DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

DIRECTOR'S OFFICE

PSYCHOLOGY - GENERAL RULES

Filed with the secretary of state on December 6, 2019

These rules take effect immediately upon filing with the secretary of state unless adopted

under section 33, 44, or 45a(6) of the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA

306, MCL 24.233, 24.244, or 24.245a. Rules adopted under these sections become

effective 7 days after filing with the secretary of state.

(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 338.2521, R 338.2523, R 338.2525, R 338.2529, R 338.2541, R 338.2543, R

338.2545, R 338.2547, R 338.2549, R 338.2551, R 338.2553, R 338.2555, R 338.2561, R

338.2563, R 338.2565, R 338.2567, R 338.2569, R 338.2571, R 338.2573, R 338.2581,

and R 338.2583 of the Administrative Code are amended, R 338.2585 is added, and R

338.2527 is rescinded, as follows:

PART 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

R 338.2521 Definitions.

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

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

the code, MCL 333.18221.

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

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

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

circumstances that impose an extraordinary level of hardship.

(e) "Organized health care setting" means a clinic, hospital, institution, organization,

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

delivery of health care 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.

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

R 338.2523 English language requirement.

June 27, 2019

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Rule 23. An applicant for a psychologist license or psychologist limited license whose

educational program was taught in a language other than English shall satisfy the

requirements of the code and these rules and shall demonstrate a working knowledge of

the English language. To demonstrate a working knowledge of the English language, the

applicant shall establish that he or she has obtained a total score of not less than 80 on the

test of English as a foreign language internet-based test (TOEFL-IBT) administered by

the Educational Testing Service.

R 338.2525 Training standards for identifying victims of human trafficking;

requirements.

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

seeking licensure or licensed shall complete training in identifying victims of human

trafficking that meets the following standards:

(a) Training content must cover all of the following:

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

(ii) Identifying victims of human trafficking in health care settings.

(iii) Identifying the warning signs of human trafficking in health care settings for

adults and minors.

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

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

(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 that has been approved by the

board for initial licensure, or by a college or university.

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

that meets the requirements of subdivision (a) of this subrule and is published in a peer

review journal, health care 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 a sample of individuals and request

documentation of proof of completion of training. If audited by the department, an

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 that includes the

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

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

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

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

training provider name, and name of training.

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

article, author, publication name of peer review journal, health care journal, or

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professional or scientific journal, and date, volume, and issue of publication, as

applicable.

(3) Pursuant to section 16148 of the code, MCL 333.16148, the requirements specified

in subrule (1) of this rule apply for license renewals beginning with the 2017 renewal

cycle after the promulgation of this rule and for initial licenses issued after March 30,

2022.

R 338.2527 Rescinded.

R 338.2529 Accreditation; standards; adoption by reference.

Rule 29. (1) A higher education institution is considered approved by the board if it is

accredited by the accrediting body of the region in which the institution is located and the

accrediting body satisfies either the recognition standards and criteria of the Council for

Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the recognition procedures and criteria of the

United States Department of Education.

(2) The procedures and criteria for recognizing accrediting agencies of the United

States Department of Education, effective July 1, 2010, as contained in 34 CFR part 602

and the policies and procedures for recognition of accrediting organizations of CHEA,

effective June 28, 2010, are adopted by reference in these rules. The CHEA recognition

standards may be obtained at no cost from the council's website at http://www.chea.org.

The federal recognition criteria may also be obtained at no cost from the website for the

United States Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education at

http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/OPE/index.html.

(3) The board has determined that 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 in subrule (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 cost from the Board of

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

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

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 in these rules:

(a) The designation criteria of the National Register of Health Service Psychologists

and the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB) set forth in the

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publication entitled "Guidelines for Defining a Doctoral Degree in Psychology," which is

available at no cost from the national register's website at www.nationalregister.org, or

from the association's website at www.asppb.org.

(b) The accreditation guidelines and principles of the American Psychological

Association (APA) as set forth in the publication entitled “Standards of Accreditation for

Health Service Psychology,” February, 2015, which is available at no cost from the

association's website at http://www.apa.org/ed/accreditation/index.aspx.

