California Code of Regulations
Title 16 - Professional and Vocational Regulations
Division 13.1 - Board of Psychology
Article 3 - Education and Experience
Section 1382 - Human Sexuality Training

Universal Citation: 16 CA Code of Regs 1382

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 12, March 22, 2024

Unless otherwise exempted, all persons applying for a license as a psychologist shall, in addition to all other requirements for licensure, have completed coursework or training in human sexuality which meets the requirements of this section. Such training shall:

(a) Be completed after January 1, 1970.

(b) Be obtained

(1) In an accredited or approved educational institution, as defined in section 2901 of the Code, including extension courses offered by such institutions, or

(2) In an educational institution approved by the Department of Education pursuant to section 94310 of the Education Code, or

(3) From a continuing education provider approved by a professional association, or

(4) In a course sponsored or offered by a professional association, or

(5) In a course sponsored, offered or approved by a local, county or state department of health or mental health or by health agencies of the Federal Government.

(c) Have a minimum length of ten (10) contact hours.

(d) Include the study of physiological-psychological and social-cultural variables associated with sexual identity, sexual behavior or sexual disorders. All applicants shall provide the Board with documentation of completion of the required human sexuality training.

It is the intent of the Board that all persons licensed to practice psychology have minimal training in human sexuality. It is not intended that by complying with the requirements of this section only, a practitioner is fully trained in the subject of sex therapy.

1. Renumbering of section 1382 to section 1381.5 and new section 1382 filed 9-28-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 39). For history of former Section 1382, see Register 78, No. 13.
2. Amendment filed 6-15-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 25).
3. Change without regulatory effect pursuant to section 100, Title 1, California Code of Regulations filed 3-5-90 (Register 90, No. 20).
4. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (d) and last paragraph filed 12-5-2018 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2018, No. 49).

Note: Authority cited: Section 2930, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section 25, Business and Professions Code.

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