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FL Laws/Rules 2025
Florida Psychology Laws and Rules 2025
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Board Means... | Board of Psychology |
| Department means... | Department of Health |
| CE for Ethics/Laws required how often? | 3 hours every biennium (which CE's?) |
| CE's for HIV/aids required how often? | 3 CE hours required for the first renewal only (for what?) |
| CE's for Domestic Violence | 2 hours every 3rd biennium (every 6 years)--which CE's? |
| Out of state psychologists may practice in FL how often? | 5days/month up to 15 days a year for what allowance? |
| Board of Psychology is composed of: | this group is composed of 7 members: 5 psychologists, 2 citizens. at least 1 60> |
| License by endorsement includes these 3 scenarios | ABPP, CPQ, or 10+ yrs licensed elsewhere. |
| What is the deadline for license renewal? | May 31st of even years is the deadline for what? |
| how many total CE's required per cycle? (2 years) | 40 CE's are required how often? |
| Limited License (describe) | For retired Florida psychologists providing volunteer, uncompensated services (what kind of license?) |
| What does CPQ stand for? | Certificate of Professional Qualification |
| What does the Certificate of Professional Qualification (CPQ) show? | You’ve met core requirements (doctoral degree, EPPP, supervision, clean record). You’ve been licensed and practicing at least 5 years. |
| how is the CPQ helpful in licensure? | Florida recognizes CPQ as a pathway to licensure by endorsement |
| What organization issues the CPQ? | ASPPB = Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards issues the CPQ |
| Describe the ASPPB | A membership organization of psychology licensing boards in the U.S. and Canada w a focus on Licensure that Create and administer the EPPP (national licensing exam), Issue the CPQ and maintain credentials banks to make license verification easier. |
| What organization creates and administers the EPPP (national licensing exam) | The ASPPB creates the EPPP |
| What does ABPP stand for? | American Board of Professional Psychology |
| What is the focus of the ABPP? | the ABPP is a certifying board for specialty practice in psychology. Offer board certification in specialties (e.g., clinical, forensic, neuropsychology). |
| How is the ABPP diplomat status helpful in licensure? | Florida accepts ABPP diplomate status as a pathway to licensure by endorsement. |
| exams, mobility, or licensure is linked to what organization? | ASPPB-American Board of Professional Psychology |
| Specialty certification or diplomates is linked to what organization? | ABPP-American Board of Professional Psychology |
| Describe diplomate status | someone who has been board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP).You’ve been vetted as highly competent in a specialty area It’s the psychology equivalent of a medical doctor being board-certified in a specialty. |
| What is PSYPACT? | Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact |
| If the question asks about interstate practice without full licensure in each state, the answer is | PSYPACT |
| What are the required PSYPACT credentials to practice telepsych in another state? | E.Passport + Authorization to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT) are required |
| What are the required PSYPACT credentials to practice IN PERSON in another state? | Interjurisdictional Practice Certificate (IPC) and a Temporary Authorization to Practice (TAP) |
| PSYPACT is associated with which organization? | ASPPB |
| How is TELEPSYCH under PSYPACT constrained? | Telepsychology must follow the rules of both the home state and the receiving state, in scope and standard of care. |
| How is in person under PSYPACT constrained? | Temporary in-person practice is limited to 30 calendar days per year |
| Who retains authority to discipline its licensees for conduct under PSYPACT in FL? | Florida Board of Psychology |
| Florida must report PSYPACT disciplinary actions to? | PSYPACT Commission database |
| If the question asks about cross-state telehealth practice → answer is | PSYPACT |
| what is a Interjurisdictional Practice Certificate (IPC)? | one PSYPACT credential to practice IN PERSON in another state |
| What is a Temporary Authorization to Practice (TAP) | one PSYPACT credential to practice IN PERSON in another state |
| What does (APIT) stand for? | Authorization to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology |
| What is an EPassport? | one PSYPACT credential to practice TELEPSYCH in another stat |
| Key Differences between Epassport and APIT | Epassport given by ASPPB-eligibility/credentials APIT: green light given my PSYPACT to practice telepsychology |
| Which is required to actually practice telepsychology across state lines? | APIT |
| Which credential is needed first before applying for APIT | E.Passport. |
| What does IPC stand for? | Interjurisdictional Practice Certificate |
| What does TAP stand for? | Temporary Authorization to Practice |
| Key Differences between IPC and TAP? | IPC = eligibility credential (ASPPB). TAP = actual practice authorization (PSYPACT Commission). |
| Credential that verifies your qualifications for temporary in-person practice. | IPC (Interjurisdictional Practice Certificate)-Visitor Pass |
| Are gifts, including money acceptable to take as a psychologist? | The gift cannot influence treatment or create a conflict of interest |