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

set forth in the publication entitled "Accreditation Standards and Procedures for Doctoral

Programmes and Internships in Professional Psychology", Fifth revision, 2011, which is

available at no cost from the association's website at

http://www.cpa.ca/education/accreditation/.

(d) The accreditation standards of the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation

System (PCSAS) as set forth in the publication entitled “Psychological Clinical Science

Accreditation System Purpose, Organization, Policies, and Procedures,” November,

2017, which is available at no cost from the association’s website at

http://www.pcsas.org/about/publications-and-links/.

(2) A doctoral program in psychology, or a closely related field, that 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 by the board.

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

are available for inspection and distribution at cost from the Board of Psychology, Bureau

of Professional Licensing, Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, 611 West

Ottawa Street, P.O. Box 30670, Lansing, MI 48909.

(4) Under section 18223(1)(a) of the code, MCL 333.18223(1)(a), a doctoral program

that is in the process of obtaining the National Register’s and ASPPB’s designation or

becoming accredited by either the APA, the CPA, or the PCSAS before August 1, 2011,

and obtains the designation or accreditation on or before August 31, 2020, is approved by

the board.

R 338.2543 Application for licensure; psychologist; requirements.

Rule 43. Except as provided in R 338.2549, an applicant for a psychologist license

under section 18223(1) of the code, MCL 333.18223(1), shall submit the required fee and

a completed application on a form provided by the department. In addition to satisfying

the requirements of the code, an applicant shall satisfy all of the following requirements:

(a) Education: The applicant shall possess either a doctoral degree in psychology or a

doctoral degree in a closely related field. Either degree must satisfy both of the following

requirements:

(i) The degree must be from a regionally accredited college, university, or institution

that satisfies the standards in R 338.2529(2).

(ii) The degree must be from a designated or accredited educational program that

satisfies the standards in R 338.2541(1)(a), (b), (c), or (d).

(b) Training: The applicant shall have successfully completed an internship that was

an integrated part of a doctoral degree that satisfies the requirements in subdivision (a)(i)

and (a)(ii) of this rule, or an equivalent postdoctoral internship as determined by the

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board. A 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.

(ii) How the postdoctoral internship follows standards similar to those required by

the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC).

(c) Experience: The applicant shall have acquired 1 year of postdoctoral degree

experience in the practice of psychology that satisfies the requirements of R 338.2553(3).

(d) Licensure examination: The applicant shall have passed the licensure examination

for psychologists approved by the board under R 338.2545(1).

R 338.2545 Examination; psychologist; passing scores.

Rule 45. (1) An applicant for a psychologist license shall pass the examination for

professional practice in psychology that was developed by ASPPB. The passing score for

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

independent practice.

(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 in R 338.2543(d).

R 338.2547 Psychologist examination; eligibility.

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

licensure examination, an applicant shall satisfy both of the following requirements:

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

department.

(b) Have documentation provided directly to the department from an accredited

educational institution verifying the applicant satisfies the educational requirements in R

338.2543(a).

R 338.2549 Foreign graduate of non-accredited postsecondary institution; psychologist

examination; eligibility.

Rule 49. To establish eligibility for the psychologist licensure examination, an applicant

who graduated from a foreign, non-accredited postsecondary institution shall satisfy all of

the following requirements:

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

department.

(b) Possess either a doctoral degree in psychology or a doctoral degree in a closely

related field from an educational program that is substantially equivalent to an accredited

educational program that satisfies the standards in R 338.2541(1)(a), (b), (c), or (d). In

addition, the degree must be from an educational institution that is substantially

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

338.2529(2). Evidence of satisfying these requirements must include an evaluation of the

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applicant's non-accredited education by a credential evaluation agency that is a member

of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).

(c) Demonstrate a working knowledge of the English language if the applicant's

educational program was taught in a language other than English. To demonstrate a

working knowledge of the English language, the applicant shall establish that he or she

satisfies the requirements in R 338.2523.

