Jurisdiction Data: British Columbia

Jurisdiction Data: British Columbia

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1 What is the minimum degree level required for this license type? Doctoral
2 Is regional accreditation of the degree granting institution required? Yes
3 Which of the following currently best describes APA Accreditation as a requirement for licensure? Meets requirements.
4 Which of the following currently best describes CPA Accreditation as a requirement for licensure? Meets requirements.
5 If APA and/or CPA Accreditation is required, do you have an equivalent path to licensure? Yes
6 Does APA/CPA satisfy educational requirements for licensure in your jurisdiction? Yes
7 Is residency at the educational institution granting the degree required? Yes
8 If yes, what is the minimum time period required for residency? 3 years
9 If yes, must the residency be continuous? Not Applicable
10 Total Number of Supervised Experience Hours Required: 2,200
11 Does your board accept practicum hours to count towards supervised experience requirements for licensure? Yes
12 If yes, is the supervisor required to be a licensed psychologist? Yes
13 Which of the following best describes internship hours as a requirement for licensure? Required for Licensure
14 If accepted, is the supervisor required to be a licensed psychologist?
15 If required, is the supervisor required to be a licensed psychologist? Yes
16 If accepted, do you require the internship to be APA accredited?
17 If required, do you require the internship to be APA accredited? No
18 If accepted, do you require the internship to be CPA accredited?
19 If required, do you require the internship to be CPA accredited? No
20 Which of the following best describes postdoctoral hours as a requirement for licensure? Not Applicable
21 If accepted, is the supervisor required to be a license is the supervised required to be a licensed psychologist?
22 If required, is the supervisor required to be a licensed psychologist?
23 If accepted, is an APA or CPA accredited internship required?
24 Is the EPPP required to become licensed? Yes
25 Prior to computerized scoring (2001), many jurisdictions had different rules on passing scores. How do your rules/regulations define EPPP (paper administered) passing score? 70%
26 If yes, how do your rules/regulations define the EPPP (computer administered) passing score? "successful completion"; passing score is determined by policy (500 or higher)
27 If yes, how do your rules/regulations define the passing score?
28 When is the earliest time the EPPP Part 1 can be taken?
29 Is the EPPP (Part 2 -Skills) required to become licensed? No
30 If yes, do your rules allow for early admittance of the EPPP (Part 1-Knowledge), which allows the candidate to take the EPPP (Part 1-Knowledge) after all coursework is completed?
31 Does your board require an oral exam? Yes
32 If yes, what is the format of the oral exam? Vignettes
33 Does your board require a jurisprudence exam? Yes
34 If yes, what information is covered by the jurisprudence exam? Laws and Rules
35 Does your board have any other requirements that must be completed prior to licensure (e.g., coursework outside of the academic program, fingerprints)? Yes
36 If yes, what are the specific requirements? references; criminal record checks; verification of licensure if current/previous license elsewhere
37 Board Application Fee 600.00
38 Initial Licensure Fee 1200.00
40 Administrative Fee 150.00
41 Oral Examination Fee 600.00
42 Jurisprudence Examination Fee 225.00
43 Temporary Authorization to Practice 450.00
44 License Renewal 1200.00
45 Verification of License / Endorsement to Another Jurisdi... 0.00
46 Inactive Fee 300.00
47 What is your renewal schedule? Every Year
48 Does your board have an inactive license status available to licensees? Yes
49 Does your board require continuing professional development/continuing education? Yes
50 If required, how many hours are required in each renewal period? 35,Year
51 If required, are any of the hours required to be in Ethics? Yes
52 If required, how many are required and in each renewal period? 5,Year
53 ASPPB defines temporary practice as when an individual licensed to practice psychology at the doctoral level in one jurisdiction may practice psychology into another jurisdiction for a specific period of time without obtaining full licensure. Does your board authorize this type of practice? Yes
54 If yes, which of the following are required to be completed/obtained by a licensed psychologist prior to conducting temporary practice? Temporary License
55 If yes, what is the maximum number of days allowed for temporary practice? 30
56 If yes, must the days be consecutive? No
57 If yes, must the temporary practice be completed within any of the following? we have two types of temporary. One is consecutive x 15 days, 2 x calendar year. The other is 30 non-consecutive over 12 mo
58 Emergency relief capacity No
59 Testifying as an expert witness No
60 Consulting on a limited basis Not Applicable
61 Forensic or other assessment No
62 Does your jurisdiction allow for prescriptive authority for licensed psychologists? No
63 If yes, do you require the Psychopharmacology Examination for Psychologists (PEP)?
64 Are there settings in your jurisdiction in which a psychologist is exempt from the requirement to be licensed? Yes
65 If yes, please include the settings in which a psychologist is exempt from the requirement to be licensed. See the Psychologists Regulation.
66 Do applicants for licensure receive special consideration regarding meeting current licensure requirements based on the number of years of experience as a licensed psychologist? No
67 If yes, which of the following apply? Select all that apply
68 Certificate of Professional Qualification in Psychology (CPQ) Yes
69 American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) Certification No
70 National Register Yes
0 Is your state a Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT) particpating state? No