Sec. 2. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a licensed psychologist must complete at least forty (40) hours of continuing education courses each license period.
(b) A psychologist who has been licensed for less than two (2) years preceding the application for renewal must complete the number of credit hours established by the board.
(c) During a license period, a psychologist may not earn more than twenty (20) credit hours toward the requirements under this section for continuing education courses that include the following:
(1) Journal clubs, colloquia, invited speaker sessions, in-house seminars, and case conferences that are specifically designed for training or teaching.
(2) Programs offered at professional or scientific meetings that are relevant to psychology.
(3) Individualized learning, including approved audio and video instructional programs and formal professional supervision. Individualized learning does not include administrative supervision.
(d) During a license period, a psychologist must earn at least twenty (20) credit hours toward the requirements under this section for continuing education courses that include the following:
(1) Formally organized courses.
(2) Workshops.
(3) Seminars.
(4) Symposia.
(5) Post doctoral institutes.
(6) Home study programs, including approved computer, audio, and video instructional programs, designed by board approved organizations and subject to board verification and approval procedures, not to exceed ten (10) credit hours per license period.
As added by P.L.140-1993, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.177-1997, SEC.4.