R 338.2551 Licensure by endorsement.

Rule 51. (1) An applicant for a psychologist license by endorsement shall submit the

required fee and a completed application on a form provided by the department. An

applicant who satisfies the requirements of the code and this rule is presumed to satisfy

the requirements of section 16186 of the code, MCL 333.16186.

(2) An applicant for a psychologist license by endorsement shall satisfy both of the

following requirements:

(a) Have been first licensed in another state to engage in the independent practice of

psychology for a minimum of 10 years before the date of filing the application for a

Michigan license.

(b) Hold a current license in the independent practice of psychology issued by the

licensing agency of any state.

(3) An applicant’s license must be verified by the licensing agency of any state in

which the applicant holds a current license or ever held a license as a psychologist.

Verification includes, but is not limited to, showing proof that the applicant’s license is in

good standing and, if applicable, any disciplinary action taken or pending against the

applicant.

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(1)(b), and R 338.2543(c).

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

requirements of the code, shall satisfy both of the following requirements:

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

department.

(b) Have documentation provided directly to the department from an educational

program verifying the applicant satisfies the educational requirements in R 338.2543(a).

(3) The postdoctoral experience must satisfy all of 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 with his or her supervisor

weekly for a minimum of 4 hours a month, during which all active work functions and

records of the supervisee are reviewed.

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(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 health care setting, as defined in

R 338.2521(1)(e).

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

supervision arrangement specified in this subrule. 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 request to the board for approval of an alternative

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

(i) The amount of clock hours currently completed.

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

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

request.

(iv) The cause for the hardship.

(v) Measures taken to remedy the hardship.

(vi) Whether the hardship still exists.

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

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

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

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

(4) An educational limited license must be issued for 1 year and must not be renewed

more than 5 times.

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

Rule 55. (1) An applicant whose psychologist license has lapsed for less than 3 years

preceding the date of application for relicensure may be relicensed under section

16201(3) of the code, MCL 333.16201(3), if the applicant satisfies all of the following

requirements:

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

department.

(b) Establishes that he or she is of good moral character as defined under 1974 PA

381, MCL 338.41 to 338.47.

(c) Submits proof to the department of accumulating not less than 30 hours of

continuing education that satisfies the requirements of R 338.2581 and R 338.2583

during the 2 years immediately preceding relicensure.

(2) An applicant whose psychologist license has lapsed for 3 years or more preceding

the date of application for relicensure may be relicensed under section 16201(4) of the

code, MCL 333.16201(4), if the applicant satisfies all of the following requirements:

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

department.

(b) Establishes that he or she is of good moral character as defined under section (1) to

(7) of 1974 PA 381, MCL 338.41 to 338.47.

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

333.16174(3).

(d) Meets either of the following requirements:

(i) Passes an examination required under R 338.2545(1).

(ii) Presents evidence to the department that he or she was licensed as a psychologist

at the doctoral level in another state at any time during the 3-year period immediately

preceding the application for relicensure.

(3) An applicant whose educational limited license has lapsed may be relicensed under

section 16201(3) or (4) of the code, MCL 333.16201(3) or (4), if the applicant satisfies

subrule (1)(a) and (b) of this rule.

(4) An applicant shall have his or her license verified by the licensing agency of any

state in which the applicant holds or has ever held a license, as a psychologist. If

applicable, verification shall include the record of any disciplinary action taken or

pending against the applicant.

