6999

6999.1

As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed:

Applicant - a person applying for a license to practice psychology under this chapter.

Board - the Board of Psychology, established by §211 of the Act, D.C. Code §2-3302.11 (1987 Supp.).

Continuing education – an ongoing process consisting of formal learning activities that: (1) are relevant to psychological practice, education and science; (2) enable psychologists to keep pace with emerging issues and technologies; and (3) allow psychologists to maintain, develop and increase competencies to improve services to the public and enhance contributions to the profession.

General supervision - the supervision in which the supervisor is available to the supervisee either in person or by a communications device.

Good cause - serious illness of the applicant; the death or serious illness of a member of the applicant's immediate family; or other cause sufficient to the Board.

Immediate supervision - supervision in which the supervisor is physically with the supervisee and either discussing or observing the supervisee's practice.

Psychologist - a person licensed to practice psychology under the Act, unless the context requires otherwise.

6999.2

The definitions in §4099 of chapter 40 of this title are incorporated by reference into and are applicable to this chapter.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 35 DCR 2921, 2932 (April 22, 1988); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 56 DCR 6019, 6024 (July 31, 2009).