DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

DIRECTOR'S OFFICE

PSYCHOLOGY - GENERAL RULES

(By authority conferred on the director of the department of licensing and regulatory

affairs by sections 16145, 16148, 18201, 18223, and 18233 of the public health code,

1978 PA 368, MCL 333.16145, 333.16148, 333.18201, 333.18223, and 333.18233, and

Executive Reorganization Order Nos. 1991-9, 1996-2, 2003-1, and 2011-4, MCL

338.3501, 445.2001, 445.2011, and 445.2030)

R 338.2501 Rescinded.

History: 1979 AC; 2005 AACS; 2015 AACS.

R 338.2502 Rescinded.

History: 1979 AC; 2015 AACS.

R 338.2503 Rescinded.

History: 1979 AC; 2001 AACS; 2003 AACS; 2007 AACS.

R 338.2504 Rescinded.

History: 1979 AC; 1992 AACS; 2003 AACS; 2015 AACS.

R 338.2505 Rescinded.

History: 1979 AC; 2003 AACS; 2007 AACS; 2015 AACS.

R 338.2505a Rescinded.

History: 2007 AACS; 2015 AACS.

R 338.2506 Rescinded.

History: 1979 AC; 1982 AACS; 2003 AACS; 2005 AACS; 2007 AACS; 2013 AACS; 2015 AACS.

R 338.2507 Rescinded.

History: 1979 AC; 1982 AACS; 2003 AACS; 2005 AACS; 2007 AACS; 2015 AACS.

R 338.2507a Rescinded.

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History: 1982 AACS; 2003 AACS; 2005 AACS; 2015 AACS.

R 338.2508 Rescinded.

History: 1979 AC; 2003 AACS.

R 338.2509 Rescinded.

History: 1979 AC; 2003 AACS.

R 338.2510 Rescinded.

History: 1979 AC; 1982 AACS; 2003 AACS; 2005 AACS; 2015 AACS.

R 338.2510a Rescinded.

History: 2005 AACS; 2007 AACS; 2015 AACS.

R 338.2511 Rescinded.

History: 1979 AC; 1982 AACS; 2003 AACS; 2007 AACS; 2009 AACS; 2015 AACS.

R 338.2511a Rescinded.

History: 2001 AACS; 2015 AACS.

R 338.2512 Rescinded.

History: 1980 AACS; 1996 AACS.

R 338.2513 Rescinded.

History: 1982 AACS; 2015 AACS.

R 338.2514 Rescinded.

History: 1982 AACS; 2003 AACS; 2007 AACS; 2015 AACS.

R 338.2515 Rescinded.

History: 2007 AACS; 2015 AACS.

R 338.2516 Rescinded.

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History: 2007 AACS; 2015 AACS.

PART 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

R 338.2521 Definitions.

Rule 21. (1) As used in these rules:

(a) “APA” means the American Psychological Association.

(b) “ASPPB” means the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards.

(c) “Board” means the Michigan board of psychology created under section 18221 of

the code, MCL 333.18221.

(d) "Code" means the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211.

(e) “Department” means the department of licensing and regulatory affairs.

(f) “EPPP” means the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology.

(g) “Extreme hardship” means economic, geographic, health, or other individual

circumstances that impose an extraordinary level of hardship.

(h) “NACES” means the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.

(i) “National Register” means the National Register of Health Service Psychologists.

(j) "Organized healthcare setting" means a clinic, hospital, institution, organization,

organized governmental entity, nonprofit organization, or private agency engaged in the

delivery of healthcare services that provides an opportunity for professional interaction

and collaboration with other disciplines, an opportunity to utilize a variety of theories,

and an opportunity to work with a broad range of populations and techniques.

(k) “PCSAS” means the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System.

(2) A term defined in the code has the same meaning when used in these rules.

History: 2015 AACS; 2019 AACS; 2023 AACS.

R 338.2523 Rescinded.

History: 2015 AACS; 2019 AACS; 2021 AACS.

R 338.2525 Training standards for identifying victims of human trafficking;

requirements.

Rule 25. (1) Under section 16148 of the code, MCL 333.16148, an individual seeking

licensure or who is licensed shall have completed training in identifying victims of

human trafficking that satisfies the following standards:

(a) Training content must cover all the following:

(i) Understanding the types and venues of human trafficking in the United States.

(ii) Identifying victims of human trafficking in healthcare settings.

(iii) Identifying the warning signs of human trafficking in healthcare settings for adults

and minors.

(iv) Identifying resources for reporting the suspected victims of human trafficking.

(b) Acceptable providers or methods of training include any of the following:

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(i) Training offered by a nationally-recognized or state-recognized, health-related

organization.

(ii) Training offered by, or in conjunction with, a state or federal agency.

(iii) Training obtained in an educational program approved for initial licensure, or by a

college or university.

(iv) Reading an article related to the identification of victims of human trafficking that

satisfies the requirements of subdivision (a) of this subrule and is published in a peer-

reviewed journal, healthcare journal, or professional or scientific journal.

(c) Acceptable modalities of training include any of the following:

(i) Teleconference or webinar.

(ii) Online presentation.

(iii) Live presentation.

(iv) Printed or electronic media.

(2) The department may select and audit an individual and request documentation of

proof of completion of training. If audited by the department, the individual shall provide

an acceptable proof of completion of training, including either of the following:

(a) Proof of completion certificate issued by the training provider including the date,

provider name, name of training, and individual’s name.

(b) A self-certification statement by the individual. The certification statement must

include the individual’s name and 1 of the following:

(i) For training completed under subrule (1)(b)(i) to (iii) of this rule, the date, training

provider name, and name of training.

(ii) For training completed under subrule (1)(b)(iv) of this rule, the title of the article,

author, publication name of peer-reviewed journal, healthcare journal, or professional or

scientific journal, and the date, volume, and issue of publication, as applicable.

History: 2015 AACS; 2019 AACS; 2021 AACS; 2023 AACS; 2025 MR 11, Eff. May 8, 2025.

R 338.2526 Telehealth.

Rule 26. (1) A licensee shall obtain consent for treatment before providing a telehealth

service under section 16284 of the code, MCL 333.16284.

(2) A licensee shall keep proof of consent in the patient’s up-to-date medical record and

follow section 16213 of the code, MCL 333.16213.

(3) A licensee providing any telehealth service shall do both of the following:

(a) Act within the scope of the licensee’s practice.

(b) Exercise the same standard of care applicable to a traditional, in-person health care

service.

History: 2021 AACS.

R 338.2527 Rescinded.

