Arkansas Code Title 17. Professions, Occupations, and Businesses § 17-97-303. Psychological examiners--Application--Qualifications

(A) Has a master's degree in psychology or a closely related field from an accredited educational institution recognized by the board as maintaining satisfactory standards;

(B) Is competent as a psychological examiner as shown by passing examinations, written or oral, or both, as the board deems necessary;

(C) Is not considered by the board to be engaged in unethical practice;

(D) Has applied for a criminal background check and has not been found guilty of or pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to any of the offenses listed in § 17-3-102; and

(E) Has not failed an examination given by the board within the preceding six (6) months.

(d)(1)(A) A psychological examiner licensed before December 31, 1997, shall be granted independent practice except in neuropsychological assessment, forensic psychological assessment, and projective personality assessment upon the board's receiving a letter requesting independent practice and a revised statement of intent.

(B) No additional hours of clinical supervision shall be required for a license granted under subdivision (d)(1)(A) of this section.

(A) Has completed a master's degree program in psychology;

(B) Has completed three thousand (3,000) hours of approved clinical supervised training after making application for independent practice; and

(C) Has filed a revised statement of intent with the board and has provided documentation of having received appropriate training and experience in those areas requested for independent practice.