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§2356.2. Provisional licensed psychologist; renewal; continuing education
A. The board shall issue a provisional license to each person who files an application
with the board upon a form and in such a manner as the board prescribes, submits the fee for
a provisional license, and furnishes evidence to the board that the person meets all the
following requirements:
(1)Is at least twenty-one years of age.
(2)Is of good moral character.
(3)Is a citizen of the United States or has declared his intention to become a citizen.
A statement by the person under oath that he is a citizen or that he intends to apply for
citizenship when he becomes eligible to make such application shall be sufficient proof of
compliance with this requirement.
(4)Is not in violation of any of the provisions of thi
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§2356.2. Provisional licensed psychologist; renewal; continuing education
A. The board shall issue a provisional license to each person who files an application
with the board upon a form and in such a manner as the board prescribes, submits the fee for
a provisional license, and furnishes evidence to the board that the person meets all the
following requirements:
(1) Is at least twenty-one years of age.
(2) Is of good moral character.
(3) Is a citizen of the United States or has declared his intention to become a citizen.
A statement by the person under oath that he is a citizen or that he intends to apply for
citizenship when he becomes eligible to make such application shall be sufficient proof of
compliance with this requirement.
(4) Is not in violation of any of the provisions of this Chapter and the rules and
regulations adopted by the board.
(5) Holds a doctoral degree with a major in psychology from a school or college as
defined in this Chapter.
(6) Has completed a minimum of one year of experience practicing psychology under
the supervision of a licensed psychologist or has completed an approved predoctoral
internship as defined in the rules and regulations of the board.
(7) Demonstrates professional knowledge of laws and rules regarding the practice
of psychology in Louisiana.
B. If the board reasonably believes that a person applying for a provisional license
or for renewal of a provisional license is not physically or mentally competent to render
psychological services with reasonable skill and safety to his patients, or is afflicted with a
disease or condition, either physical or mental, which would impair his competency to render
psychological services, the board may request the person to submit to a physical examination
by a medical doctor approved by the board or submit to a mental health examination by a
psychologist or psychiatrist approved by the board. If the person refuses to submit to the
examination, the board, after a contradictory hearing and upon finding reasonable cause, may
issue an order requiring the person to submit to the examination. A person who is ordered
to submit to an examination shall not be eligible for provisional licensure or renewal of a
provisional license prior to such examination. Proceedings pursuant to this Subsection shall
be conducted in compliance with the Administrative Procedure Act.
C.(1) A provisional licensed psychologist shall be eligible for renewal of licensure
without regard to any subsequent changes in the requirements for licensure upon payments
of the fees provided for in R.S. 37:2354 and compliance with the requirements established
pursuant to this Subsection. A provisional license may be renewed a maximum of three
times.
(2) The board shall establish continuing education requirements to be fulfilled prior
to the renewal of a provisional license. Failure to fulfill these requirements shall cause the
license to lapse. A provisional license shall not be reinstated if a lapse occurs unless such
requirements are satisfied within six months from the date of lapse.
D. A provisional licensed psychologist shall maintain a relationship with a licensed
psychologist or a medical psychologist licensed in accordance with R.S. 37:1360.51 et seq.
for the purposes of clinical supervision. The supervising psychologist or medical
psychologist shall have legal functioning authority over the professional activities of the
provisional licensed psychologist.
E. The board may adopt rules and regulations in accordance with the Administrative
Procedure Act to administer and implement the provisions of this Section.