History: 2015 AACS; 2019 AACS.

R 338.2529 Accreditation; standards; adoption by reference.

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Rule 29. (1) The standards for recognition of accrediting organizations developed and

adopted by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), One Dupont Circle

NW, Suite 510, Washington, D.C. 20036, in the publication titled “CHEA Standards and

Procedures for Recognition,” effective October 4, 2021, which are available at no cost on

the council’s website at https://www.chea.org, are approved and adopted by reference. If

a higher education institution is accredited by the accrediting body of the region where

the institution is located and the accrediting body satisfies the recognition standards of

CHEA, the institution is approved.

(2) The criteria for recognition and the recognition process for the secretary’s

recognition of accrediting agencies of the United States Department of Education, Office

of Postsecondary Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, D.C. 20202, in 34

CFR 602.10 to 602.39, effective July 1, 2020, which are available at no cost on the

department’s website at https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/index.html, are

approved and adopted by reference. If a higher education institution is accredited by the

accrediting body of the region where the institution is located and the accrediting body

satisfies the recognition criteria and process of the United States Department of

Education, the institution is approved.

(3) A provincially or territorially chartered Canadian university that is acceptable to the

Canadian Psychological Association for the purpose of accrediting a doctoral educational

program is substantially equivalent to an accredited educational institution that satisfies

the standards adopted under subrule (1) or (2) of this rule. Any provincially or

territorially chartered Canadian university that satisfies these requirements satisfies the

qualifications for an approved educational program.

(4) Copies of the standards and criteria adopted by reference in subrules (1) and (2) of

this rule are available for inspection and distribution at a cost of 25 cents per page from

the Board of Psychology, Bureau of Professional Licensing, Department of Licensing and

Regulatory Affairs, 611 West Ottawa Street, P.O. Box 30670, Lansing, Michigan 48909.

History: 2015 AACS; 2019 AACS; 2021 AACS; 2023 AACS; 2025 MR 11, Eff. May 8, 2025.

PART 2. PSYCHOLOGISTS

R 338.2541 Program accreditation standards; psychologists; adoption of standards

by reference; approved programs.

Rule 41. (1) The following criteria and standards for doctoral level psychology

programs are adopted by reference:

(a) The designation criteria of the ASPPB and the National Register set forth in the

publication titled "National Register Doctoral Degree Guidelines," which is available at

no

cost

from

the

National

Register’s

website

at

https://www.nationalregister.org/apply/credentialing-requirements/national-register-

doctoral-degree-guidelines/.

(b) The accreditation standards of the APA as set forth in the publication titled

“Standards of Accreditation for Health Service Psychology,” approved February 2015,

which is available at no cost from the association's website at

https://accreditation.apa.org/policies.

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(c) The accreditation standards of the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) as set

forth in the publication titled "Accreditation Standards for Doctoral and Residency

Programs in Professional Psychology," 6th revision, 2023, which is available at no cost

from the association's website at https://cpa.ca/accreditation/resources/.

(d) The accreditation standards of the PCSAS as set forth in the publication titled

“Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System Purpose, Organization, Policies,

and Procedures,” April 2023, which is available at no cost from the association’s website

at https://www.pcsas.org/about/publications-and-links/.

(2) A doctoral program in psychology, or a closely related field, which has obtained the

National Register’s and ASPPB’s designation or that is accredited by either the APA, the

CPA, or the PCSAS is approved.

(3) Copies of the standards and criteria adopted by reference in subrule (1) of this rule

are available for inspection and distribution at a cost of 25 cents per page from the Board

of Psychology, Bureau of Professional Licensing, Department of Licensing and

Regulatory Affairs, 611 West Ottawa Street, P.O. Box 30670, Lansing, Michigan 48909.

History: 2015 AACS; 2019 AACS; 2021 AACS; 2023 AACS; 2025 MR 11, Eff. May 8, 2025.

R 338.2543 Application for licensure; psychologist; requirements.

Rule 43. Except as provided under R 338.2549, an applicant for licensure under section

18223(1) of the code, MCL 333.18223, shall satisfy the requirements of the code and the

rules promulgated under the code, and all the following requirements:

(a) Provide the required fee and a completed application on a form provided by the

department.

(b) Provide proof, as directed by the department, verifying completion of a doctoral

degree in psychology or in a closely related field. The degree must satisfy both of the

following requirements:

(i) Be from a regionally accredited college, university, or institution that satisfies the

standards under R 338.2529(1) or (2).

(ii) Be from a designated or accredited educational program that satisfies the standards

under R 338.2541(1)(a), (b), (c), or (d).

(c) Provide proof, as directed by the department, verifying the completion of an

internship that was an integrated part of a doctoral degree program that satisfies the

requirements under subdivision (b) of this rule, or a substantially equivalent postdoctoral

internship as determined by the board. A post-degree internship may be approved by the

board if the internship is through an accredited institution that satisfies the standards

adopted under R 338.2529(1) or (2) and was completed for academic graduate credit.

The post-degree internship must not be implemented before the board has approved it. A

written, narrative request to the board for approval of a postdoctoral internship must

include, at a minimum, the following information:

(i) An explanation of the reason the internship was not an integrated part of a doctoral

degree program.

(ii) How the postdoctoral internship follows standards substantially equivalent to those

required by the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC)

at https://www.appic.org/Internships/Internship-Membership-Criteria.

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(d) Provide proof, as directed by the department, verifying the completion of 1 year of

postdoctoral degree experience in the practice of psychology that satisfies the

requirements under R 338.2553(3).

(e) Provide proof, as directed by the department, verifying a passing score on the

examination adopted under R 338.2545(1).

History: 2015 AACS; 2019 AACS; 2021 AACS; 2023 AACS; 2025 MR 11, Eff. May 8, 2025.

R 338.2545 Examination; psychologist; approval and adoption; passing scores.

Rule 45. (1) An applicant for licensure shall pass the approved and adopted Part 1 –

Knowledge of the EPPP developed by the ASPPB. The passing score for the

examination is the score recommended by the ASPPB for psychologists in independent

practice. Part 2-Skills of the EPPP is optional, and a passing score is not required.

(2) A limited licensed psychologist who took the examination required in subrule (1) of

this rule and achieved a passing score at or above the score required for licensure as a

psychologist satisfies the examination requirement under R 338.2543(e).

History: 2015 AACS; 2019 AACS; 2021 AACS; 2023 AACS; 2025 MR 11, Eff. May 8, 2025.

R 338.2547 Psychologist examination; eligibility.

