New Jersey Statutes 45:14B-47. Continuing education for certain practicing psychologists
Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 45:14B-47
- person: includes corporations, companies, associations, societies, firms, partnerships and joint stock companies as well as individuals, unless restricted by the context to an individual as distinguished from a corporate entity or specifically restricted to one or some of the above enumerated synonyms and, when used to designate the owner of property which may be the subject of an offense, includes this State, the United States, any other State of the United States as defined infra and any foreign country or government lawfully owning or possessing property within this State. See New Jersey Statutes 1:1-2
- State: extends to and includes any State, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia and the Canal Zone. See New Jersey Statutes 1:1-2
b. The board shall:
(1) Establish standards for continuing psychology education, including the nature of qualifying experience and amount of applicable credits for such qualifying experience, and the subject matter and content of courses of study; and
(2) Accredit education programs offering credit toward continuing psychology education requirements or recognize national or State organizations that may accredit education programs.
c. The board may, in its discretion, waive requirements for continuing education as set forth in subsection a. of this section on an individual basis for reasons of hardship such as illness or disability, retirement of license, or other good cause. A waiver shall apply only to the current biennial renewal period at the time of board issuance.
d. The board shall only approve programs that are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis.
e. Prior to license renewal, each licensee shall submit to the board proof of completion of the required number of hours of continuing psychology education.
f. The continuing education required pursuant to this section shall include at least one credit of educational programs or topics concerning prescription opioid drugs, including the risks and signs of opioid abuse, addiction, and diversion.
L.2015, c.131, s.1; amended 2017, c.341, s.7.