Nc Psychology Licensure

Front 1

True or false: People who were employed by the State of NC prior to 1990 are except from licensure

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False; December 31, 1979

Front 2

A psychologist who is not a resident of NC and is licensed elsewhere can practice up to _____ days as long as comply with _____ and ______ ____

Back 2

5, supervision, notify Board

Front 3

People who are qualified by education must apply within _____ days of offering practice

Back 3

30

Front 4

What happens if you fail examinations a second time?

Back 4

Must cease practice until reapply and receive a license

Front 5

What happens if you fail to take the exam before the deadline given by the Board?

Back 5

Deemed to have failed

Front 6

Who can be provisionally licensed?

Back 6

A psychologist who meets all requirements except 2 years of supervised experience

Front 7

Who can be temporarily licensed?

Back 7

A nonresident psychologist who is licensed in another state and whose license is equivalent or higher to NC license

Front 8

A temporary license is good for ____ days

Back 8

30

Front 9

How many board members are there?

Back 9

7; 3 psychologists, 2 psychology associates, 2 public

Front 10

How long is each person appointed to the Board?

Back 10

3 years

Front 11

How long do you have to practice before becoming a Board member?

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5 years

Front 12

What are the four requirements for licensure as a psychologist?

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1. 18 years of age
2. Good moral character
3. Doctoral degree
4. 2 years of supervised experience

Front 13

True or false: A licensed psychologist applicant who meets all requirements for licensure except passing EPPP at psychologist level can be issued a license as a licensed psychology associate

Back 13

True

Front 14

Who will the Board waive EPPP requirements for?

Back 14

ABPP members

Front 15

When are licenses renewed?

Back 15

Renew biannualy ever even year on the first day of October

Front 16

What can the Board do besides deny, suspend or revoke a license?

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Discipline, place on probation, limit practice, require a physical or psychological exam, require supervision, specify remidation (including counseling or treatment) and any combination

Front 17

True of false: A psychologist can be disciplined for refusing to appear before the Board when ordered to do so in writing

Back 17

true

Front 18

How long must records be retained?

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7 years for date of last service or 3 years from date of attaining majority age by patient, whichever is longer

Front 19

What are the five components of a clear and accurate case record?

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1. Presenting problems/diagnosis
2. Fees, dates of service
3. Summary content
4. Test results and findings
5. Copies of all reports prepared

Front 20

Who pays costs of disciplinary action?

Back 20

licensee

Front 21

Once notified of complaint, psychologists are provided an opportunity for a _____

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hearing

Front 22

A license is suspended if not renewed with _____ days of renewal date

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60

Front 23

If a license is denied or revoked, a person can reapply ______ year(s) later

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1 year

Front 24

How much does it cost to renew a license?

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$200

Front 25

How much does the state exam cost?

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$100

Front 26

How much does the application cost?

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$100

Front 27

If you are under investigation by the Board, you must submit a finger print card and criminal history check within ____ days of written notice

Back 27

30

Front 28

Who does privilege apply to?

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A licensed psychologist, licensed psychology associate, or his or her employees

Front 29

True or false: A person who provided marital counseling can testify about either or both parties

Back 29

false

Front 30

Privilege is not grounds for failure to report ______ ______

Back 30

child/disabled person abuse

Front 31

You have _____ months to complete application materials

Back 31

3

Front 32

A senior psychologist must be licensed for _____ continuous years and practiced for ____ years on at lease a half-time basis

Back 32

12, 10

Front 33

What 8 things do you need to apply for licensure?

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1. Applicant form
2. Application fee
3. Notarized supervision contract
4. Criminal history check
5. Official transcription
6. Supervisor forms
7. Three reference forms
8. EPPP scores

Front 34

A psychology associate must have a minimum of ___ academic year of full-time study

Back 34

1

Front 35

A psychology associate must have _____ hours in a _____-month period at no more than 2 sites and 1 hour a week of supervision

Back 35

500,12

Front 36

A psychology associate must have a minimum of ____ hours including academic psychology, statistic/research, ethics, and a specialty

Back 36

45

Front 37

A licensed psychology must have a minimum of ____ academic years of full-time study

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3

Front 38

A licensed psychology must have a minimum of _____ hours of coursework

Back 38

60

Front 39

What is the EPPP passing score?

