24 Del. Admin. Code § 3500-5.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 3, September 1, 2024

Section 3500-5.0 - Procedures for Licensure

5.1 Application - Initial Licensure

5.1.1 An applicant who is applying for licensure as a psychologist shall submit evidence showing that the applicant meets the requirements of 24 Del.C. § 3508. An application for licensure, shall include:

5.1.1.1 Academic credentials documented by the educational institution granting the degree showing completion of an educational program meeting the requirements of 24 Del.C. § 3508(a)(1).

5.1.1.2 Supervised experience documented by having each supervisor complete a Supervisory Reference Form.

5.1.1.3 Evidence that the applicant passed the written "Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology", developed by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB), by achieving the passing score recommended by the ASPPB for that particular examination (computer or paper) administration. Candidates who are not licensed in any other state must have passed the written examination within five (5) years of application for licensure in Delaware. Applicants who have not taken the examination must submit all other required documents to the Board for review prior to sitting for the examination. Only those applicants the Board determines are otherwise eligible for Delaware licensure shall be approved to sit for the examination, subject to the administration policies and procedures of the ASPPB. After sitting for the examination, applicants must supplement their application materials by submitting evidence of their passing score as recommended by the ASPPB.

5.1.1.4 Verification that the applicant has no past or pending disciplinary proceedings. [24 Del.C. § 3508(a)(4)]

5.1.1.5 The application shall not be considered complete until all materials are received by the Board for review at an officially scheduled meeting. The applicant will have twelve (12) months from the date of initial submission of the application and fee to complete the application process.

5.2 Application - By Reciprocity

5.2.1 An applicant who is applying for licensure as a psychologist by reciprocity shall submit evidence that the applicant meets the requirements of 24 Del.C. § 3511. An application for licensure, by reciprocity shall include the following information, or alternatively, the information required by subsection 5.2.2:

5.2.1.1 Evidence that the applicant is licensed or certified in another state and that the applicant has practiced continuously, as a doctoral-level psychologist, in good standing in that jurisdiction for two (2) years.

5.2.1.2 Information identifying all jurisdictions in which the applicant has been or is currently licensed, certified or registered.

5.2.1.3 Evidence that the applicant passed the written Examination for Professional Practice of Psychology (EPPP). The Board shall accept the passing score recommended by the ASPPB for that particular examination (computer or paper) administration. For examinations taken prior to 1992, the Board shall accept either the ASPPB recommended passing score or the minimum passing score accepted by the Delaware Board in the year the examination was taken, whichever was lower.

5.2.1.4 Evidence that the candidate has received a doctoral degree from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited program or a doctoral degree based on a program of studies which is psychological in content and specifically designed to train and prepare psychologists, meeting the criteria set forth in subsections 6.1.1 through 6.1.1.2.10.4.

5.2.2 An applicant currently licensed in another state may satisfy the requirements for licensure by reciprocity by submitting information demonstrating that he or she has met the requirements for and holds a current Certificate of Professional Qualification in Psychology (CPQ) issued by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB), or he or she is currently credentialed by the National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology. Applicants under this section shall complete a brief application on a form approved by the Board.

5.2.3 Board Certification

5.2.3.1 The Board will qualify for licensure without examination any applicant who is a Diplomate of the American Board of Professional Psychology. All such applicants must meet all other requirements for licensure.

5.3 Computer Based Testing Procedures

5.3.1 The EPPP is offered by computerized delivery. An applicant for examination shall complete an application for computer based-testing, available from the Board.

5.3.2 Once a candidate has been approved to sit for the EPPP by the Board, the Board shall forward a notice of approval to the examination service, which will then forward instructions to the examination candidate.

5.3.3 It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to schedule his or her EPPP administration with a test delivery site pursuant to the instructions given by the examination service.

5.3.4 The examination service will forward test results directly to the Board. Test results will not be available to the candidate at the testing center, nor will test results be given over the phone.

5.3.5 The Board shall notify the applicant of his or her examination score, and pass/fail status upon receipt of this information from the testing service.

5.3.6 If an applicant has been approved to sit for the EPPP by a jurisdiction other than Delaware, it shall be the responsibility of the applicant to arrange to have the score transferred to the Delaware Board.

5.3.7 An applicant who fails the examination may re-take the exam no sooner than 60 days after the prior examination date. An applicant may take the examination a maximum of four (4) times in any 12 month period. [24 Del.C. §§ 3506(a)(4).]

5.4 Inactive Status: A licensee may be placed on inactive status by the Board for a period of no more than five years. Requests for inactive status shall be made, in writing, to the Board and requests which exceed one year shall be renewed biennially at the time of regular license renewals.

5.4.1 To apply for reactivation of an inactive license, a licensee shall:

5.4.1.1 Submit a letter requesting reactivation;

5.4.1.2 Submit a prorated reactivation fee;

5.4.1.3 Submit proof of completion of the continuing education requirements below;

5.4.1.3.1 Inactive status for one year or less: 20 CE hours, including three hours of continuing education in ethics and three hours in cultural inclusion, equity, and diversity;

5.4.1.3.2 Inactive status for more than one year: 40 CE hours, including three hours of continuing education in ethics and three hours in cultural inclusion, equity, and diversity, completed within 24 months prior to reapplication.

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