Mich. Admin. Code R. 338.2583
Rule 83.
Activity Code | Activity and Proof Required | Number of continuing education hours granted/allowed for activity |
(a) | 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 that 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 organizations: - A statewide bar association. - A statewide psychological association affiliated with the APA. - The American Association of Group Psychotherapy. - The American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. - The American Association of Psychotherapy. - The American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists. - The American Bar Association. - The American Board of Professional Neuropsychology. - The American Board of Professional Psychologists. - The American Counseling Association. - The American Medical Association. - The American Mental Health Counselor Association. - The American Nurses Association. - The American Psychiatric Association. - The American Psychotherapy Association. - The American Society of Addiction Medicine. - Another state or provincial board of psychology. - The APA. - The Association for Clinical Pastoral Education Psychotherapy Commission. - The Association for Psychological Science. - The Association of Black Psychologists. - The Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards. - The Canadian Psychological Association. - The Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals. - The Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute. - The Michigan Psychological Association. - The Michigan Society for Psychoanalytic Psychology. - The National Association of School Psychologists. - The National Association of Social Workers. - The National Board of Certified Counselors. - The National Latinx Psychological Association. - The National Register. - The Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality. - Nationally or regionally accredited academic institutions. - Nationally or regionally accredited hospitals or mental health treatment centers. - State, provincial, and territorial psychological associations. If audited, the licensee shall provide a program description and 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 that the program was held, or activity completed. | The number of continuing education hours for a specific program or activity are 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. |
(b) | Passing a postgraduate academic course related to the practice of psychology offered in a regionally accredited educational program. If audited, the licensee shall provide an official transcript documenting successful completion of the course. | Five hours of continuing education are granted for each academic credit hour passed. A maximum of 20 hours of continuing education may be earned for this activity in each renewal period. |
(c) | 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 must not be a part of the licensee's regular job description and must be approved or offered for continuing education credit by any of the organizations listed under subdivision (a) of this subrule. If audited, the licensee shall provide a program description, 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 are granted for each 50 to 60 minutes of presentation. No additional credit is granted for preparation of a presentation. A maximum of 20 hours of continuing education may be earned for this activity in each renewal period. |
(d) | Initial presentation of a scientific exhibit, poster, scientific paper, or clinical demonstration to a psychological organization. To receive credit, the presentation must not be part of the licensee's regular job description or performed in the normal course of the licensee's employment. If audited, the licensee shall provide a copy of the document presented with proof of presentation or a letter from the program sponsor verifying the length and date of the presentation. | Two hours of continuing education are granted for each 50 to 60 minutes of presentation. No additional credit is granted for preparation of the presentation. A maximum of 20 hours of continuing education may be earned for this activity in each renewal period. |
(e) | Initial publication of an article related to the practice of psychology in a peer-reviewed journal. If audited, the licensee shall provide a copy of the publication that identifies the licensee as the author or a publication acceptance letter. | Five hours of continuing education are granted for serving as the primary author. Two hours of continuing education are 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. |
(f) | 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 provide a copy of the publication that identifies the licensee as the author or a publication acceptance letter. | One hour of continuing education is granted for each article. A maximum of 3 hours of continuing education may be earned for this activity in each renewal period. |
(g) | Initial publication of a chapter related to the practice of psychology in either of the following textbooks: - A professional or healthcare textbook. - A peer-reviewed textbook. If audited, the licensee shall provide a copy of the publication that identifies the licensee as the author or a publication acceptance letter. | Five hours of continuing education are granted for serving as the primary author. Two hours of continuing education are 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. |
(h) | Initial publication of a book related to the practice of psychology. If audited, the licensee shall provide 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. |
(i) | Identifying, researching, and resolving an event or issue related to clinical or professional practice. If audited, the licensee shall provide a summary of activities, including hours spent, references if relevant, and a description of the event or issue involved in identifying, researching, and resolving the event or issue. | One hour of continuing education is 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. |
