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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".04" citation="COMAR 10.36.02.04" title_num="10" subtitle_num="36" chapter_num="02" heading="Requirements.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>A psychologist shall complete a minimum of 40 CE hours during each reporting period with a:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Maximum of 20 CE hours in independent study;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Minimum of 3 CE hours in activities whose content area is:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Laws pertaining to the practice of psychology;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Ethics and professional conduct in the practice of psychology; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Managing risks associated with the practice of psychology;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Minimum of 3 CE hours in activities designed to enhance competence in the provision of psychological services to culturally diverse populations; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>If the psychologist supervised psychology associates during the reporting period, minimum of 3 CE hours in activities designed to enhance competence in the provision of clinical supervision.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>A psychology associate shall complete a minimum of 20 CE hours during each reporting period with a:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Maximum of 10 CE hours in independent study;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Minimum of 3 CE hours in activities whose content area is:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Laws pertaining to the practice of psychology;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Ethics and professional conduct in the practice of psychology; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Managing risks associated with the practice of psychology; and</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Minimum of 3 CE hours in activities designed to enhance competence in the provision of psychological services to culturally diverse populations.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>During each reporting period, CE hours may be earned only once for the same activity.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Reporting Period.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The reporting period for psychologists or psychology associates with license or registration numbers ending with an:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Odd digit will be March 31 of odd years; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Even digit or 0 will be March 31 of even years.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>For psychologists or psychology associates receiving their initial license or registration with less than 12 months before the end of their reporting period, CE hours are not required for that reporting period.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Psychologists receiving their initial license with 12 months or more before the end of their reporting period shall be required to complete 20 CE hours.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Psychology associates receiving their initial registration 12 months or more before the end of their reporting period shall be required to complete 10 CE hours.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>CE Audits.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The Board shall randomly audit the continuing education documentation of all psychologists and psychology associates.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Psychologists and psychology associates selected for an audit shall renew their license or registration by March 1.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Within 10 days following notification by the Board, a psychologist or psychology associate who is audited shall provide:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Proof of completion of continuing education activities;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>A completed continuing education reporting form; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Any additional information that may be requested by the Board to evaluate completion of CE requirements.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Proof of completion as required in §D(2)(a) of this regulation may include:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Certificates of attendance;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Transcripts or course syllabi;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Reprints of publications;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Test results; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>Any other proof of completion acceptable to the Board.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>To earn CE credits for independent study, a psychologist or psychology associate shall:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Pass an examination on the activity; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Be awarded a certificate of completion.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>