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(i) Education: Applicants for a limited license shall have earned a master's degree in psychology from an institution that meets the standards provided in R 338.2511.
(ii) Individuals who are enrolled in a master's degree program that qualified them for a limited license before the effective date of this amendatory rule and who apply for a limited license within 5 years of the effective date of this amendatory rule shall be eligible for a limited license under MCL 333.18223(2). The degree required under this subdivision shall satisfy all of the following requirements:

(A) The degree shall 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 shall 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 one credit hour, the applicant shall be considered as complying with this subrule

(B) Seventy-five percent of the hours of the required course work shall 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 shall satisfy at least 1 of the following criteria:

(1) Course work: The subject of the material taught is psychological.
(2) Psychology department: The course is taught in a psychology department.

(iii) Training: An applicant shall have participated in a practicum that complies with all of the following:

(A) The practicum shall be an integrated part of the master's degree program; however, a post-degree practicum may be recognized by the board if such a practicum is through an institution that meets the
standards adopted in R 338.2511 and for which academic graduate credit is obtained. The practicum shall also meet the other requirements set forth in this paragraph.
(B) The practicum requires not less than 500 clock hours of psychological work.
(C) The applicant is supervised by a psychologist who is licensed or eligible for licensure in Michigan, or who is licensed or certified at the independent practice level in the state where the practicum takes place.
(D) The applicant shall meet in person with his or her supervisor for a minimum of 8 hours a month during the practicum. This subparagraph takes effect January 1, 2006.

(iv) Experience: Individuals applying after September 30, 1980, in addition to the requirements of paragraphs (i) and (ii) of this subdivision, shall have acquired 1 year of post-master's degree experience in the practice of psychology. To acquire the experience, the applicant shall obtain a temporary limited license for post-master's degree experience as provided in R 338.2507a. The experience shall comply with all of the following requirements:

(A) The experience shall constitute not less than 2,000 clock hours.
(B) The experience shall be accumulated at not less than 16 clock hours per week nor more than 40 clock hours per week.
(C) The applicant shall function as a psychologist using generally accepted applications of psychological knowledge and techniques acquired during the applicant's education and training.
(D) The experience shall be acquired in an organized health care setting, as defined in R 338.2501(1)(b), or other arrangement receiving approval by the board.
(E) The applicant shall be supervised by a psychologist who is licensed in Michigan, eligible for licensure in Michigan, or who is licensed or certified at the independent practice level in the state where the experience is obtained.
(F) The applicant shall meet individually and in person with his or her supervisor for a minimum of 4 hours a month during the 2,000 clock hours of post-master's degree experience. This subparagraph takes effect January 1, 2006.
(G) If a psychologist described in subparagraph (E) of this paragraph is unavailable, the applicant may seek the approval of the board for supervision by a limited licensed psychologist, a person who has been granted a master's degree in psychology and who has acquired not less than 3 years (6,000 clock hours) of post-master's degree experience in the practice of psychology, or another individual approved by the board.

(a) Has completed educational requirements as provided in these rules.
(b) Has completed training requirements as provided in these rules.
(c) Has made appropriate arrangements for supervision by a psychologist as provided in these rules. The arrangements shall provide for individual, in person meetings between the applicant and his or her supervisor for a minimum of 4 hours a month during the 2,000 clock hours of post-master's degree experience. This subdivision takes effect January 1, 2006.

(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 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 (1)(a) or subrule (1)(b) of this rule, as provided for in 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 shall not be implemented without the written permission of the board.

(a) The standards of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, set forth in the document entitled "Characteristics of Excellence in Higher Education: Eligibility Requirements and Standards for
Accreditation", 2004 edition, which is available free of charge on the association's website at http://www.msche.org or for purchase at a cost of $7.40 as of the time of adoption of these rules.

(b) The standards of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., Commission on Institutions of Higher Education, 209 Burlington Road, Bedford, MA 07130, set forth in the document entitled "Standards for Accreditation", 2005 Edition, which is available free of charge on the association's website at http://www.neasc.org or for purchase at a cost of $5.00 as of the time of adoption of these rules.

(c ) The standards of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, the Higher Learning Commission, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602, set forth in the document entitled "Handbook of Accreditation", Third Edition, which is available for purchase through the association's website at http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org at a cost of $30.00 as of the time of adoption of these rules.

(d) The standards of the Northwest Association of Schools, Colleges, and Universities, the Commission on Colleges and Universities, 8060 165th Avenue NE, Suite 100, Redmond, WA 98052, set forth in the document entitled "Accreditation Handbook", 2003 edition, which is available for purchase at a cost of $20.00 as of the time of adoption of these rules, or through the association's website at http://www.nwccu.org.

(e) The standards of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges, 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033, set forth in the document entitled "Principles of Accreditation: Foundations for Quality Enhancement", copyright 2004, which is available free of charge on the association's website at http://www.sacscoc.org.

(f) The standards of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities, 985 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 100, Alameda, CA 94501, set forth in the document entitled "Handbook of Accreditation", January 2001, which is available free of charge on the commission's website at http://www.wascweb.org or for purchase at a cost of $20.00 as of the time of adoption of these rules.

(g) The standards of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, 10 Commercial Blvd., Suite 204, Novato, CA 94949 set forth in the document entitled "Accreditation Reference Handbook", August 2005, which is available free of charge on the commission's website at http://www.accjc.org.