Rule 47. Except as provided under R 338.2549, to establish eligibility for the

examination required under R 338.2545(1), an applicant shall satisfy both of the

following requirements:

(a) Provide the required fee and a completed application on a form provided by the

department.

(b) Provide proof, as directed by the department, verifying that the applicant satisfies the

educational requirements under R 338.2543(b).

History: 2015 AACS; 2019 AACS; 2021 AACS; 2023 AACS.

R 338.2549

Foreign graduate of non-accredited postsecondary institution;

psychologist examination; eligibility.

Rule 49. To establish eligibility for the examination required under R 338.2545(1), an

applicant who graduated from a foreign, non-accredited postsecondary institution shall

satisfy the requirements of the code and the rules promulgated under the code, and all the

following requirements:

(a) Provide the required fee and a completed application on a form provided by the

department.

(b) Provide proof, as directed by the department, verifying completion of a doctoral

degree in psychology or a closely related field from an educational program that satisfies

both of the following requirements:

(i) The degree was completed at an educational institution that is substantially

equivalent to an accredited educational institution that satisfies the standards under R

338.2529(1) or (2).

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(ii) The degree was completed in an educational program that is substantially

equivalent to an accredited educational program that satisfies the standards under R

338.2541(1)(a), (b), (c), or (d).

(c) Provide proof, as directed by the department, verifying the satisfaction of the

requirements under subdivision (b) of this rule, including an evaluation of the applicant's

non-accredited education by a credential evaluation agency that is a member of NACES.

History: 2015 AACS; 2019 AACS; 2021 AACS; 2023 AACS; 2025 MR 11, Eff. May 8, 2025.

R 338.2551 Licensure by endorsement.

Rule 51. (1) An applicant for licensure by endorsement shall satisfy the requirements of

the code and the rules promulgated under the code, and all the following requirements:

(a) Provide the required fee and a completed application on a form provided by the

department.

(b) Provide proof, as directed by the department, verifying a current and full

psychologist license to practice independently in another state or a province of Canada.

(c) If the applicant is licensed as a psychologist to practice independently in a province

of Canada, provide proof, as directed by the department, verifying that the applicant

completed the educational requirements in Canada or the United States for licensure as a

psychologist to practice independently in Canada or the United States.

(d) Provide proof, as directed by the department, verifying a passing score on the

examination adopted under R 338.2545(1) to obtain licensure as a psychologist to

practice independently in another state or a province of Canada.

(2) An applicant who is or has been licensed, registered, or certified in a health

profession or specialty by another state, the United States military, the federal

government, or another country shall disclose that fact on the application form. The

applicant shall satisfy the requirements of section 16174(2) of the code, MCL 333.16174,

including verification from the issuing entity showing that disciplinary proceedings are

not pending against the applicant and sanctions are not in force at the time of application.

If licensure is granted and it is determined that sanctions have been imposed, the

disciplinary subcommittee may impose appropriate sanctions under section 16174(5) of

the code, MCL 333.16174.

History: 2015 AACS; 2019 AACS; 2021 AACS; 2023 AACS; 2025 MR 11, Eff. May 8, 2025.

R 338.2553 Application for educational limited license; postdoctoral experience;

requirements; supervision.

Rule 53. (1) An individual shall obtain an educational limited license before engaging

in the postdoctoral experience required under section 18223(1)(b) of the code, MCL

333.18223, and R 338.2543(d).

(2) An applicant for educational limited licensure, in addition to satisfying the

requirements of the code and the rules promulgated under the code, shall satisfy both of

the following requirements:

(a) Provide the required fee and a completed application on a form provided by the

department.

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(b) Provide proof, as directed by the department, verifying the applicant satisfies the

educational requirements under R 338.2543(b).

(3) The postdoctoral experience must satisfy all the following requirements:

(a) The experience must consist of not less than 2,000 clock hours completed under the

supervision of a licensed psychologist during a period of not more than 2 consecutive

years.

(b) The supervisee shall meet individually and in-person or via 2-way real-time

audiovisual technology that allows direct, contemporaneous interaction by sight and

sound between the supervisor and the supervisee weekly for a minimum of 4 hours a

month, during which all active work functions and records of the supervisee are

reviewed.

(c) The supervisee shall function as a psychologist using generally accepted

applications of psychological knowledge and techniques acquired during the supervisee’s

education and training.

(d) The experience must be acquired in an organized healthcare setting, as defined

under R 338.2521(1)(j).

(4) In cases of extreme hardship, a supervisee may request an alternative to the

supervision arrangement specified under subrule (3) of this rule. The alternative

supervision arrangement must not be implemented before the board has approved it. In

deciding whether to approve the proposed alternative supervision arrangement, the board

shall consider the nature of the extreme hardship and the reasonableness of the proposed

alternative supervision arrangement. A written, narrative request to the board for

approval of an alternative to the supervision arrangement must include, at a minimum,

the following information:

(a) The amount of clock hours currently completed.

(b) The amount of clock hours left to complete.

(c) Whether a previous hardship request was made and, if so, the decision on the

request.

(d) The cause for the hardship.

(e) Measures taken to remedy the hardship.

(f) Whether the hardship still exists.

(g) The names and addresses of all fully licensed psychologists the licensee contacted

or attempted to contact, including number of times or attempts, or both.

(h) The responses received from the fully licensed psychologists contacted.

(i) The qualifications and experience of the proposed alternative supervisor.

(5) An educational limited license issued under section 18212(2) of the code, MCL

333.18212, is valid for 1 year and may be renewed 4 times.

History: 2015 AACS; 2019 AACS; 2021 AACS; 2023 AACS; 2025 MR 11, Eff. May 8, 2025.

R 338.2555 Relicensure; psychologist; educational limited license; requirements.

Rule 55. (1) An applicant whose psychologist license has lapsed may be relicensed

within 3 years after the expiration date of the license under section 16201(3) of the code,

MCL 333.16201, if the applicant satisfies the requirements of the code and the rules

promulgated under the code, and all the following requirements:

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(a) Provides the required fee and a completed application on a form provided by the

department.

(b) Establishes good moral character as that term is defined in, and determined under,

1974 PA 381, MCL 338.41 to 338.47.

(c) Provides proof, as directed by the department, verifying the accumulation of not less

than 30 hours of continuing education that satisfies the requirements under R 338.2581

and R 338.2583 during the 2 years immediately before the date of the application for

relicensure.