PART 3. LIMITED LICENSED PSYCHOLOGISTS

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

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

section 18223(2) of the code, MCL 333.18223(2), shall submit the required fee and a

completed application on a form provided by the department. In addition to satisfying

the requirements of the code, the applicant shall satisfy all of the following requirements:

(a) Education: The applicant for a limited license shall have earned a master's degree

in psychology from an accredited educational institution that satisfies the standards in R

338.2529(2). The degree required under this subdivision must satisfy all of the following

requirements:

(i) The degree must be an integrated, organized sequence of study that includes at

least 1 course in assessment, 1 course in treatment, and 1 course in scientific and

professional ethics and standards. Effective June 30, 2009, the 1 course in scientific and

professional ethics and standards must be at least 3 semester hours or 15 hours of

classroom instruction per semester hour. If an applicant graduated prior to June 30, 2009,

and his or her master's degree included a graduate course in scientific and professional

ethics of at least 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 such material as it deems

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

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

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

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

(b) Training: The applicant shall have completed a practicum that satisfies all of the

following requirements:

(i) The practicum must be an integrated part of the master's degree program in any

setting approved by the degree granting program. A post-degree practicum may be

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approved by the board if the practicum is through an accredited institution that satisfies

the standards adopted in R 338.2529(2) and was completed for academic graduate credit.

A request to the board for approval of a post-degree practicum must include, at a

minimum, the following information:

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

practicum.

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

of the master’s degree program.

(C) The responsibilities the practicum will require.

(D) When the practicum will take place and the hourly time commitment.

(E) How the practicum will be supervised and by whom.

(F) The demographic makeup of the geographic area where the practicum will take

place.

(G) Whether others have utilized the practicum provider.

(ii) The practicum must require not less than 500 clock hours of psychological work.

(iii) The applicant shall be supervised by a psychologist who is licensed in this state,

eligible for licensure in this state, or licensed or certified at the independent practice level

in the state where the practicum takes place.

(iv) The applicant must meet in person with his or her supervisor for a minimum of 2

hours a week during the practicum.

(c) Experience: The applicant shall have acquired 1 year of post-master’s degree

experience in the practice of psychology that satisfies the requirements of R 338.2569(4).

(d) Examination: The applicant shall have passed the examination approved by the

board under R 338.2563.

(2) An applicant satisfies the requirements of subrule (1) of this rule if he or she was

certified as a psychological examiner or eligible for certification as a psychological

examiner under former 1959 PA 257 on or before September 30, 1978.

(3) An applicant who satisfies the requirements of R 338.2567 satisfies the

requirements of subrule (1)(a) and (b) of this rule.

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

scores.

Rule 63. The board approves and adopts for applicants for a limited license under

section 18223(2) of the code, MCL 333.18223(2), the examination for professional

practice in psychology that was developed by the Association of State and Provincial

Psychology Boards (ASPPB). The board adopts the passing score on the examination

recommended by the ASPPB for supervised practice.

R 338.2565 Limited licensed psychologist examination; eligibility.

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

required under R 338.2563, an applicant for a limited license under section 18223(2) of

the code, MCL 333.18223(2), shall submit the required fee and a completed application

on a form provided by the department. In addition, the applicant shall satisfy either of the

following requirements:

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(a) Have documentation provided directly to the department from an educational

institution verifying the applicant satisfies the education and training requirements for a

limited license specified in R 338.2561(1)(a) and (b).

(b) Submit acceptable documentation to the department that verifies the applicant

satisfies the requirements of R 338.2561(2).

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

licensed psychologist examination; eligibility.

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

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

satisfy both of the following requirements:

(a) Have documentation provided directly to the department from an educational

institution verifying the applicant’s possession of a master’s degree that is substantially

equivalent to the requirements in R 338.2561(1)(a) and (b). In addition, the applicant’s

master’s degree shall be from an educational institution that is substantially equivalent to

an accredited educational institution that satisfies the standards in R 338.2529(2).

Evidence of satisfying these requirements shall include an evaluation of the applicant's

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

National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).

(b) Demonstrate a working knowledge of the English language if the applicant's

educational program was taught in a language other than English. To demonstrate a

working knowledge of the English language, the applicant shall establish that he or she

satisfies the requirements of R 338.2523.

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

experience; requirements; supervision

Rule 69. (1) The board shall grant a temporary limited license to either of the following

applicants:

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

the purpose of obtaining the 1 year of postgraduate experience described in that section

and R 338.2561(1)(c).

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

requirements of section 18223(1) of the code, MCL 333.18223(1), which includes both of

the following requirements:

(i) The program is offered in a regionally accredited college, university, or institution

that satisfies the standards in R 338.2529(2).

