Section 122. Continuing education providers

A. The following organizations, associations or institutions are approved by the board to provide continuing education:

1. Any psychological association recognized by the profession or providers approved by such an association.

2. Any association or organization of mental health, health or psychoeducational providers recognized by the profession or providers approved by such an association or organization.

3. Any association or organization providing courses related to forensic psychology recognized by the profession or providers approved by such an association or organization.

4. Any regionally accredited institution of higher learning. A maximum of 14 hours will be accepted for each academic course directly related to the practice of psychology.

5. Any governmental agency or facility that offers mental health, health or psychoeducational services.

6. Any licensed hospital or facility that offers mental health, health or psychoeducational services.

7. Any association or organization that has been approved as a continuing competency provider by a psychology board in another state or jurisdiction.

B. Continuing education providers approved under subsection A of this section shall:

1. Maintain documentation of the course titles and objectives and of licensee attendance and completion of courses for a period of four years.

2. Monitor attendance at classroom or similar face-to-face educational experiences.

3. Provide a certificate of completion for licensees who successfully complete a course.

Historical Notes

Derived from Volume 17, Issue 18, eff. June 20, 2001; amended, Virginia Register Volume 25, Issue 24, eff. September 2, 2009.

Statutory Authority

§ 54.1-2400 of the Code of Virginia.