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Alabama Administrative Code › Title 746 - ALABAMA BOARD OF PROSTHETISTS AND ORTHOTISTS › Chapter 746-X-6 - ACCREDITATION OF FACILITIES › Section 746-X-6-.03 - Accreditation Fees

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(1) Application fees
			 and accreditation fees as set by the board may be amended by two-thirds vote of
			 board members present at a regular or called meeting of the Board. Fees shall
			 not exceed the limits established in
Code of Ala.
			 1975
, § 34-25A-1-14.
(2) Unless otherwise specified, the fees
			 established in this section must be paid to the Board before a license or
			 registration is issued. Fees may be submitted as a personal check, business
			 check, money order, or certified check paid by mail.
(3) Schedule of fees. The board has
			 established the schedule of fees as follows:
(a) Application fees for accreditation --
			 $150
(b) Accreditation fees--
			 $250
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 746 - ALABAMA BOARD OF PROSTHETISTS AND ORTHOTISTS › Chapter 746-X-6 - ACCREDITATION OF FACILITIES › Section 746-X-6-.04 - Accreditation Requirements

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(1) All accredited facilities must meet the requirements of the Board of Orthotist/Prosthetist Certification or the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics.
Authors:
Joseph C. Elliott, Glenn Crumpton
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										34-25A-1 -14.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 746 - ALABAMA BOARD OF PROSTHETISTS AND ORTHOTISTS › Chapter 746-X-6 - ACCREDITATION OF FACILITIES › Section 746-X-6-.05 - Standards For Accredited Facilities

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(1) Certified Practitioner-in-Charge.
(a) Each facility location must be supervised by at least one licensed practitioner-in-charge in each discipline for which service is provided.
(b) The practitioner may supervise no more than 2 locations, provided they are no more than 75 miles apart.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 746 - ALABAMA BOARD OF PROSTHETISTS AND ORTHOTISTS › Chapter 746-X-7 - LICENSURE OF PEDORTHISTS › Section 746-X-7-.01 - Purpose

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The purpose of this section is to establish the scope of practice and the qualifications for a licensed Pedorthist.
Authors:
Glenn Crumpton
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, § 34-25A-1-14.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 746 - ALABAMA BOARD OF PROSTHETISTS AND ORTHOTISTS › Chapter 746-X-7 - LICENSURE OF PEDORTHISTS › Section 746-X-7-.03 - Scope Of Practice

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(1) Practice of Pedorthics. Pedorthics is the practice, pursuant to a written order/prescription when addressing a medical condition, of evaluating, treatment planning, patient managing, measuring, designing, fabricating, assembling, fitting, adjusting or servicing, necessary to accomplish the application of a pedorthic device for the prevention or amelioration of painful and/or disabling conditions of the foot and ankle.
(2) Certified Pedorthist.
(a) A certified pedorthist (C. Ped.) is a professional whose competence in the practice of pedorthics is credentialed by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics, Inc.
(b) The practice of pedorthics by a certified pedorthist inherently includes both prescriptive and nonprescriptive work because of the universal use of footwear. As a member of the health care team, a C. Ped. plays an important role in the patient's foot care; however, absent another professional certification or credential, a certified pedorthist shall not diagnose, prescribe, provide medical prognosis, or perform invasive procedures. A written order/prescription is required for any pedorthic device, modification, and/or prefabricated below the knee anatomical support addressing a medical condition. A C. Ped's activities must reflect his/her certification and education. A C. Ped fits, fabricates, adjusts, modifies, or transfers devices which reflect his/her certification.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 746 - ALABAMA BOARD OF PROSTHETISTS AND ORTHOTISTS › Chapter 746-X-7 - LICENSURE OF PEDORTHISTS › Section 746-X-7-.04 - Requirements For Licensure As A Pedorthists

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(a) License under grandfather period: Applicants who have practiced as a pedorthists for 5 of the 6 years prior to April 4, 2006 and/or posses current credentials as a certified pedorthists in good standing with the Board for Certification in Pedorthics may file an application on forms provided by the Board for licensure in accordance with the scope of practice of a pedorthists in 746-X-5-.02. The applicant must provide a detailed description of work history.
(b) License After Grandfather Period: Applicant must be in good standing as a certified pedorthist with the Board for Certification in Pedorthics.
Authors:
Glenn Crumpton
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, § 34-25A-1-14.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 746 - ALABAMA BOARD OF PROSTHETISTS AND ORTHOTISTS › Chapter 746-X-7 - LICENSURE OF PEDORTHISTS › Section 746-X-7-.05 - Continuing Professional Education Required

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(1)
(a) As a condition of licensure renewal, a pedorthist must obtain every year a minimum of one hour of continuing education in board approved courses on regulation and compliance with the Alabama prosthetic and orthotic act and board rules.
(b) As a condition of license renewal, a pedorthist must obtain every year a minimum of one hour of continuing education board approved courses on ethics.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 746 - ALABAMA BOARD OF PROSTHETISTS AND ORTHOTISTS › Chapter 746-X-8 - LICENSURE OF MASTECTOMY FITTERS › Section 746-X-8-.01 - Purpose