(2) An applicant whose psychologist license has lapsed may be relicensed more than 3

years after the expiration date of the license under section 16201(4) of the code, MCL

333.16201, if the applicant satisfies the requirements under the code and the rules

promulgated under the code, and all the following requirements:

(a) Provides the required fee and a completed application on a form provided by the

department.

(b) Establishes good moral character as that term is defined in, and determined under,

1974 PA 381, MCL 338.41 to 338.47.

(c) Provides fingerprints as required under section 16174(3) of the code, MCL

333.16174.

(d) Provides proof, as directed by the department, verifying the satisfaction of either of

the following requirements:

(i) Successfully passing the examination required under R 338.2545(1) during the 2

years immediately before the date of the application for relicensure.

(ii) Verifying that the applicant was licensed as a psychologist to practice

independently in another state or a province of Canada during the 3-year period before

the application for relicensure.

(3) Except as provided under R 338.2553(5), an applicant whose educational limited

license has lapsed may be relicensed under section 16201(3) or (4) of the code, MCL

333.16201, if the applicant satisfies subrule (1)(a) and (b) of this rule.

(4) An applicant who is or has been licensed, registered, or certified in a health

profession or specialty by another state, the United States military, the federal

government, or another country shall disclose that fact on the application form. The

applicant shall satisfy the requirements of section 16174(2) of the code, MCL 333.16174,

including verification from the issuing entity showing that disciplinary proceedings are

not pending against the applicant and sanctions are not in force at the time of application.

If licensure is granted and it is determined that sanctions have been imposed, the

disciplinary subcommittee may impose appropriate sanctions under section 16174(5) of

the code, MCL 333.16174.

History: 2015 AACS; 2019 AACS; 2021 AACS; 2023 AACS; 2025 MR 11, Eff. May 8, 2025.

Editor's Note: An obvious error in R 338.2555 was corrected at the request of the promulgating agency,

pursuant to Section 56 of 1969 PA 306, as amended by 2000 PA 262, MCL 24.256. The rule containing

the error was published in Michigan Register, 2025 MR 11. The memorandum requesting the correction

was published in Michigan Register, 2025 MR 11.

PART 3. LIMITED LICENSED PSYCHOLOGISTS

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R 338.2561 Application for licensure; limited licensed psychologist; requirements.

Rule 61. (1) Except as provided under R 338.2567, an applicant for limited licensure

under section 18223(2) of the code, MCL 333.18223, shall satisfy the requirements of the

code and the rules promulgated under the code, and all the following requirements:

(a) Provide the required fee and a completed application on a form provided by the

department.

(b) Provide proof, as directed by the department, verifying completion of a master's

degree in psychology from an accredited educational institution that satisfies the

standards under R 338.2529(1) or (2). The degree required under this subdivision must

satisfy all the following requirements:

(i) Be an integrated, organized sequence of study that includes not less than 1 course in

assessment, 1 course in treatment, and 1 course in scientific and professional ethics and

standards. Effective June 30, 2009, the course in scientific and professional ethics and

standards must be not less than 3 semester hours or 15 hours of classroom instruction per

semester hour. If an applicant graduated before June 30, 2009, and the master's degree

included a graduate course in scientific and professional ethics of not less than 1 credit

hour, the applicant has complied with this paragraph.

(ii) Seventy-five percent of the hours of the required course work must be primarily

psychological in content. The thesis and practicum are excluded from what is considered

course work. The board may require the applicant to provide material it determines is

necessary to demonstrate the psychological content of a course. To be determined

psychological in content, a course must satisfy at least 1 of the following requirements:

(A) The subject of the material taught is psychological.

(B) The course is taught in a psychology department.

(c) Provide proof, as directed by the department, verifying the completion of a

practicum that satisfies all the following requirements:

(i) Was an integrated part of a master’s degree program that satisfies the requirements

under subdivision (b) of this subrule, or a substantially equivalent post master’s degree

practicum as determined by the board. A post-degree practicum may be approved by the

board if the practicum is through an accredited institution that satisfies the standards

adopted under R 338.2529(1) or (2) and is completed for academic graduate credit. The

post-degree practicum must not be implemented before the board has approved it. A

written, narrative request to the board for approval of a post master’s degree practicum

must include, at a minimum, the following information:

(A) An explanation of the reason the practicum was not an integrated part of a

master’s degree program.

(B) Why a practicum is being pursued post-degree instead of as an integrated part of

the master’s degree program.

(C) The name and address of the accredited institution offering the proposed

practicum.

(D) The responsibilities the practicum requires.

(E) When the practicum is to take place and the hourly time commitment, including

information that shows that the practicum requires not less than 500 clock hours of

psychological work.

(F) How the practicum is to be supervised, by whom, and includes the supervisor’s

credential information that shows that the supervising psychologist is fully licensed in

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this state or fully licensed in the state where the practicum will take place and eligible for

full licensure in this state.

(G) Information that shows that the applicant meets in-person or via 2-way real-time

audiovisual technology that allows direct, contemporaneous interaction by sight and

sound between the supervisor and the supervisee for a minimum of 2 hours a week during

the practicum.

(H) The demographic makeup of the geographic area where the practicum is to take

place.

(I) Whether others have utilized the practicum provider.

(ii) Required not less than 500 clock hours of psychological work.

(iii) The applicant was supervised by a psychologist who was fully licensed in this

state or fully licensed in the state where the practicum took place and eligible for full

licensure in this state.

(iv) The applicant met in-person or via 2-way real-time audiovisual technology that

allowed direct, contemporaneous interaction by sight and sound between the supervisor

and the supervisee for a minimum of 2 hours a week during the practicum.

(d) Provide proof, as directed by the department, verifying the completion of 1 year of

post master’s degree experience in the practice of psychology that satisfies the

requirements under R 338.2569(4).

(e) Provide proof, as directed by the department, verifying a passing score on the

examination adopted under R 338.2563.

(2) An applicant who satisfies the requirements under R 338.2567 satisfies the

requirements under subrule (1)(b) and (c) of this rule.

History: 2015 AACS; 2019 AACS; 2021 AACS; 2023 AACS; 2025 MR 11, Eff. May 8, 2025.

R 338.2563 Examination; limited licensed psychologist; approval and adoption;

passing scores.

Rule 63. An applicant for limited licensure under section 18223(2) of the code, MCL

333.18223, shall pass the approved and adopted Part 1-Knowledge of the EPPP

developed by the ASPPB. The passing score for the examination is 350 for supervised

practice. Part 2-Skills of the EPPP is optional, and a passing score is not required.

History: 2015 AACS; 2019 AACS; 2021 AACS; 2023 AACS.

