Iowa Admin. Code r. 645-244.2

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 13, December 25, 2024

Rule 645-244.2 - Conditional prescription certificate

A conditional prescription certificate shall authorize a psychologist to prescribe psychotropic medications to patients with mental disorders under supervision in accordance with the requirements of this chapter.

(1)Application. Unless a basis for denial exists in accordance with rule 645-244.9 (154B), the board shall issue a conditional prescription certificate to an applicant who satisfies the following requirements:

a. Holds an active license to practice psychology in Iowa and an active health service provider certification issued by the board. Both the license and the health service provider certification must be in good standing.

b. Meets the educational requirements set forth in rule 645-244.3 (148,154B). Official academic transcripts shall be sent directly from the school to the board.

c. Submits a supervision plan in accordance with subrule 244.4(1).

d. Possesses malpractice insurance that covers the prescribing of psychotropic medications.

e. Submits a completed application and a nonrefundable application fee of $270.

(2)Term. A conditional prescription certificate shall be valid for a period of four years from the date of issuance. The board shall not renew a conditional prescription certificate unless a conditional prescribing psychologist cannot complete the requirements of supervised practice within four years due to extenuating circumstances. A conditional prescribing psychologist may request an extension of a conditional prescription certificate when extenuating circumstances exist to provide additional time for the requirements of supervised practice to be met.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 645-244.2

Adopted by IAB January 16, 2019/Volume XLI, Number 15, effective 2/20/2019

Adopted by IAB July 24, 2024/Volume XLVII, Number 3, effective 8/28/2024