DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
DIRECTOR'S OFFICE
PSYCHOLOGY - GENERAL RULES
Filed with the secretary of state on
These rules take
effect become effective immediately upon after filing
with the secretary of state unless adopted under section 33, 44, or 45a(9) of
the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.233, 24.244, or
24.245a. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after
filing with the secretary of state.
(By authority conferred on the director of the department of licensing and regulatory affairs by sections 16145, 16148, 18201, 18223, and 18233 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.16145, 333.16148, 333.18201, 333.18223, and 333.18233, and Executive Reorganization Order Nos. 1991-9, 1996-2, 2003-1, and 2011-4, MCL 338.3501, 445.2001, 445.2011, and 445.2030)
R 338.2521, R 338.2525, R 338.2529, R 338.2541, R 338.2543, R 338.2545, R 338.2547, R 338.2549, R 338.2551, R 338.2553, R 338.2555, R 338.2561, R 338.2563, R 338.2565, R 338.2567, R 338.2569, R 338.2571, R 338.2573, R 338.2581, R 338.2583, and R 338.2585 of the Michigan Administrative Code are amended, as follows:
PART 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
R 338.2521 Definitions.
Rule 21. (1) As used in these rules:
(a) “Board” means the Michigan board of psychology
created under section 18221 of the code, MCL 333.18221. “APA” means the
American Psychological Association.
(b) "Code" means the
public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211. “ASPPB”
means the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards.
(c) “Department” means the
department of licensing and regulatory affairs. “Board” means the
Michigan board of psychology created under section 18221 of the code, MCL
333.18221.
(d) “Extreme hardship” means economic, geographic,
health, or other individual circumstances that impose an extraordinary level of
hardship. "Code" means the public health code, 1978 PA 368,
MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211.
(e) "Organized health care setting" means a
clinic, hospital, institution, organization, organized governmental entity,
nonprofit organization, or private agency engaged in the delivery of health
care services that provides an opportunity for professional interaction and
collaboration with other disciplines, an opportunity to utilize a variety of
theories, and an opportunity to work with a broad range of populations and
techniques. “Department” means the department of licensing and
regulatory affairs.
(f) “EPPP” means the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology.
(g) “Extreme hardship” means economic, geographic, health, or other individual circumstances that impose an extraordinary level of hardship.
(h) “NACES” means the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.
(i) “National Register” means the National Register of Health Service Psychologists.
(j) "Organized healthcare setting" means a clinic, hospital, institution, organization, organized governmental entity, nonprofit organization, or private agency engaged in the delivery of healthcare services that provides an opportunity for professional interaction and collaboration with other disciplines, an opportunity to utilize a variety of theories, and an opportunity to work with a broad range of populations and techniques.
(k) “PCSAS” means the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System.
(2) A term defined in the code has the same meaning when used in these rules.
R 338.2525 Training standards for identifying victims of human trafficking;
requirements.
Rule 25. (1) Under section 16148 of the code, MCL 333.16148, an the individual seeking
licensure or that
is licensed
shall have
completed complete training in
identifying victims of human trafficking that satisfies the following
standards:
(a) Training content must cover all the following:
(i) Understanding the types and venues of human trafficking in the United States.
(ii) Identifying victims of human trafficking in health care healthcare settings.
(iii) Identifying the warning signs of human trafficking in health care healthcare settings for
adults and minors.
(iv) Resources Identifying
resources for
reporting the suspected victims of human trafficking.
(b) Acceptable providers or methods of training include any of the following:
(i) Training offered by a nationally recognized nationally-recognized or
state-recognized, health-related organization.
(ii) Training offered by, or in conjunction with, a state or federal agency.
(iii) Training obtained in an educational program approved for initial licensure, or by a college or university.
(iv) Reading an article related to the identification of victims of human
trafficking that satisfies the requirements of subdivision (a) of this subrule
and is published in a peer review peer-reviewed journal, health
care healthcare journal, or
professional or scientific journal.
(c) Acceptable modalities of training include any of the following:
(i) Teleconference or webinar.
(ii) Online presentation.
(iii) Live presentation.
(iv) Printed or electronic media.
(2) The department may select and audit an individual a sample of
individuals and request documentation of proof of completion of training.
If audited by the department, an the individual shall provide an
acceptable proof of completion of training, including either of the following:
(a) Proof of completion certificate issued by the training provider that includes the date, provider name, name of training, and individual’s name.
(b) A self-certification statement by an the individual. The
certification statement must include the individual’s name and either 1 of the following:
(i) For training completed under subrule (1)(b)(i) to (iii) of this rule, the date, training provider name, and name of training.
(ii) For training completed under subrule (1)(b)(iv) of this rule, the title of
the article, author,
publication name of peer review peer-reviewed journal, health
care healthcare journal, or
professional or scientific journal, and the date, volume, and issue of
publication, as applicable.
(3) Under section 16148 of the code, MCL 333.16148, the requirements specified
in subrule (1) of this rule apply for license renewals beginning with the 2017
renewal cycle after the promulgation of this rule and for initial
licenses issued after March 30, 2022.
R 338.2529 Accreditation; standards; adoption by reference.
Rule 29. (1) A higher education institution is considered approved if it is
accredited by the accrediting body of the region in which the institution is
located, and the accrediting body satisfies either the recognition standards
and criteria of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the
recognition procedures and criteria of the United States Department of
Education. The
standards for recognition of accrediting organizations developed and adopted by
the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), One Dupont Circle NW,
Suite 510, Washington, D.C. 20036, in the publication titled “CHEA Standards
and Procedures for Recognition,” effective October 4, 2021, which are available
at no cost on the council’s website at https://www.chea.org, are
approved and adopted by reference. If a higher education institution is
accredited by the accrediting body of the region where the institution is
located and the accrediting body satisfies the recognition standards of CHEA, the
institution is approved.
(2) The procedures and criteria for recognizing accrediting agencies of the
United States Department of Education, effective July 1, 2010, as contained in
34 CFR part 602 and the policies and procedures for recognition of accrediting
organizations of CHEA, effective September 28, 2018, are adopted by reference
in these rules. The CHEA recognition standards may be obtained at no cost from
the council's website at http://www.chea.org. The federal
recognition criteria may also be obtained at no cost from the website for the
United States Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education at http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/OPE/index.html. The criteria for
recognition and the recognition process for the secretary’s recognition of
accrediting agencies of the United States Department of Education, Office of
Postsecondary Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, D.C. 20202, in 34
CFR 602.10 to 602.39, effective July 1, 2020, which are available at no cost on
the department’s website at https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/index.html,
are approved and adopted by reference. If a higher education institution is
accredited by the accrediting body of the region where the institution is
located and the accrediting body satisfies the recognition criteria and process
of the United States Department of Education, the institution is approved.
(3) A provincially or territorially chartered Canadian university that is
acceptable to the Canadian Psychological Association for the purpose of
accrediting a doctoral educational program is substantially equivalent to an
accredited educational institution that satisfies the standards adopted in
under
subrule
(1)
or (2)
of this rule. Any provincially or territorially chartered Canadian university
that satisfies these requirements satisfies the qualifications for an approved
educational program.
