Alert:

Essential versus Non-Essential Services

On March 19, 2020, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-33-20. This Executive Order provided a stay at home order for the citizens of California, except as needed to maintain continuity of operations of the federal critical infrastructure sectors. The Executive Order referred to the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency, which provides guidance regarding the identification of essential critical infrastructure workers. Please utilize this document when determining whether your business provides essential or non-essential services and whether you should remain open. That document can be found here.

Examination Update:

The State of California is acting quickly to protect public health and safety as it responds to Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). The state is mobilizing every level of government to prepare for and respond to the spread of the virus. The Department of Consumer Affairs’ Board of Psychology will follow all guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local public health departments to ensure the safety of our exam candidates. Prior to visiting exam sites, visit the vendor’s websites for updates on any closures or exam date changes:

EPPP Candidates: https://home.pearsonvue.com/coronavirus-update

CPLEE Candidates: In response to the Governor’s order to expand workforce capacity, the test administration window for the California Psychology Laws and Regulations Examination (CPLEE) will be temporarily reopened. PSI will offer exams on Tuesday and Thursday at select number of test sites in California. All sites will follow social distancing guidelines and will only allow 8 candidates per exam site. Please visit PSI's website at https://candidate.psiexams.com to schedule your exam.

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

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2019-2020 Sunset Review and Written Responses

Information for Military and Military Spouses/Partners

APA Services, Inc. Warns of Telephone Scammers Targeting Psychologists

Therapy Never Includes Sexual Behavior

All Renewal Applications Going PaperLite in 2020

Board Seeks to Revoke License of Bakersfield Psychologist

Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) Part 2 Update

Important Law Changes

• Health Professions Education Fund Fee
• Delinquent Fees
• Exempt Settings
• Verification of Experience/Supervision Agreement
• Suicide Prevention Training
• Continuing Professional Development/Regional Accreditation/Retired License
• Psychological Assistants

Limitation of Psychological Assistant Registration Period – Update

Journal – Board of Psychology Newsletter

Board of Psychology 2019-2023 Strategic Plan