Iowa Administrative Code
Agency 481 - Inspections and Appeals Department
Board of Psychology
Chapter 888 - Practice of Psychology
Rule 481-888.6 - Telepsychology
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 6, September 18, 2024
A psychologist may practice telepsychology provided the following are met:
(1) The psychologist must be licensed or be exempt from licensure in the jurisdiction where the patient or examinee is located.
(2) Prior to initiating telepsychology with a new patient or examinee, a licensee will take reasonable steps to verify the identity and location of the patient or examinee.
(3) A licensee will ensure informed consent for telepsychology includes a description of any limitations of services as a result of the technology utilized.
(4) A licensee will gain competency in the use of a particular technology prior to utilizing it in practice. A licensee shall only use technologies that are secure and functioning properly.
(5) A licensee will apply the same ethical and professional standards of care and professional practice that are required when providing in-person psychological services. If the same standard of care cannot be met with telepsychology, a licensee will not utilize telepsychology.