R 338.2565 Limited licensed psychologist examination; eligibility.

Rule 65. Except as provided under R 338.2567, to establish eligibility for the

examination required under R 338.2563, an applicant for limited licensure under section

18223(2) of the code, MCL 333.18223, shall satisfy both of the following requirements:

(a) Provide the required fee and a completed application on a form provided by the

department.

(b) Provide proof, as directed by the department, verifying the applicant satisfies the

requirements under R 338.2561(1)(b) and (c) or that the applicant satisfies the

requirements under R 338.2561(2).

History: 2015 AACS; 2019 AACS; 2021 AACS; 2023 AACS.

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R 338.2567 Foreign graduate of non-accredited postsecondary institution; limited

licensed psychologist examination; eligibility.

Rule 67. (1) To establish eligibility for the examination required under R 338.2563, an

applicant who graduated from a foreign, non-accredited postsecondary institution shall

satisfy the requirements of the code and the rules promulgated under the code, and all the

following requirements:

(a) Provide the required fee and a completed application on a form provided by the

department.

(b) Provide proof, as directed by the department, verifying completion of a master's

degree in psychology from an educational program that satisfies both of the following

requirements:

(i) Was completed at an educational institution that is substantially equivalent to an

accredited educational institution that satisfies the standards under R 338.2529(1) or (2).

(ii) Was completed in an educational program that is substantially equivalent to the

requirements under R 338.2561(1)(b) and (c).

(2) Proof, as directed by the department, verifying the satisfaction of the requirements

under subrule (1)(b) of this rule must include an evaluation of the applicant's non-

accredited education by a credential evaluation agency that is a member of NACES.

History: 2015 AACS; 2019 AACS; 2021 AACS; 2023 AACS; 2025 MR 11, Eff. May 8, 2025.

R 338.2569 Application for temporary limited license for post-master's degree

experience; requirements; supervision.

Rule 69. (1) A temporary limited license must be granted to either of the following

applicants:

(a) An individual described under section 18223(2) of the code, MCL 333.18223, for

the purpose of obtaining the 1 year of postgraduate experience described under that

section and R 338.2561(1)(d).

(b) An individual who is enrolled in a doctoral degree program that satisfies the

requirements under section 18223(1) of the code, MCL 333.18223, including both of the

following requirements:

(i) Is offered in a regionally accredited college, university, or institution that satisfies

the standards under R 338.2529(1) or (2).

(ii) Is a designated or accredited educational program that satisfies the standards under

R 338.2541(1)(a), (b), (c), or (d).

(2) An applicant for temporary limited licensure shall satisfy the requirements of the

code and the rules promulgated under the code, and both of the following requirements:

(a) Provide the required fee and a completed application on a form provided by the

department.

(b) Provide proof, as directed by the department, verifying the applicant satisfies the

following requirements, as applicable:

(i) If applying under subrule (1)(a) of this rule, verification that the applicant’s

educational program satisfies the requirements under R 338.2561(1)(b) and (c) or R

338.2567.

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(ii) If applying under subrule (1)(b) of this rule, verification that the applicant’s

educational program satisfies the requirements under R 338.2529(1) or (2) and R

338.2541(1)(a), (b), (c), or (d).

(3) An applicant who is granted a temporary limited license to complete the post-

master’s degree experience may take the examination approved under R 338.2563.

(4) The post-master’s degree experience must satisfy all the following requirements:

(a) The experience must consist of not less than 2,000 clock hours completed under the

supervision of a licensed psychologist.

(b) The supervisee shall meet individually and in-person or via 2-way real-time

audiovisual technology that allows direct, contemporaneous interaction by sight and

sound between the supervisor and the supervisee weekly for a minimum of 4 hours a

month, during which all active work functions and records of the supervisee are

reviewed.

(c) The supervisee shall function as a psychologist using generally accepted

applications of psychological knowledge and techniques acquired during the supervisee’s

education and training.

(d) The experience must be acquired in an organized healthcare setting, as defined

under R 338.2521.

(5) In cases of extreme hardship, a supervisee may request an alternative to the

supervision arrangement specified under subrule (4) of this rule. The alternative

supervision arrangement must not be implemented before the board has approved it. In

deciding whether to approve the proposed alternative supervision arrangement, the board

shall consider the nature of the extreme hardship and the reasonableness of the proposed

alternative supervision agreement. A written, narrative request to the board for approval

of an alternative to the supervision arrangement must include, at a minimum, the

following information:

(a) The amount of clock hours currently completed.

(b) The amount of clock hours left to complete.

(c) Whether a hardship request was made and, if so, the decision on the previous

request.

(d) The cause for the hardship.

(e) Measures taken to remedy the hardship.

(f) Whether the hardship still exists.

(g) The names and addresses of all fully licensed psychologists the licensee contacted

or attempted to contact, including number of times, or attempts, or both.

(h) The responses received from the fully licensed psychologists contacted.

(i) The qualifications and experience of the proposed alternative supervisor.

History: 2015 AACS; 2019 AACS; 2021 AACS; 2023 AACS; 2025 MR 11, Eff. May 8, 2025.

R 338.2571 Supervision requirements; reporting of supervision.

Rule 71. (1) An individual who is granted a limited license under section 18223(2) of

the code, MCL 333.18223, and is required to be supervised by a licensed psychologist

shall satisfy the following requirements, as applicable:

(a) A licensee who has less than 10 years of experience as a limited licensed

psychologist, excluding experience as a temporary limited licensed psychologist, shall

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meet individually and in-person or via 2-way real-time audiovisual technology that

allows direct, contemporaneous interaction by sight and sound between the supervisor

and the supervisee for a minimum of 2 hours a month.

(b) A licensee who has 10 or more years of experience as a limited licensed

psychologist, excluding experience as a temporary limited licensed psychologist, shall

meet individually and in-person or via 2-way real-time audiovisual technology that

allows direct, contemporaneous interaction by sight and sound between the supervisor

and the supervisee for a minimum of 1 hour a month.

(2) A licensee who seeks a variance from the supervision requirement described in

subrule (1) of this rule shall provide a request for a variance to the board for

consideration. Reasons for a possible variance include, but are not limited to, issues

regarding physical disability, extended absence from practice, or geographical hardships.

A variance must not be implemented without the written permission of the board. A

written, narrative request to the board for approval of an alternative to the supervision

arrangement must include, at a minimum, the following information:

(a) The details of the variance, and the reason the variance is being requested.

(b) The underlying cause of the need for a variance.