(4) Copies of the standards and criteria adopted by reference in subrules (1) and (2) of this rule are available for inspection and distribution at a cost of 10 cents per page from the Board of Psychology, Bureau of Professional Licensing, Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, 611 West Ottawa Street, P.O. Box 30670, Lansing, Michigan 48909.
PART 2. PSYCHOLOGISTS
R 338.2541 Program accreditation standards; psychologists; adoption of standards by
reference; approved programs.
Rule 41. (1) The following criteria and standards for doctoral level
psychology programs are adopted by reference in these rules:
(a) The designation criteria of the Association of State and Provincial
Psychology Boards (ASPPB) ASPPB and the National Register of Health
Service Psychologists (National Register) National Register set forth in the
publication entitled titled "National Register Doctoral Degree
Guidelines," which is available at no cost from the National Register’s
website at https://www.nationalregister.org/apply/credentialing-requirements/national-register-doctoral-degree-guidelines/.
(b) The accreditation guidelines and principles of the American
Psychological Association (APA) APA as set forth in the publication entitled
titled
“Standards
of Accreditation for Health Service Psychology,” approved February, 2015, which
is available at no cost from the association's website at https://accreditation.apa.org/policies.
(c) The accreditation standards of the Canadian
Psychological Association (CPA) as set forth in the publication entitled
titled
"Accreditation
Standards and Procedures for Doctoral Programmes and Internships in
Professional Psychology," 5th 5th revision, 2011, which
is available at no cost from the association's website at https://cpa.ca/accreditation/resources/.
(d) The accreditation standards of the Psychological Clinical Science
Accreditation System (PCSAS) PCSAS as set forth in the publication entitled
titled
“Psychological
Clinical Science Accreditation System Purpose, Organization, Policies, and
Procedures,” May 2020, March 2022, which is available
at no cost from the association’s website at https://www.pcsas.org/about/publications-and-links/.
(2) A doctoral program in psychology, or a closely related field, which has obtained the National Register’s and ASPPB’s designation or that is accredited by either the APA, the CPA, or the PCSAS is approved.
(3) Copies of the standards and criteria adopted by reference in subrule (1) of this rule are available for inspection and distribution at a cost of 10 cents per page from the Board of Psychology, Bureau of Professional Licensing, Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, 611 West Ottawa Street, P.O. Box 30670, Lansing, Michigan 48909.
R 338.2543 Application for licensure; psychologist; requirements.
Rule 43. Except as provided in under R 338.2549, an applicant for a
psychologist license licensure under section 18223(1) of the code, MCL
333.18223, shall provide the required fee and a completed application on a
form provided by the department. In addition to satisfying satisfy the requirements
of the code, code
and the rules promulgated under the code, as well as an applicant shall
satisfy
all the following requirements:
(a) Education: The applicant shall possess either a doctoral degree in
psychology or a doctoral degree in a closely related field. Either degree must
satisfy both of the following requirements: Provide the
required fee and a completed application on a form provided by the department.
(i) The degree must be from a regionally accredited college, university, or
institution that satisfies the standards in R 338.2529(2).
(ii) The degree must be from a designated or accredited educational program
that satisfies the standards in R 338.2541(1)(a), (b), (c), or (d).
(b) Training: The applicant shall have successfully
completed an internship that was an integrated part of a doctoral degree that
satisfies the requirements in subdivision (a)(i) and (ii) of this rule, or an
equivalent postdoctoral internship as determined by the board. A request to
the board for approval of a postdoctoral internship must include, at a minimum,
the following information: Provide proof, as directed by the
department, verifying completion of a doctoral degree in psychology or in a
closely related field. The degree must satisfy both of the following
requirements:
(i) An explanation of the reason the internship was not an integrated part
of a doctoral degree. Be from a regionally accredited college, university,
or institution that satisfies the standards under R 338.2529(1) or (2).
(ii) How the postdoctoral internship follows standards substantially
equivalent to those required by the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and
Internship Centers (APPIC) at https://www.appic.org/Internships/Internship-Membership-Criteria. Be from a
designated or accredited educational program that satisfies the standards under
R 338.2541(1)(a), (b), (c), or (d).
(c) Experience: The applicant shall have acquired 1 year of postdoctoral
degree experience in the practice of psychology that satisfies the requirements
of R 338.2553(3). Provide
proof, as directed by the department, verifying the completion of an internship
that was an integrated part of a doctoral degree program that satisfies the
requirements under subdivision (b) of this rule or a substantially equivalent
postdoctoral internship as determined by the board. A post-degree internship may
be approved by the board if the internship is through an accredited institution
that satisfies the standards adopted under R 338.2529(1) or (2) and was
completed for academic graduate credit. The post-degree internship must not be
implemented before the board has approved it. A written, narrative request to
the board for approval of a postdoctoral internship must include, at a minimum,
the following information:
(i) An explanation of the reason the internship was not an integrated part of a doctoral degree program.
(ii) How the postdoctoral internship follows standards substantially equivalent to those required by the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC) at https://www.appic.org/Internships/Internship-Membership-Criteria.
(d) Licensure examination: The applicant shall have passed the licensure
examination for psychologists approved under R 338.2545(1). Provide proof, as directed
by the department, verifying the completion of 1 year of postdoctoral degree
experience in the practice of psychology that satisfies the requirements under
R 338.2553(3).
(e) Provide proof, as directed by the department, verifying a passing score on the examination adopted under R 338.2545(1).
R 338.2545 Examination; psychologist; approval and adoption; passing scores.
Rule 45. (1) An applicant for a psychologist license licensure shall pass the
approved and adopted Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology
(EPPP) Part
1 – Knowledge of the EPPP (Part 1-Knowledge) developed by the
ASPPB. The passing score for the examination is the score recommended by the
ASPPB for psychologists in independent practice. The
EPPP (Part 2-Skills) of the EPPP is optional, and
a passing score is not required.
(2) A limited licensed psychologist who that took the
examination required in subrule (1) of this rule and achieved a passing score
at or above the score required for licensure as a psychologist satisfies the
examination requirement in R 338.2543(d). under R 338.2543(e).
R 338.2547 Psychologist examination; eligibility.
Rule 47. Except as provided in under R 338.2549, to establish
eligibility for the psychologist licensure examination, examination
required under R 338.2545(1), an applicant shall satisfy both of the
following requirements:
(a) Provide the required fee and a completed application on a form provided by the department.
(b) Have documentation provided directly to the department from an
accredited educational institution Provide proof, as directed by the
department, verifying
that the applicant
satisfies the educational requirements in R 338.2543(a). under R
338.2543(b).
R 338.2549 Foreign graduate of non-accredited postsecondary institution; psychologist
examination; eligibility.
Rule 49. To establish eligibility for the psychologist licensure
examination, examination
required under R 338.2545(1), an applicant who that graduated from a
foreign, non-accredited postsecondary institution shall satisfy the requirements
of the code and the rules promulgated under the code, as well as all the following
requirements:
(a) Provide the required fee and a completed application on a form provided by the department.
