A psychologist may practice in a receiving state under the authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology only in the performance of the scope of practice for psychology as assigned by an appropriate state psychology regulatory authority, as defined in the rules of the commission, and under the following circumstances:
(1) the psychologist initiates a client/patient contact in a home state via telecommunications technologies with a client/patient in a receiving state; and
(2) other conditions regarding telepsychology as determined by rules promulgated by the commission.
HISTORY: 2022 Act No. 159 (H.3833), Section 2.A, eff May 13, 2022.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 40 - Professions and Occupations
Section 40-55-20. State Board of Examiners in Psychology.
Section 40-55-30. Appointment of members of board; terms; vacancies.
Section 40-55-40. Powers and duties of board.
Section 40-55-50. Acts constituting practice as psychologist.
Section 40-55-55. Licensure requirement.
Section 40-55-60. Code of ethics; limits of psychological practice; list of licensed psychologists.
Section 40-55-80. Application for license; qualifications of applicants.
Section 40-55-85. Board to promulgate regulations for continuing education requirements.
Section 40-55-100. Examinations.
Section 40-55-110. Waiver of examination.
Section 40-55-120. Statement of patient rights and procedures for complaints.
Section 40-55-150. Revocation or suspension of license or other disciplinary action; grounds.
Section 40-55-160. Disciplinary action by board; appeal.
Section 40-55-170. Penalties; injunctions.
Section 40-55-180. Areas of specialization.
Section 40-55-190. Health insurer not required to provide or pay for services.
Section 40-55-320. Definitions.
Section 40-55-330. Home state licensure.
Section 40-55-340. Compact privilege to practice telepsychology.
Section 40-55-350. Compact temporary authorization to practice.
Section 40-55-360. Conditions of telepsychology practice in a receiving state.
Section 40-55-370. Adverse actions.
Section 40-55-390. Coordinated licensure information system.
Section 40-55-400. Establishment of the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Commission.
Section 40-55-410. Rulemaking.
Section 40-55-420. Oversight; dispute resolution; enforcement.
Section 40-55-430. Date of implementation; associated rules; withdrawal; amendments.