(ii) The program is a designated or accredited educational program that satisfies the

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

(2) An applicant for a temporary limited license, in addition to satisfying the

requirements of the code, shall satisfy both of the following requirements:

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

department.

(b) Have documentation provided directly to the department from an educational

institution verifying the applicant satisfies the following requirements, as applicable:

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

educational program satisfies the requirements in R 338.2561(1)(a) and (b) or R

338.2567.

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

educational program satisfies the requirements in R 338.2529(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 by the board under R

338.2563.

(4) The post-master’s degree experience must satisfy all of 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 with his or her supervisor

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 health care setting, as defined in

R 338.2521(1)(e).

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

supervision arrangement specified in this subrule. 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 request to the board for approval of an alternative

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

(i) The amount of clock hours currently completed.

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

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

request.

(iv) The cause for the hardship.

(v) Measures taken to remedy the hardship.

(vi) Whether the hardship still exists.

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

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

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

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

R 338.2571 Supervision requirements; reporting of supervision.

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

code, MCL 333.18223(2), and is required to be supervised by a licensed psychologist

shall satisfy all of the following requirements:

(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 with his or her supervisor 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 with his or her supervisor for a minimum of 1 hour a

month.

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

subrule (a) or subrule (b) of this rule, as provided under section 18223(2) of the code,

MCL 333.18223(2), shall submit 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 request to the board

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

the following information:

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

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

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

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

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

and work.

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

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

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

R 338.2573 Relicensure; limited licensed psychologist; requirements

Rule 73. (1) An applicant whose limited license has lapsed for less than 3 years

preceding the date of application for relicensure may be relicensed under section

16201(3) of the code, MCL 333.16201(3), if the applicant satisfies all of the following

requirements:

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

department.

(b) Establishes that he or she is of good moral character as defined under 1974 PA

381, MCL 338.41 to MCL 338.47.

(c) Submits proof to the department of accumulating not less than 30 hours of

continuing education that satisfies the requirements of R 338.2581 and R 338.2583

during the 2 years immediately preceding relicensure.

(2) An applicant whose limited license has lapsed for 3 years or more preceding the

date of application for relicensure may be relicensed under section 16201(4) of the code,

MCL 333.16201(4), if the applicant satisfies all of the following requirements:

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

department.

(b) Establishes that he or she is of good moral character as defined under 1974 PA

381, MCL 338.41 to 338.47.

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

333.16174(3).

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(d) Meets either of the following requirements:

(i) Passes the examination approved by the board under R 338.2563.

(ii) Presents evidence to the department that he or she was licensed as a psychologist

in another state at any time during the 3-year period immediately preceding the

application for relicensure.

(3) An applicant shall have his or her license verified by the licensing agency of any

state in which the applicant holds or ever held a license as a psychologist. If applicable,

verification shall include the record of any disciplinary action taken or pending against

the applicant.

PART 4. CONTINUING EDUCATION

R 338.2581 License renewals; psychologist; limited licensed psychologist; requirements;

applicability.

Rule 81. (1) This part applies to applications for renewal of a psychologist license and

a psychologist limited license under sections 16201 and 18233(1) of the code, MCL

333.16201 and MCL 333.18233(1), that are filed for the renewal cycle beginning 1 year

or more after September 15, 2015.

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

immediately preceding the application date for renewal shall accumulate not less than 30

hours of continuing education in activities approved by the board under these rules during

the 2 years immediately preceding 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 retain documentation of

satisfying the requirements of this rule for a period of 4 years from 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(h).

(4) The requirements of this rule do not apply to a licensee during his or her initial

licensure cycle.

R 338.2583 Acceptable continuing education; requirements; limitations.

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 must 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 identical or

substantially identical to a program or activity for which the licensee has already earned

credit during that renewal period must not be granted.

(d) Under section 18233(2) of the code, MCL 333.18233(2), at least 2 hours of

continuing education must be earned in the area of pain and symptom management.