(b) Possess either Provide proof, as directed by the department, verifying
completion of a
doctoral degree in psychology or a doctoral degree in a closely related
field from an educational program that is substantially equivalent to satisfies both of
the following requirements: an accredited educational program that
satisfies the standards in R 338.2541(1)(a), (b), (c), or (d). In addition,
the degree must be from an educational institution that is substantially
equivalent to an accredited educational institution
that satisfies the standards in R 338.2529(2). Proof
of satisfying these requirements must include an evaluation of the applicant's
non-accredited education by a credential evaluation agency that is a member of
the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).
(i) The degree was completed at an educational institution that is substantially equivalent to an accredited educational institution that satisfies the standards under R 338.2529(1) or (2).
(ii) The degree was completed in an educational program that is substantially equivalent to an accredited educational program that satisfies the standards under R 338.2541(1)(a), (b), (c), or (d).
(c) Comply with all other requirements of the code. Provide proof, as
directed by the department, verifying the satisfaction of the requirements
under subdivision (b) of this rule that includes an evaluation of the
applicant's non-accredited education by a credential evaluation agency that is
a member of NACES.
R 338.2551 Licensure by endorsement.
Rule 51. (1) An applicant for a psychologist license licensure by endorsement
shall provide the required fee and a completed application on a form
provided by the department. An applicant who satisfies satisfy the requirements
of the code and this rule is presumed to satisfy the requirements of section
16186 of the code, MCL 333.16186. the rules promulgated under the code, as
well as all the following requirements:
(a) Provide the required fee and a completed application on a form provided by the department.
(b) Provide proof, as directed by the department, verifying a current and full psychologist license to practice independently in another state or in a province of Canada.
(c) If the applicant is licensed as a psychologist to practice independently in a province in Canada, provide proof, as directed by the department, verifying that the applicant completed the educational requirements in Canada or in the United States for licensure as a psychologist to practice independently in Canada or in the United States.
(d) Provide proof, as directed by the department, verifying a passing score on the examination adopted under R 338.2545(1) to obtain licensure as a psychologist to practice independently in another state or in a province of Canada.
(2) An applicant for a psychologist license by endorsement shall satisfy all
the following requirements: An applicant that is or has been licensed,
registered, or certified in a health profession or specialty by another state,
the United States military, the federal government, or another country shall
disclose that fact on the application form. The applicant shall satisfy the
requirements of section 16174(2) of the code, MCL 333.16174, including
verification from the issuing entity showing that disciplinary proceedings are
not pending against the applicant and sanctions are not in force at the time of
application. If licensure is granted and it is determined that sanctions have
been imposed, the disciplinary subcommittee may impose appropriate sanctions
under section 16174(5) of the code, MCL 333.16174.
(a) Hold a license to practice psychology independently in another state or
in a province of Canada.
(b) Have completed the educational requirements for a license to practice
psychology independently in a province of Canada or another state to obtain
licensure as an independent practicing psychologist in a province of Canada or
another state.
(c) Have passed the licensure examination for psychologists approved under
R 338.2545(1).
R 338.2553 Application for educational limited license; postdoctoral experience;
requirements; supervision.
Rule 53. (1) An individual shall obtain an educational limited license before
engaging in the postdoctoral experience required under section 18223(1)(b) of
the code, MCL 333.18223, and R 338.2543(c). R 338.2543(d).
(2) An applicant for an
educational limited license licensure, in addition to
satisfying the requirements of the code, code and the rules
promulgated under the code, shall satisfy both of the following
requirements:
(a) Provide the required fee and a completed application on a form provided by the department.
(b) Have documentation provided directly to the department from an
educational program Provide proof, as directed by the department, verifying the
applicant satisfies the educational requirements in R 338.2543(a). under R
338.2543(b).
(3) The postdoctoral experience must satisfy all the following requirements:
(a) The experience must consist of not less than 2,000 clock hours completed under the supervision of a licensed psychologist during a period of not more than 2 consecutive years.
(b) The supervisee shall meet individually and in-person or via 2-way real-time audiovisual technology that allows direct, contemporaneous interaction by sight and sound between the supervisor and the supervisee weekly for a minimum of 4 hours a month, during which all active work functions and records of the supervisee are reviewed.
(c) The supervisee shall function as a psychologist using generally accepted applications of psychological knowledge and techniques acquired during the supervisee’s education and training.
(d) The experience must be acquired in an organized health care healthcare setting, as
defined in under
R
338.2521(1)(e).
R 338.2521(1)(j).
(e) In cases of extreme hardship, a supervisee may request an alternative to
the supervision arrangement specified in this subrule. The alternative
supervision arrangement must not be implemented before the board has approved
it. In deciding whether to approve the proposed alternative supervision
arrangement, the board shall consider the nature of the extreme hardship and
the reasonableness of the proposed alternative supervision arrangement. A request
to the board for approval of an alternative to the supervision arrangement must
include, at a minimum, the following information:
(i) The amount of clock hours currently completed.
(ii) The amount of clock hours left to complete.
(iii) Whether a previous hardship request was made and, if so, the decision
on such request.
(iv) The cause for the hardship.
(v) Measures taken to remedy the hardship.
(vi) Whether the hardship still exists.
(vii) The names and addresses of all fully licensed psychologists the
licensee contacted or attempted to contact, including number of times, or
attempts, or both.
(viii) The responses received from the fully licensed psychologists
contacted.
(ix) The qualifications and experience of the proposed alternative supervisor.
(4) An educational limited license must be issued for 1 year and may not be
renewed more than 5 times. In cases of extreme hardship, a supervisee may request
an alternative to the supervision arrangement specified under subrule (3) of
this rule. The alternative supervision arrangement must not be implemented
before the board has approved it. In deciding whether to approve the proposed
alternative supervision arrangement, the board shall consider the nature of the
extreme hardship and the reasonableness of the proposed alternative supervision
arrangement. A written, narrative request to the board for approval of an
alternative to the supervision arrangement must include, at a minimum, the
following information:
(a) The amount of clock hours currently completed.
(b) The amount of clock hours left to complete.
(c) Whether a previous hardship request was made and, if so, the decision on the request.
(d) The cause for the hardship.
(e) Measures taken to remedy the hardship.
(f) Whether the hardship still exists.
(g) The names and addresses of all fully licensed psychologists the licensee contacted or attempted to contact, including number of times or attempts, or both.
(h) The responses received from the fully licensed psychologists contacted.
(i) The qualifications and experience of the proposed alternative supervisor.
(5) An educational limited license must be issued for 1 year and may not be renewed more than 5 times.
R 338.2555 Relicensure; psychologist; educational limited license; requirements.
Rule 55. (1) An applicant whose psychologist license has lapsed may be relicensed
within for
less than
3 years after
the expiration date of the license preceding the date of application for
relicensure may be relicensed under section 16201(3) of the code, MCL
333.16201, if the applicant satisfies the requirements of the code and the rules
promulgated under the code, as well as all the following requirements:
(a) Provides the required fee and a completed application on a form provided by the department.
