OK Psych Juris flashcards
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- Oklahoma Psychologists Licensing Act
- The Oklahoma statute, codified at 59 O.S. Sections 1351 through 1377, that governs licensure and practice of psychology and authorizes the Board of Examiners in Psychology.
- Board of Examiners in Psychology
- Oklahoma's licensing board, composed of governor-appointed licensed psychologists, that issues credentials, adopts rules, investigates complaints, and imposes discipline under the Act.
- EPPP requirement
- The Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology, a national multiple-choice exam measuring foundational professional knowledge, which Oklahoma applicants must pass as part of licensure.
- Jurisprudence examination
- Oklahoma's exam on the Psychologists Licensing Act and Board rules; applicants must pass it to demonstrate knowledge of state-specific legal and regulatory requirements.
- Supervised postdoctoral experience
- Documented supervised practice completed after the doctorate under a Board-approved supervisor, including direct client contact and regularly scheduled individual supervision, required before independent licensure.
- Provisional permit
- A time-limited Board authorization allowing an applicant to practice under supervision while the full licensure application is pending, subject to stated conditions.
- Licensure by endorsement
- A pathway for psychologists licensed in another jurisdiction, requiring verification of the existing license, exam scores, and absence of pending discipline.
- Unlicensed practice
- Practicing psychology or using the psychologist title without a valid Oklahoma license; it is a violation subject to injunction, civil penalty, and criminal referral.
- Title protection
- The Act restricts use of the title psychologist and any abbreviation or description implying licensure, so only licensees may present themselves that way.
- Scope of practice definition
- The statutory description of licensed functions, including diagnosis, assessment, treatment, and consultation for psychological disorders, bounded further by the individual's competence.
- Competence boundary
- The rule that a psychologist may practice only within areas of education, training, and supervised experience, and must obtain supervision, consultation, or refer otherwise.
- Rulemaking authority
- The Board's power to adopt rules in Oklahoma Administrative Code Title 365 through notice-and-comment procedures under the Administrative Procedures Act.
- Board subpoena power
- Authority of the Board to compel testimony and production of records relevant to a licensure or disciplinary investigation, enforceable through the courts.
- Summary suspension
- An emergency Board order suspending a license when continued practice poses an imminent risk to public safety, followed promptly by a hearing.
- Disciplinary grounds
- Statutory bases for sanction, including unprofessional conduct, incompetence, fraud in obtaining licensure, criminal conviction involving moral turpitude, and violation of Board orders.
- Complaint intake process
- The Board's screening of a complaint to decide whether to dismiss it or open an investigation, with notice to the licensee and an opportunity to respond.
- Sanction ladder
- The range of Board penalties from reprimand, fines, and mandated education through probation and suspension to revocation, chosen based on severity and risk.
- National database reporting
- The requirement that final disciplinary actions be reported to national clearinghouses and other licensing boards so that adverse history follows the licensee across jurisdictions.
- Child abuse reporting duty
- Oklahoma law requires psychologists to report suspected child abuse or neglect to the Department of Human Services; good-faith reports carry statutory immunity.
- Vulnerable adult reporting
- A mandate to report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable adults to Adult Protective Services under Oklahoma statutes.
- Duty to protect
- The obligation, following the Tarasoff line of authority, to take reasonable steps such as warning an identifiable third party or notifying police when a client poses serious violence risk.
- Record retention
- The requirement to keep clinical records for the period set by Board rules and Oklahoma law, and to release them to clients or authorized representatives as required.
- Subpoena response
- Before releasing records under subpoena, verify the subpoena's authority and, where applicable, notify the client or seek protective action to preserve confidentiality.
- Informed consent elements
- Disclosure before services of the nature and purpose of treatment, risks, benefits, alternatives, fees, and limits of confidentiality, documented in the record.
- Multiple relationship rule
- A psychologist must avoid relationships that could impair objectivity or exploit a client; sexual relationships with current clients are always prohibited.
- Two-year rule
- The minimum interval, commonly two years after termination, before any non-sexual multiple relationship may even be considered, and only if non-exploitative.
- Termination without abandonment
- Ending services only with appropriate notice, pretermination counseling, and referrals so the client is not left without needed care.
- Annual renewal
- Oklahoma licenses renew each year, requiring a fee and attestation of completed continuing education; practicing after lapse is unlicensed practice.
- Continuing education audit
- The Board may require proof of CE hours, so licensees must retain certificates of attendance from approved providers, including ethics and Oklahoma-specific content.
- Reinstatement after lapse
- The process of restoring a lapsed license, typically requiring an application, fees, proof of continuing education, and possibly examination or additional supervision.
- Reinstatement after revocation
- A discretionary Board process available after a waiting period, requiring a showing of rehabilitation and often resulting in conditions or probation.
- Ethics code incorporation
- Oklahoma Board rules incorporate professional ethical standards covering competence, consent, confidentiality, boundaries, assessment, advertising, and recordkeeping.
- Fraudulent billing
- Submitting false or misleading claims to insurers or public programs; it is both a crime and an independent ground for licensure discipline.