research?
25%
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CE's
Total of 18 biennially 9 hours of Category A 3 hours of Category A/Ethics
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Unlicensed but qualified psychologist just apply for licensure within __ days of undertaking practice
30 days
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How many years of experience does a psychologist have to have to serve on board?
5 years experience
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If a public person has a person in their house who is a psychologist can they serve on the board?
no
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Can someone who has previously applied for licensure serve on board?
no
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Do members of board receive compensation?
no
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Can board members be reimbursed?
yes, if expenses incurred in course of board activities
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How often does the board meet?
annually
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Where does the board meet?
Raleigh
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How many members of board is needed for a quorum?
4
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What requires a quorum?
Any final action of the board
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Can the board request records?
yes, in reference to a complaint investigation
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How old do you have to be to apply for licensure?
18
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What happens if less than 54 hours for LP?
not allowed to obtain additional hours
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How many hours of study for LP?
60 semester hours - no audited courses
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What happens if less than 45 semester hours for LPA?
must have a minimum of 39 semester hours; must pass with a B or above additional graduate level coursework; no audited courses; no duplicate courses
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If you have less than 39 hours of study can you be an LPA?
No, and can't obtain additional hours.
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Can you still get licensed if failed licensed psychologist exam?
yes, at associate level if passes LPA exam; | makes a written request for licensure to board within 30 days of receipt of test score
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Do you have to have obtained your degree from an APA accredited doctoral program to get a license?
yes
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Doctoral requirements for LP
same as LP; minimum of 3 years full time study; 2 years at the institution and 1 year in residence which requires integration with psychology faculty and other students (30 semester hours full or part time)
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If you got your degree before 1979 can you be certified HSP?
Yes, if they have completed relevant coursework and did two years of supervised HSP experience
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If fail test, can you still practice?
Yes, up to next examination
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How many times can you take the test in one application?
2 and then must reapply from the beginning
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How many years of supervision are required for licensure
2 years - one can be predoctoral and one postdoctoral
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What title is used when applicant has met all requirements for licensure except supervision?
provisional license or psychological associate
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What education requirements for LP and LPA?
doctoral degree-LP | masters degree/specialist degree- LPA
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Can someone apply for LPA if they have met all requirements for LP except exam?
Yes- would not need MA/specialist degree in this case would need to pass LPA exam
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Can foreign graduates get licensed?
yes, if their training is commensurate with US
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If someone has licensed under the Practicing Psychology Act (prior to NC act) can they be licensed?
yes- meet requirements for renewal
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can an LP from another state be granted permanent licensure in NC?
yes, if they are licensed and in good standing by other psychology board, have appropriate education, pass exam, and is a senior psychologit
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If you do not have to take the EPPP do you still have to pay fees?
yes
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Define Psychologist
a person represents himself or herself for be a psychologist if the person uses any title or description of services incorporating the words "psychology", "psychological", "psychologic" or "psychologist". states that he or she possess expert qualification in any area of psychology or provides or offers to proved services defined in the practice of psychology in this article. all persons licensed under this article may present themselves as psychologist as may those who are exempt by G.S. 90--270.5
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Is practice of medic and optometry permitted?
No - psychologist must assist client in finding services that are outside the psychologists area of expertise including medicine and optometry
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Who is exempt from the state act (e.g., does not need licensure?
teaching, research, consultation or to institutions as long as no direct provision of services/supervision to individuals/groups; expert testimony; state of nc employee priori to 12/31/79; state board of education certified school psychologist; trainees/postdocs
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How long can psychologists licensed in other jurisdictions practice in NC?
up to 5 days and as long as complying with supervision requirement and notification to board of intent to practice
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North Carolina Psychology Practice Act is selected rules from:
Title 21, Chapter 54 of the North Carolina Administrative Code (21 NCAD 54)- updated Dec. 2013
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Define Practice of Psychology
The practice of psychology shall be construed within the meaning of this definition without regard to whether payment is received for services rendered.
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Does the board ever grant a temporary license?
yes, to out of state licensees if all requirements are at or above NC's
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How long will temporary license be granted?
30 days
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Does the ancillary personnel need to be documented in the patient's case record?
yes and need to be signed by ancillary worker
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Does NC have reciprocity agreements with other jurisdictions?
No- but may only need to take NC state test (and other application materials) if passed EPPP
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What can LPA do regarding neuropsychologist tests?
administer screening measures independently | administer tests under supervision of LP
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Does the board license in any specialty areas?
No but requires that psychologists only practice in areas in which they are competent in accordance with APA ethics code regarding need to have training specific to work that you do
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If someone has educational experience that is research /academic based and then gets clinical experience on internship, does that make them qualified to practice clinically?
no, board maintains that you must have educational background in specialty areas
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What is the right to choose?
insurance companies must all patients to choose their own provider and provide reimbursement
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Does licensure automatically guarantee reimbursement from insurance?
no
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What is the tax that you must pay if you are providing "healing arts" for a fee?
psychologist privilege license- $50 annually | separate license and must apply separately
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What are the criteria by which board decides whether or not to follow up on a complaint?
whether they have the authority and if the complaint has merit
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Who investigates the complaints?
preliminary review- executive director, then assigned to staff psychologist/investigator
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What happens when an investigation is completed?
investigator writes summary of report of findings
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Are the names of respondents and the complainant listed in the summary report of investigation?
no

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