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Fla. Stat. § 490.0085

Continuing education; approval of providers, programs, and courses; proof of completion

Known as the Psychological Services Act

The act spans §§ 490–490 (23 sections).

History.--ss. 1, 2, ch. 84-168; ss. 18, 19, ch. 87-252; s. 36, ch. 88-392; ss. 12, 13, ch. 89-70; s. 10, ch. 90-192; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 111, ch. 92-149; s. 7, ch. 95-279; s. 1…

(1) Continuing education providers, programs, and courses shall be approved by the department or, in the case of psychologists, the board.

(2) The department or, in the case of psychologists, the board has the authority to set a fee not to exceed $500 for each applicant who applies for or renews provider status. Such fees shall be deposited into the Medical Quality Assurance Trust Fund.

(3) Proof of completion of the required number of hours of continuing education shall be submitted to the department in the manner and time specified by rule and on forms provided by the department.

(4) The department or, in the case of psychologists, the board shall adopt rules and guidelines to administer and enforce the provisions of this section.

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