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The purpose of this section is to set forth requirements for licensure of any individual who desires to be a Mastectomy Fitter as that term and function is defined in
Code of Ala. 1975
, §34-25-A-3(6).
Author:
Glenn Crumpton
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §§
										34-25A-1 -14, 34-25A-3(6), 34-25A-7, 34-25A-12.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 746 - ALABAMA BOARD OF PROSTHETISTS AND ORTHOTISTS › Chapter 746-X-8 - LICENSURE OF MASTECTOMY FITTERS › Section 746-X-8-.03 - Scope Of Practice

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(1) A licensed mastectomy fitter is a health care professional who is specifically educated and trained in the provisions of breast prostheses and post-mastectomy services. This includes patient assessment, formation of the treatment plan, implementation of a treatment plan, follow-up and practice management which is consistent with nationally recognized programs which is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies.
Author:
Glenn Crumpton
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §§
										34-25A-1 -14, 34-25A-3(6), 34-25A-7, 34-25A-12.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 746 - ALABAMA BOARD OF PROSTHETISTS AND ORTHOTISTS › Chapter 746-X-8 - LICENSURE OF MASTECTOMY FITTERS › Section 746-X-8-.04 - Requirements for Licensure

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(1) Effective January
			 1, 2017, applicants shall be nationally certified as a mastectomy fitter by the
			 American Board for Certification (ABC), the Board of Certification/
			 Accreditation (BOC), or such other national certification agency as approved by
			 the board, in the discipline for which the application is
			 made.
Author:
Glenn Crumpton
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§  34-25  A-1-14, 34-25A-3(6), 34-25A-7,
				  34-25A-12.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 746 - ALABAMA BOARD OF PROSTHETISTS AND ORTHOTISTS › Chapter 746-X-8 - LICENSURE OF MASTECTOMY FITTERS › Section 746-X-8-.05 - Continuing Education

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(1) All licensed mastectomy fitters must certify that they have completed four (4) hours of continuing education credit for each calendar year. Two (2) of the required hours shall be in Alabama Law and Ethics.
(2) All continuing education courses shall be conducted by vendors in the business of supplying products to mastectomy fitters, the Alabama Prosthetic and Orthotic Association, and other Board approved educational organizations.
Author:
Glenn Crumpton
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §§
										34-25A-1 -14, 34-25A-3(6), 34-25A-7, 34-25A-12.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 746 - ALABAMA BOARD OF PROSTHETISTS AND ORTHOTISTS › Chapter 746-X-8 - LICENSURE OF MASTECTOMY FITTERS › Section 746-X-8-.06 - Renewal Of License

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(1) Licensees must renew their license by January 1 of each year on an application form provided by the Board.
(2) Licensees must pay annual renewal fee ($125.00) required by the Board.
Author:
Glenn Crumpton
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §§
										34-25A-1 -14, 34-25A-3(6), 34-25A-7, 34-25A-12.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 746 - ALABAMA BOARD OF PROSTHETISTS AND ORTHOTISTS › Chapter 746-X-8 - LICENSURE OF MASTECTOMY FITTERS › Section 746-X-8-.07 - Effective Date

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(1) All mastectomy fitters must become licensed by December 31, 2010. Anyone practicing as a mastectomy fitter after that date without a license shall be considered acting as such without a license and subject to any appropriate enforcement action initiated by the board.
Author:
Glenn Crumpton
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §§
										34-25A-1 -14, 34-25A-3(6), 34-25A-7, 34-25A-12.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 746 - ALABAMA BOARD OF PROSTHETISTS AND ORTHOTISTS › Chapter 746-X-9 - LICENSURE OF THERAPEUTIC SHOE FITTERS › Section 746-X-9-.01 - Purpose

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The purpose of this section is to set forth requirements for licensure of any individual who desires to be a Therapeutic Shoe Fitter as that term and function is defined in
Code of Ala. 1975
, §34-25A-1-14.
Author:
Glenn Crumpton
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.1975
, §34-25A-1-14, 34-25A-3(24), 34-25-A-7; 34-25A-12.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 746 - ALABAMA BOARD OF PROSTHETISTS AND ORTHOTISTS › Chapter 746-X-9 - LICENSURE OF THERAPEUTIC SHOE FITTERS › Section 746-X-9-.03 - Scope Of Practice

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(1) A licensed therapeutic shoe fitter is a healthcare professional who is specifically educated and trained to provide non-custom therapeutic shoes and non-custommulti-density inserts. This includes patient assessment, formulation of a plan, implementation of the treatment plan,follow-up, and practice management which is consistent with nationally recognized programs accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies.
The practice of a licensed therapeutic shoe fitter includes, but is not limited to:
(a) Assessment of specific prescription or patient's needs for therapeutic shoes as it relates to or includes, but is not limited to, the evaluation of the following:
1. physical assessment
2. circulation
3. skin integrity
4. protective sensation
5. pain
6. therapeutic shoe requirements
7. environmental barriers including social, home, and work reintegration
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 746 - ALABAMA BOARD OF PROSTHETISTS AND ORTHOTISTS › Chapter 746-X-9 - LICENSURE OF THERAPEUTIC SHOE FITTERS › Section 746-X-9-.04 - Requirements For License

