Ga Jurisprudence Exam 2015 43-9-1 To 43-39-17

Front 1

The "Board" means

Back 1

The "State Board of Examiners of Psychologists."

Front 2

Neuropsychology means

Back 2

the subspecialty of psychology concerned with the relationship between the brain and behavior.

Front 3

To "practice psychology" means

Back 3

to render, for a fee, the application of recognized principles, methods, and/or proceedures of the science and profession of psychology.

Front 4

If you take a psychopharm program in GA will you be able to rx meds under your license?

Back 4

NO, GA states "nothing should be construed as permitting the administration or prescription of drugs or in any way infringing on the practice of medicine."

Front 5

What is the composition of the board?

Back 5

5 psychologists

1 public member

Front 6

How long do board member serve?

Back 6

They serve for 5 years and until they are replaced by the Governer.

Front 7

How appoints the board members?

Back 7

The governor

Front 8

When board members join the board they take an _____ and are given a _______.

Back 8

Oath of office and given a Certificate of Appointment. IMMEDIATELY before they begin their duties.

Front 9

How often are the president and vice president elected?

Back 9

Annually

Front 10

How many times does the board meet, and how can they be brought together for additional meetings?

Back 10

They must meet one time / year.

They will meet more often if the president call for a meeting or if two members request it in writing.

Front 11

To what extent can the board act to enforce Chapter 43-39 on the Professional Business of Psychology? What limitations are there?

Back 11

• The board shall establish the code of conduct and ethics,
• Administer oaths,
• Summon witnesses,
• Take testimoney
• Issue licenses

The Division Director is the that can aid in the prosecuting attorney, under the direction of the board, should an individual violate these provisions.

Front 12

Can you practice Psychology without a license in GA?

What are the risks of not getting a license?

Back 12

No, even if you are doing volunteer work you must have a license from the board.

You can be fined and an enjoinment place to prevent you from continuing.

Front 13

What are the exceptions for not needed to get a license to practice in GA.

Back 13

EXCEPTIONS:

• School Psychologists certified by the Professional Standards Committee,
• Teachers and researchers in psych that do not provide psychological services,
• Employees of the state government,
• Employee of a religious organization so long as they do not use the title "Psychologist."
• Psychologists that request a 30 practice provision.

Front 14

What are the types of applications that the board accepts for licensure

Back 14

Licensure by exam

and licensure by endorsment.

Front 15

What types of licenses are offered in GA

Back 15

Full licensure and Provisional licensure

Front 16

What must a person have completed to apply for licensure by exam?

Back 16

Evidences that they

- have good moral character

- have completed requirements for a Doc Degree in applied psychology (clinical, counseling, I/O, or school) from an accredited ed institution

- Or, completed a retraining program

- Has had two years of experience in psyc

- Shows competence as demonstrated by written and oral exams.

- Has not failed a GA exam in the last 6 months.

Front 17

Under what conditions can the board refuse to grant or renew a license?

Back 17

• use of fraud or deception in the application process
• conviction of a felony
• practice under a false or assumed name
• impersonating another provider
• habitual use of alcohol or drugs that effects performance of duties
• neglect or wrongful action in performing duties
• Or violations of the code

Front 18

What can the board require if the applicant or

licensee is incapacitated due to substance use or mental disorder?

Back 18

1. Require they submit to an eval.
2. Eval results are not privileged and can/will be admissable in a hearing by the board
3. Failure to submit to the exam will result in summarily suspension of license
4. Board may require permission to obtain all records related to condition

Front 19

Can the board suspend / revoke or refuse a license on the grounds of lack of good moral character without having a hearing that is prosided over by the board or it's hearing officer?

Back 19

No, in the situation of "good moral character" the board must have a hearing.

Front 20

What are the restrictions on a temporary license?

Back 20

None, it has the weight of a full license, but will expire within one year of issuance unless the person completes the GA exams.

Front 21

What happens if a provider fails one of the GA exams while on temporary licensure status?

Back 21

Their license is revoked.

Front 22

When is a provisional license granted?

Back 22

When an individual has met all requirements for licensure in GA except the last 2 months of their post-doc SWE and the GA oral exam.

Front 23

How long does a provisional license last before it must be turned into permanent?

Back 23

24 months.

Front 24

Are provisional and temporary licenses renewable?

Back 24

No

Front 25

Priviledged communications means

Back 25

the communications have the same basis as the communications between an attorney and client.

Front 26

What is the difference between confidential and priviledged communication

Back 26

Confidential implies the ethical requirement to maintain privacy

Priviledged convey the legal support for the communication by GA law.

Front 27

Who can use the title "Psychologist"?

Back 27

Only licensed providers: thought, as noted above, other can practice in the field of psychology such as school psychologists and researcher but they do not use the title or imply that they are practicing psychology.

Front 28

What will happen if you are caught (in GA) providing services in the business of psychology without being licensed in GA?

Back 28

The board will enjoin (be prohibited from performing) to not practice, and can be fined between $100 and $1000 dollars or imprisoned for up to 12 months.

Front 29

Can a board member, or other licensed psychologist, testifying against an individual be sued?

Back 29

NO, so long as they did so in "good faith."

written... "shall be immune from civil and criminal liability."