Section 246-924-049 - Practicum(1) Applied experience. (a) Until June 30, 2021, the doctoral degree program required in WAC 246-924-046 must include a practicum of at least two semesters or three quarters and at least 300 hours of direct experience, 100 hours of which must meet the requirements in subsection (3) of this section for supervision.(b) Effective July 1, 2021, the doctoral degree program required in WAC 246-924-046 must include a practicum of at least nine months and 300 hours of direct experience, 100 hours of which must meet the requirements in subsection (3) of this section for supervision.(2) No more than 300 practicum hours may count towards licensure requirements. Additional hours accrued following completion of the nine month practicum may count towards licensure requirements if the hours meet all preinternship requirements in WAC 246-924-053;(3) Supervision must include the following: (a) Discussion of services provided by the student;(b) Selection of treatment plan for and review of each case or work unit of the student;(4) Discussion of and instruction in theoretical concepts underlying the work;(5) Discussion of the management of professional practice and other administrative or business issues;(6) Evaluation of the supervisory process by the student and the supervisor;(7) Discussion of coordination of services among the professionals involved in the particular cases or work units;(8) Discussion of relevant state laws and rules;(9) Discussion of ethical principles including principles applicable to the work;(10) Review of standards for providers of psychological services; and(11) Discussion of reading materials relevant to cases, ethical issues and the supervisory process.Wash. Admin. Code § 246-924-049
Amended by WSR 20-12-076, Filed 6/1/2020, effective 7/2/2020Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.50 [18.83.050]. 07-24-093, § 246-924-049, filed 12/5/07, effective 9/1/09.