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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) At least 3 hours of continuing education must be earned in the area of ethics.

(2) The board shall consider any of the following activities as acceptable

continuing education:

ACCEPTABLE CONTINUING EDUCATION ACTIVITIES

Activity

Code

Activity and Proof Required

Number of continuing

education hours

granted/permitted for

activity

a

Attendance at or participation in a continuing The number of continuing

education program or activity related to the

practice of psychology, or any non-clinical

subject relevant to psychological practice,

education, administration, management, or

education hours for a

specific program or activity

shall be the number of hours

approved by the sponsor or

science, which includes, but is not limited to: the approving organization

live, in person programs; interactive or for the specific program or

monitored teleconference, audio-conference, activity. A maximum of 30

or web-based programs; online programs;

and journal articles or other self-study

programs approved or offered by any of the

following organizations:

hours of continuing

education may be earned for

this activity in each renewal

period.

• A statewide bar association.

• A statewide psychological

association affiliated with the

American Psychological Association.

• The American Association of Group

Psychotherapy.

• The American Association of

Marriage and Family Therapists.

• The American Association of

Pastoral Counselors.

• The American Association of

Psychotherapy.

• The American Association of Sex

Educators, Counselors, and

Therapists.

• The American Bar Association.

• The American Board of Professional

Neuropsychology.

• The American Board of Professional

Psychologists.

• The American Counseling

Association.

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• The American Medical Association.

• The American Mental Health

Counselor Association.

• The American Nurses Association.

• The American Psychiatric

Association.

• The American Psychological

Association.

• The American Psychotherapy

Association.

• The American Society of Addiction

Medicine.

• Another state or provincial board of

psychology.

• The Association for Psychological

science.

• The Association of State and

Provincial Psychology Boards.

• The Canadian Psychological

Association.

• 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 Register of Health

Service Providers in Psychology.

• Nationally or regionally accredited

academic institutions.

• Nationally or regionally accredited

hospitals or mental health treatment

centers.

• State, provincial, and territorial

psychological associations.

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If audited, the licensee shall submit a

program description, 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 on which the program

was held or activity completed.

b

c

Passing a postgraduate academic course

related to the practice of psychology offered education shall be granted

in a regionally accredited educational

program.

Five hours of continuing

for each academic credit

hour passed. A maximum of

20 hours of continuing

education may be earned for

this activity in each renewal

period.

If audited, the licensee shall submit an

official transcript documenting successful

completion of the course.

Initial presentation of a continuing education Two hours of continuing

program related to the practice of psychology education shall be granted

provided to a state, regional, national, or

international psychological organization.

for each 50 to 60 minutes of

presentation. No additional

credit shall be granted for

preparation of a presentation.

A maximum of 20 hours of

To receive credit, the presentation must not

be a part of the licensee’s regular job

description and must be approved or offered continuing education may be

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

organizations listed under activity code a of

this subrule.

each renewal period.

If audited, the licensee shall submit 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.

Initial presentation of a scientific exhibit,

poster, scientific paper, or clinical

d

Two hours of continuing

education shall be granted

for each 50 to 60 minutes of

presentation. No additional

credit shall be granted for

preparation of the

presentation. A maximum

of 20 hours of continuing

education may be earned for

demonstration to a psychological

organization.

To receive credit, the presentation shall not

be part of the licensee’s regular job

description or performed in the normal

course of the licensee’s employment.

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If audited, the licensee shall submit a copy of this activity in each renewal

the document presented with evidence of

presentation or a letter from the program

sponsor verifying the length and date of the

presentation.

period.

e

Initial publication of an article related to the

practice of psychology in a peer-reviewed

journal.

Five hours of continuing

education shall be granted

for serving as the primary

author. Two hours of

If audited, the licensee shall submit a copy of continuing education shall

the publication that identifies the licensee as be granted for serving as the

the author or a publication acceptance letter. secondary 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

practice of psychology in a non-peer

reviewed journal, newsletter, or magazine.