(j) | 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 provide documentation verifying the licensee's participation in not less than 50% of the regularly scheduled meetings of the committee, board, council, or association. | Ten hours of continuing education are granted for each committee, board, council, or association. A maximum of 20 hours of continuing education may be earned for this activity in each renewal period. |
(k) | 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 satisfies the standards adopted under R 338.2529(1) or (2). If audited, the licensee shall provide a letter from the program director verifying the licensee participated in the program. | Ten hours of continuing education are granted for participating in the program. A maximum of 10 hours of continuing education may be earned for this activity in each renewal period. |
(l) | 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. - The Joint Commission. - The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities International. - The APA. - The PCSAS. If audited, the licensee shall provide a letter from the accreditation, certification, or inspection program verifying the licensee's participation and the location of the inspections or examinations. | Ten hours of continuing education are granted for participating as a surveyor. A maximum of 10 hours of continuing education may be earned for this activity in each renewal period. |
(m) | Participating on any of the following committees: - 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 healthcare organization committee dealing with patient care issues related to the practice of psychology. If audited, the licensee shall provide a letter from an organization official verifying the licensee's participation in not less than 50% of the regularly scheduled meetings of the committee. | Ten hours of continuing education are granted for participating on a committee. A maximum of 10 hours of continuing education may be earned for this activity in each renewal period. |
(n) | Serving as an instructor for the first time for any of the following programs: - 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 satisfies the standards adopted under R 338.2529(1) or (2). - Students, interns, residents, or staff in an accredited educational or training program in the area of psychology that satisfies the standards adopted under R 338.2529(1) or (2). If audited, the licensee shall provide a letter from the program director verifying the licensee's role, length of the lecture or lectures, and the date that the lecture or lectures was held. | Two hours of continuing education are granted for each 50 to 60 minute lecture per subject. Additional credit for preparation of the lecture may not be granted. A maximum of 10 hours of continuing education may be earned for this activity in each renewal period. |
(o) | Providing clinical supervision for master's, doctoral, or postdoctoral level students. To receive credit, this activity must not be part of the licensee's regular job description. If audited, the licensee shall provide 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 is 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. |
(p) | Participating in peer supervision or consultation with professional colleagues. If audited, the licensee shall provide an affidavit from the colleague that took part in the peer supervision or consultation. The affidavit must attest to the licensee's role and the number of hours the licensee spent participating in these activities. | One hour of continuing education is 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. |
(q) | Participating in case conferences, including hospital grand rounds and multidisciplinary conferences, for training purposes. If audited, the licensee shall provide 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 is granted for each 50 to 60 minutes of participation. A maximum of 5 hours of continuing education may be earned for this activity in each renewal period. |
(r) | Providing individual supervision for a limited licensed psychologist beyond the hours of supervision required under R 338.2571(1)(a) or (1)(b). Supervision provided as part of a disciplinary sanction may be included under this activity. If audited, the licensee shall provide an affidavit from the limited licensed psychologist that received the supervision. The affidavit must attest to the licensee's role as a supervisor and the number of hours the licensee spent providing supervision to the limited licensed psychologist. | One hour of continuing education is 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. |
(s) | Receiving individual supervision from a licensed psychologist beyond the hours of supervision required under R 338.2571(1)(a) or (1)(b). Supervision received as part of a disciplinary sanction may not be included under this activity. If audited, the licensee shall provide an affidavit from the licensed psychologist that provided the supervision. The affidavit must 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 is 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. |
(t) | Participation in a panel discussion relevant to the practice of psychology in an approved continuing education program or an organized healthcare setting as defined under R 338.2521(1)(j). If audited, the licensee shall provide 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 is 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. |
(u) | Obtaining initial certification in a specialty area by 1 of the following organizations: - The American Board of Professional Psychology. - The Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals. If audited, the licensee shall provide proof of certification. | Twenty hours of continuing education are granted for obtaining initial certification. A maximum of 20 hours of continuing education may be earned for this activity in each renewal period. |
(v) | Participation in the development of a national examination for psychologists. If audited, the licensee shall provide documentation from the sponsor of the examination verifying the licensee's role and participation in the development of the examination. | Five hours of continuing education are granted for participation. A maximum of 5 hours of continuing education may be earned for this activity in each renewal period. |
Mich. Admin. Code R. 338.2583