(b) Establishes good moral character as that term is defined in, and determined under, 1974 PA 381, MCL 338.41 to 338.47.
(c) Provides proof, as directed by the
department, verifying to the department of accumulating the accumulation
of not
less than 30 hours of continuing education that satisfies the requirements of
under
R
338.2581 and R 338.2583 during the 2 years immediately preceding before the date of the
application for relicensure.
(2) An applicant whose psychologist license has lapsed may be relicensed for more than 3 years or more
preceding the date of application for relicensure may be relicensed after the
expiration date of the license under section 16201(4) of the code, MCL
333.16201, if the applicant satisfies the requirements under the code and the rules
promulgated under the code, as well as all the following requirements:
(a) Provides the required fee and a completed application on a form provided by the department.
(b) Establishes good moral character as that term is defined in, and determined under, sections 1 to
7 of 1974 PA 381, MCL 338.41 to 338.47.
(c) Provides fingerprints as required under section 16174(3) of the code, MCL 333.16174.
(d) Satisfies Provides
proof, as directed by the department, verifying the satisfaction of either of the
following requirements:
(i) Passes Successfully
passing the
examination required under R 338.2545(1). R 338.2524(1) during
the 2 years immediately before the date of the application for relicensure.
(ii) Presents proof Verifying that the applicant was licensed as a psychologist
to practice independently in another state or in a province of Canada to the department
of licensure as a psychologist at the doctoral level in a province of Canada or
another state at any time during the 3-year period immediately preceding
before
the
application for relicensure.
(3) Except
as provided under R 338.2553(5), An an applicant whose educational limited
license has lapsed may be relicensed under section 16201(3) or (4) of the code,
MCL 333.16201, if the applicant satisfies subrule (1)(a) and (b) of this rule.
(4) An applicant who that is or has been licensed, registered, or
certified in a health profession or specialty by any other another state, the United
States military, the federal government, or another country shall disclose that
fact on the application form. The applicant shall satisfy the requirements of
section 16174(2) of the code, MCL 333.16174, which include including verification from
the issuing entity showing that disciplinary proceedings are not pending against
the applicant and sanctions are not in force at the time of application. If
licensure is granted and it is determined that sanctions have been imposed, the
disciplinary subcommittee may impose appropriate sanctions under section
16174(5) of the code, MCL 333.16174.
PART 3. LIMITED LICENSED PSYCHOLOGISTS
R 338.2561 Application for licensure; limited licensed psychologist; requirements.
Rule 61. (1) Except as provided in under R 338.2567, an
applicant for a limited license licensure under section
18223(2) of the code, MCL 333.18223, shall provide the required fee and a
completed application on a form provided by the department. In addition to
satisfying satisfy
the
requirements of the code, code and the rules promulgated under the
code, as well as the
applicant shall satisfy all the following requirements:
(a) Education: The applicant for a limited license shall have earned a
master's degree in psychology from an accredited educational institution that
satisfies the standards in R 338.2529(2). The degree required under this
subdivision must satisfy all the following requirements: Provide the
required fee and a completed application on a form provided by the department.
(i) The degree must be an integrated, organized sequence of study that
includes at least 1 course in assessment, 1 course in treatment, and 1 course
in scientific and professional ethics and standards. Effective June 30, 2009,
the 1 course in scientific and professional ethics and standards must be at
least 3 semester hours or 15 hours of classroom instruction per semester hour.
If an applicant graduated prior to June 30, 2009, and the master's degree
included a graduate course in scientific and professional ethics of at least 1
credit hour, the applicant has complied with this paragraph.
(ii) Seventy-five percent of the hours of the required course work must be
primarily psychological in content. The thesis and practicum are excluded from
what is considered course work. The board may require the applicant to provide
such material as it deems necessary to demonstrate the psychological content of
a course. To be deemed psychological in content, a course must satisfy at
least 1 of the following requirements:
(A) Course work: The subject of the material taught is psychological.
(B) Psychology department: The course is taught in a psychology department.
(b) Training: The applicant shall have completed a
practicum that satisfies all the following requirements: Provide proof, as
directed by the department, verifying completion of a master's degree in
psychology from an accredited educational institution that satisfies the
standards under R 338.2529(1) or (2). The degree required under this
subdivision must satisfy all the following requirements:
(i) The practicum must be an integrated part of the master's degree program
in any setting approved by the degree granting program. A post-degree
practicum may be approved by the board if the practicum is through an
accredited institution that satisfies the standards adopted in R 338.2529(2)
and was completed for academic graduate credit. A request to the board for
approval of a post-degree practicum must include, at a minimum, the following
information: Be
an integrated, organized sequence of study that includes not less than 1 course
in assessment, 1 course in treatment, and 1 course in scientific and
professional ethics and standards. Effective June 30, 2009, the course in
scientific and professional ethics and standards must be not less than 3
semester hours or 15 hours of classroom instruction per semester hour. If an
applicant graduated before June 30, 2009, and the master's degree included a
graduate course in scientific and professional ethics of not less than 1 credit
hour, the applicant has complied with this paragraph.
(A) The name and address of the accredited institution offering the
proposed practicum.
(B) Why a practicum is being pursued post-degree instead of as an
integrated part of the master’s degree program.
(C) The responsibilities the practicum will require.
(D) When the practicum will take place and the hourly time commitment.
(E) How the practicum will be supervised and by whom.
(F) The demographic makeup of the geographic area where the practicum will
take place.
(G) Whether others have utilized the practicum provider.
(ii) The practicum must require not less than 500 clock hours of psychological
work. Seventy-five
percent of the hours of the required course work must be primarily
psychological in content. The thesis and practicum are excluded from what is
considered course work. The board may require the applicant to provide material
it determines is necessary to demonstrate the psychological content of a
course. To be determined psychological in content, a course must satisfy at
least 1 of the following requirements:
(A) The subject of the material taught is psychological.
(B) The course is taught in a psychology department.
(iii) The applicant shall be supervised by a psychologist who is licensed
in this state, eligible for licensure in this state, or licensed or certified
at the independent practice level in the state where the practicum takes place.
(iv) The applicant must meet in-person or via 2-way real-time audiovisual
technology that allows direct, contemporaneous interaction by sight and sound
between the supervisor and the supervisee for a minimum of 2 hours a week
during the practicum.
(c) Experience: The applicant shall have acquired 1 year of post-master’s
degree experience in the practice of psychology that satisfies the requirements
of R 338.2569(4). Provide proof, as directed by the department, verifying
the completion of a practicum that satisfies all the following requirements:
(i) Was an integrated part of a master’s degree program that satisfies the requirements under subdivision (b) of this subrule, or a substantially equivalent post master’s degree practicum as determined by the board. A post-degree practicum may be approved by the board if the practicum is through an accredited institution that satisfies the standards adopted under R 338.2529(1) or (2) and completed for academic graduate credit. The post-degree practicum must not be implemented before the board has approved it. A written, narrative request to the board for approval of a post master’s degree practicum must include, at a minimum, the following information:
(A) An explanation of the reason the practicum was not an integrated part of a master’s degree program.
