Florida Laws & Rules Exam for Psychologists
Board of Psychology Members
Seven people appointed by governor and confirmed by the Senate. Five members must
be psychologists licensed in Florida who are in good standing. Two members must be
citizens of the state who are not and have never been psychologists. No connection to
psychology. One member must be 60+ y/o. Appointed for four years and shall serve
until their successors are appointed.
Licensure Requirements
1) Doctoral-level psychological education or the equivalent from another country.
Applicant has burden to prove
2) 2 years or 4,000 hours of experience in the field under the supervision of a licensed
psychologist
3) Passed the examination.
School Psychologist Licensure
1) Doctorate, Specialist, or Equivalent degree from a program primarily psychological in
nature. 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours of graduate study.
Council for Higher Education Accreditation or Association of Universities and Colleges
of Canada.
2) Minimum of 3 years experience in school psychology, 2 of which must be supervised
by an individual who is a licensed school psychologists Doctoral internship may be
applied to this
3) Passed an examination
Licensure Application Fees
Psychologist- not to exceed 500
School Psychologist- not to exceed 250
Closing Application
Board will close application of someone who fails to pass licensure examination and the
florida laws and rules or who fails to submit evidence of completion of postdoc within 24
months.
Provisional Licensure
1) Completed application form and fee of no more than 250
2) Earned a doctoral degree in psychology
3) Met any additional requirements established by board
4) Must work under the supervision of licensed psychologist until the licensee is in
receipt of a license or letter
Provisional license expires 24 months after date of issue.
Licensure by Endorsement
1) Is diplomate in good standing with the American Board of Professional Psychology
2) Possesses a doctoral degree in psychology and has at least 10 years of experience
as a licensed psychologist in the USA within the 25 years predating application
3) Must pass Florida Laws and Rules
4) Cannot issue this to someone under investigation until investigation is complete
Renewal of License
Biennial renewal of a license with fee not to exceed 500
Must present evidence of CEs not to exceed 25 hours per year
, Continuing Education
Providers must be approved by board/department
Board has authority to set a fee not to exceed 500 for each applicant who applies for or
renews provider status. Such fees are deposited into the Medical Quality Insurance
Trust Fund
Proof of completion must be submitted in a manner and time specified
Disciplinary Causes Pt 1
1) Getting a license through bribery, fraudulent misrepresentation or error
2) Having another license revoked, suspended, or otherwise acted against
3) Being convicted or found guilty of a crime which directly relates to the practice of the
profession
4) False, deceptive, or misleading advertising/fee/value
5) Trying to practice under a different name
6) Maintaining a professional association with someone who is in violation of the laws
7) Helping an unlicensed person pretend to be licensed
8) Failing to perform any legal obligation required
9) Willfully making/filing a false report or record
10) Paying/receiving kickbacks, bonuses, etc for referring clients
11) Sexual battery on a client
12) Making misleading representations of psychologists
Disciplinary Causes Pt. 2
13) Soliciting patients through fraud, intimidation, etc.
14) Failing to make available to client copies of stuff that have been paid for
15) Failing to respond within 30 days to DOH communications concerning investigations
16) Being unable to practice as a result of mental/physical condition of drugs.
17) Performing treatment which constitutes experimentation on human subjects without
informed written consent
18) Failing to meet minimum standards of performance in professional activities
19) Delegating professional responsibilities to a person who is not qualified
20) Violating a rule relating tot he regulation of the professional
21) Failing to maintain in confidence a communication made by patient/client
22) Making public statements which are derived from data and which identify or damage
subjects/ clients
23) Violating any provision of this chapter or chapter 456.
Inability to Practice Due to Mental/Physical Condition
If probably cause exists to believe that licensee cannot practice effectively, they have
the authority to compel person to submit to a mental or physical examination by
psychologists or physician. If you refuse to participate, you may file a petition for
enforcement in circuit court. You will be afford privacy (no names, public proceeding).
