(1) A candidate for licensure as a psychological technician shall furnish the board with satisfactory evidence that he or she satisfies all of the following:
- (a) He or she is of good moral character.
- (b) He or she is at least 19 years of age.
- (c) He or she has a master’s degree, in psychology from a regionally accredited institution of higher education, or has completed the equivalent of a master’s degree from an American Psychological Association accredited doctoral program in psychology as determined by the board. Educational requirements are provided in Section 750-X-2A-.04.
- (d) Is competent as a psychological technician, as shown by passing examinations, written or oral, or both, as prescribed by the board.
- (e) Is not engaged in unethical practice as defined in the most recent version of the Code of Ethics of the American Psychological Association.
- (f) Has not within the preceding six months failed an examination given by the board.
Author: Alabama Board of Examiners in Psychology
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§34-26-1, et seq.; 34-26-41.
History: New Rule: Filed November 25, 1997; effective December 30, 1997. Amended: Filed May 14, 1998; effective June 18, 1998.