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(1)
		  Applicants shall possess a current
		  national certificate as a certified
		  therapeutic shoe fitter from the
		  American Board for Certification (ABC)
		  or the Board of
		  Certification/Accreditation,
		  International (BOC) and provide
		  documentation that they are in good
		  standing with either the American
		  Board for Certification (ABC) or the
		  Board of Certification/Accreditation,
		  International (BOC) and provide
		  documentation that they are current
		  with continuing education requirements
		  by either the American Board for
		  Certification(ABC) or the Board of
		  Certification/Accreditation,
		  International (BOC) . ;
(2)
		  Applicants who are not nationally
		  certified as a therapeutic shoe fitter
		  must meet the following requirements
		  for licensure:
(a)
		  Applicants must possess a high school
		  diploma, GED, or college
		  degree.
(b)
		  Applicants must have successfully
		  completed an approved therapeutic shoe
		  fitter educational course. Approved
		  courses are provided by:
1.
		  Acor and NIPCO
2.
		  Aetrex and NIPCO
3.
		  CFS Allied Health Education
4.
		  Dr. Comfort
5.
		  International School of
		  Pedorthics
6.
		  National Pedorthic Services
7.
		  Preferred Medical Supply Company,
		  Inc.
8.
		  P. W. Minor and NIPCO The Board may
		  approve other similar courses.
(c)
		  Applicants must have documentation of
		  500 hours of Therapeutic shoe fitter
		  experience obtained either before or
		  after the fitter educational course.
		  The 500 hours shall be audited for the
		  purpose of verifying the
		  training.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 746 - ALABAMA BOARD OF PROSTHETISTS AND ORTHOTISTS › Chapter 746-X-9 - LICENSURE OF THERAPEUTIC SHOE FITTERS › Section 746-X-9-.05 - Continuing Education

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(1) All licensed therapeutic shoe fitters must certify that they have completed seven (7) hours of continuing education credit for each calendar year. Two (2) of the required hours shall be in Alabama Orthotic and Prosthetic Law and Ethics.
(2) All continuing education courses shall be conducted by vendors in the business of supplying products to therapeutic shoe fitters, the Alabama Prosthetic and Orthotic Association, the American Board for Certification (ABC), the Board of Certification/Accreditation, International (BOC) and other Board approved educational organizations.
Author:
Glenn Crumpton
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.1975
, §34-25A-1-14,34-25A-3(6), 34-25-A-7; 34-25A-12.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 746 - ALABAMA BOARD OF PROSTHETISTS AND ORTHOTISTS › Chapter 746-X-9 - LICENSURE OF THERAPEUTIC SHOE FITTERS › Section 746-X-9-.06 - Renewal Of License

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(1) Licensees must renew their license by January 1 of each year on an application form provided by the Board.
(2) Licensees must pay annual renewal fee ($125.00) required by the Board.
Author:
Glenn Crumpton
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.1975
, §34-25A-1-14, 34-25A-3(6), 34-25-A-7; 34-25A-12.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 746 - ALABAMA BOARD OF PROSTHETISTS AND ORTHOTISTS › Chapter 746-X-9 - LICENSURE OF THERAPEUTIC SHOE FITTERS › Section 746-X-9-.07 - Effective Date

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(1) All therapeutic shoe fitters must become licensed by March 1, 2014. Anyone practicing as a therapeutic shoe fitter after that date without a license shall be considered acting as such without a license and subject to any appropriate enforcement action initiated by the board.
Author:
Glenn Crumpton
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.1975
, §34-25A-1-14,34-25A-3(6), 34-25-A-7; 34-25A-12.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 746 - ALABAMA BOARD OF PROSTHETISTS AND ORTHOTISTS › Chapter 746-X-10 - LICENSURE OF ORTHOTIC FITTERS › Section 746-X-10-.01 - Purpose

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The purpose of this section is to set forth requirements for licensure of any individual who desires to be a Orthotic Fitter as that term and function is defined in
Code of Ala. 1975
, §34-25A-1-14.
Author:
Glenn Crumpton
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.1975
, §34-25A-1-14, 34-25A-3(9), 34-25-A-7; 34-25A-12.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 746 - ALABAMA BOARD OF PROSTHETISTS AND ORTHOTISTS › Chapter 746-X-10 - LICENSURE OF ORTHOTIC FITTERS › Section 746-X-10-.03 - Scope Of Practice

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(1) A licensed orthotic fitter is a health care professional who is specifically educated and trained in the provision of certain orthoses. This includes patient assessment, formulation of a treatment plan, implementation of the treatment plan, follow-up, and practice management which is consistent with nationally recognized programs accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies.
A licensed orthotic fitter shall only fit non-custom orthoses. The practice of a licensed orthotic fitter includes, but is not limited to:
(a) Assessment of prescription or patient's needs for orthoses includes, but is not limited to, the evaluation of the following:
1. physical assessment
2. circulation
3. skin integrity
4. posture
5. orthotic requirements
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 746 - ALABAMA BOARD OF PROSTHETISTS AND ORTHOTISTS › Chapter 746-X-10 - LICENSURE OF ORTHOTIC FITTERS › Section 746-X-10-.04 - Requirements For License