| As the treating psychologist, you may assert privilege on the client’s behalf if subpoenaed, unless: | The client waives it (gives permission to release).The court orders you to disclose (overrides privilege).The case falls under statutory exceptions (e.g., danger to self/others, abuse reporting, mental state at issue in legal proceedings). |
| What you should do if subpoenaed? | Do not automatically release records. Inform the client (and/or their attorney). You (or your attorney) can assert privilege on the client’s behalf. |
| Do you have to comply to sharing client records if the judge orders disclosure after reviewing the situation? | Yes |
| You have to respond within how many days to a written communication from the department concerning any investigation by the department? | 30 days |
| “psychology,” “psychological,” or “psychodiagnostic,” are terms that can be used by non licensed individuals? T or F | False |
| who can use the term psychotherapy? | licensed psychologist licensedas an advanced practice registered nurse who has been determined by the Board of Nursing as a specialist in psychiatric mental health |
| Where does a psychologist have to display their valid, active license issued by the department? | at each location at which the licensee practices his or her profession |
| What are the requirements for psychologists to practice Juvenile Sexual Offender Therapy? | active license. education, training, experience showing competency/ interest in this domain. Courses and/or training in child behavior & dev, child psychopath, child assmt and tx. At least 30 hours of training specifically in JSO |
| Client records must be retained __ years post last contact | 7 years |
| How long does a licensee have to report a conviction, plea, or adjudication of guilt to the Board? | 30 days |
| ____ of the forty (40) CE hours must be on professional ethics and Florida Statutes and rules affecting the practice of psychology. | 3 CE hours |
| Further break down the 3 CE hours on professional ethics and Florida Statutes and rules affecting the practice of psychology | 1 hour must be on Ethics and 1 hour on laws and rules |
| ____of the forty (40) CE hours must relate to prevention of medical errors. | 2 hours |
| Describe what entails prevention of medical errors training/CEs | root cause analyses,error reduction and prevention, and patient safety, the course content shall also be designed to discuss potential errors within a psychological setting |
| If the prevention of medical errors CE course is offered by a facility--the board will approve ___ hours | 1 hour |
| Passage of the laws and rules examination of the Board constitutes ___ CE hours of, including credit for ________ | 40 CE hours and Ethics and FL laws and rules |
| Passage of the laws and rules examination of the Board does NOT satisfy the 2 hours on _______ and 2 hours on ________ | domestic violence and medical errors |
| ___ hour CE required on Human Trafficking | 1 hour required on HT |
| how many days to notify board of address change? | 45 days |
| How long do psychologists keep records for? (both complete and summary) | 3 years complete and 4 years summary |
| licensed health care practitioners shall report allegations of sexual misconduct to? | The Department of Health -Medical Quality Assurance, Board of Psychology or law enforcement if applicable |
| Misrepresentation as a psychologist without a license is considered what kind of crime? punishable by? | first-degree misdemeanor under Florida law. 1 year in jail, 1 year of probation, and/or a $1,000 fine |
| Delinquent license: automatically occurs if renewal or CE not complete by | biennium end |
| CE documentation: keep for? | 2 years after renewal |
| First-time violation (inactive practice) discipline range: | reprimand → 1-yr suspension + fine $500–$2,000 |
| Once baker act initiated, the person must be taken to a designated receiving facility within what time frame? | 24 hours |
| A psychologist performing an involuntary examination under the Baker Act must have personally examined the individual within: | the previous 48 hours |
| After arrival at the receiving facility, the involuntary examination must be completed within: | 72 hours |
| The initial hearing on a petition for involuntary placement must be held within: | 5 days after filing |
| Failure to report abuse is a ________misdemeanor punishable by up to | first degree misd, up to 1 year jail / $1,000 fine) |
| Unlicensed practice of a health-care profession is a______ (type of law broken). punishable by: | third-degree felony; |
| If a psychologist learns that another licensed practitioner is impaired and unable to practice safely requires: Immediate written report to the Department or the | PRN (Professionals Resource Network |
| Representing oneself as a psychologist without a license is what kind of law breaking and punishable by what? | 3rd degree felony: 5 years in prison, 5 years probation, and/or $5,000 fine. |
| Practicing psychology while license is suspended or revoked.what kind of law breaking and punishable by what? | 3rd degree felony: 5 years in prison, 5 years probation, and/or $5,000 fine. |
| Failing to provide a patient with a copy of their records within ____ days of a written request is grounds for board discipline | 60 days |
| General health profession violation max fine (fraud, unlicensed practice) | $10K |
| Specific psychology practice violation max fine (CE non compliance, false advertising) | $5K |
| To hold oneself out as a sex therapist, a licensed psychologist must complete: | 150 hours of education and training, 20 hours of supervision in sex therapy |
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