4/6/2020 8:03:18 PM
Josh Bramley
In the State of Minnesota, competent practice means the ability to provide services within the practice of psychology, as defined in the Psychology Practice Act, that:
A. Are rendered with reasonable skill and safety;
B. Meet minimum standards of acceptable and prevailing practice; and
C.Take into account human diversity.
Human diversity refers to individual client differences that are associated with the client's cultural group, including race, ethnicity, national origin, religious affiliation, language, age, gender, gender identity, physical and mental capabilities, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status.
In order to be considered competent in an area of practice, including the provision of telehealth services, a provider must be able to demonstrate how they are competent by means of professional education, training, continuing education, consultation, supervision, experience, or a combination thereof necessary to ensure that the service is provided competently. If a complaint is submitted alleging a violation of this subpart, the provider has the burden of proof to demonstrate that the provider took the necessary steps to ensure the competent provision of services during the period of development.
The competency requirements outlined above are contained within the Minnesota Psychology Practice Act. The Minnesota Psychology Practice Act is comprised of Minn. Stat. §148.88-148.981 and Minn. R. Ch. 7200. Out-of-state psychologists providing services into the State of Minnesota will fall under the jurisdiction of Minnesota rules and statutes regulating the practice of psychology in this state. They are available on the website of the Office of the Revisor of Statutes (www.revisor.mn.gov). Links to the statutes and rules have also been included below for your convenience.
MINNESOTA STATUTES, CHAPTER 148. PUBLIC HEALTH OCCUPATIONS
PSYCHOLOGISTS
148.88 CITATION.
148.881 DECLARATION OF POLICY.
148.89 DEFINITIONS.
148.90 BOARD OF PSYCHOLOGY.
148.905 DUTIES OF THE BOARD.
148.907 LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST.
148.9075 EXEMPTIONS TO LICENSE REQUIREMENT.
148.9077 RELICENSURE.
148.909 LICENSURE FOR VOLUNTEER PRACTICE.
148.9105 EMERITUS REGISTRATION.
148.911 CONTINUING EDUCATION.
148.915 RECIPROCITY.
148.916 GUEST LICENSURE.
148.925 SUPERVISION.
148.941 DISCIPLINARY ACTION; INVESTIGATION; PENALTY FOR VIOLATION.
148.952 IMMUNITY.
148.96 PRESENTATION TO PUBLIC.
148.965 TEST SECURITY.
148.975 DUTY TO WARN; LIMITATION ON LIABILITY; VIOLENT BEHAVIOR OF PATIENT.
148.98 RULES OF CONDUCT.
148.981 FEES.
CHAPTER 7200, PSYCHOLOGISTS' LICENSURE AND ETHICS
LICENSURE
7200.0110 DEFINITIONS.
7200.0200 LICENSURE PROCESS.
7200.0550 EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE.
7200.0600 REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE.
7200.0800 SUPERVISED EMPLOYMENT FOR LICENSED PSYCHOLOGISTS.
7200.0900 REQUIREMENTS FOR ENDORSEMENT.
7200.1300 EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE.
7200.1455 INCOMPLETE EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS.
7200.1500 INSTITUTIONAL ACCREDITATION.
7200.1550 AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION ACCREDITED PROGRAMS.
7200.1600 DEGREES FROM FOREIGN INSTITUTIONS.
7200.2000 SUPERVISED EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE AS A LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST.
7200.2030 APPLICANT'S RESPONSIBILITY.
7200.2035 LICENSURE BY MOBILITY.
7200.2040 DENIAL OF LICENSURE.
7200.3100 DISPLAY OF LICENSE.
7200.3200 TERM OF LICENSE.
7200.3250 NOTIFYING BOARD OF ADDRESS CHANGE.
7200.3300 NOTICE OF LICENSE RENEWAL.
7200.3400 RENEWAL DEADLINE; APPLICATION AND FEE.
7200.3500 LATE FEES.
7200.3510 TERMINATION FOR NONRENEWAL OF LICENSE.
7200.3610 RELICENSURE FOLLOWING TERMINATION.
7200.3620 PRACTICING WITHOUT A LICENSE.
7200.3700 VOLUNTARY TERMINATION.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
7200.3810 PURPOSE OF CONTINUING EDUCATION.
7200.3820 CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS.
7200.3825 CALCULATION OF CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT.
7200.3830 ELIGIBLE CONTINUING EDUCATION ACTIVITIES.
7200.3845 AUTOMATIC APPROVAL.
7200.3850 DOCUMENTATION AND REPORTING COMPLIANCE.
7200.3860 CONTINUING EDUCATION AUDIT.
RULES OF CONDUCT
7200.4500 RULES OF CONDUCT.
7200.4600 COMPETENT PROVISION OF SERVICES.
7200.4700 PROTECTING THE PRIVACY OF CLIENTS.
7200.4710 ACCESSING AND RELEASING PRIVATE INFORMATION.
7200.4720 INFORMED CONSENT.
7200.4740 TERMINATION OF SERVICES.
7200.4750 RECORD KEEPING.
7200.4810 IMPAIRED OBJECTIVITY OR EFFECTIVENESS.
7200.4850 PROVIDER IMPAIRMENT.
7200.4905 CLIENT WELFARE.
7200.4910 WELFARE OF STUDENTS, SUPERVISEES, AND RESEARCH SUBJECTS.
7200.4950 MEDICAL AND OTHER HEALTH CARE CONSIDERATIONS.
7200.5010 CONCLUSIONS AND REPORTS.
7200.5100 PUBLIC STATEMENTS.
7200.5200 FEES AND STATEMENTS.
7200.5300 AIDING AND ABETTING UNLICENSED PRACTICE.
7200.5500 VIOLATION OF LAW.
7200.5600 DECEPTION OR FRAUD.
7200.5700 UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT.
7200.5750 COMPLAINTS TO BOARD.
WAIVERS AND FEES
7200.6000 WAIVERS AND VARIANCES.