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(1)
		  Applicants shall possess a current
		  national certificate as a certified
		  orthotic fitter from the American
		  Board for Certification (ABC) or the
		  Board of Certification/Accreditation,
		  International (BOC) and provide
		  documentation that they are in good
		  standing with either the American
		  Board for Certification (ABC) or the
		  Board of Certification/Accreditation,
		  International (BOC) and provide
		  documentation that they are current
		  with continuing education requirements
		  by either the American Board for
		  Certification(ABC) or the Board of
		  Certification/Accreditation,
		  International (BOC).
(2)
		  Applicants who are not nationally
		  certified as an orthotic fitter must
		  meet the following requirements for
		  licensure:
(a)
		  Applicants must possess a high school
		  diploma, GED, or college
		  degree.
(b)
		  Applicants must have successfully
		  completed an approved orthotic fitter
		  educational course. Approved courses
		  are provided by:
1.
		  Applied Technology Institute
		  (ATI)/Kassel Group
2.
		  DeRoyal
3.
		  DJO
4.
		  The Medical Careers Institute at
		  Coordinated Health
5.
		  Northern Virginia Community
		  College
6.
		  OandPEdu
7.
		  Ossur Americas
8.
		  Surgical Appliance
		  Industries
9.
		  Trulife
10.
		  Viscent Orthopedic Solutions
The Board may approve
			other similar courses.
(c)
		  Applicants must have documentation of
		  1000 hours of orthotic fitter
		  experience obtained either before or
		  after the fitter educational course.
		  The 1000 hours shall be audited for
		  the purpose of verifying the
		  training.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 746 - ALABAMA BOARD OF PROSTHETISTS AND ORTHOTISTS › Chapter 746-X-10 - LICENSURE OF ORTHOTIC FITTERS › Section 746-X-10-.05 - Continuing Education

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(1) All licensed orthotic fitters must certify that they have completed seven (10) hours of continuing education credit for each calendar year. Two (2) of the required hours shall be in Alabama Orthotic and Prosthetic Law and Ethics.
(2) All continuing education courses shall be conducted by vendors in the business of supplying products to orthotic fitters, the Alabama Prosthetic and Orthotic Association, the American Board for Certification (ABC), the Board of Certification/Accreditation, International (BOC) and other Board approved educational organizations.
Author:
Glenn Crumpton
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.1975
, §34-25A-1-14, 34-25A-3(9), 34-25-A-7; 34-25A-12.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 746 - ALABAMA BOARD OF PROSTHETISTS AND ORTHOTISTS › Chapter 746-X-10 - LICENSURE OF ORTHOTIC FITTERS › Section 746-X-10-.06 - Renewal Of License

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(1) Licensees must renew their license by January 1of each year on an application form provided by the Board.
(2) Licensees must pay annual renewal fee ($125.00)required by the Board.
Author:
Glenn Crumpton
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.1975
, §34-25A-1-14, 34-25A-3(9), 34-25-A-7; 34-25A-12.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 746 - ALABAMA BOARD OF PROSTHETISTS AND ORTHOTISTS › Chapter 746-X-10 - LICENSURE OF ORTHOTIC FITTERS › Section 746-X-10-.07 - Effective Date

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(1) All orthotic fitters must become licensed by March 1, 2014. Anyone practicing as an orthotic fitter after that date without a license shall be considered acting as such without a license and subject to any appropriate enforcement action initiated by the board.
Author:
Glenn Crumpton
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.1975
, §34-25A-1-14,34-25A-3(9), 34-25-A-7; 34-25A-12.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 750 - ALABAMA BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN PSYCHOLOGY › Chapter 750-X-1 - COMPOSITION AND ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD › Section 750-X-1-.01 - Membership

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(1) There is
			 created the Alabama Board of Examiners in Psychology to consist of eight
			 persons who are residents of this state, who shall be appointed by the Governor
			 as follows:
(a) One member shall be a member
			 of the faculty of an accredited college or university in the state with the
			 rank of assistant professor or above who is primarily engaged in teaching,
			 research, or administration of psychology and is a psychologist licensed under
			 this chapter.
(b) Five members
			 shall be psychologists licensed under this chapter.
(c) One member shall be a psychological
			 technician licensed under this chapter.
(d) One member shall be a member of the
			 general public and an Alabama resident who is not licensed by the Board and
			 whose spouse, if married, is not licensed by the Board.
(e) Efforts shall be made to have nominating
			 authorities coordinate their appointments to assure board membership is
			 inclusive and reflects the racial, gender, geographic, urban, rural, and
			 economic diversity of the state without regard to political
			 affiliation.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 750 - ALABAMA BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN PSYCHOLOGY › Chapter 750-X-1 - COMPOSITION AND ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD › Section 750-X-1-.02 - Election Of Officers, Terms Of Office, And Duties

