Article archive / July 1, 2011
Originally published: . Volume 2, No. 11. Source pages: 6, 7, 8.
Selected Items From LSBEP Minutes, April 14, 2011
Liaison to Professional Organizations and Boards: Dr. Comaty requested that the Board support his nomination as Member at Large for ASPPB, which term would begin October 2011. Dr. Matthews moved in favor, the motion unanimously passed. Dr. Comaty recued.
Omnibus Board – The Board discussed Senator Mount’s letter of March 29, 2011, to Gail Lowe, Executive Director of the Louisiana Psychological Association. The Board disagreed with the content of the letter as it is biased against psychologists and reflects inaccuracies.
ASPPB MOCAL Survey: The Board reviewed the request of ASPPB to complete their survey concerning recommendations with continuing professional development. Dr. Young agreed to work with Ms. Parker and Ms. Monic to complete the survey.
2011 Renewals: Ms. Monic reported that renewal notices are due to be mailed in May 2011. The Board reviewed and approved the renewal packet. The Board agreed to include a notice reminding licensees of the date requirements of continuing education as well as provides information to licensees on a model for continuing education that is being considered by the Board.
LPA Presentation: The Board discussed the items to be presented at LPA this date at 4:00 p.m.
The Psychology Times: The Board discussed the Editorial Section in the April 1, 2011 edition of The Psychology Times. Specifically the comment regarding the BHPWG needing a “real psychologist”, and what qualifies one as being a real psychologist in Louisiana.
Selected Items From LSBEP Minutes, May 13, 2011
Opinion 012 Supervision of Psychology Students – The Board reviewed the request to reconsider its opinion submitted by John Bolter, Ph.D., M.P., the Memorandum of Understanding between LSBME and LSBEP, and Board Attorney Lloyd Lunceford’s opinion to the Board regarding the ability of Medical Psychologists to supervise Psychology Students, Interns, and Post-doctoral candidates for licensure. After review of all of the applicable documentation and statutory references, Dr. Comaty moved to rescind and amend Opinion 012 to allow Medical Psychologists to supervise psychology students, interns, and post-doctoral candidates for licensure. The recommendation was approved by majority roll call vote as follows: Comaty-yea, Courtney- yea, Matthews-yea, Young –yea, Culross-nay.
LPC Rulemaking 2011:
Executive Director Kelly Parker reported that as of the date of the meeting the LPC Board had not filed rules with the Louisiana Register regarding LMFT’s coursework which included courses that would pertain to the use of the DSM and the study of psychopharmacology which have nothing to do with the defined practice of marriage and family therapy and which would include training in areas not permitted by the current LMFT scope of practice. Dr. Comaty reported that he has a scheduled meeting with the AG’s office and Amy Groves Lowe, Esquire regarding LPC posting of child custody guidelines on their website to which LSBEP has objected as being the unauthorized practice of psychology and not within the currently defined statutory practice of LPCs.
The Psychology Times: The Board discussed The Psychology Times and press privileges.
ASPPB Bylaws Revision: The Board agreed to review the draft ASPPB Bylaws and the comparison chart on the ASPPB website.
LRP Awards Ceremony: Dr. Comaty read a thank you letter addressed to the Board and administration from Dr. Rovaris.
Ad hoc Committee: Sunset Review: Drs. Young and Matthews reported that they were beginning to collect and gather information for review.
Editor’s note: The MPAC has no recently published minutes. It is unclear if they have met or not.
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