Continuing Education and License Renewals for Vermont Psychologists

Psychologists licensed in the state of Vermont have a license renewal every two years with a January 31st deadline, even years. Continuing education is due December 31st, odd years.

Sixty (60) hours of continuing education are required for license renewal. Of the sixty hours, thirty (30) hours (Category 2 informal) are allowed from home study if APA approved.

Thirty (30) hours must be formal or live Category 1, and six (6) hours of professional ethics are required at each renewal.

The pursuit of continuing education assures the best possible standards for the psychology profession. All licensees are required to complete continuing education as a condition of licensing.

Professional Development Resources is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Professional Development Resources maintains responsibility for all programs and content.

Continuing Education Requirements

Vermont psychologists have a license renewal every two years with a deadline of January 31st, even years.

Continuing education is due December 31st, odd years. Sixty hours of continuing education are required for license renewal.

Of the sixty hours, thirty hours (Category 2 informal) are allowed from home study if APA approved.

 

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Washington DC Psychologists License Renewals and Continuing Education

Washington DC-licensed psychologists have a license renewal every two years with a December 31st deadline, odd years.

Thirty continuing education hours are required to renew a license. Of the thirty hours, fifteen (15) hours are allowed from home study if APA approved.

Three hours of ethics and three hours of cultural competence are required at each renewal.

The pursuit of continuing education assures the highest possible standards for the psychology profession. All licensees are required to participate in continuing education as a licensing requirement.

Professional Development Resources is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Professional Development Resources maintains responsibility for all programs and content.

Requirements for Continuing Education

Washington DC-licensed psychologists have a biennial license renewal with a December 31st deadline, odd years. Thirty hours of continuing education are required for license renewal. Of the thirty (30) hours, fifteen hours are allowed from home study if APA approved. There are three (3) hours of ethics, and (3) hours of cultural competence required at each renewal.

Information gathered from the Washington DC Board of Psychology on November 19, 2013.

 

 

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Arkansas Psychologists Continuing Education and License Renewals

Psychologists licensed in the state of Arkansas have an annual license renewal with a June 30th deadline.

Continuing education is due December 31st for odd years. The CE report is due January 31st for even years. Twenty (20) hours of continuing education are required in order to renew a license.

There is no limit on home study if APA approved – but “shall not be exclusively by home study or online means.” Three (3) hours of ethics are required at each renewal.

Professional Development Resources is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Professional Development Resources maintains responsibility for all programs and content.

Continuing Education Requirements

Psychologists licensed in the state of Arkansas have an annual license renewal with a deadline of June 30th. For odd years, continuing education is due by December 31st.

Twenty (20) continuing education hours are required to renew a license.

There are no limits on home study if APA approved – but “shall not be exclusively by home study or online means.” Three (3) hours of ethics are also required at each renewal.

Information obtained from the Arkansas Psychology Board on November 19, 2013.

 

 

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Multiple Relationships Revealed

A female psychologist works with a male patient for about one year in a suburban area. They agreed to meet weekly for the first four months of psychotherapy, and then they agreed to meet twice per month. They developed a good therapeutic alliance. During the course of their work, he discussed significant facts about his troubled past, numerous details about failed past relationships, and sexual fantasies. The main therapeutic issues are depression and loneliness.

During the current session, the patient related having made a new female friend. As social isolation, loneliness and depression are regular themes in treatment; the psychologist frames this as positive progress.

As the conversation continues, the psychologist is surprised to learn that the patient’s new friend is the ex-wife of the psychologist’s husband. The patient reveals that he became aware of that information after several dates and recently felt comfortable revealing this to the psychologist. He also indicated that the relationship is taking on a more serious tone.

The ex-wife moved back to the area about six months ago. The psychologist knows that the ex-wife had been struggling with isolation and loneliness as well. The psychologist, her husband, and his ex-wife are on good terms. They see her regularly for informal family events and do holidays together with their adult children and grandchildren.

After the session is over, the psychologist has time to reflect on her concerns. The psychologist feels stuck and overwhelmed by her present situation. She calls you for an ethics consult.

• What are the ethical issues involved?
• What would you suggest that she does?
• With whom does the psychologist discuss the multiple roles?
• With only the patient?
• With the patient and the ex-wife?
• With her husband, the patient and the ex-wife?
• Can the psychologist continue the treatment relationship with the patient?
• Even if they terminate therapy, how does the psychologist cope with family gatherings since she knows significant details about her patient’s life?

Source: http://www.papsyblog.org/2012/02/dilemma-10-multiple-relationships.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ThePennsylvaniaPsychologicalAssociationsEthicsBlog+%28The+Pennsylvania+Psychological+Association%27s+Ethics+Blog%29

 

Continuing Education for School Psychologists

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School psychologists work with students in early childhood and elementary and secondary schools. They collaborate with teachers, parents, and school personnel to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments for all students. School psychologists address students’ learning and behavioral problems, suggest improvements to classroom management strategies or parenting techniques, and evaluate students with disabilities and gifted and talented students to help determine the best way to educate them.

They improve teaching, learning, and socialization strategies based on their understanding of the psychology of learning environments. They also may evaluate the effectiveness of academic programs, prevention programs, behavior management procedures, and other services provided in the school setting.

School Psychologists are required to earn continuing education credits to maintain licensure and to stay up-to-date on best practices. State School Psychology CE Requirements

Professional Development Resources is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists and school psychologists. Professional Development Resources maintains responsibility for all programs and content. Professional Development Resources is also approved by the Florida Board of Psychology and Office of School Psychology (#50-1635) and is CE Broker compliant (all courses are reported within one week of completion).

Click here to view online CE courses for school psychologists.

Popular course topics for school psychologists include:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder: Evidence-Based Screening and Assessment
• School Refusal Behavior: Children Who Can’t or Won’t Go to School
• Improving Communication with Your Young Clients
• Building Resilience in your Young Client
• Bipolar Disorder in Children and Adolescents
• Autism: The New Spectrum of Diagnostics, Treatment & Nutrition
• Children’s Exposure to Violence
• Helping Children Learn to Listen
• When Your Young Client is Defiant
• Anti-Social Youth & Conduct Disorders