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(1) Board members serve for terms of five
			 years and shall not serve more than two consecutive terms of office. The terms
			 of psychologist members are staggered so that only one new member is appointed
			 by the Governor each year to fill the expiring term. Board members will
			 continue to serve until a successor has been appointed and duly qualified. Two
			 nominees to the Board for each vacant psychologist or psychological technician
			 position are submitted by the Alabama Psychological Association's executive
			 council or its successor organization to the Governor the year prior to the
			 expected vacancy. Although nominations are made at the annual meeting of the
			 Alabama Psychological Association or its successor organization, nominees need
			 not be members of the association. The public member will be appointed by the
			 Governor.
(2) Newly appointed Board
			 members shall take the constitutional oath of office and shall file same in the
			 Governor's office prior to attending their first Board meeting. This oath shall
			 be on file with the Secretary of State of Alabama.
(3) Officers of the Board are the chairperson
			 and the vice chairperson. Those to serve for the upcoming year are elected (or
			 re-elected) at the last meeting in each calendar year.
(4) Minutes are written by the administrative
			 assistant in draft form, then edited by the chairperson. They may be reviewed
			 by a second Board member. A final copy is then prepared for typing and
			 distribution for approval at the next Board meeting.
(5) Four members of the Board shall
			 constitute a quorum. However, the chair will, if possible, reschedule a meeting
			 if fewer than five members are expected to be present.
(6) Whenever possible at least two Board
			 members will review applications for licensure prior to Board meetings to
			 determine qualifications. However, the Board as a whole must review and act
			 upon each application.
(7) The
			 official spokesperson for the Board is the chair or his or her
			 designee.
Author:
Alabama Board of Examiners in
				  Psychology
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										34-26-21.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 750 - ALABAMA BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN PSYCHOLOGY › Chapter 750-X-1 - COMPOSITION AND ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD › Section 750-X-1-.03 - Filling An Unexpired Term

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(1) The law sets the parameters for filling
			 the unexpired term of psychologist members and the psychological technician
			 member of the Board: "...other vacancies occurring in the Board shall be filled
			 for the unexpired term by appointment of the Governor from two qualified
			 candidates for each vacancy submitted within 30 days after the vacancy occurs
			 by the executive council of the Alabama Psychological Association or by its
			 successor organization. Those appointments shall be made by the Governor within
			 30 days after the candidates' names have been submitted." If this association
			 or its successor organization shall fail to furnish the Governor with the list
			 of persons eligible for appointment to the Board, the Governor shall appoint
			 qualified members of the profession of psychology to the vacant position on the
			 board. Board members will continue to serve until a successor has been
			 appointed and qualified.
(2) Should
			 a public member resign, the Board shall notify the Governor's office of the
			 vacancy.
Author:
Alabama Board of Examiners in
				  Psychology
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										34-26-1,
et
seq
.;
				  34-26-21.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 750 - ALABAMA BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN PSYCHOLOGY › Chapter 750-X-1 - COMPOSITION AND ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD › Section 750-X-1-.04 - Removal Of Board Member From Office

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The criteria for negligence of a Board member in his/her duties
				are stated in the law: "Any Board member may be removed by the Governor after
				notice and hearing for incompetence, neglect of duty, malfeasance in office, or
				moral turpitude." The chairperson of the Board must contact any member who is
				neglecting his or her duties and inform him/her of specific concerns. If the
				Board member does not rectify the situation, the chairperson, with a majority
				vote of the Board, will ask for that individual's resignation. If the
				resignation is not forthcoming, the chairperson will inform the Governor of the
				charges. If the negligent Board member is the chairperson, the vice chairperson
				shall assume these responsibilities.
Author:
Alabama Board of Examiners in
				Psychology
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										13A-14-2;
				  34-26-1,
et
seq
.;
				  34-26-21.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 750 - ALABAMA BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN PSYCHOLOGY › Chapter 750-X-1 - COMPOSITION AND ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD › Section 750-X-1-.05 - Scheduling Of Meetings And Public Announcements

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The Board will meet (as funds permit) on the second Friday of
				the odd-numbered months. For specially called meetings, the chair or executive
				officer confirms the date and location by telephone or in writing to the
				members and to any other individuals invited to attend. A notice may be sent to
				the major newspapers in the state at the discretion of the Board. Each year a
				list of currently licensed psychologists will be made available.
Author:
Alabama Board of Examiners in
				Psychology
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										34-26-1,
et
seq
.;
				  34-26-21.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 750 - ALABAMA BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN PSYCHOLOGY › Chapter 750-X-1 - COMPOSITION AND ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD › Section 750-X-1-.06 - Management Of Funds

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The Board of Examiners operates on funds received from the
				collection of renewal, application, and other fees. All fees are deposited to
				the order of the state treasurer and all disbursements are made by voucher for
				payment of expenses, supplies, dues, salaries, etc. Financial operations are in
				accordance with the state of Alabama procedures as set forth in the Manual of
				Operations for Fiscal Procedures. The board may accept grants from foundation,
				individuals, and institutions to carry on its functions.
Author:
Alabama Board of Examiners in
				Psychology
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										34-26-1,
et
seq
.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 750 - ALABAMA BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN PSYCHOLOGY › Chapter 750-X-1 - COMPOSITION AND ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD › Section 750-X-1-.07 - Executive Officer

