Professional Practice

Question 1

How many hours are required for continuing professional development and continuing education?

Answer 1

CPD- 36 hours every 2 years decided into 4 categories- professional activity , academic , CE’s, board certification.
CE- 27 of the CPD hours can be CE’s.

Question 2

According to California law, what are the conditions that the psychotherapist is not allowed to engage in sexual contact with a patient?

Answer 2

During the period the patient was receiving psychotherapy from the patient and within two years of termination or by means of therapeutic deception.

Question 3

How should a therapist handle when threatened or being endangered by a patient?

Answer 3

A therapist may terminate therapy without seeking consultation, referring the patient or discussing with the patient.

Question 4

How many hours of SPE’s can be accrued under one supervisor? And how many SPE’s are required for licensure?

Answer 4

All of them, 3000.

Question 5

What is the timeframe for filing an accusation against a licensee?

Answer 5

Either 3 years from the date, the BOP discovers the act, or 7 years from the date the act occurred, which ever comes first.

Question 6

What is the ethical responsibility of a psychologist who is experiencing personal problems?

Answer 6

Seek consultation to determine appropriate action.

Question 7

What information must be included in the Notice to Consumers?

Answer 7

The name of the Board (BOP), its address, and its phone number.