Kansas Administrative Regulations Agency 72 - BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF PSYCHOLOGISTS
Kansas Administrative Regulations (K.A.R.) for Agency 72 – Board of Examiners of Psychologists:
Agency 72 – Board of Examiners of Psychologists
The Kansas Board of Examiners of Psychologists is responsible for licensing, regulating, and ensuring the competence and ethical standards of psychologists practicing in the state.
🔹 Key Regulatory Areas
1. Licensure Requirements
Education Standards: Doctoral degree in psychology from an accredited institution.
Supervised Experience: Minimum supervised postdoctoral hours required for licensure.
Examinations:
EPPP (Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology)
Jurisprudence exam on Kansas laws and ethics.
2. Temporary and Provisional Licenses
Available for individuals completing supervision or awaiting exam results.
Specific limits on scope of practice and duration.
3. Continuing Education
Licensees must complete a specific number of continuing education (CE) hours every renewal period (usually biennial).
Approved CE providers and reporting procedures are outlined.
4. Renewal and Inactive Status
Renewal timelines, fees, and penalties for late renewals.
Conditions for placing a license on inactive status and reactivation procedures.
5. Professional Conduct and Ethics
Adherence to ethical standards aligned with the APA (American Psychological Association) Code of Ethics.
Prohibited practices (e.g., dual relationships, breaches of confidentiality).
Grounds for disciplinary action such as incompetence, fraud, or unprofessional conduct.
6. Disciplinary Procedures
Investigation of complaints.
Hearing processes and sanctions (e.g., suspension, revocation, probation).
7. Use of Titles
Regulation of the use of terms like “psychologist”, “licensed psychologist”, or “doctoral-level psychologist”.
Misrepresentation of credentials is prohibited.
🗂️ Common K.A.R. Citations for Agency 72
K.A.R. 72-1-1 to 72-10-2 (range may vary slightly)
E.g., K.A.R. 72-5-1: Continuing education requirements
K.A.R. 72-3-2: Licensure examination procedures
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