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The law states "The Board may hire any assistants necessary to
				carry on its activities..." The Board shall employ as executive officer and/or
				other clerical staff, investigators, or assistants as necessary to carry on the
				day-to-day operations and business of the Board.
Author:
Alabama Board of Examiners in
				Psychology
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										34-26-21.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 750 - ALABAMA BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN PSYCHOLOGY › Chapter 750-X-1 - COMPOSITION AND ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD › Section 750-X-1-.08 - Alabama Sunset Law

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The Board shall be subject to the Alabama Sunset Law, Title 41,
				Chapter 20,
Code of Ala. 1975
, as an enumerated agency
				as provided in Section 41-20-3, and shall have a termination date of October
				1, 2020, and every four years thereafter unless continued pursuant to the
				Alabama Sunset Law.
Author:
Alabama Board of Examiners in
				  Psychology
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										34-26-47.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 750 - ALABAMA BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN PSYCHOLOGY › Chapter 750-X-2 - THE APPLICATION PROCESS › Section 750-X-2-.01 - Candidates For Licensure

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(1) Any
			 person wishing to obtain the right to practice as a psychologist in this state,
			 who has not heretofore been licensed to do so, shall, before it shall be lawful
			 for him or her to practice as a psychologists in this state, make application
			 to the Board of Examiners in Psychology through the chair upon such form and in
			 such manner as prescribed by the board.
(2) Unless a person has first obtained a
			 valid license as aforesaid, it shall be unlawful and a violation of §
								34-26-1,
			 et seq. for him or her to practice.
(3) A candidate for licensure as a
			 psychologist shall furnish the board with satisfactory evidence of all of the
			 following:
(a) He or she is of good moral
			 character.
(b) He or she is at
			 least 19 years of age.
(c) He or
			 she has received a doctorate degree from a department of, or school of,
			 psychology, from an educational institution accredited and recognized by
			 national and regional accrediting agencies as maintaining satisfactory
			 standards.
(d) He or she is
			 competent in psychology as shown by passing such examination, written or oral,
			 or both, as the board will prescribe, unless exempted pursuant to
			 750-X-2-.08(2).
(e) He or she is not engaged in unethical
			 practice as defined in the Code of Ethics of the American Psychological
			 Association.
(f) He or she has not
			 within the preceding six months failed an examination given by the
			 board.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 750 - ALABAMA BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN PSYCHOLOGY › Chapter 750-X-2 - THE APPLICATION PROCESS › Section 750-X-2-.02 - Application Deadlines

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Upon request, all persons intending to apply for licensure will
				be supplied with a licensure application form, a copy of the Alabama law, and
				an "Information for Applicants" brochure. The cut-off dates for completion of
				application files will be the first day of odd numbered months, to be reviewed
				at the Board's next regularly scheduled meeting.
Author:
Alabama Board of Examiners in
				  Psychology
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										34-26-1,
et seq
.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 750 - ALABAMA BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN PSYCHOLOGY › Chapter 750-X-2 - THE APPLICATION PROCESS › Section 750-X-2-.03 - Application Form

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Applications will be reviewed under the laws
				and rules and regulations in effect the date the application is received. All
				applications shall be submitted on a form prescribed and provided by the Board
				of Examiners in Psychology and accompanied by such evidence, statements, and
				documents as are therein required. The licensure application form must be
				filled out legibly and in detail, giving requested information and dates. It
				shall include a complete list of job positions in chronological sequence. A
				certified copy of each transcript shall be sent by the registrars of each
				institution directly to the Board. The applicant shall have the registrar, the
				graduate school dean, or other approved official of the doctoral degree
				granting institution to certify (1) the degree granting school or college, (2)
				the exact name of the department which granted the degree, and (3) the exact
				title of the doctoral degree. The entire licensure application form shall be
				notarized. The Board must be informed if a previous application for licensure
				has been submitted in this state. Four references are required (see Rule
				750-X-2-.05 below). The licensure application fee or any application for a fee
				waiver as allowed by these rules must accompany the application
				form
All applicants for licensure shall submit to a criminal
				history background check by providing fingerprints and executing a criminal
				history information release using forms provided to the applicant by the Board.
				The applicant is responsible for having his or her fingerprints made. The
				applicant shall provide his or her completed fingerprint cards, along with a
				Cashier's Check or Money Order made payable to the Alabama State Law
				Enforcement Agency (ALEA) in the amount sufficient to cover the actual cost of
				the background check, to the Board office to be submitted to the ALEA. ALEA is
				responsible for forwarding the fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of
				Investigation for a national criminal history record check. Information
				received by the Board pursuant to a criminal history background check shall be
				confidential and shall not be a public record, except that such information
				received by and relied upon by the Board in denying the issuance of a
				certificate of qualification may be disclosed as may be necessary to support
				the denial.
Author:
Alabama Board of Examiners in
				  Psychology
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										34-26-1,
et seq
.,
				  34-26-43.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 750 - ALABAMA BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN PSYCHOLOGY › Chapter 750-X-2 - THE APPLICATION PROCESS › Section 750-X-2-.04 - Doctoral Degree From Department Or School Of Psychology