(B) Why a practicum is being pursued post-degree instead of as an integrated part of the master’s degree program.
(C) The name and address of the accredited institution offering the proposed practicum.
(D) The responsibilities the practicum requires.
(E) When the practicum is to take place and the hourly time commitment.
(F) How the practicum is to be supervised and by whom.
(G) The demographic makeup of the geographic area where the practicum is to take place.
(H) Whether others have utilized the practicum provider.
(ii) Required not less than 500 clock hours of psychological work.
(iii) The applicant was supervised by a psychologist that was licensed in this state, eligible for licensure in this state, or licensed or certified at the independent practice level in the state where the practicum took place.
(iv) The applicant met in-person or via 2-way real-time audiovisual technology that allowed direct, contemporaneous interaction by sight and sound between the supervisor and the supervisee for a minimum of 2 hours a week during the practicum.
(d) Examination: The applicant shall have passed the examination approved
under R 338.2563. Provide
proof, as directed by the department, verifying the completion of 1 year of
post master’s degree experience in the practice of psychology that satisfies
the requirements under R 338.2569(4).
(e) Provide proof, as directed by the department, verifying a passing score on the examination adopted under R 338.2563.
(2) An applicant satisfies the requirements of subrule (1) of this rule if certified as a psychological examiner or eligible for certification as a psychological examiner under former 1959 PA 257 on or before September 30, 1978.
(3) An applicant who that satisfies the requirements of under R 338.2567
satisfies the requirements of under subrule (1)(a) and (b) (1)(b) and (c) of this rule.
R 338.2563 Examination; limited licensed psychologist; approval and adoption; passing
scores.
Rule 63. An applicant for a limited license
licensure under section
18223(2) of the code, MCL 333.18223, shall pass the approved and adopted EPPP
(Part 1-Knowledge) of the EPPP developed by the
ASPPB. The passing score for the examination is the score recommended by
the ASPPB 350
for
supervised practice. The EPPP (Part 2-Skills) of the EPPP is optional, and
a passing score is not required.
R 338.2565 Limited licensed psychologist examination; eligibility.
Rule 65. Except as provided in under R 338.2567, to establish
eligibility for the examination required under R 338.2563, an applicant for a
limited license licensure under section 18223(2) of the code, MCL
333.18223, shall provide the required fee and a completed application on a
form provided by the department. In addition, the applicant shall satisfy either
both
of
the following requirements:
(a) Have documentation provided directly to the department from an
educational institution verifying the applicant satisfies the education and
training requirements for a limited license specified in R 338.2561(1)(a) and
(b). Provide
the required fee and a completed application on a form provided by the
department.
(b) Provide acceptable documentation to the department that verifies the
applicant satisfies the requirements of R 338.2561(2). Provide proof, as
directed by the department, verifying the applicant satisfies the requirements
under R 338.2561(1)(b) and (c) or that the applicant satisfies the requirements
under R 338.2561(2).
R 338.2567 Foreign graduate of non-accredited postsecondary institution; limited
licensed psychologist examination; eligibility.
Rule 67. (1)
To
establish eligibility for the examination required under R 338.2563, an
applicant who that graduated from a
foreign, non-accredited postsecondary institution shall satisfy the requirements
of the code and the rules promulgated under the code,
both
of
as
well as all the
following requirements:
(a) Have documentation provided directly to the department from an
educational institution verifying the applicant’s possession of a master’s
degree that is substantially equivalent to the requirements in R 338.2561(1)(a)
and (b). In addition, the applicant’s master’s degree must be from an
educational institution that is substantially equivalent to an accredited
educational institution that satisfies the standards in R 338.2529(2). Proof
of satisfying these requirements must include an evaluation of the applicant's
non-accredited education by a credential evaluation agency that is a member of
the NACES. Provide
the required fee and a completed application on a form provided by the
department.
(b) Comply with all other requirements of the code.
Provide
proof, as directed by the department, verifying completion of a master's degree
in psychology from an educational program that satisfies both of the following
requirements:
(i) Was completed at an educational institution that is substantially equivalent to an accredited educational institution that satisfies the standards under R 338.2529(1) or (2).
(ii) Was completed in an educational program that is substantially equivalent to the requirements under R 338.2561(1)(b) and (c).
(2) Proof, as directed by the department, verifying the satisfaction of the requirements under subrule (1)(b) of this rule must include an evaluation of the applicant's non-accredited education by a credential evaluation agency that is a member of NACES.
R 338.2569 Application for temporary limited license for post-master's degree
experience; requirements; supervision.
Rule 69. (1) A temporary limited license must be granted to either of the following applicants:
(a) An individual described in under section 18223(2) of the code, MCL
333.18223, for the purpose of obtaining the 1 year of postgraduate experience
described in under
that
section and R 338.2561(1)(c). R 338.2561(1)(d).
(b) An individual who that is enrolled in a doctoral degree
program that satisfies the requirements of under section 18223(1)
of the code, MCL 333.18223, which includes including both of the
following requirements:
(i) The program is Is offered in a regionally accredited college,
university, or institution that satisfies the standards in R 338.2529(2).
under
R 338.2529(1) or (2).
(ii) The program is Is a designated or accredited educational program that
satisfies the standards in under R 338.2541(1)(a), (b), (c), or (d).
(2) An applicant for a temporary limited license, in addition to satisfying
licensure
shall satisfy the
requirements of the code, code and the rules promulgated under the
code,
shall satisfy as
well as both
of the following requirements:
(a) Provide the required fee and a completed application on a form provided by the department.
(b) Have documentation provided directly to the department from an
educational institution Provide proof, as directed by the department, verifying the applicant
satisfies the following requirements, as applicable:
(i) If applying under subrule (1)(a) of this rule, verification that the
applicant’s educational program satisfies the requirements in under R 338.2561(1)(a)
and (b)
R
338.2561(1)(b) and (c) or R 338.2567.
(ii) If applying under subrule (1)(b) of this rule, verification that the
applicant’s educational program satisfies the requirements in R 338.2529(2)
under
R 338.2529(1) or (2) and
R 338.2541(1)(a), (b), (c), or (d).
(3) An applicant who that is granted a temporary limited license to
complete the post-master’s degree experience may take the examination approved
under R 338.2563.
(4) The post-master’s degree experience must satisfy all the following requirements:
(a) The experience must consist of not less than 2,000 clock hours completed under the supervision of a licensed psychologist.
(b) The supervisee shall meet individually and in-person or via 2-way real-time audiovisual technology that allows direct, contemporaneous interaction by sight and sound between the supervisor and the supervisee weekly for a minimum of 4 hours a month, during which all active work functions and records of the supervisee are reviewed.
(c) The supervisee shall function as a psychologist using generally accepted applications of psychological knowledge and techniques acquired during the supervisee’s education and training.
(d) The experience must be acquired in an organized health care healthcare setting, as
defined in under
R
338.2521(1)(e).
R
338.2521(1)(j).
(i) The amount of clock hours currently completed.
(ii) The amount of clock hours left to complete.
(iii) Whether a hardship request was made and, if so, the decision on the
previous request.
(iv) The cause for the hardship.
(v) Measures taken to remedy the hardship.
(vi) Whether the hardship still exists.
(vii) The names and addresses of all fully licensed psychologists the
licensee contacted or attempted to contact, including number of times, or
attempts, or both.
(viii) The responses received from the fully licensed psychologists
contacted.
(ix) The qualifications and experience of the proposed alternative
supervisor.
(5) In cases of extreme hardship, a supervisee may request an alternative to the supervision arrangement specified under subrule (4) of this rule. The alternative supervision arrangement must not be implemented before the board has approved it. In deciding whether to approve the proposed alternative supervision arrangement, the board shall consider the nature of the extreme hardship and the reasonableness of the proposed alternative supervision agreement. A written, narrative request to the board for approval of an alternative to the supervision arrangement must include, at a minimum, the following information:
(a) The amount of clock hours currently completed.
(b) The amount of clock hours left to complete.
(c) Whether a hardship request was made and, if so, the decision on the previous request.
(d) The cause for the hardship.
(e) Measures taken to remedy the hardship.
(f) Whether the hardship still exists.
(g) The names and addresses of all fully licensed psychologists the licensee contacted or attempted to contact, including number of times, or attempts, or both.
(h) The responses received from the fully licensed psychologists contacted.
(i) The qualifications and experience of the proposed alternative supervisor.
R 338.2571 Supervision requirements; reporting of supervision.
Rule 71. (1)
An
individual who that is granted a
limited license under section 18223(2) of the code, MCL 333.18223, and is
required to be supervised by a licensed psychologist shall satisfy all the
following requirements:
(a) A licensee who that has less than 10 years of experience as a
limited licensed psychologist, excluding experience as a temporary limited
licensed psychologist, shall meet individually and in-person or via 2-way
real-time audiovisual technology that allows direct, contemporaneous
interaction by sight and sound between the supervisor and the supervisee for a
minimum of 2 hours a month.
(b) A licensee who that has 10 or more years of experience as a
limited licensed psychologist, excluding experience as a temporary limited
licensed psychologist, shall meet individually and in-person or via 2-way
real-time audiovisual technology that allows direct, contemporaneous interaction
by sight and sound between the supervisor and the supervisee for a minimum of 1
hour a month.
(c) A licensee who seeks a variance from the supervision requirement
described in subrule (a) or subrule (b) of this rule, as provided under section
18223(2) of the code, MCL 333.18223, shall provide a request for a variance to
the board for consideration. Reasons for a possible variance include, but are
not limited to, issues regarding physical disability, extended absence from
practice, or geographical hardships. A variance must not be implemented
without the written permission of the board. A request to the board for
approval of an alternative to the supervision arrangement must include, at a
minimum, the following information:
(i) The details of the variance, and the reason the variance is being
requested.
(ii) The underlying cause of the need for a variance.
(iii) Whether a previous variance request was made and, if so, the previous
decision.
(iv) The demographic makeup of the surrounding geographic area.
(v) The number of fully licensed psychologists within a 50-mile radius from
home and work.
(vi) The names and addresses of all fully licensed psychologists the
licensee contacted or attempted to contact, including number of times, or attempts,
or both.
(vii) The responses received from the fully licensed psychologists
contacted.
(2) A licensee that seeks a variance from the supervision requirement described in subrule (1) of this rule shall provide a request for a variance to the board for consideration. Reasons for a possible variance include, but are not limited to, issues regarding physical disability, extended absence from practice, or geographical hardships. A variance must not be implemented without the written permission of the board. A written, narrative request to the board for approval of an alternative to the supervision arrangement must include, at a minimum, the following information:
(a) The details of the variance, and the reason the variance is being requested.
(b) The underlying cause of the need for a variance.
(c) Whether a previous variance request was made and, if so, the previous decision.
(d) The demographic makeup of the surrounding geographic area.
(e) The number of fully licensed psychologists within a 50-mile radius from home and work.
(f) The names and addresses of all fully licensed psychologists the licensee contacted or attempted to contact, including number of times or attempts, or both.
(g) The responses received from the fully licensed psychologists contacted.
R 338.2573 Relicensure; limited licensed psychologist; requirements.
Rule 73. (1) An applicant whose limited license has lapsed may be relicensed for less than within 3 years after the expiration
date of the license preceding the date of application for relicensure may
be relicensed
under section 16201(3) of the code, MCL 333.16201, if the applicant satisfies the requirements
of the code and the rules promulgated under the code, as well as all the following
requirements:
(a) Provides the required fee and a completed application on a form provided by the department.
(b) Establishes good moral character as that term is defined in, and determined under, 1974 PA 381, MCL 338.41 to MCL 338.47.
(c) Provides proof, as directed by the
department,
to the department of accumulating verifying the accumulation of not less than 30
hours of continuing education that satisfies the requirements of under R 338.2581 and R
338.2583 during the 2 years immediately preceding
before the date of the
application for relicensure.
(2) An applicant whose limited license has lapsed may be relicensed for more than 3 years or more
preceding the date of application for relicensure may be relicensed after the
expiration date of the license under section 16201(4) of the code, MCL
333.16201, if the applicant satisfies the requirements under the code and the rules
promulgated under the code, as well as all the following requirements:
(a) Provides the required fee and a completed application on a form provided by the department.
(b) Establishes good moral character as that term is defined in, and determined under, 1974 PA 381, MCL 338.41 to 338.47.
(c) Provides fingerprints as required under section 16174(3) of the code, MCL 333.16174.
(d) Satisfies Provides
proof, as directed by the department, verifying the satisfaction of either of the
following requirements:
(i) Passes Successfully
passing the
examination approved required under R 338.2563. R 338.2563 during
the 2 years immediately before the date of the application for relicensure.
(ii) Presents proof Verifying that the applicant was licensed to the department
of licensure
as a psychologist in another state at any time during the 3-year period immediately
preceding before the application
for relicensure.
(3) An applicant who that is or has been licensed, registered, or
certified in a health profession or specialty by any other another state, the United
States military, the federal government, or another country shall disclose that
fact on the application form. The applicant shall satisfy the requirements of
section 16174(2) of the code, MCL 333.16174, which includes including verification from
the issuing entity showing that disciplinary proceedings are not pending
against the applicant and sanctions are not in force at the time of
application. If licensure is granted and it is determined that sanctions have
been imposed, the disciplinary subcommittee may impose appropriate sanctions
under section 16174(5) of the code, MCL 333.16174.
PART 4. CONTINUING EDUCATION
R 338.2581 License renewals; psychologist; limited licensed psychologist; requirements;
applicability.
Rule 81. (1) This part applies to applications for
renewal of a psychologist license and a psychologist limited license under
sections 16201 and 18233(1) of the code, MCL 333.16201 and MCL 333.18233, that
are filed for the renewal cycle beginning 1 year or more after September 15,
2015. An
applicant for license renewal shall satisfy the requirements of the code and
the rules promulgated under the code.