(c) Whether a previous variance request was made and, if so, the previous decision.

(d) The demographic makeup of the surrounding geographic area.

(e) The number of fully licensed psychologists within a 50-mile radius from home and

work.

(f) The names and addresses of all fully licensed psychologists the licensee contacted or

attempted to contact, including number of times or attempts, or both.

(g) The responses received from the fully licensed psychologists contacted.

History: 2015 AACS; 2019 AACS; 2021 AACS; 2023 AACS; 2025 MR 11, Eff. May 8, 2025.

R 338.2573 Relicensure; limited licensed psychologist; requirements.

Rule 73. (1) An applicant whose limited license has lapsed may be relicensed within 3

years after the expiration date of the license under section 16201(3) of the code, MCL

333.16201, if the applicant satisfies the requirements of the code and the rules

promulgated under the code, and all the following requirements:

(a) Provides the required fee and a completed application on a form provided by the

department.

(b) Establishes good moral character as that term is defined in, and determined under,

1974 PA 381, MCL 338.41 to MCL 338.47.

(c) Provides proof, as directed by the department, verifying the accumulation of not less

than 30 hours of continuing education that satisfies the requirements under R 338.2581

and R 338.2583 during the 2 years immediately before the date of the application for

relicensure.

(2) An applicant whose limited license has lapsed may be relicensed more than 3 years

after the expiration date of the license under section 16201(4) of the code, MCL

333.16201, if the applicant satisfies the requirements under the code and the rules

promulgated under the code, and all the following requirements:

(a) Provides the required fee and a completed application on a form provided by the

department.

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(b) Establishes good moral character as that term is defined in, and determined under,

1974 PA 381, MCL 338.41 to 338.47.

(c) Provides fingerprints as required under section 16174(3) of the code, MCL

333.16174.

(d) Provides proof, as directed by the department, verifying the satisfaction of either of

the following requirements:

(i) Successfully passing the examination required under R 338.2563 during the 2 years

immediately before the date of the application for relicensure.

(ii) Verifying that the applicant was licensed as a psychologist in another state during

the 3-year period before the application for relicensure.

(3) An applicant who is or has been licensed, registered, or certified in a health

profession or specialty by another state, the United States military, the federal

government, or another country shall disclose that fact on the application form. The

applicant shall satisfy the requirements of section 16174(2) of the code, MCL 333.16174,

including verification from the issuing entity showing that disciplinary proceedings are

not pending against the applicant and sanctions are not in force at the time of application.

If licensure is granted and it is determined that sanctions have been imposed, the

disciplinary subcommittee may impose appropriate sanctions under section 16174(5) of

the code, MCL 333.16174.

History: 2015 AACS; 2019 AACS; 2021 AACS; 2023 AACS; 2025 MR 11, Eff. May 8, 2025.

PART 4. CONTINUING EDUCATION

R 338.2581

License renewals; psychologist; limited licensed psychologist;

requirements; applicability.

Rule 81. (1) An applicant for license renewal shall satisfy the requirements of the code

and the rules promulgated under the code.

(2) An applicant for license renewal who has been licensed in the 2-year period

immediately before the application for renewal shall accumulate not less than 30 hours of

continuing education in activities approved under these rules during the 2 years

immediately before the application for renewal.

(3) Submission of an application for renewal constitutes the applicant’s certification of

compliance with the requirements of this rule. The licensee shall keep documentation of

satisfying the requirements of this rule for 4 years after the date of applying for license

renewal. Failure to satisfy this rule is a violation of section 16221(h) of the code, MCL

333.16221.

(4) An applicant shall submit a request for a waiver of continuing education

requirements to the department for the board’s consideration not less than 30 days before

the last regularly scheduled board meeting before the expiration date of the license.

History: 2015 AACS; 2019 AACS; 2021 AACS; 2023 AACS; 2025 MR 11, Eff. May 8, 2025.

R 338.2583 Acceptable continuing education; requirements; limitations.

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Rule 83. (1) The 30 hours of continuing education required under R 338.2581(2) for the

renewal of a psychologist license and a psychologist limited license must satisfy the

following requirements, as applicable:

(a) No more than 12 hours of continuing education may be earned during one 24-hour

period.

(b) There is no limitation to the number of continuing education credit hours that may

be earned online.

(c) Credit for a continuing education program or activity that is equivalent or

substantially equivalent to a program or activity that the licensee has already earned

credit for during the renewal period must not be granted.

(d) Under section 18233(2) of the code, MCL 333.18233, not less than 2 hours of

continuing education must be earned in pain and symptom management. Continuing

education hours in pain and symptom management may include, but are not limited to,

courses in behavior management, psychology of pain, pharmacology, behavior

modification, stress management, clinical applications, and drug interventions as they

relate to professional practice.

(e) Not less than 3 hours of continuing education must be earned in ethics.

(f) Completion of implicit bias training under R 338.7004 during the 2 years

immediately before the application for renewal may be used toward satisfaction of the

requirements of R 338.2581(2) and this subrule.

(2) Any of the following activities are considered acceptable continuing education:

Activity Activity and Proof Required

Code

Number

education

of

continuing

hours

granted/allowed for activity

(a)

Attending or participating in a continuing The number of hours of

education program or activity related to the continuing education for a

practice of psychology, or any non-clinical specific program or activity

subject relevant to psychological practice, are the number of hours

education, administration, management, or approved by the sponsor or

science including, but not limited to: live, in- the approving organization

person programs; interactive or monitored for the specific program or

teleconference, audio-conference or web- activity. A maximum of 30

based programs; online programs; and journal hours of continuing education

articles or other self-study programs approved may be earned for this

or offered by any of the following activity in each renewal

organizations:

period.

- A statewide bar association.

- A statewide psychological association

affiliated with the APA.

- The American Association of Group

Psychotherapy.

- The American Association of Marriage and

Family Therapists.

-

The

American

Association

of

Psychotherapy.

- The American Association of Sex Educators,

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Counselors, and Therapists.

- The American Bar Association.

- The American Board of Professional

Neuropsychology.

- The American Board of Professional

Psychologists.

- The American Counseling Association.

- The American Medical Association.

- The American Mental Health Counselor

Association.

- The American Nurses Association.

- The American Psychiatric Association.

- The American Psychotherapy Association.

- The American Society of Addiction

Medicine.

- Another state or provincial board of

psychology.

- The APA.

- The Association for Clinical Pastoral

Education Psychotherapy Commission.

- The Association for Psychological Science.

- The Association of Black Psychologists.

- The Association of State and Provincial

Psychology Boards.