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All applicants (see Rule
				750-X-2-.08 below for certain exceptions) shall have a doctoral degree from a department of
				or school of psychology as defined herein. Departments or schools which have
				programs fully or provisionally accredited by the American Psychological
				Association at the time the applicant graduated will be recognized as meeting
				the Board's definition of a department or school of psychology, and applicants
				who graduated from these APA accredited programs will be considered to have met
				the Board's educational requirements. Departments or schools which do not meet
				the requirements above will be recognized as meeting the Board's definition of
				a department or school of psychology if they met the following organizational
				and curriculum criteria at the time the applicant graduated:
(1) Organizational Requirements.
(a) Training in psychology must have been
			 doctoral training offered in an institution of higher education accredited by a
			 nationally recognized regional accrediting body in the United States or, in the
			 case of Canadian programs, the institution is publicly recognized by the
			 Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada as a member in good
			 standing.
(b) The department or
			 school, at the time the applicant graduated, must have specified in pertinent
			 institutional catalogs and brochures its intent to educate and train
			 psychologists.
(c) The department
			 or school was a recognizable, coherent organizational entity within the
			 institution.
(d) The department or
			 school assumed authority and primary responsibility for course work in the core
			 and specialty areas whether or not the program cuts across administrative
			 lines.
(e) The department or school
			 provided a curriculum that was an integrated, organized sequence of
			 study.
(f) The department or school
			 provided an identifiable full-time psychology faculty, some of whom were
			 licensed psychologists; and a psychologist was responsible for the
			 curriculum.
(g) The department or
			 school had an identifiable body of students who were regularly matriculated in
			 that program for the doctoral degree.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 750 - ALABAMA BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN PSYCHOLOGY › Chapter 750-X-2 - THE APPLICATION PROCESS › Section 750-X-2-.05 - References

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In evaluating additional qualifications, the Board shall take
				into consideration the applicant's training, supervision, ethical conduct and
				professional competence. Four positive references from psychologists, three of
				whom must be licensed or certified at the doctoral level, are required. One
				reference must be from the applicant's doctoral dissertation or doctoral
				directed study advisor, chairperson, or program director of the doctoral degree
				granting department. From applicants whose training included a predoctoral or
				postdoctoral internship in an applied field (e.g., clinical, counseling,
				school, industrial/organizational) at least one reference shall be from an
				internship supervisor or the director of internship training. For applicants
				with prior professional experience, a reference from a supervisor or licensed
				colleague will be required. When it is impossible to obtain a required
				reference the Board may consider an alternative reference on a casebycase
				basis.
Author:
Alabama Board of Examiners in
				Psychology
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										34-26-1,
et
seq
.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 750 - ALABAMA BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN PSYCHOLOGY › Chapter 750-X-2 - THE APPLICATION PROCESS › Section 750-X-2-.06 - Area Of Specialization

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(1) The Board recognizes specialization in
			 Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Industrial/Organizational
			 Psychology, and School Psychology. Applicants who meet all other requirements
			 for licensure and who are graduates from programs accredited by the American
			 Psychological Association in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, and
			 School Psychology, and who have completed an acceptable internship accredited
			 by the American Psychological Association or who have met the internship
			 criteria defined in Rule
			 750-X-2-.07 will be recognized as having a specialty in one of those areas. Applicants who
			 meet all other requirements for licensure and who present a Diplomate awarded
			 by the American Board of Professional Psychology in an area other than the
			 areas of specialization recognized by the Board will be evaluated by the Board
			 to determine whether or not the applicant meets the requirements for any of the
			 specializations recognized by the Board.
(2) Applicants who seek recognition in a
			 specialty area and who do not meet the above criteria must satisfy the criteria
			 below:
(a) Clinical Psychology
1. Qualifying coursework must have been taken
			 while enrolled in a doctoral program which specified in pertinent institutional
			 catalogs and brochures its intent to educate and train clinical
			 psychologists.
2. Qualifying
			 coursework must have included the following areas (minimum of 27 semester hours
			 or 40 quarter hours):
(i) Abnormal
			 Behavior/Psychopathology
(ii)
			 Intellectual Assessment
(iii)
			 Personality Assessment
(iv) Theory
			 of Intervention and Treatment of Mental Disorders
(v) Practicum in Psychological
			 Assessment
(vi) Practicum in
			 Psychological Intervention
(vii)
			 Advanced Clinical Electives
3. An internship in clinical psychology which
			 emphasized assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders and which
			 met the criteria outlined in Rule
			 750-X-2-.07 must have been completed.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 750 - ALABAMA BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN PSYCHOLOGY › Chapter 750-X-2 - THE APPLICATION PROCESS › Section 750-X-2-.08 - Licensure Of Applicants Licensed To Practice Psychology In Another Jurisdiction

