216 R.I. Code R. 216-RICR-40-05-15.2

Current through December 26, 2024

Section 216-RICR-40-05-15.2 - Definitions

A. Whenever used in this Part the following terms shall be construed as follows:

1. "Act" means R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 5-44, entitled "Psychologists."

2. "Authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology" is defined in R.I. Gen. Laws sect; 5-44.1-2(II)(C).

3. "Board" means the Board of Psychology within the Rhode Island Department of Health, established pursuant to the provisions of R.I. Gen. Laws sect; 5-44-3.

4. "Compact state" is defined in R.I. Gen. Laws sect; 5-44.1-2(II)(G).

5. "Department" means the Rhode Island Department of Health.

6. "Director" means the Director of the Rhode Island Department of Health.

7. "Distance learning programs" means a type of education in which the components of psychological instruction, supervision, or consultation do not take place in residence and/or do not provide face-to-face contact with program faculty and students at an educational institution.

8. "Education" means the academic program pursued by the person in obtaining the doctoral degree, that program to include formal course work, seminars and practica.

9. "e-Passport" is defined in R.I. Gen. Laws sect; 5-44.1-2(II)(L).

10. "Home state" is defined in R.I. Gen. Laws sect; 5-44.1-2(II)(N).

11. "Identity history summary" is defined in R.I. Gen. Laws sect; 5-44.1-2(II)(O).

12. "In-person, face-to-face" is defined in R.I. Gen. Laws sect; 5-44.1-2(II)(P).

13. "In residence" means on the premises at an educational institution with direct face-to-face contact with program faculty and students.

14. "Interjurisdictional practice certificate" or "IPC" is defined in R.I. Gen. Laws sect; 5-44.1-2(II)(Q).

15. "Internship" means the one (1) year of supervised experience usually obtained at the pre-doctoral level.

16. "Licensed psychologist" means a person who has been licensed for the practice of psychology according to the provisions of the Act.

17. "Live hours" means hours of continuing education acquired through attendance or participation at programs that provide for direct interaction between faculty and participants and may include lectures, symposia, live teleconferences or workshops.

18. "Practice of psychology" means the rendering of professional, psychological services to individuals, groups, families, or any public or private organization for remuneration.

19. "Professional psychological services" means the application of established psychological principles, methods, or procedures for the purpose of preventing or eliminating symptomatic, maladaptive or undesired behavior and of enhancing interpersonal relationships, work and life adjustment, personal effectiveness, and mental health. The practice of psychology includes, but is not limited to:

a. Diagnosis and treatment of emotional, mental or behavioral dysfunction, disorder or disability, alcoholism and substance abuse disorders of habit or conduct, as well as of the psychological aspects of physical illness, accident, injury or disability;

b. Psychological testing and evaluation of intelligence, personality, abilities, interests, aptitudes and neuropsychological functioning;

c. Psychoeducation evaluation, therapy, remediation and consultation;

d. Counseling, psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, hypnotherapy, biofeedback and behavior analysis and therapy.

20. "Psychology student," "Psychology trainee," or "Psychology intern" means a student, intern or other person studying or preparing for the profession of psychologist under the supervision of recognized educational or training institutions or facilities.

21. "Receiving state" is defined in R.I. Gen. Laws sect; 5-44.1-2(II)(V).

22. "Regionally accredited" means the official guarantee that a college or university is in conformity with the standard of education prescribed by a regional accrediting commission recognized by the U.S. Commissioner of Education.

23. "Supervised experience" means the practical application of principles, methods and procedures of the science of psychology in accordance with the requirements of sect; 15.6(A)(2) of this Part.

24. "Telepsychology" is defined in R.I. Gen. Laws sect; 5-44.1-2(II)(AA).

25. "Temporary authorization to practice" is defined in R.I. Gen. Laws sect; 5-44.1-2(II)(BB).

26. "Training" means the pre-professional or professional supervised experience received by the person at the pre- or post-doctoral level that experience to have been obtained in an internship, clinic, or other similar professional setting.

216 R.I. Code R. 216-RICR-40-05-15.2

Amended effective 5/6/2023