Article archive / November 1, 2013
Originally published: . Volume 5, No. 3. Source pages: 4.
Major changes in the continuing education for licensed psychologists have finally been published as a final Rule in the October issue of the Louisiana Register, after three years of study and discussion.
According to the Rule“… each licensed psychologist is required to complete continuing education hours within biennial reporting periods. Continuing education is an ongoing process consisting of learning activities that increase professional development. Continuing professional development (CPD) activities: 1. are relevant to psychological practice, education and science; 2. enable psychologists to keep pace with emerging issues and technologies; and 3. allow psychologists to maintain, develop, and increase competencies in order to improve services to the public and enhance contributions to the profession.”
The changes to the continuing education rule tracked the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB) recommendations. Changes include an increase of five credits each year, or from 30 to 40 over the two-year reporting period.The new rule also expands the types of training allowed, including peer consultation, outcome monitoring, and professional activities, publication, and traditional conferences, for example.
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