Section 338.2583. Acceptable continuing education; requirements; limitations.

Rule 83. (1) The 30 hours of continuing education required pursuant to R 338.2581(2) for the renewal of a psychologist license and a psychologist limited license shall comply with the following, as applicable:

(a)     No more than 12 hours of continuing education shall be earned during one 24-hour period.

(b)     Credit for a continuing education program or activity that is identical or substantially identical to a program or activity for which the licensee has already earned credit during that renewal period shall not be granted.

(c)     Pursuant to section 18233(2) of the code, MCL 333.18233(2), at least 2 hours of continuing education shall be earned in the area of pain and symptom management. Continuing education hours in pain and symptom management may include, but are not limited to: courses in behavior management, psychology of pain, pharmacology, behavior modification, stress management, clinical applications, and drug interventions as they relate to professional practice.

(d)    At least 3 hours of continuing education shall be earned in the area of ethics.

(2)  The board shall consider any of the following as acceptable continuing education:

ACCEPTABLE CONTINUING EDUCATION ACTIVITIES

Activity and Proof of Completion	Number of continuing education hours granted/permitted for activity
Attendance at or participation in a continuing education program or activity related to the practice of psychology, or any non-clinical subject relevant to psychological practice, education, administration, management, or science, which includes, but is not limited to: live, in person programs; interactive or monitored teleconference, audio- conference, or web-based programs; online programs; and journal articles or other self- study programs approved or offered by any of the following: ·         The American psychological association or a sponsor approved by the American psychological association. ·         The association of state and provincial psychology boards. ·         Another state or provincial board of psychology. ·         The Michigan certification board for addiction professionals. ·         The Canadian psychological association. ·         The American psychotherapy association.   If audited, the licensee shall submit a copy of a letter or certificate of completion showing the licensee’s name, number of continuing education hours earned, sponsor name or the name of the organization that approved the program or activity for continuing education credit, and the date on which the program was held or activity completed.	The number of continuing education hours for a specific program or activity shall be the number of hours approved by the sponsor or the approving organization for the specific program or activity. A maximum of 30 hours of continuing education may be earned for this activity in each renewal period.
Passing a postgraduate academic course related to the practice of psychology offered in a regionally accredited educational program.	Five hours of continuing education shall be granted for each academic credit hour passed. A maximum of 20 hours of continuing education may be earned for

If audited, the licensee shall submit an official transcript documenting successful completion of the course.	this activity in each renewal period.
Initial presentation of a continuing education program related to the practice of psychology provided to a state, regional, national, or international psychological organization.   To receive credit, the presentation shall not be a part of the licensee’s regular job description and shall be approved or offered for continuing education credit by any of the following: ·         The American psychological association or a sponsor approved by the American psychological association. ·         The association of state and provincial psychology boards. ·         Another state or provincial board of psychology. ·         The Michigan certification board for addiction professionals. ·         The Canadian psychological association. ·         The American psychotherapy association.   If audited, the licensee shall submit a copy of the presentation notice or advertisement showing the date of the presentation, the licensee’s name listed as a presenter, and the name of the organization that approved or offered the presentation for continuing education credit.	Two hours of continuing education shall be granted for each 50 to 60 minutes of presentation. No additional credit shall be granted for preparation of a presentation. A maximum of 20 hours of continuing education may be earned for this activity in each renewal period.
Initial presentation of a scientific exhibit, poster, scientific paper, or clinical demonstration to a psychological organization.   To receive credit, the presentation shall not be part of the licensee’s regular job	Two hours of continuing education shall be granted for each 50 to 60 minutes of presentation. No additional credit shall be granted for preparation of the presentation. A maximum of 20 hours of continuing education may be earned for this activity in each renewal period.

