Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024
(1) Jurisprudence Examination. The purpose of
the examination is to measure the candidate's knowledge and application of
state laws and regulations related to the professional practice of psychology,
including the American Psychological Association's ethical principles
incorporated by Board statute and rule.
(2) Eligibility. An exam candidate must
obtain a passing exam score before the Board will issue a license.
(a) Candidates for licensure whose education
credentials, training and references have been accepted by the Board shall be
notified in writing of their eligibility take the jurisprudence
examination.
(b) A candidate for
licensure who was formerly licensed in Oregon must re-take and pass the
examination if their application for licensure is received more than 2 years
after their license expired.
(c) A
candidate for licensure must re-take and pass the examination if the candidate
does not become licensed within 2 years of passing the exam.
(3) Eligible candidates prepared
to take the jurisprudence examination must pay the examination fee prior to
taking the exam. The jurisprudence examination fee is not refundable except in
extraordinary circumstances.
(4)
Special Accommodations. Requests for special accommodations for a disability or
for English as a second language must be made at the time the written request
to sit for the examination is made, or when the disability becomes known to the
applicant. The request must include:
(a)
Disability: Written verification of the disability from a qualified care
provider (i.e. a person certified or licensed by the state to provide such
services) detailing:
(A) Nature, extent and
duration of disability; and
(B)
Recommendation(s) for accommodation.
(b) English as a Second Language: Written
request for reasonable accommodation detailing:
(A) Level of proficiency in English
including, but not limited to, number of years speaking and/or writing
English;
(B) History of special
accommodations granted in similar testing circumstances;
(C) Other information to support request for
special accommodation; and
(D)
Recommendation(s) for accommodation.
(5) Administration.
(a) The Board shall determine the questions
on each examination and shall determine the passing score.
(b) The Board shall make available to exam
candidates a Candidate Handbook that includes a copy of the Board's examination
rules, procedures, Board requirements related to examination conduct, and
current examination study materials.
(c) Disqualification. An exam candidate may
be disqualified during or after the examination for conduct which affects the
integrity of the candidate's performance or the examination. Disqualification
will result in denial of the candidate's application.
(d) Exam candidates will be notified of their
examination result.
(6)
Failure to Pass.
(a) Review. A candidate who
does not pass the examination may review the examination record of incorrect
questions and answers at the Board's office within a period of ninety days
following the date of the examination and upon written request to the Board.
The purpose of the review is to assist the candidate prepare to retake the
examination. No more than one review shall be allowed.
(b) Reexamination. A candidate who does not
pass the examination may be reexamined following a mandatory waiting period of
30 days following each failure to allow the candidate to sufficiently prepare
for a reexamination.
(c) Study
Plan. If a candidate does not pass the second examination and wishes to take a
third examination, the candidate must submit a study plan for the Board's
review and approval prior to sitting for the third examination.
(d) Third Failure. If a candidate fails to
pass the third examination, the candidate's application for licensure shall be
denied.
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS
675.030,
675.040,
675.045,
675.050 & 675.065
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS
675.030,
675.040,
675.045,
675.050 & 675.065
