Current through August 31, 2023
01.
Written Exam Required.
Applicants will pass the National Examination for Professional Practice in
Psychology (EPPP). (3-28-23)
02.
Temporary Permits. Persons not licensed in this state who desire
to practice psychology under the provisions of this chapter for a period not to
exceed thirty (30) days within a calendar year may do so if they hold a license
in another state or province have had no disciplinary action and pay the
required fee. Persons authorized to practice under this section must hold a
certification of prescriptive authority issued by the Idaho Board of
Psychologist Examiners to issue a prescription. (3-28-23)
03.
Examination for Provisional
Certification of Prescriptive Authority. The approved examination is the
Psychopharmacology Examination for Psychologists. The passing score is
determined by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards.
(3-28-23)
04.
Provisional
Certification of Prescriptive Authority. (3-28-23)
a. Scope and Supervision Agreement. The scope
of practice of a psychologist with provisional certification of prescriptive
authority includes only those duties and responsibilities identified in a
written supervision agreement with a licensed physician. The agreement will
contain the following elements: (3-28-23)
i.
The parties to the agreement and authorized scope of authority for each
prescribing psychologist; (3-28-23)
ii. The direct supervision methods, including
supervision on a one-to-one basis for a minimum of four (4) hours each month
and a minimum of a total of forty-eight (48) hours each year;
(3-28-23)
iii. A requirement that
the prescribing psychologist must collaborate with, consult with, or refer to
the supervising physician as indicated by the condition of the patient; the
education, experience, and competence of the prescribing psychologist; and the
community standard of care; and (3-28-23)
iv. The procedures for an emergency
consultation, and if necessary, any patient monitoring parameters.
(3-28-23)
b.
Documentation. The licensed psychologist will maintain documentation of the
supervision agreements for not less than three (3) years for each service
extender and submit to the Board upon request. (3-28-23)
c. One (1) of the two (2) years of supervised
experience as required by Section
2307(2)(a), Idaho
Code, for initial licensure may be pre-doctoral. The second year must be
post-doctoral work under appropriate supervision and must be verified by the
appropriate supervisor. (3-28-23)
05.
Provisional Licensure for
Prescriptive Authority. Applicants for licensure or certification or
provisional certification of prescriptive authority must submit a complete
application, to the Board at its official address. The application must be on
the forms approved by the Board and submitted together with the appropriate
fee(s) and supporting documentation. (3-28-23)
06.
Continuing Education.
(3-28-23)
a. Hours Required. A licensed
psychologist must complete thirty (30) hours every two (2) calendar years of
continuing education credits. Four (4) of those credits must be in Laws and
Ethics. A prescribing psychologist must complete thirty (30) hours every two
(2) calendar years of continuing education credits in psychopharmacotherapy.
Continuing education credits for prescribing psychologists are in addition to
the continuing education credits required to renew their psychologist license.
(3-28-23)
b. Professional Level of
Continuing Education. This continuing education experience must be at an
appropriate level for professional training in psychology. The licensees have
responsibility for demonstrating the relevance and adequacy of the educational
experience they select. The licensees are also responsible for keeping an
accurate record of their own personal continuing education hours for a period
of three (3) years. A random audit may be conducted to ensure compliance.
(3-28-23)
c. Continuing Education
Credit. Licensees are responsible for choosing quality continuing education
programs that focus on protecting the health and safety of the public and
contribute to their germane profession. (3-28-23)
d. Newly Licensed Individuals. Newly licensed
individuals will be considered to have satisfied the continuing education
requirements for the remainder of the year in which their license is granted.
(3-28-23)