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500 - licensed psychologist
440 - licensed psychology associate

Front 40

What is the state licensing exam passing score?

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78%

Front 41

True or false: The Board can administer an oral exam assessing knowledge of NC Practice Act if evidence of prohibited activity

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True

Front 42

What are the four requirements to be a supervisor?

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1. Licensed psychologist
2.Psychologist for State of NC prior to 1979
3. Doctoral level psychologist in jurisdiction where supervisee is practicing
4. A licensed psychology associate

Front 43

A record of supervision should contain what three elements?

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1. Dates and times including length
2. Summary content including issues, concerns, recommendations
3. Fees

Front 44

A final supervision report must be filed with ____ weeks from date of last supervision session.

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2

Front 45

How long are supervision records kept?

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7 years unless ethical/legal concerns

Front 46

Are supervisors required to sign or cosign reports of treatment plans?

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No

Front 47

Who determines which cases or patients are discussed in supervision?

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Supervisor and supervisee

Front 48

What are the supervisee's six responsibilities?

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1. Attend scheduled sessions
2. Provide a disclosure of services
3. Make sure rule .2001 is met (supervisor requirements)
4. Provide information to supervisor on professional, ethical, legal concerns
5. Notify Board if supervisor is unethical
6. Make sure supervision contract is filed in 30 days

Front 49

In order to supervise another psychology associate, the psychology associate must have practiced ____ years at least half-time

Back 49

10

Front 50

Applicants require a minimum of ____ hour per week of face-to-face supervision

Back 50

1

Front 51

A level 1 psychology associate has less than ____ years and _____ hours post-licensure

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3, 4500

Front 52

A level 2 psychology associate has more than ____ years and _____ hours post-licensure

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3, 4500

Front 53

A level 3 psychology associate has more than _____ years and _____ hours post-licensure

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5, 7500

Front 54

To be a licensed psychologist, an applicant should have a minimum of ___ years and _____ hours of practice

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2, 3000

Front 55

An internship should include ____ hours of individual supervision and ____ hours of group supervision/seminars; 50% can be provided by psychiatrists or social workers

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2

Front 56

A provisional psychologist receives _____ hour of supervision

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1

Front 57

You must have _____ hours of CCE every 2 years; at least 9 in Category A with 3 in ethics/legal issues

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18

Front 58

You must maintain CCE certificates and documentation for ____ years

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7

Front 59

You must provide the Board with documentation of CCE within ____ days of written notice

Back 59

30

Front 60

In ____, the General Assembly requires Licensed Psychologists to be certified health service providers

Back 60

1993

Front 61

True or false: A Licensed Psychologist or a Licensed Psychology Associate can perform involuntary commitments

Back 61

False; Licensed Psychologist

Front 62

Applicants for HSP-PA after 1979 must document that their program contained a minimum of 12 week, 500 hour (___ ___ in health services) practicum

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400 hours

Front 63

A psychologist who employees unlicensed people to provide ancillary services must document training in ______ and ______ requirements, and maintain such documentation of date/purpose/total number of hours for 7 years

Back 63

legal and ethical

Front 64

The Right to Choose provision refers to what?

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Insurance plans shall permit insured to choose provider

Front 65

The Statewide Psychologist Privilege License costs _____ annually

Back 65

%50

Front 66

True or false; The Board can initiate its own investigations.

Back 66

True

Front 67

Who conduct a preliminary review of complaints?

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Executive Director

Front 68

An order of response to a complaint is sent by the Executive Director and signed by the _____ ______

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Board Chair

Front 69

Upon receipt of an order of response to a complaint, the psychologist has ______ days to respond

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30

Front 70

The investigator presents his report of the complaint to the ______ ________ ______

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Probable Cause Committee