(2) An applicant for license renewal who that has been licensed for
in
the
2-year period immediately preceding before the application date
for renewal shall accumulate not less than 30 hours of continuing education in
activities approved under these rules during the 2 years immediately preceding
before the application
for renewal.
(3) Submission of an application for renewal constitutes the applicant’s
certification of compliance with the requirements of this rule. The licensee
shall retain keep
documentation
of satisfying the requirements of this rule for a period of 4 years from
after the date of
applying for license renewal. Failure to satisfy this rule is a violation of
section 16221(h) of the code, MCL 333.16221.
(4) The requirements of this rule do not apply to a licensee during the initial licensure cycle.
(5) The department shall receive a request for a waiver of continuing education requirements for the board’s consideration not less than 30 days before the last regularly scheduled board meeting before the expiration date of the license.
R 338.2583 Acceptable continuing education; requirements; limitations.
Rule 83. (1) The 30 hours of continuing education required under R 338.2581(2) for the renewal of a psychologist license and a psychologist limited license must satisfy the following requirements, as applicable:
(a) No more than 12 hours of continuing education may be earned during one 24-hour period.
(b) There is no limitation to the number of continuing education credit hours that may be earned online.
(c) Credit for a continuing education program or activity that is identical
equivalent
or
substantially identical equivalent to a program or
activity for which that the licensee has already earned credit for during that
the
renewal
period must not be granted.
(d) Under section 18233(2) of the code, MCL 333.18233, at least not less than 2 hours of
continuing education must be earned in the area of pain and symptom
management. Continuing education hours in pain and symptom management may
include, but are not limited to, courses in behavior management, psychology of
pain, pharmacology, behavior modification, stress management, clinical
applications, and drug interventions as they relate to professional practice.
(e) At least Not
less than 3
hours of continuing education must be earned in the area of ethics.
(2) Any of the following activities are considered acceptable continuing education:
ACCEPTABLE
CONTINUING EDUCATION ACTIVITIES
|
Activity Code |
Activity and Proof Required |
Number
of continuing education hours granted/ |
|
(a) |
Attendance
at or participation in a continuing education program or activity related to
the practice of psychology, or any non-clinical subject relevant to
psychological practice, education, administration, management, or science - A statewide bar association. -
A
statewide psychological association affiliated with the - The American Association of Group Psychotherapy. - The American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists.
- The American Association of Psychotherapy. - The American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists. - The American Bar Association. - The American Board of Professional Neuropsychology. - The American Board of Professional Psychologists. - The American Counseling Association. - The American Medical Association. - The American Mental Health Counselor Association. - The American Nurses Association. - The American Psychiatric Association.
- The American Psychotherapy Association. - The American Society of Addiction Medicine. - Another state or provincial board of psychology. - The APA. - The Association for Clinical Pastoral Education Psychotherapy Commission. -
The
Association for Psychological - The Association of Black Psychologists. - The Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards. - The Canadian Psychological Association. - The Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals. - The Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute. - The Michigan Psychological Association. - The Michigan Society for Psychoanalytic Psychology. - The National Association of School Psychologists. - The National Association of Social Workers. - The National Board of Certified Counselors. - The National Latinx Psychological Association. -
The
- The Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality. - Nationally or regionally accredited academic institutions. - Nationally or regionally accredited hospitals or mental health treatment centers. - State, provincial, and territorial psychological associations.
If
audited, the licensee shall provide a program description and a copy of a
letter or certificate of completion showing the licensee’s name, number of
continuing education hours earned, sponsor name or the name of the
organization that approved the program or activity for continuing education
credit, and the date |
The number of continuing education hours for a specific program or activity are the number of hours approved by the sponsor or the approving organization for the specific program or activity. A maximum of 30 hours of continuing education may be earned for this activity in each renewal period.
|
|
(b) |
Passing a postgraduate academic course related to the practice of psychology offered in a regionally accredited educational program.
If audited, the licensee shall provide an official transcript documenting successful completion of the course. |
Five hours of continuing education are granted for each academic credit hour passed. A maximum of 20 hours of continuing education may be earned for this activity in each renewal period. |
|
(c) |
Initial presentation of a continuing education program related to the practice of psychology provided to a state, regional, national, or international psychological organization.
To
receive credit, the presentation must not be a part of the licensee’s regular
job description and must be approved or offered for continuing education
credit by any of the organizations listed under
If audited, the licensee shall provide a program description, a copy of the presentation notice or advertisement showing the date of the presentation, the licensee’s name listed as a presenter, and the name of the organization that approved or offered the presentation for continuing education credit. |
Two hours of continuing education are granted for each 50 to 60 minutes of presentation. No additional credit is granted for preparation of a presentation. A maximum of 20 hours of continuing education may be earned for this activity in each renewal period. |
|
(d) |
Initial presentation of a scientific exhibit, poster, scientific paper, or clinical demonstration to a psychological organization.
To
receive credit, the presentation
If audited, the licensee shall provide a copy of the document presented with proof of presentation or a letter from the program sponsor verifying the length and date of the presentation. |
Two hours of continuing education are granted for each 50 to 60 minutes of presentation. No additional credit is granted for preparation of the presentation. A maximum of 20 hours of continuing education may be earned for this activity in each renewal period.
|
|
(e) |
Initial publication of an article related to the practice of psychology in a peer-reviewed journal.
If audited, the licensee shall provide a copy of the publication that identifies the licensee as the author or a publication acceptance letter.
|
Five hours of continuing education are granted for serving as the primary author. Two hours of continuing education are granted for serving as the secondary author. A maximum of 20 hours of continuing education may be earned for this activity in each renewal period. |
|
(f) |
Initial
publication of an article related to the practice of psychology in a non-peer-reviewed
If audited, the licensee shall provide a copy of the publication that identifies the licensee as the author or a publication acceptance letter. |
One hour of continuing education is granted for each article. A maximum of 3 hours of continuing education may be earned for this activity in each renewal period. |
|
(g) |
Initial publication of a chapter related to the practice of psychology in either of the following textbooks: -
A professional or healthcare - A peer-reviewed textbook.
If audited, the licensee shall provide a copy of the publication that identifies the licensee as the author or a publication acceptance letter. |
Five hours of continuing education are granted for serving as the primary author. Two hours of continuing education are granted for serving as the secondary author. A maximum of 20 hours of continuing education may be earned for this activity in each renewal period. |
|
(h) |
Initial publication of a book related to the practice of psychology.
If audited, the licensee shall provide proof of publication that identifies the licensee as the author or a publication acceptance letter.
|
A maximum of 20 hours of continuing education may be earned for this activity in each renewal period for all non-self-published books. A maximum of 10 hours of continuing education may be earned for this activity in each renewal period for all self-published books. |
|
(i) |
Identifying, researching, and resolving an event or issue related to clinical or professional practice.
If audited, the licensee shall provide a summary of activities, including hours spent, references if relevant, and a description of the event or issue involved in identifying, researching, and resolving the event or issue. |
One hour of continuing education is granted for each 50 to 60 minutes spent identifying, researching, and resolving the issue or event. A maximum of 5 hours of continuing education may be earned for this activity in each renewal period. |
|
(j) |
Participating on a state or national committee, board, council, or association related to the field of psychology. A committee, board, council, or association is considered acceptable by the board if it enhances the participant’s knowledge and understanding of the field of psychology.