One hour of continuing

education shall be granted

for each article. A

maximum of 3 hours of

If audited, the licensee shall submit a copy of continuing education may be

the publication that identifies the licensee as earned for this activity in

the author or a publication acceptance letter. each renewal period.

g

Initial publication of a chapter related to the

practice of psychology in either of the

following textbooks:

Five hours of continuing

education shall be granted

for serving as the primary

author. Two hours of

continuing education shall

be granted for serving as the

secondary author. A

• A professional or health care

textbook.

• A peer-reviewed textbook.

maximum of 20 hours of

continuing education may be

earned for this activity in

each renewal period.

If audited, the licensee shall submit a copy of

the publication that identifies the licensee as

the author or a publication acceptance letter.

h

Initial publication of a book related to the

practice of psychology.

A maximum of 20 hours of

continuing education may be

earned for this activity in

If audited, the licensee shall submit 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

event or issue related to clinical or

professional practice.

One hour of continuing

education shall be granted

for each 50 to 60 minutes

spent identifying,

If audited, the licensee shall submit a

researching, and resolving

summary of activities, including hours spent, the issue or event. A

references if relevant, as well as a description maximum of 5 hours of

of event or issue involved in identifying,

continuing education may be

researching, and resolving the event or issue. earned for this activity in

each renewal period.

j

Participating on a state or national

Ten hours of continuing

education shall be granted

for each committee, board,

council, or association. A

maximum of 20 hours of

continuing education may be

earned for this activity in

each renewal period.

committee, board, council, or association

related to the field of psychology. A

committee, board, council, or association is

considered acceptable by the board if it

enhances the participant’s knowledge and

understanding of the field of psychology.

If audited, the licensee shall submit

documentation verifying the licensee’s

participation in at least 50% of the regularly

scheduled meetings of the committee, board,

council, or association.

k

Participating as a student in a postdoctoral

clinical training program related to the

practice of psychology provided through an

accredited educational program for

psychologists that satisfies the standards

adopted by the board under R 338.2529(2).

Ten hours of continuing

education shall be granted

for participating in the

program. A maximum of 10

hours of continuing

education may be earned for

this activity in each renewal

period.

If audited, the licensee shall submit a letter

from the program director verifying the

licensee participated in the program.

Participating as a surveyor in the

accreditation, certification, or inspection of

an educational, clinical or service delivery

program for psychologists with any of the

following organizations:

l

Ten hours of continuing

education shall be granted

for participating as a

surveyor. A maximum of 10

hours of continuing

education may be earned for

this activity in each renewal

period.

• The Commission on Accreditation

(COA).

• The Joint Commission.

• The Commission on Accreditation of

Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)

International.

• The American Psychological

Association.

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• The Psychological Clinical Science

Accreditation System (PCSAS).

If audited, the licensee shall submit a letter

from the accreditation, certification or

inspection program verifying the licensee’s

participation and the location of the

inspections or examinations.

m

Participating on any of the following

committees:

Ten hours of continuing

education shall be granted

for participating on a

committee. A maximum of

10 hours of continuing

education may be earned for

this activity in each renewal

period.

• A peer review committee dealing

with quality patient care as it relates

to the practice of psychology.

• A committee dealing with utilization

review as it relates to the practice of

psychology.

• A health care organization committee

dealing with patient care issues

related to the practice of psychology.

If audited, the licensee shall submit a letter

from an organization official verifying the

licensee’s participation in at least 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 shall be granted

for each 50 to 60 minute

lecture per subject.

• Students, staff, or other licensees at a

postdoctoral clinical training program

related to the practice of psychology

provided at an accredited educational

program for psychologists that

Additional credit for

preparation of the lecture

shall not be granted. A

maximum of 10 hours of

continuing education may be

earned for this activity in

each renewal period.

satisfies the standards adopted by the

board under R 338.2529(2).

• Students, interns, residents, or staff in

an accredited educational or training

program in the area of psychology

that satisfies the standards adopted by

the board under R 338.2529(2).

