Rule 510-5-.03 - Competence(1)Scope of Practice. Psychologists who intend to or begin to practice in areas outside of their educational, internship, or SWE experiences must obtain sufficient training in those areas to insure their competence. When psychologists are developing competency in a service or technique that is either new to the psychologist or new to the profession, they shall engage in ongoing consultation with other psychologists or relevant professionals and shall seek and obtain appropriate education and training in the new area.(2)Maintaining Competency. Psychologists shall maintain current competency in their areas of practice, through continuing education, consultation, and/or other procedures, in conformance with current standards of scientific or professional knowledge.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 510-5-.03
O.C.G.A. Sec. 43-39-12.
Original Rule entitled "License Renewal Fee" adopted. F. June 21, 1978; eff. July 11, 1978.Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. Jan. 11, 1985; eff. Jan. 31, 1985.Repealed: New Rule entitled "Inactive Status" adopted. F. May 5, 1989; eff. May 25, 1989.Repealed: New Rule entitled "Competence" adopted. F. July 27, 1994; eff. August 16, 1994.Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. Mar. 18, 2004; eff. Apr. 7, 2004.