Current through April 3, 2024
In addition to having filed an application, individuals seeking
licensure as a Clinical Pastoral Therapists are required to pass an examination
consisting of written and oral sections.
(1) Written section
(a) The written section of the examination
shall be passed by all applicants, except certain persons who are licensed by
professional experience.
(b) The
Board adopts the following examinations or their successor examinations as the
written section of the examination:
1. The
Marital and Family Therapy Examination, published by the Professional
Examination Service (PES), as developed by the Association of Marital and
Family Therapy Regulatory Boards and with a passing score determined by
PES.
2. The National Counselor
Examination and the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination
given by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) and with a passing
score determined by NBCC.
3. The
Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) provided by PES and
with a passing score as determined by the Association of State and Provincial
Psychology Boards.
4. The written
examination adopted by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) and with a
passing score as determined by ASWB.
(c) Even though the Board adopts the above
listed examinations as its written section, an applicant must successfully
complete only one (1) of these examinations. The choice of which examination to
successfully complete is entirely up to the applicant.
(d) The testing agencies govern the
examination dates.
(e) A passing
score on the written section will qualify the applicant for the oral section if
the Board determines all other requirements pursuant to Rule 0450-03-.05 have
been successfully completed.
(2) Oral section
(a) The Oral section of the examination is
required for all applicants unless exempted by law.
(b) The oral section of the examination is
scheduled for each applicant as soon as reasonable after the applicant has been
deemed eligible by the Board. Notification of admission to the oral section of
the examination will be provided to applicants in writing from the Board's
Administrative Office at least 30 days prior to the examination date.
(c) The oral section of the examination shall
be conducted by a two or three member committee appointed by the president of
the Board, whose written report and recommended action shall be forwarded to
the Board. A passing score shall be 75 percent.
(d) Oral examination sites are determined by
the Board, and respective applicants shall be notified in writing as to the
location, time, and date.
(e) The
oral section of the examination of an applicant shall cover:
1. The applicant's knowledge of the content
and interpretation of T.C.A. §§ 63-22201, et
seq.
2.
The applicant's knowledge of the Board's current code of ethics, adopted
pursuant to Rule 0450-03-.13.
3.
Other practice-related areas.
(f) The Board's Administrative Office will
notify applicants in writing of the results of the oral section of the
examination once ratified by the full Board.
(g) An applicant who does not appear for
his/her scheduled oral examination shall be deemed to have failed the oral
examination unless the oral examiner is notified at least twenty-four (24)
hours prior to the scheduled examination time. A subsequent scheduled oral
examination shall be considered as a second (2nd)
attempt.
(h) If the applicant has
met all other requirements, a passing score will qualify him for
licensure.
(3) If the
applicant neglects, fails, or refuses to take an examination or fails to pass
the examination for a license under these rules within 12 months after being
deemed eligible to sit by the Board, the application will be closed/denied.
However, such an applicant may thereafter make a new application accompanied by
the required fees. The applicant shall meet any requirements in effect at the
time of the new application.
(4)
Oral section re-examination
(a) An applicant
who fails to pass the oral section of the examination may apply for
re-examination.
(b) Such a request
must be received in the Board's Administrative Office on or before the
30th day after the applicant's receipt of
notification by certified mail of the examination results.
(c) An individual will be scheduled for the
next available examination.
(5) Appeal of the oral section examination
results
(a) An appeal shall be made in writing
to the Board, and the applicant shall set forth the grounds for appeal, the
specific facts or circumstances which constitute the basis for the appeal, and
how those facts or circumstances demonstrate examiner misconduct or
error.
(b) An applicant will be
notified in writing by certified mail of the results of the appeal. In acting
on an appeal, the Board may take such action as it deems appropriate, including
issuance of a license where the Board determines that the applicant has
demonstrated the required competence. If the applicant does not concur with the
finding of the Board, the applicant may proceed pursuant to Rule
0450-03-.07(5).
(c) If an appeal is
denied, the applicant shall have the right to request a contested case hearing.
Such request must be in writing and submitted to the Board within thirty (30)
days of receipt of the notice from the Board.
(6) The Board may at its discretion delay a
decision on eligibility to take the oral section of the examination or
re-examination for any applicant for whom the Board wishes additional
information for the purpose of clarifying information previously submitted.
This request is to be in writing and shall be made within 60 days from the date
of the official review of the application by the Board.
Authority: T.C.A. §§
4-5-202,
4-5-204, 63-22-102, 63-22-203, and
63-22-205.