description or performed in the normal course of the licensee’s employment.   If audited, the licensee shall submit a copy of the document presented with evidence of presentation or a letter from the program sponsor verifying the length and date of the presentation.
Initial publication of an article related to the practice of psychology in a peer- reviewed journal.   If audited, the licensee shall submit a copy of the publication that identifies the licensee as the author or a publication acceptance letter.	Five hours of continuing education shall be granted for serving as the primary author. Two hours of continuing education shall be granted for serving as the secondary author. A maximum of 20 hours of continuing education may be earned for this activity in each renewal period.
Initial publication of an article related to the practice of psychology in a non-peer reviewed journal, newsletter, or magazine.   If audited, the licensee shall submit a copy of the publication that identifies the licensee as the author or a publication acceptance letter.	One hour of continuing education shall be granted for each article. A maximum of 3 hours of continuing education may be earned for this activity in each renewal period.
Initial publication of a chapter related to the practice of psychology in either of the following: ·         A professional or health care textbook. ·         A peer-reviewed textbook.    If audited, the licensee shall submit a copy of the publication that identifies the licensee as the author or a publication acceptance letter.	Five hours of continuing education shall be granted for serving as the primary author. Two hours of continuing education shall be granted for serving as the secondary author. A maximum of 20 hours of continuing education may be earned for this activity in each renewal period.
Initial publication of a book related to the practice of psychology.   If audited, the licensee shall submit proof of publication that identifies the licensee as the author or a publication acceptance letter.	A maximum of 20 hours of continuing education may be earned for this activity in each renewal period for all non-self- published books.  A maximum of 10 hours of continuing education may be earned for this activity in each renewal period for all self-published books.

Identifying, researching, and resolving an event or issue related to clinical or professional practice.   If audited, the licensee shall submit a summary of activities involved in identifying, researching, and resolving the event or issue.	One hour of continuing education shall be granted for each 50 to 60 minutes spent identifying, researching, and resolving the issue or event. A maximum of 5 hours of continuing education may be earned for this activity in each renewal period.
Participating on a state or national committee, board, council, or association related to the field of psychology. A committee, board, council, or association is considered acceptable by the board if it enhances the participant’s knowledge and understanding of the field of psychology.   If audited, the licensee shall submit documentation verifying the licensee’s participation in at least 50% of the regularly scheduled meetings of the committee, board, council, or association.	Five hours of continuing education shall be granted for each committee, board, council, or association. A maximum of 5 hours of continuing education may be earned for this activity in each renewal period.
Participating as a student in a postdoctoral clinical training program related to the practice of psychology provided through an accredited educational program for psychologists that meets the standards adopted by the board under R 338.2511.   If audited, the licensee shall submit a letter from the program director verifying the licensee participated in the program.	Ten hours of continuing education shall be granted for participating in the program. A maximum of 10 hours of continuing education may be earned for this activity in each renewal period.
Participating as a surveyor in the accreditation, certification, or inspection of an educational, clinical or service delivery program for psychologists with any of the following organizations: ·         The commission on accreditation (coa). ·         The joint commission. ·         The commission on accreditation of rehabilitation facilities (carf) international.	Ten hours of continuing education shall be granted for participating as a surveyor. A maximum of 10 hours of continuing education may be earned for this activity in each renewal period.

·         The American psychological association.    If audited, the licensee shall submit a letter from the accreditation, certification or inspection program verifying the licensee’s participation and the location of the inspections or examinations.
Participating on any of the following: ·         A peer review committee dealing with quality patient care as it relates to the practice of psychology. ·         A committee dealing with utilization review as it relates to the practice of psychology. ·         A health care organization committee dealing with patient care issues related to the practice of psychology.   If audited, the licensee shall submit a letter from an organization official verifying the licensee’s participation in at least 50% of the regularly scheduled meetings of the committee.	Ten hours of continuing education shall be granted for participating on a committee. A maximum of 10 hours of continuing education may be earned for this activity in each renewal period.
Serving as an instructor for the first time for any of the following: ·         Students, staff, or other licensees at a postdoctoral clinical training program related to the practice of psychology provided at an accredited educational program for psychologists that meets the standards adopted by the board under R 338.2511. ·         Students, interns, residents, or staff in an accredited educational or training program for psychologists that meets the standards adopted by the board under R 338.2511.   If audited, the licensee shall submit a letter from the program director verifying the licensee’s role, length of the lecture or	Two hours of continuing education shall be granted for each 50 to 60 minute lecture per subject. Additional credit for preparation of the lecture shall not be granted.  A maximum of 10 hours of continuing education may be earned for this activity in each renewal period.

