24 Del. Admin. Code § 3500-13.0

Current through Reigster Vol. 28, No. 6, December 1, 2024

Section 3500-13.0 - License Renewal

13.1 Renewal notices will be mailed to the current address on file in the Board's records in a timely fashion to all psychologists and psychological assistants who are currently licensed or registered. It shall be the responsibility of each psychologist and psychological assistant to advise the Board, in writing, of a change of name or address.

13.2 Continuing education requirements must be fulfilled as detailed in Section 10.0 of the regulations. The Board may, in its discretion, grant a license renewal under the terms of a continuing education hardship extension pursuant to subsection 10.3.

13.3 If a psychologist or a psychological assistant fails to renew or obtain a hardship exception by July 31, the psychologist or the psychological assistant may renew at any time until August 31 of that same year, upon payment of a late fee. In accord with 24 Del.C. § 3507(b), whenever a license to practice or registration has expired, it is unlawful for the licensee/registration to practice while the license or registration is expired.

13.4 Proof of continuing education is satisfied with an attestation by the licensee that he or she has satisfied the requirements of Section 10.0.

13.4.1 Attestation is completed electronically.

13.4.2 Licensees selected for random audit will be required to supplement the attestation with attendance verification pursuant to subsection 7.4.

13.5 Random post-renewal audits will be performed by the Board to ensure compliance with the CE requirements.

13.5.1 The Board will notify licensees within sixty (60) days after the end of a license renewal period (July 31 of odd-numbered years) that they have been selected for audit.

13.5.2 Licensees selected for random audit shall be required to submit verification within ten days of the date on the notification of selection for audit.

13.5.3 Verification shall include such information necessary for the Board to assess whether the course or other activity meets the CE requirements in Section 10.0, which may include, but is not limited to, the following information:

13.5.3.1 Appropriate documentation as outlined in subsection 10.6 ; or

13.5.3.2 Proof of attendance. While course brochures may be used to verify continuing education hours, they are not considered to be acceptable proof for use of verification of course attendance;

13.5.3.3 Date and location of CE course;

13.5.3.4 Instructor of CE course;

13.5.3.5 Sponsor of CE course;

13.5.3.6 Title of CE course; and

13.5.3.7 Number of hours of CE course.

13.5.4 The Board shall review all documentation submitted by licensees pursuant to the CE audit. If the Board determines that the licensee has met the CE requirements, his or her license shall remain in effect. If the Board determines that the licensee has not met the CE requirements, the licensee shall be notified and a hearing may be held pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act. The hearing will be conducted to determine if there are any extenuating circumstances justifying the noncompliance with the CE requirements. Unjustified noncompliance with the CE requirements set forth in these rules and regulations may result in the licensee being subject to one or more of the disciplinary sanctions set forth in 24 Del.C. § 3516.

13.5.4.1 Make-Up of Disallowed Hours - In the event that the board disallows certain continuing education credits, the licensee shall have three months after the date of the Board's disallowance notice in order to complete the remaining required credits. These "make-up" credits may not be used toward the subsequent renewal period.

24 Del. Admin. Code § 3500-13.0

4 DE Reg. 984 (12/01/00)
10 DE Reg. 1728 (05/01/07)
13 DE Reg. 124 (07/01/09)
18 DE Reg. 323 (10/1/2014)
24 DE Reg. 1075 (6/1/2021) (Final)