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MI SB1315
Bill
AI Summary
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Requires psychology doctoral degree programs to obtain American Psychological Association accreditation, Canadian Psychological Association accreditation, or Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards' national register designation by August 1, 2011.
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Programs already in accreditation process before August 1, 2011 have until August 31, 2015 to complete the designation or accreditation requirement.
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Maintains existing requirement that licensed psychologists have a doctoral degree in psychology or closely related field from a regionally accredited institution plus at least 1 year of postdoctoral experience in an organized health care setting.
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Preserves the option for master's degree holders in psychology to obtain a limited license under specified conditions, including supervision requirements and prohibitions on public advertising as a practicing psychologist.
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Takes effect immediately upon the Governor's approval on July 13, 2010.
Legislative Description
Occupations; psychologists; doctoral degree requirement for licensure as psychologist; require program to obtain national register designation or be accredited by national or Canadian association by a certain date. Amends sec. 18223 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.18223).
Health, occupations
Last Action
Assigned Pa 0121'10 With Immediate Effect
7/21/2010