(a) The designation criteria of the national register of health service providers in psychology and the association of state and provincial psychology boards set forth in the publication entitled "Guidelines for Defining a Doctoral Degree in Psychology" April 2004, which is available for inspection and distribution at cost from the Board of Psychology, Bureau of Health Professions, Michigan Department of Community Health, 611 West Ottawa, Lansing, MI 48909. Copies of the guidelines are available at no cost from the National Register of Health Services Providers in Psychology, 1120 G St.NW, Suite 330, Washington, D.C. 2005 or at the national register's website at www.nationalregister.org, or from the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards, P.O. Box 241245, Montgomery, AL 36124-1245 or at the association's website at www.asppb.org.

(b) The accreditation guidelines and principles of the American psychological association as set forth in the publication entitled "Guidelines and Principles for Accreditation of Programs in Professional Psychology", July 1, 2005, which is available for inspection and distribution at cost from the Board of Psychology, Bureau of Health Professions, Michigan Department of Community Health, 611 West Ottawa, Lansing, MI 48909. Copies of the guidelines are available at no cost from the American Psychological Association, 750 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242 or at the association's website at http://www.apa.org.

(c) The accreditation standards of the Canadian psychological association as set forth in the publication entitled "Accreditation Standards and Procedures for Doctoral Programmes and Internships in Professional Psychology", June 2002, which is available for inspection and distribution at cost from the Board of Psychology, Bureau of Health Professions, Michigan Department of Community Health, 611 West Ottawa, Lansing, MI 48909. Copies of the accreditation standards are available at no cost from the Canadian Psychological Association, 141 Laurier Avenue West, Suite 702, Ottawa, ON K1P 5J3 or at the association's website at http://www.cpa.ca/accreditation.

(A) Have been first licensed in another state and engaged in the independent practice of psychology for a minimum of 10 years before the date of filing an application for Michigan license.
(B) Hold a current certificate of professional qualification in psychology issued by the association of state and provincial psychology boards.

(a) The extent to which the licensee obtained financial benefit from any conduct comprising part of the violation found by the board.
(b) The willfulness of the conduct found to be part of the violation determined by the board.
(c) The public harm, actual or potential, caused by the violation found by the board.
(d) The cost incurred in investigating and proceeding against the licensee.

(a) Is purchased by or for a licensee.
(b) Offers or describes psychological services or abilities.
(c) Is likely to be perceived by a reasonable member of the public as an advertisement.

(a) Inaccurate.
(b) Exaggerated.
(c) Deceptive.
(d) Omits a material fact that misleads or deceives the public.
(e) Creates unjustified expectations.
(f) Causes confusion or misunderstanding by the public.

(a) Identify the individual's employer.
(b) Identify the individual as either a "limited licensed psychologist"or a "temporary limited licensed psychologist." Abbreviations or acronyms of the title are not permitted.
(c) Clearly and conspicuously display 1 or both of the following statements, as appropriate: "A Limited Licensed Psychologist may practice under the supervision of a Licensed Psychologist," or "A Temporary Limited Licensed Psychologist may practice under the supervision of a Licensed Psychologist."

(a) Engaging in harassment or unfair discrimination based on age, gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, culture, national origin, religion,sexual orientation, disability, or socio-economic status, or any basis proscribed by law.
(b) Involvement in a multiple relationship with a current or former patient or a member of his or her immediate family, when there is a risk of harm or exploitation to the patient. As used in this rule, "multiple relationship" means a relationship in which a licensee is in a professional role with an individual and 1 of the following occurs at the same time:

(i) The licensee is in another role with the same individual.
(ii) The licensee is in a relationship with an individual closely associated with or related to the individual with whom the licensee has the professional relationship.
(iii) The licensee promises to enter into another relationship in the future with the individual or with an individual closely associated with or related to the individual.

(c) Taking on a professional role when personal, scientific, professional, legal, financial, or other relationships could impair the exercise of professional discretion or make the interests of a patient, supervisee, or student secondary to those of the licensee.
(d) Taking advantage of any professional relationship or exploiting others to further the licensee's personal, religious, political, business, or financial interests, including inducing a patient, supervisee, or student to solicit business on behalf of the licensee.
(e) Soliciting or engaging in a sexual relationship with a current supervisee or student.
(f) Soliciting or engaging in a sexual relationship with a current patient or a member of his or her immediate family.
(g) Soliciting or engaging in a sexual relationship with a former patient or a member of his or her immediate family within 2 years after the termination of the treatment or professional relationship. Disciplinary action is not precluded against a licensee who has a sexual relationship with a former patient or a member of his or her immediate family more than 2 years after the termination of treatment when there is a risk of harm or exploitation to the former patient.
(h) Willful or negligent failure to arrange for the continuity of necessary therapeutic service.

History: 2007 MR 15, Eff. Aug. 14, 2007.

R 338.2516 Patient records; retention; disposition; confidentiality.

Rule 16.

(1) Patient records shall be preserved for a minimum of 7 years.

(2) Any individual covered by these rules shall store and dispose of written, electronic and other patient records so as to ensure their confidentiality, except as otherwise provided by law or pursuant to the
written authorization of a patient specifically requesting or authorizing release or disclosure of the patient's psychological records.

History: 2007 MR 15, Eff. Aug. 14, 2007.

Please note that this page is intended as a convenience to BAAM members and other interested persons. It is not an official copy of the regulations or rules, it does not constitute legal advice, and it not necessarily a comprehensive listing of the Michigan regulations. Please contact an attorney and refer to the relevant sections of the full Michigan Public Health Code (Public Health Code, Act 368 of 1978) and Board of Psychology General Regulations (General Regulations) for authoritative interpretations of the regulations.