lectures, and the date on which the lecture or lectures was held.
Providing clinical supervision for master’s, doctoral, or postdoctoral level students.   To receive credit, this activity shall not be part of the licensee’s regular job description.    If audited, the licensee shall submit a letter from an authorized official at the agency employing the licensee verifying the licensee’s role and the number of supervision hours the licensee provided.	One hour of continuing education shall be granted for each 50 to 60 minutes of supervision provided. A maximum of 10 hours of continuing education may be earned for this activity in each renewal period.
Participating in peer supervision or consultation with professional colleagues.   If audited, the licensee shall submit an affidavit from the colleague that was involved in the peer supervision or consultation. The affidavit shall attest to the licensee’s role and the number of hours the licensee spent participating in these activities.	One hour of continuing education shall be granted for each 50 to 60 minutes of participation. A maximum of 10 hours of continuing education may be earned for this activity in each renewal period.
Participating in case conferences, including multidisciplinary conferences, for training purposes.   If audited, the licensee shall submit a letter from the administrative or clinical supervisor verifying the types of conferences and the number of hours the licensee spent participating in the conferences.	One hour of continuing education shall be granted for each 50 to 60 minutes of participation. A maximum of 10 hours of continuing education may be earned for this activity in each renewal period.
Providing individual supervision for a limited licensed psychologist beyond the hours of supervision required under R 338.2510a(1)(a) or (b). Supervision provided as part of a disciplinary sanction may be included under this activity.   If audited, the licensee shall submit an	One hour of continuing education shall be granted for each 50 to 60 minutes of supervision provided beyond the hours of supervision required per month. A maximum of 10 hours of continuing education may be earned for this activity in each renewal period.

affidavit from the limited licensed psychologist who received the supervision. The affidavit shall attest to the licensee’s role as a supervisor and the number of hours the licensee spent providing supervision to the limited licensed psychologist.
Receiving individual supervision from a licensed psychologist beyond the hours of supervision required under R 338.2510a(1)(a) or (b). Supervision received as part of a disciplinary sanction shall not be included under this activity.   If audited, the licensee shall submit an affidavit from the licensed psychologist who provided the supervision. The affidavit shall attest to the licensee’s role as a supervisee and the number of hours the licensee spent receiving supervision from the licensed psychologist.	One hour of continuing education shall be granted for each 50 to 60 minutes of supervision received beyond the hours of supervision required per month. A maximum of 10 hours of continuing education may be earned for this activity in each renewal period.
Participation in a panel discussion relevant to the practice of psychology in an approved continuing education program or an organized health care setting as defined in R 338.2501(1)(b).   If audited, the licensee shall submit documentation from the organizer of the panel discussion verifying the topic of the panel discussion and the number of hours the licensee spent participating in the discussion.	One hour of continuing education shall be granted for each 50 to 60 minutes spent participating in the panel discussion. A maximum of 5 hours of continuing education may be earned for this activity in each renewal period.
Obtaining initial certification in a specialty area by 1 of the following: ·         The American board of professional psychology. ·         The Michigan certification board for addiction professionals.   If audited, the licensee shall submit proof of certification.	Twenty hours of continuing education shall be granted for obtaining initial certification. A maximum of 20 hours of continuing education may be earned for this activity in each renewal period.

History: 2015 MR 17, Eff. Sept. 15, 2015.