24 Del. Admin. Code § 3500-10.0
Current through Reigster Vol. 28, No. 6, December 1, 2024
Section 3500-10.0 - Continuing Education10.1 Hours required.10.1.1 The biennial licensing period begins August 1 of each odd-numbered year and ends July 31 of the next odd-numbered year.10.1.2 Psychologists must obtain 40 hours of continuing education during each biennial licensing period in order to be eligible for renewal of license. A minimum of ten hours of continuing education credit must be obtained via face to face or live webinar. All psychologists must complete three hours of continuing education in ethics and three hours in cultural inclusion, equity, and diversity.10.1.3 Psychological assistants must obtain 20 hours of continuing education during each biennial licensing period for re-registration. All psychological assistants must complete three hours of continuing education in ethics and three hours in cultural inclusion, equity, and diversity.10.1.4 A "continuing education hour" is defined as one sixty-minute period, unless otherwise specified.10.2 Proration of CE Requirement for New and Reactivating Licensees 10.2.1 The CE requirement shall be prorated as follows: 10.2.1.1 If an applicant is granted a psychologist license or reactivates a license during the first six months of a license period, i.e., between July 31 of an odd-numbered year and January 31 of the next year, the new licensee must complete 30 CEs, with 2 hours of continuing education in ethics and 2 hours in cultural inclusion, equity, and diversity. An applicant granted a psychological assistant license in the same time period must complete 15 CEs, with 2 hours of continuing education in ethics and 2 hours in cultural inclusion, equity, and diversity in the initial licensing period.10.2.1.2 If an applicant is granted a psychologist license or reactivates a license during the second six months of a license period, i.e., between February 1 of an even-numbered year and July 31 of that same year, the new licensee must complete 20 CEs, with 1 hour of continuing education in ethics and 1 hour in cultural inclusion, equity, and diversity. An applicant granted a psychological assistant license in the same time period must complete 10 CEs, with 1 hour of continuing education in ethics and 1 hour in cultural inclusion, equity, and diversity in the initial licensing period.10.2.1.3 If an applicant is granted a psychologist license or reactivates a license during the third six months of a license period, i.e., between the dates of August 1 of an even-numbered year and January 31 of the next year, the licensee must complete 10 CEs, with 1 hour of continuing education in ethics and 1 hour in cultural inclusion, equity, and diversity. An applicant granted a psychological assistant license in the same time period must complete 5 CEs, with 1 hour of continuing education in ethics and 1 hour in cultural inclusion, equity, and diversity in the initial licensing period.10.2.1.4 Any applicant granted a license or licensee who has reactivated a license during the last six months of a license period, i.e., between the dates of February 1 of an odd-numbered year and July 31 of that same year, need not complete any CEs during that period.10.3 Hardship. An applicant for license renewal or registered psychological assistant may be granted an extension of time in which to complete continuing education hours upon a showing of hardship. Hardship requests must be submitted to the Board prior to the end of the renewal period. Hardship may include, but is not limited to, disability, illness, extended absence from the jurisdiction and exceptional family responsibilities. Requests for hardship consideration must be submitted to the Board in writing prior to the end of the licensing period, along with payment of the appropriate renewal fee.10.4 It is the responsibility of the psychologist or psychological assistant to maintain documentation of completed continuing education for one year after the licensing period expires. Documentation of continuing education will consist of the information specified in subsection 13.5.3.10.5 The subject of the continuing education must contribute directly to the professional competency of a person licensed to practice as a psychologist or registered as a psychological assistant. The activity must have significant intellectual or practical content and deal with psychological techniques, issues or ethical standards relevant to the practice of psychology.10.6 Activities from APA-approved continuing education sponsors will be automatically accepted. The following may be eligible:10.6.1 Other programs which are not APA-approved sponsors but where the material is relevant to professional practice and provides the equivalent of APA-defined credit. An applicant must provide a brochure or other documentation that supports the following criteria: relevance, stated objectives, faculty and educational objectives. To document attendance and completion, a certificate of attendance is required. In these circumstances, hours will be accrued on the basis of clock hours involved in the training.10.6.2 Graduate courses relevant to professional practice taken for educational credit offered by a regionally accredited academic institution of higher education. Each credit hour of a course is equivalent to 5 CE hours. The course must end prior to the end of the renewal period. No more than 15 CE credits may be completed in this manner for any renewal period. Appropriate documentation of course completion must be demonstrated with a transcript and course description.10.6.3 Teaching an undergraduate or graduate level course in applied psychology at an accredited institution. Teaching a 3 hour semester or quarter course is considered the equivalent of 5 CE credits. No more than 5 CE credits may be completed in this manner for any renewal period and can be submitted only for the first time that a course is presented. Appropriate documentation of teaching must include the listing of the course in the school catalog and a letter from the academic institution stating that the course was taught.10.6.4 Teaching of a workshop or conduction of a seminar on a topic of pertinence to the practice of psychology. No more than 5 CE credits may be completed in this manner for any renewal period and can be submitted only for the first time that a course is presented. However, credit can be earned only once for teaching a particular seminar or workshop and not be eligible for re-submission at any time. Appropriate documentation is considered to be the brochure and demonstration of the workshop being held by the sponsoring entity.10.6.5 Authorship, editing or reviewing of a publication. Proof of CEs under subsection 10.6.5 must include submission of the work or documentation of authorship by copy of title pages. Credit may be earned only in the renewal period during which it is published, be commensurate with work performed, and is limited to the following:10.6.5.1 Author of a book (maximum of 15 CE hours per renewal period);10.6.5.2 Author of a book chapter or peer-reviewed journal article (maximum of 5 CE hours per renewal period);10.6.5.3 Primary editor of a book (maximum of 10 CE hours per renewal period); or10.6.5.4 Primary editor of or reviewer for a scientific or professional journal recognized by the Board (maximum 10 CE hours per renewal period).10.6.6 Preparing and presenting a scientific or professional paper or poster at a meeting of a professional or scientific organization. Up to 2 CE hours may be claimed for any single poster presentation. Up to 3 CE hours may be claimed for paper presentation. Listing within the program and certificate letters of attendance at the meeting is appropriate documentation for both a paper or poster presentation. Any presentations must take place during the renewal period and CEs can be submitted only for the first time presented in a unique subject. (Maximum of 15 CE hours per renewal period.)10.7 The Board reserves the right to reject any CE credit, if it is outside the scope of the practice of psychology.10.8 The following will not be considered for credit: service to organizations; attending business meetings of professional organizations; business management or office administration courses; group supervision; or case conferences.24 Del. Admin. Code § 3500-10.0
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