Afforded opportunity at reasonable intervals to demonstrate that you can return to
competent practice
Terms you cannot use unless licensed
"psychologist", "school psychologist", "psychology", "psychological" "psychodiagnostic",
"psychotherapy" (unless certified psychiatric ARNP)
License/Provisional License
Board of Psychology Members
Seven people appointed by governor and confirmed by the Senate. Five members must
be psychologists licensed in Florida who are in good standing. Two members must be
citizens of the state who are not and have never been psychologists. No connection to
psychology. One member must be 60+ y/o. Appointed for four years and shall serve
until their successors are appointed.
Licensure Requirements
1) Doctoral-level psychological education or the equivalent from another country.
Applicant has burden to prove
2) 2 years or 4,000 hours of experience in the field under the supervision of a licensed
psychologist
3) Passed the examination.
School Psychologist Licensure
1) Doctorate, Specialist, or Equivalent degree from a program primarily psychological in
nature. 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours of graduate study.
Council for Higher Education Accreditation or Association of Universities and Colleges
of Canada.
2) Minimum of 3 years experience in school psychology, 2 of which must be supervised
by an individual who is a licensed school psychologists Doctoral internship may be
applied to this
3) Passed an examination
Licensure Application Fees
Psychologist- not to exceed 500
School Psychologist- not to exceed 250
Closing Application
Board will close application of someone who fails to pass licensure examination and the
florida laws and rules or who fails to submit evidence of completion of postdoc within 24
months.
Provisional Licensure
1) Completed application form and fee of no more than 250
2) Earned a doctoral degree in psychology
3) Met any additional requirements established by board
4) Must work under the supervision of licensed psychologist until the licensee is in
receipt of a license or letter
Provisional license expires 24 months after date of issue.
Licensure by Endorsement
1) Is diplomate in good standing with the American Board of Professional Psychology
2) Possesses a doctoral degree in psychology and has at least 10 years of experience
as a licensed psychologist in the USA within the 25 years predating application
3) Must pass Florida Laws and Rules
4) Cannot issue this to someone under investigation until investigation is complete
Renewal of License
Biennial renewal of a license with fee not to exceed 500
Must present evidence of CEs not to exceed 25 hours per year
, Continuing Education
Providers must be approved by board/department
Board has authority to set a fee not to exceed 500 for each applicant who applies for or
renews provider status. Such fees are deposited into the Medical Quality Insurance
Trust Fund
Proof of completion must be submitted in a manner and time specified
Disciplinary Causes Pt 1
1) Getting a license through bribery, fraudulent misrepresentation or error
2) Having another license revoked, suspended, or otherwise acted against
3) Being convicted or found guilty of a crime which directly relates to the practice of the
profession
4) False, deceptive, or misleading advertising/fee/value
5) Trying to practice under a different name
6) Maintaining a professional association with someone who is in violation of the laws
7) Helping an unlicensed person pretend to be licensed
8) Failing to perform any legal obligation required
9) Willfully making/filing a false report or record
10) Paying/receiving kickbacks, bonuses, etc for referring clients
11) Sexual battery on a client
12) Making misleading representations of psychologists
Disciplinary Causes Pt. 2
13) Soliciting patients through fraud, intimidation, etc.
14) Failing to make available to client copies of stuff that have been paid for
15) Failing to respond within 30 days to DOH communications concerning investigations
16) Being unable to practice as a result of mental/physical condition of drugs.
17) Performing treatment which constitutes experimentation on human subjects without
informed written consent
18) Failing to meet minimum standards of performance in professional activities
19) Delegating professional responsibilities to a person who is not qualified
20) Violating a rule relating tot he regulation of the professional
21) Failing to maintain in confidence a communication made by patient/client
22) Making public statements which are derived from data and which identify or damage
subjects/ clients
23) Violating any provision of this chapter or chapter 456.
Inability to Practice Due to Mental/Physical Condition
If probably cause exists to believe that licensee cannot practice effectively, they have
the authority to compel person to submit to a mental or physical examination by
psychologists or physician. If you refuse to participate, you may file a petition for
enforcement in circuit court. You will be afford privacy (no names, public proceeding).
Afforded opportunity at reasonable intervals to demonstrate that you can return to
competent practice
Terms you cannot use unless licensed
"psychologist", "school psychologist", "psychology", "psychological" "psychodiagnostic",
"psychotherapy" (unless certified psychiatric ARNP)
License/Provisional License
