Rhode Island Code of Regulations
Title 216 - Department of health
Chapter 40 - Professional licensing and facility regulation
Subchapter 05 - Professional Licensing
Part 15 - Psychologists
Section 216-RICR-40-05-15.4 - Qualifications for Licensing
Universal Citation: 216 RI Code of Rules 40 05 15.4
Current through September 18, 2024
A. An applicant seeking a license as a psychologist to practice in the state of Rhode Island must:
1. Be of good moral
character;
2. Have received a
doctorate degree in psychology which meets the academic requirements of sect;
15.5.1(A) of this Part or,
3. Have
received the equivalent of a doctorate degree in psychology which meets the
equivalency requirements of sect; 15.5.1(A)(1) of this Part;
4. Have completed at least two (2) years of
supervised experience in accordance with sect; 15.6 of this Part;
5. Have passed to the satisfaction of the
Board, an examination in accordance with sect; 15.8.1 of this Part unless
determined eligible for licensure without examination pursuant to sect; 15.8.3
of this Part; and
6. Have
demonstrated areas of competence, if applicable, in conformance with current
guidelines of the American Psychological Association and as documented by
relevant professional education, training and experience.
B. An applicant seeking licensure in Rhode Island who possesses the Certificate of Professional Qualification (CPQ) issued by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards or the National Register Health Service Provider in Psychology credential issued by the National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology (NRHSPP) shall be deemed to have met the requirements for licensure as stated in this Part.
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