Bill Text: HI HB2207 | 2014 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Psychologist; Licensure; Post Doctoral Training Requirement
Spectrum: Strong Partisan Bill (Democrat 10-1)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2014-02-12 - The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. [HB2207 Detail]
Download: Hawaii-2014-HB2207-Introduced.html
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TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE, 2014 |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
Relating to psychologists.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. Section 465-7, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (a) to read as follows:
"(a) Every applicant for a license as a psychologist shall submit evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant meets the following requirements:
(1) The applicant for licensure shall possess a doctoral degree from:
(A) An American Psychological Association approved program in clinical psychology; or
(B) A professional psychology training program, awarded by an institution of higher education, or from a regionally accredited institution;
(2) The applicant for licensure shall demonstrate
that the applicant has completed [one year of post doctoral supervised
experience in health service in psychology, and]:
(A) An internship approved by the American Psychological Association; or
(B) One year of supervised experience in health service in psychology, in an internship or residency program in an organized health service training program; and
(3) The applicant for licensure has passed an examination as may be prescribed by the board."
SECTION 2. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
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Report Title:
Psychologist; Licensure; Post Doctoral Training Requirement
Description:
Removes the requirement that applicants for a license in psychology complete one year of post doctoral training.
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