Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 10. Maryland Department of Health |
Part 4. |
Subtitle 36. BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF PSYCHOLOGISTS |
Chapter 10.36.02. Continuing Education |
Sec. 10.36.02.05. Types of Approved Continuing Education Activities
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A. The total number of hours that may be used to fulfill CE requirements for scholarly activities included in §C of this regulation may not exceed 30 hours for psychologists or 15 hours for psychology associates during each 2-year reporting period.
B. If the activity has more than one author or presenter, CE hours are awarded only to the first three authors.
C. Approved CE activities include the following:
(1) Authoring, editing, presenting, or reviewing a scholarly publication where:
(a) A maximum of 20 CE hours for psychologists or 10 CE hours for psychology associates may be earned during each 2-year reporting period for publication by the author or authors of a book during the year of publication;
(b) A maximum of 15 CE hours for psychologists or 8 CE hours for psychology associates may be earned for each 2-year reporting period during the year of publication for serving as the:
(i) Editor of a book;
(ii) Author of a book chapter; or
(iii) Author of a scientific peer-reviewed journal article;
(c) A maximum of 15 CE hours for psychologists or 8 CE hours for psychology associates may be earned for each 2-year reporting period for service by the editor or associate editor of a peer-reviewed scientific journal; and
(d) A maximum of 15 CE hours for psychologists or 8 CE hours for psychology associates may be earned for each 2-year reporting period for service as an editorial board member of a peer-reviewed scientific journal;
(2) Three CE hours may be earned for each hour of presentation of the first offering of scholarly papers or courses for an authorized sponsor with a maximum of 15 CE hours for psychologists or 9 CE hours for psychology associates for each 2-year reporting period;
(3) Three CE hours may be earned for developing and presenting a scholarly poster with a maximum of 15 CE hours for psychologists or 9 CE hours for psychology associates for each 2-year reporting period; and
D. A maximum of 4 CE hours may be earned by a psychologist for participation in a peer consultation group during each 2-year reporting period, as specified in Regulation .05-1 of this chapter.
E. CE hours may be earned for attending courses offered by an authorized sponsor specified in Regulation .06 of this chapter.