The board is authorized to establish requirements of continuing education as a condition for the renewal of licensure of psychologists; however, rules and regulations concerning accreditation of continuing education programs and other educational experience and the assignment of credit for participation therein must be promulgated by the board at least one year prior to implementation of continuing education requirements for renewal of licensure. The board shall be authorized to waive continuing education requirements in cases of hardship, disability, illness, or under such other circumstances as the board deems appropriate.
History. Ga. L. 1978, p. 1686, § 1; Ga. L. 1986, p. 473, § 1; Ga. L. 1991, p. 1147, § 6.
Structure Georgia Code
Title 43 - Professions and Businesses
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 43-39-2. Creation of Board of Examiners; Immunity
§ 43-39-3. Appointment to Board; Qualifications; Terms; Vacancies; Removal
§ 43-39-4. Oath of Office; Certificate of Appointment
§ 43-39-5. Officers; Meetings; Seal; Procedures; Expenses
§ 43-39-7. Practicing Without a License; Use of Title; Exceptions
§ 43-39-8. Application for License; Qualifications
§ 43-39-9. Examination of Applicants
§ 43-39-12. Biennial Renewal of Licenses
§ 43-39-14. Temporary and Provisional Licenses
§ 43-39-15. Continuing Education
§ 43-39-16. Privileged Communications
§ 43-39-17. Use of Title “psychologist.”
§ 43-39-18. Injunctions Against Violators
§ 43-39-20. Immunity From Civil and Criminal Liability for Certain Good Faith Actions