Pennsylvania Psychology Board Act 52 Quiz

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the purpose of Act 52, otherwise known as the Professional Psychologists Practice Act, is to:

(Section 2) The practice of psychology is NOT defined as:

(Section 3) Liam is a first year Psy.D. student. He does not have a license. Can he lawfully describe himself or his services with the words "psychological," "psychologist," or "psychology?"

(Section 3) In the state of PA, Ileana is licensed to practice in the healing arts. She is exempt from the provisions of Act 52.

(Section 3) Nothing in Act 52 shall be constructed to prevent or limit qualified members of other professions, such as:

(Section 3.1) How many members are on the State Board of Psychology?

(Section 3.1) Hlengiwe is a citizen of the United States and has been a resident in the Commonwealth for one year. She is allowed to be a member of the State Board.

(Section 3.1) The Commissioner of Professional and Occupational Affairs serves on the State Board.

(Section 3.1) How many members are appointed on the Board as representatives of the public at large?

(Section 3.1) How many members are appointed to the Board with current valid licenses to practice psychology in PA?

(Section 3.1) No member, public or private, can serve on the Board more than two consecutive terms.

(Section 3.1) The length of term for each professional and public member of the Board is ___ years or until a successor has been appointed.

(Section 3.1) The position of __________ need NOT be selected from among members of the Board.

(Section 3.1) Along with traveling, hotel, and other necessary expenses, how much money does each member of the Board, except the Commissioner, receive per diem (when actually attending to the work of the Board)?

(Section 3.1) A public member of the Board who fails to attend to _____ consecutive statutorily mandated training seminars, without written request or a valid excuse, may be required to forfeit his/her seat.

(Section 3.1) Every year, how many times does the Board meet to conduct business?

(Section 3.2) The Board possesses the power to? Check all that apply.

(Section 3.3) All fees, fines, and civil penalties imposed in accordance with the Regulatory Review Act shall be paid into what account?

(Section 3.4) How often does the Board submit to the Department of State an estimate of its financial expenses and requirements?

(Section 3.4) The Board shall submit annually to the House and Senate Appropriation Committees, how many days after the Governor has submitted his budget to the General Assembly?

(Section 3.4) The Board shall submit annually a report to the Professional Licensure Committee of the House of Representatives and to the Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee of the Senate. The report will contain:

(Section 6) The Board can deny a license application if an applicant:

(Section 6) If an applicant knowingly and willfully makes a false statement in his/her application, he/she can be subject to prosecution for what?

(Section 8) The Board may temporarily suspend a license, without a hearing, under what circumstances?

(Section 8.1) When should disciplinary actions taken in any other state, territory, or county be reported to the Board?

(Section 11) Brendan has been engaging in the practice of psychology, with an invalid expired license. He is subject to civil or criminal penalty, which may include imprisonment.

(Section 11.1) The Board can subpoena patient records without the consent of the patient.

(Section 12) Any person who holds a valid license in another state is required by the Board to re-take the examination to gain a PA license, no matter the circumstance.

(Section 15) Continuing education credits are a condition of biennial license renewal. What location is no credit granted?

(Section 16) Blessy's license has been revoked. She may apply for reinstatement after a period of at least how many years?

(Section 18) Impaired professionals may be enrolled or subject to what?

(Section 18) Any hospital, health care facility, peer, or colleague who fails to report a professional who has an active addiction for which the professional is not receiving treatment, is diverting a controlled substance, or is incompetent to carry out his or her duties is subject to: