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CERTIFIED PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING TECHNICIAN
License Description CERTIFIED PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING TECHNICIANS

REQUIREMENTS Of good moral character. A citizen of the United States. Not considered by the board to have an unethical practice. Proof of completion of a bachelor's degree or graduate degree, or proof of current enrollment in a graduate degree program, from a regionally accredited university, college, or professional school, in either psychology or education with a specialization in educational psychology, counseling psychology, or school psychology. The candidate's educational training must consist of a minimum of seventy-two (72) hours of total education and training relating to psychological or neuropsychological test administration and scoring that includes the following: At least twenty (20) hours of direct observation, including at least ten (10) hours of direct observation of a licensed psychologist or senior psychological examiner administering and scoring tests, and at least ten (10) hours of direct observation of either a licensed psychologist, senior psychological examiner, or certified psychological testing technician duly registered by the board administering and scoring tests; At least forty (40) hours of administering and scoring tests in the presence of a licensed psychologist or senior psychological examiner; and At least twelve (12) hours of additional education on topics related to best practices for the functions identified in subdivision (c)(2). Of those twelve (12)hours, at least three (3) hours must be specifically dedicated to law and ethics, and at least three (3) hours must be dedicated to multicultural competency. Additional topics must relate to growth, knowledge, and skill-based training that would enhance the candidate's professional skill in providing care for persons with medical, psychiatric, neurocognitive, and developmental conditions commonly assessed by psychologists and neuropsychologists.
Licensing Agency
Department of Health
Division of Health Related Boards
Division of Health Related Boards
665 Mainstream Drive 2nd floor
Nashville, TN 37243-1010
(615) 253 5087
Active Status Active
Certification Certification required
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Education Degree required
Exam Third-party exam required
License Type Register with licensing agency
License Updated 09/09/2024

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