If audited, the licensee shall submit a letter

from the program director verifying the

licensee’s role, length of the lecture or

lectures, and the date on which the lecture or

lectures was held.

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o

Providing clinical supervision for master’s,

doctoral, or postdoctoral level students.

One hour of continuing

education shall be granted

for each 50 to 60 minutes of

supervision provided. A

To receive credit, this activity must not be

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

continuing education may be

If audited, the licensee shall submit a letter

from an authorized official at the agency

employing the licensee verifying the

licensee’s role and the number of supervision

hours the licensee provided.

earned for this activity in

each renewal period.

p

Participating in peer supervision or

One hour of continuing

consultation with professional colleagues.

education shall be granted

for each 50 to 60 minutes of

participation. A maximum

of 10 hours of continuing

education may be earned for

If audited, the licensee shall submit an

affidavit from the colleague that was

involved in the peer supervision or

consultation. The affidavit must attest to the this activity in each renewal

licensee’s role and the number of hours the

licensee spent participating in these

activities.

period.

q

Participating in case conferences, including

hospital grand rounds, multidisciplinary

conferences, for training purposes.

One hour of continuing

education shall be granted

for each 50 to 60 minutes of

participation. A maximum

of 5 hours of continuing

If audited, the licensee shall submit a letter

from the administrative or clinical supervisor education may be earned for

verifying the types of conferences and the

number of hours the licensee spent

participating in the conferences.

this activity in each renewal

period.

r

Providing individual supervision for a

limited licensed psychologist beyond the

hours of supervision required under R

One hour of continuing

education shall be granted

for each 50 to 60 minutes of

338.2571(a) or (b). Supervision provided as supervision provided beyond

part of a disciplinary sanction may be

included under this activity.

the hours of supervision

required per month. A

maximum of 10 hours of

continuing education may be

earned for this activity in

each renewal period.

If audited, the licensee shall submit an

affidavit from the limited licensed

psychologist who received the supervision.

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

licensed psychologist beyond the hours of

One hour of continuing

education shall be granted

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supervision required under R 338.2571(a) or for each 50 to 60 minutes of

(b). Supervision received as part of a

disciplinary sanction must not be included

under this activity.

supervision received beyond

the hours of supervision

required per month. A

maximum of 10 hours of

continuing education may be

If audited, the licensee shall submit an

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

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

continuing education program or an

education shall be granted

for each 50 to 60 minutes

organized health care setting as defined in R spent participating in the

338.2521(1)(e).

panel discussion. A

maximum of 5 hours of

continuing education may be

earned for this activity in

each renewal period.

If audited, the licensee shall submit

documentation from the organizer of the

panel discussion verifying the topic of the

panel discussion and the number of hours the

licensee spent participating in the discussion.

Obtaining initial certification in a specialty

area by 1 of the following organizations:

• The American Board of Professional

Psychology.

u

Twenty hours of continuing

education shall be granted

for obtaining initial

certification. A maximum of

20 hours of continuing

education may be earned for

this activity in each renewal

period.

• The Michigan Certification Board for

Addiction Professionals.

If audited, the licensee shall submit proof of

certification.

v

Participation in the development of a

national examination for psychologists.

Five hours of continuing

education shall be granted

for participation. A

If audited, the licensee shall submit

documentation from the sponsor of the

maximum of 5 hours of

continuing education may be

examination verifying the licensee’s role and earned for this activity in

participation in the development of the

examination.

each renewal period.

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 must

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

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department for review no later than 90 days before the program date, and satisfy subrule

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

following information:

(a) A program schedule, including 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.

(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 his or her

qualifications to direct the program.

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

this program was determined.

(g) A description of how participants will be 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 to be used during the presentation.

(j) A copy of the assessment instrument, if any, that will be used for participant

evaluation.

(k) A description of how the assessment, if any, will be administered, corrected, and

returned to participants.

(l) A description of how attendance will be monitored.

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

certificates or letters of attendance that include all of 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 Michigan approval number, if assigned by the department.

(f) The signature of the person responsible for attendance monitoring and his or her

title.

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

earned.