If
audited, the licensee shall provide documentation verifying the licensee’s
participation in |
Ten hours of continuing education are granted for each committee, board, council, or association. A maximum of 20 hours of continuing education may be earned for this activity in each renewal period.
|
|
(k) |
Participating
as a student in a postdoctoral clinical training program related to the
practice of psychology provided through
an accredited educational program for psychologists that satisfies the
standards adopted under
If audited, the licensee shall provide a letter from the program director verifying the licensee participated in the program. |
Ten hours of continuing education are granted for participating in the program. A maximum of 10 hours of continuing education may be earned for this activity in each renewal period. |
|
(l) |
Participating as a surveyor in the accreditation, certification, or inspection of an educational, clinical, or service delivery program for psychologists with any of the following organizations: - The Commission
on Accreditation - The Joint Commission. -
The
Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities -
The
-
The
If audited, the licensee shall provide a letter from the accreditation, certification, or inspection program verifying the licensee’s participation and the location of the inspections or examinations. |
Ten hours of continuing education are granted for participating as a surveyor. A maximum of 10 hours of continuing education may be earned for this activity in each renewal period. |
|
(m) |
Participating on any of the following committees: - A - A committee dealing with utilization review as it relates to the practice of psychology. -
A
If
audited, the licensee shall provide a letter from an organization official
verifying the licensee’s participation in |
Ten hours of continuing education are granted for participating on a committee. A maximum of 10 hours of continuing education may be earned for this activity in each renewal period. |
|
(n) |
Serving as an instructor for the first time for any of the following programs: -
Students, staff, or other licensees at a postdoctoral clinical training
program related to the practice of psychology provided at an accredited
educational program for psychologists that satisfies the standards adopted
under -
Students, interns, residents, or staff in an accredited educational or
training program in the area of psychology that satisfies the standards
adopted under
If
audited, the licensee shall provide a letter from the program director
verifying the licensee’s role, length of the lecture or lectures, and the
date |
Two
hours of continuing education are granted for each |
|
(o) |
Providing clinical supervision for master’s, doctoral, or postdoctoral level students.
To receive credit, this activity must not be part of the licensee’s regular job description.
If audited, the licensee shall provide a letter from an authorized official at the agency employing the licensee verifying the licensee’s role and the number of supervision hours the licensee provided. |
One hour of continuing education is granted for each 50 to 60 minutes of supervision provided. A maximum of 10 hours of continuing education may be earned for this activity in each renewal period.
|
|
(p) |
Participating in peer supervision or consultation with professional colleagues.
If audited, the licensee shall provide an affidavit from the colleague that took part in the peer supervision or consultation. The affidavit must attest to the licensee’s role and the number of hours the licensee spent participating in these activities. |
One hour of continuing education is granted for each 50 to 60 minutes of participation. A maximum of 10 hours of continuing education may be earned for this activity in each renewal period.
|
|
(q) |
Participating
in case conferences, including hospital grand rounds
If audited, the licensee shall provide a letter from the administrative or clinical supervisor verifying the types of conferences and the number of hours the licensee spent participating in the conferences. |
One hour of continuing education is granted for each 50 to 60 minutes of participation. A maximum of 5 hours of continuing education may be earned for this activity in each renewal period. |
|
(r) |
Providing individual supervision for a limited licensed psychologist beyond the hours of supervision required under R 338.2571(1)(a) or (1)(b). Supervision provided as part of a disciplinary sanction may be included under this activity.
If
audited, the licensee shall provide an affidavit from the limited licensed
psychologist |
One hour of continuing education is granted for each 50 to 60 minutes of supervision provided beyond the hours of supervision required per month. A maximum of 10 hours of continuing education may be earned for this activity in each renewal period.
|
|
(s) |
Receiving individual supervision from a licensed psychologist beyond the hours of supervision required under R 338.2571(1)(a) or (1)(b). Supervision received as part of a disciplinary sanction may not be included under this activity.
If
audited, the licensee shall provide an affidavit from the licensed
psychologist |
One hour of continuing education is granted for each 50 to 60 minutes of supervision received beyond the hours of supervision required per month. A maximum of 10 hours of continuing education may be earned for this activity in each renewal period.
|
|
(t) |
Participation
in a panel discussion relevant to the practice of psychology in an approved
continuing education program or an organized healthcare
If audited, the licensee shall provide documentation from the organizer of the panel discussion verifying the topic of the panel discussion and the number of hours the licensee spent participating in the discussion. |
One hour of continuing education is granted for each 50 to 60 minutes spent participating in the panel discussion. A maximum of 5 hours of continuing education may be earned for this activity in each renewal period.
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Obtaining initial certification in a specialty area by 1 of the following organizations: - The American Board of Professional Psychology. - The Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals.
If audited, the licensee shall provide proof of certification. |
Twenty hours of continuing education are granted for obtaining initial certification. A maximum of 20 hours of continuing education may be earned for this activity in each renewal period.
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Participation in the development of a national examination for psychologists.
If audited, the licensee shall provide documentation from the sponsor of the examination verifying the licensee’s role and participation in the development of the examination. |
Five hours of continuing education are granted for participation. A maximum of 5 hours of continuing education may be earned for this activity in each renewal period.
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R 338.2585 Continuing education providers; standards for approval.
Rule 85. (1) A continuing education provider that is not pre-approved under R
338.2583 may be approved by the board. To be approved by the board, the
provider must shall complete an
application provided by the department, file the application with the
department for review no later than 90 120 days before the
program date, and satisfy subrule (2) of this rule. The application and
supporting documentation must include all the following information:
(a) A program schedule, including the date of the program, topics, the name of the presenter or presenters, and break times.
(b) An explanation of how the program is being designed to further educate psychologists, including a short narrative describing the program content and the criteria for the selection of the content.
(c) Copies of instructional objectives that have been developed.
(d) Copies of all promotional and advertising materials for the program.
(e) The name, title, and address of the program director and a description of qualifications to direct the program.
(f) A description of how the amount of continuing education credit to be
awarded for this program was is determined.
(g) A description of how participants will are be notified
that continuing education credit has been earned.
(h) A copy of the curriculum vitae for each presenter.
(i) A description of the delivery method or methods to be used during
the presentation.
(j) A copy of the assessment instrument, if any, that will is be used for
participant evaluation.
(k) A description of how the assessment, if any, will is be administered,
corrected, and returned to participants.
(l) A description of how attendance will is be
monitored.
(2) A program provider or sponsor approved under subrule (1) of this rule shall issue certificates or letters of attendance that include all the following information:
(a) The name of the sponsor.
(b) The name of the program, including the name of the presenter or presenters.
(c) The name of the attendee.
(d) The date of the program.
(e) The Michigan approval number of this state, if assigned by
the department.
(f) The signature and
title
of the person individual responsible for
attendance monitoring and title.
(g) The number of hours attended, and the amount of continuing education
credits earned.