- The Canadian Psychological Association.

- The Community Mental Health Association

of Michigan.

- The Michigan Certification Board for

Addiction Professionals.

- The Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute.

- The Michigan Psychological Association.

- The Michigan Society for Psychoanalytic

Psychology.

- The National Association of School

Psychologists.

- The National Association of Social Workers.

- The National Board of Certified Counselors.

-

The National Latinx Psychological

Association.

- The National Register.

- The Society for the Scientific Study of

Sexuality.

- Nationally or regionally accredited academic

institutions.

- Nationally or regionally accredited hospitals

or mental health treatment centers.

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-

State,

provincial,

and

territorial

psychological associations.

If audited, the licensee shall provide a

program description and a copy of a letter or

certificate of completion showing the

licensee’s name, number of continuing

education hours earned, sponsor name or the

name of the organization that approved the

program or activity for continuing education

credit, and the date that the program was held,

or activity completed.

(b)

(c)

Passing a postgraduate academic course Five hours of continuing

related to the practice of psychology offered education are granted for

in

a

regionally accredited educational each academic credit hour

passed. A maximum of 20

program.

hours of continuing education

If audited, the licensee shall provide an may be earned for this

official transcript documenting successful activity in each renewal

completion of the course.

period.

Initial presentation of a continuing education Two hours of continuing

program related to the practice of psychology education are granted for

provided to a state, regional, national, or each 50 to 60 minutes of

international psychological organization.

presentation. No additional

credit is granted for

To receive credit, the presentation must not be preparation of a presentation.

a part of the licensee’s regular job description A maximum of 20 hours of

and be approved or offered for continuing continuing education may be

education credit by any of the organizations earned for this activity in

listed under subdivision (a) of this subrule.

each renewal period.

If audited, the licensee shall provide a

program description,

a

copy of the

presentation notice or advertisement showing

the date of the presentation, the licensee’s

name listed as a presenter, and the name of the

organization that approved or offered the

presentation for continuing education credit.

(d)

Initial presentation of a scientific exhibit, Two hours of continuing

poster,

demonstration

organization.

scientific

paper,

a

or

clinical education are granted for

to

psychological each 50 to 60 minutes of

presentation. No additional

credit

is

granted

of

for

the

To receive credit, the presentation must not be preparation

part of the licensee’s regular job description or presentation. A maximum of

performed in the normal course of the 20 hours of continuing

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licensee’s employment.

education may be earned for

this activity in each renewal

If audited, the licensee shall provide a copy of period.

the document presented with proof of

presentation or a letter from the program

sponsor verifying the length and date of the

presentation.

(e)

Initial publication of an article related to the Five hours of continuing

practice of psychology in a peer-reviewed education are granted for

journal.

serving as the primary author.

Two hours of continuing

If audited, the licensee shall provide a copy of education are granted for

the publication that identifies the licensee as serving as the secondary

the author or a publication acceptance letter.

author. A maximum of 20

hours of continuing education

may be earned for this

activity in each renewal

period.

(f)

Initial publication of an article related to the One hour of continuing

practice of psychology in a non-peer-reviewed education is granted for each

journal, newsletter, or magazine.

article. A maximum of 3

hours of continuing education

If audited, the licensee shall provide a copy of may be earned for this

the publication that identifies the licensee as activity in each renewal

the author or a publication acceptance letter.

period.

(g)

Initial publication of a chapter related to the Five hours of continuing

practice of psychology in either of the education are granted for

following textbooks:

- A professional or healthcare textbook.

- A peer-reviewed textbook.

serving as the primary author.

Two hours of continuing

education are granted for

serving as the secondary

If audited, the licensee shall provide a copy of author. A maximum of 20

the publication that identifies the licensee as hours of continuing education

the author or a publication acceptance letter.

may be earned for this

activity in each renewal

period.

(h)

Initial publication of a book related to the A maximum of 20 hours of

practice of psychology.

continuing education may be

earned for this activity in

If audited, the licensee shall provide proof of each renewal period for all

publication that identifies the licensee as the non-self-published books. A

author or a publication acceptance letter.

maximum of 10 hours of

continuing education may be

earned for this activity in

each renewal period for all

self-published books.

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(i)

Identifying, researching, and resolving an One hour of continuing

event or issue related to clinical or education is granted for each

professional practice.

50 to 60 minutes spent

identifying, researching, and

If audited, the licensee shall provide a resolving the issue or event.

summary of activities, including hours spent, A maximum of 5 hours of

references if relevant, and a description of the continuing education may be

event or issue involved in identifying, earned for this activity in

researching, and resolving the event or issue.

each renewal period.

(j)

Participating on a state or national committee, Ten hours of continuing

board, council, or association related to the education are granted for

field of psychology. A committee, board, each

committee,

board,

council, or association is considered council, or association.

A

acceptable by the board if it enhances the maximum of 20 hours of

participant’s knowledge and understanding of continuing education may be

the field of psychology.

earned for this activity in

each renewal period.

If audited, the licensee shall provide

documentation verifying the licensee’s

participation in not less than 50% of the

regularly scheduled meetings of the

committee, board, council, or association.

(k)

Participating as a student in a postdoctoral Ten hours of continuing

clinical training program related to the education are granted for

practice of psychology provided through an participating in the program.

accredited

educational

program

for A maximum of 10 hours of

psychologists that satisfies the standards continuing education may be

adopted under R 338.2529(1) or (2).

earned for this activity in

each renewal period.

If audited, the licensee shall provide a letter

from the program director verifying the

licensee participated in the program.

(l)

Participating as

a

surveyor in the Ten hours of continuing

accreditation, certification, or inspection of an education are granted for

educational, clinical, or service delivery participating as a surveyor. A

program for psychologists with any of the maximum of 10 hours of

following organizations:

- The Commission on Accreditation.

- The Joint Commission.

continuing education may be

earned for this activity in

each renewal period.

- The Commission on Accreditation of

Rehabilitation Facilities International.

- The APA.

- The PCSAS.

If audited, the licensee shall provide a letter

from the accreditation, certification, or

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inspection program verifying the licensee’s

participation and the location of the

inspections or examinations.

(m)

Participating on any of the following Ten hours of continuing

committees:

education are granted for

- A peer-review committee dealing with participating on a committee.

quality patient care as it relates to the practice A maximum of 10 hours of

of psychology.

continuing education may be

- A committee dealing with utilization review earned for this activity in

as it relates to the practice of psychology.

- A healthcare organization committee dealing

with patient care issues related to the practice

of psychology.

each renewal period.