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(1)
			 Applicants who are in good standing and who are currently licensed to practice
			 independently as a psychologist in another jurisdiction (excluding temporary,
			 provisional or other conditional licensure) will be granted a license to
			 practice psychology in Alabama upon meeting the following criteria:
(a) Applicants must meet the same education
			 and training requirements as outlined in
			 750-X-2-.04 and
			 750-X-2-.07 above.
(b) Applicants must be at
			 least 19 years of age, and of good moral character.
(c) Applicants must pass (or have previously
			 passed) the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology at the same
			 passing point required of applicants for first-time licensure in Alabama at the
			 time of the applicant's application.
(d) Applicants must pass the Professional
			 Standards Examination required of all Alabama licensure candidates (see
			 exception 750-X-2-.08(2) below).
(e) A license to practice psychology in
			 Alabama will not be granted to any individual whose license to practice
			 psychology is currently revoked or suspended in another state or who is
			 currently under investigation or currently being disciplined for ethical
			 violations according to the Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of
			 Conduct published by the American Psychological Association. Applicants
			 currently under investigation cannot be licensed until such time they can prove
			 to the Board that they have been cleared of all allegations of
			 wrongdoing.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 750 - ALABAMA BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN PSYCHOLOGY › Chapter 750-X-2 - THE APPLICATION PROCESS › Section 750-X-2-.09 - Disposition Of Applicants

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(1)
			 Board Action. The affirmative votes of a majority of Board members voting shall
			 be required to grant admission to the examination and licensure. The applicant
			 will be notified by letter of the Board's decision.
(2) Restrictions on Member Voting.
(a) A Board member cannot serve as a
			 reference for an applicant.
(b)
			 Board members must abstain from voting in the licensing process if the
			 applicant is in their employ or under their supervision, or if there is a
			 legal, ethical, or moral question visàvis the Board member and the
			 applicant.
Author:
Blaine C. Crum
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 750 - ALABAMA BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN PSYCHOLOGY › Chapter 750-X-2 - THE APPLICATION PROCESS › Section 750-X-2-.10 - Certification Of Applicants Licensed To Practice In Another Jurisdiction Pursuant To Alabama Military Family Jobs Opportunity Act

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(1) Pursuant to the statutory requirements
			 found in the Alabama Military Family Jobs Opportunity Act, Act 2018-540, as
			 codified at
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
								31-1-6, any
			 applicant for certification as a psychologist or psychological technician who
			 is considered an "eligible individual" under
Code of Ala.
			 1975
, §
								31-1-6(c) shall be issued a certificate under the
			 following conditions:
(a) they must hold and
			 provide primary source proof of an active, unrestricted license to practice in
			 another jurisdiction; and
(b) the
			 licensing or certification requirements of the issuing body must be greater
			 than or substantially similar to the certification requirements of this Board,
			 as determined by the Board's executive director review; and
(c) the applicant must submit a completed
			 application which documents compliance with the Board's certification
			 requirements and authorization for a criminal history background check pursuant
			 to requirements of the Board; and
(d) the applicant must submit proof of
			 passage of the EPPP with a score that was at least equivalent to the acceptable
			 passage rate to the Board for applicants for licensure by examination at the
			 time of their application.
Upon satisfaction of these conditions, the application will be
				submitted to the executive director for review. Approval will result in the
				issuance of the appropriate certificate to the eligible individual allowing
				them to continue working at the same certification level for one (1) year. All
				approvals will be reported to the Board at its next regularly scheduled
				meeting.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 750 - ALABAMA BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN PSYCHOLOGY › Chapter 750-X-2A - THE APPLICATION PROCESS FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL TECHNICIANS › Section 750-X-2A-.01 - Candidates For Licensure

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(1) A
			 candidate for licensure as a psychological technician shall furnish the board
			 with satisfactory evidence that he or she satisfies all of the following:
(a) He or she is of good moral
			 character.
(b) He or she is at
			 least 19 years of age.
(c) He or
			 she has a master's degree, in psychology from a regionally accredited
			 institution of higher education, or has completed the equivalent of a master's
			 degree from an American Psychological Association accredited doctoral program
			 in psychology as determined by the board. Educational requirements are provided
			 in Section
			 750-X-2A-.04.
(d) Is competent as a psychological
			 technician, as shown by passing examinations, written or oral, or both, as
			 prescribed by the board.
(e) Is not
			 engaged in unethical practice as defined in the most recent version of the Code
			 of Ethics of the American Psychological Association.
(f) Has not within the preceding six months
			 failed an examination given by the board.
Author:
Alabama Board of Examiners in
				Psychology
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 750 - ALABAMA BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN PSYCHOLOGY › Chapter 750-X-2A - THE APPLICATION PROCESS FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL TECHNICIANS › Section 750-X-2A-.02 - Application Deadlines

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Upon request, all persons intending to apply for licensure will
				be supplied with a licensure application form, a copy of the Alabama law, an
				"Information for Applicants" brochure. The application process must be
				completed by the first day of odd numbered months to be reviewed at the Board's
				next regularly scheduled meeting.
Author:
Alabama Board of Examiners in
				  Psychology
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§ 34-2 6-1, et
seq
.