If audited, the licensee shall provide a letter

from an organization official verifying the

licensee’s participation in not less than 50% of

the regularly scheduled meetings of the

committee.

(n)

Serving as an instructor for the first time for Two hours of continuing

any of the following programs: education are granted for

- Students, staff, or other licensees at a each 50-to-60-minute lecture

postdoctoral clinical training program related per subject. Additional credit

to the practice of psychology provided at an for preparation of the lecture

accredited

psychologists that satisfies the standards maximum of 10 hours of

adopted under R 338.2529(1) or (2). continuing education may be

educational

program

for may not be granted.

A

- Students, interns, residents, or staff in an earned for this activity in

accredited educational or training program in each renewal period.

the area of psychology that satisfies the

standards adopted under R 338.2529(1) or (2).

If audited, the licensee shall provide a letter

from the program director verifying the

licensee’s role, length of the lecture or

lectures, and the date that the lecture or

lectures was held.

(o)

Providing clinical supervision for master’s, One hour of continuing

doctoral, or postdoctoral level students.

education is granted for each

50 to 60 minutes of

To receive credit, this activity must not be part supervision provided.

of the licensee’s regular job description. maximum of 10 hours of

continuing education may be

A

If audited, the licensee shall provide a letter earned for this activity in

from an authorized official at the agency each renewal period.

employing the licensee verifying the

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licensee’s role and the number of supervision

hours the licensee provided.

(p)

(q)

(r)

Participating in peer supervision or One hour of continuing

consultation with professional colleagues.

education is granted for each

50 to 60 minutes of

If audited, the licensee shall provide an participation. A maximum of

affidavit from the colleague that took part in 10 hours of continuing

the peer supervision or consultation. The education may be earned for

affidavit must attest to the licensee’s role and this activity in each renewal

the number of hours the licensee spent period.

participating in these activities.

Participating in case conferences, including One hour of continuing

hospital grand rounds and multidisciplinary education is granted for each

conferences, for training purposes.

50 to 60 minutes of

participation. A maximum of

If audited, the licensee shall provide a letter 5 hours of continuing

from the administrative or clinical supervisor education may be earned for

verifying the types of conferences and the this activity in each renewal

number of hours the licensee spent period.

participating in the conferences.

Providing individual supervision for a limited One hour of continuing

licensed psychologist beyond the hours of education is granted for each

supervision required under R 338.2571(1)(a) 50 to 60 minutes of

or (1)(b). Supervision provided as part of a supervision provided beyond

disciplinary sanction may be included under the hours of supervision

this activity.

required per month.

maximum of 10 hours of

If audited, the licensee shall provide an continuing education may be

affidavit from the limited licensed earned for this activity in

A

psychologist who received the supervision. each renewal period.

The affidavit must attest to the licensee’s role

as a supervisor and the number of hours the

licensee spent providing supervision to the

limited licensed psychologist.

(s)

Receiving individual supervision from a One hour of continuing

licensed psychologist beyond the hours of education is granted for each

supervision required under R 338.2571(1)(a) 50 to 60 minutes of

or (1)(b). Supervision received as part of a supervision received beyond

disciplinary sanction may not be included the hours of supervision

under this activity.

required per month.

A

maximum of 10 hours of

If audited, the licensee shall provide an continuing education may be

affidavit from the licensed psychologist who earned for this activity in

provided the supervision. The affidavit must each renewal period.

attest to the licensee’s role as a supervisee and

the number of hours the licensee spent

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receiving supervision from the licensed

psychologist.

(t)

Participation in a panel discussion relevant to One hour of continuing

the practice of psychology in an approved education is granted for each

continuing education program or an organized 50 to 60 minutes spent

healthcare setting as defined under R participating in the panel

338.2521(1)(j).

discussion. A maximum of 5

hours of continuing education

If audited, the licensee shall provide may be earned for this

documentation from the organizer of the panel activity in each renewal

discussion verifying the topic of the panel period.

discussion and the number of hours the

licensee spent participating in the discussion.

(u)

Obtaining initial certification in a specialty Twenty hours of continuing

area by 1 of the following organizations:

- The American Board of Professional obtaining initial certification.

Psychology. A maximum of 20 hours of

- The Michigan Certification Board for continuing education may be

education are granted for

Addiction Professionals.

earned for this activity in

each renewal period.

If audited, the licensee shall provide proof of

certification.

(v)

Participation in the development of a national Five hours of continuing

examination for psychologists.

education are granted for

participation. A maximum of

If audited, the licensee shall provide 5 hours of continuing

documentation from the sponsor of the education may be earned for

examination verifying the licensee’s role and this activity in each renewal

participation in the development of the period.

examination.

History: 2015 AACS; 2019 AACS; 2021 AACS; 2023 AACS; 2025 MR 11, Eff. May 8, 2025.

R 338.2585 Continuing education providers; standards for approval.

Rule 85. (1) A continuing education provider that is not pre-approved under R

338.2583 may be approved by the board. To be approved by the board, the provider shall

complete an application provided by the department, file the application with the

department for review no later than 120 days before the program date, and satisfy subrule

(2) of this rule. The application and supporting documentation must include all the

following information:

(a) A program schedule, including the date of the program, topics, the name of the

presenter or presenters, and break times.

(b) An explanation of how the program is being designed to further educate

psychologists, including a short narrative describing the program content and the criteria

for the selection of the content.

(c) Copies of instructional objectives that have been developed.

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(d) Copies of all promotional and advertising materials for the program.

(e) The name, title, and address of the program director and a description of

qualifications to direct the program.

(f) A description of how the amount of continuing education credit awarded for this

program is determined.

(g) A description of how participants are notified that continuing education credit has

been earned.

(h) A copy of the curriculum vitae for each presenter.

(i) A description of the delivery method or methods used during the presentation.

(j) A copy of the assessment instrument, if any, that is used for participant evaluation.

(k) A description of how the assessment, if any, is administered, corrected, and returned

to participants.

(l) A description of how attendance is monitored.

(2) A program provider or sponsor approved under subrule (1) of this rule shall issue

certificates or letters of attendance that include all the following information:

(a) The name of the sponsor.

(b) The name of the program, including the name of the presenter or presenters.

(c) The name of the attendee.

(d) The date of the program.

(e) The approval number of this state, if assigned by the department.

(f) The signature and title of the individual responsible for attendance monitoring.

(g) The number of hours attended and the amount of continuing education credits

earned.

History: 2019 AACS; 2021 AACS; 2023 AACS.

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