Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180 — Board of Examiners in Psychology

Chapter 1180-01 General Rules Governing the Practice of Psychologists, Senior Psychological Examiners, Psychological Examiners, Certified Psychological Assistants, and Certified Psychological Testing Technicians

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-01-.01 DEFINITIONS

As used in these rules, the following terms and acronyms shall have the following meaning ascribed to them:

(1) ABPP - The American Board of Professional Psychology.

(2) Advertising - Informational communication to the public in any manner to attract public attention to the practice of Psychology. This includes, but is not limited to business solicitation, with or without limiting qualifications, in a card, sign or device issued to a person; in a sign or marking in or on any building; or, in any newspaper, magazine, directory or other printed matter. Advertising also includes business solicitations communicated by individuals or radio, video or television broadcasting, or other means designed to secure public attention.

(3) APA - American Psychological Association.

(4) APPIC - Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers.

(5) Applicant - Any individual seeking licensure by the Board who has submitted an official application and paid the application fee.

(6) ASPPB - Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards.

(7) Board - Tennessee Board of Examiners in Psychology.

(8) Board Designee - Any person who has received a written delegation of authority from the Board to perform Board functions subject to review and ratification by the full Board where provided by the rules.

(9) Certificate - A document issued by the Board to an applicant who has successfully completed the certification process. The certificate takes the form of an “artistically designed” certificate as well as other versions bearing an expiration date.

(10) Certificate Holder - Any person who holds a current, lawfully issued certificate to practice as a Certified Psychological Assistant or a Certified Psychological Testing Technician.

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(11) Certified Psychological Assistant - A person who holds himself out to be a Certified Psychological Assistant and/or renders to individuals or to the public for remuneration any service involving the application of recognized principles, methods, and procedures of the science and profession of psychology and only under the direct employment and supervision of either the Psychologist employing the Certified Psychological Assistant or the employing community mental health center or state governmental agency.

(12) Certified Psychological Testing Technician - A person who claims to be a Certified Psychological Testing Technician or renders to individuals or to the public any services associated with administering and scoring standardized psychological and neuropsychological tests or observing and describing a client’s test behavior and test responses. These services may only be rendered under the direct supervision of a Psychologist or Senior Psychological Examiner registered with the Board.

(13) Closed Files - Incomplete or denied files rendered inactive by administrative action.

(14) CNRHSPP - The Council for the National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology.

(15) Department - Tennessee Department of Health.

(16) Division - Division of Health Related Boards, Tennessee Department of Health, from which the Board receives administrative support.

(17) EPPP - The Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology.

(18) Ethics Code, Code of Ethics or Professional Ethics - Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct of the American Psychological Association, December 1, 1992, as modified and adopted by the Board as Professional Ethics.

(19) Fee - Money received as compensation in return for rendering services; also, the required application fees.

(20) Good Moral Character - The quality of being well regarded in adherence to Professional Ethics.

(21) Health Service Provider (HSP) - A licensee who delivers direct, preventive, assessment and therapeutic intervention services to individuals whose growth, adjustment, or functioning is actually impaired or may be at risk of impairment.

(22) Health Related Boards (“HRB”) - The Division of Health Related Boards, Tennessee Department of Health, from which the Board receives administrative support.

(23) Internship - An organized, planned, continuous training experience in a professionally recognized program which is well announced, formal in structure, and which is designed to provide nineteen hundred (1900) hours of predoctoral training under qualified supervision in professional psychology.

(24) License - A document issued by the Board to an applicant who has successfully completed the licensure process. The license takes the form of an “artistically designed” license as well as other versions bearing an expiration date.

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(a) Temporary License - A time-limited license issued by the Board to an applicant who wishes to practice and has met all other licensure requirements except successful completion of the written examination and/or the ethics and jurisprudence examination.

(b) Provisional License - A time-limited license issued by the Board to an applicant for HSP designation who is in the process of completing the post-doctoral supervised experience.

(25) Licensee - Any person who holds a current, lawfully issued temporary license or license to practice as a Psychologist, Senior Psychological Examiner, or Psychological Examiner.

(26) Practicum - A supervised training experience organized by a graduate academic psychology training program for the specific purpose of applied skill development appropriate to the area of preparation.

(27) Psychological Examiner - A person who holds himself out to be a psychological examiner and/or renders to individuals or to the public for remuneration any service involving the application of recognized principles, methods and procedures of the science and profession of psychology.

(28) Psychologist - A person who holds himself out to be a psychologist and/or engages in the practice of the observation, description, evaluation, interpretation, and modification of human behavior by the application of psychological principles, methods, and procedures, for the

purpose of preventing or eliminating symptomatic, maladaptive, or undesired behavior and of enhancing interpersonal relationships, work and life adjustment, personal effectiveness, behavioral health, and mental health.

(29) Senior Psychological Examiner - A person who holds himself out to be a senior psychological examiner and/or renders to individuals or to the public for remuneration any service involving the application of recognized principles, methods, and procedures of the science and profession of psychology.

History

Authority: T.C.A §§ 63-11-104 and 63-11-201.
Administrative History: Original rule filed September 12, 1974; effective October 12, 1974. Repeal and new rule filed June 6, 1978; effective September 28, 1978. Repeal and new rule filed September 29, 1995; effective December 13, 1995. Repeal and new rule filed August 29, 2000; effective November 12, 2000. Amendment filed August 29, 2000; effective November 12, 2000. Amendment filed December 11, 2000; effective February 24, 2001. Amendment filed June 18, 2002; effective November 1, 2002. Amendment filed November 9, 2005; effective January 23, 2006. However, Stay of Effective Date filed by the Board of Examiners in Psychology on January 20, 2006; new effective date March 23, 2006. Emergency rules filed October 3, 2025; effective through April 1, 2026. Emergency rules expired effective April 2, 2026, and the rules reverted to their previous statuses. Amendments filed April 28, 2026; effective July 27, 2026.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-01-.02 NECESSITY OF LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION

(1) As one of the healing arts, the practice of psychology is restricted to those persons licensed or certified by the Board. Persons engaging in the practice of psychology without being licensed or certified are in violation of T.C.A. §§ 63-1-123 and 63-11-206.

(2) Any person who holds himself or herself out to the public by any means, such as using a title on signs, mailboxes, address plates, stationery, announcements, telephone listings, calling cards or other instruments of professional identification, as being engaged in the practice of CERTIFIED PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSISTANTS, AND CERTIFIED PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING TECHNICIANS psychology is required to be licensed unless specifically excepted pursuant to T.C.A. §§ 63- 11-205(a), (b), (c) and (d) and 63-11-206(b), (c), (d) and (g).

(3) Any person who delivers health services to the public as a Psychologist or as a Senior Psychological Examiner, whether or not for remuneration and wherever housed, whether a university, college or laboratory setting, must be licensed with HSP designation; any Psychological Examiner delivering services to the public, whether or not for remuneration and wherever housed, must be licensed; any Certified Psychological Assistant delivering services to the public, whether or not for remuneration and wherever housed, must be certified; any Certified Psychological Testing Technician delivering services to the public, whether or not for remuneration and wherever housed, must be certified.

(4) Prior to the engagement of the practice of psychology in Tennessee, a person must hold a current Tennessee license, certificate, temporary license, temporary certificate, or provisional license issued pursuant to Chapter 1180-02, Chapter 1180-03, Chapter 1180-04, or Chapter 1180-06.

(5) Use of Titles (a) Any person who possesses a valid, unsuspended and unrevoked psychologist license issued by the Board has the right to use the title “Psychologist” and to practice psychology, as defined in T.C.A. § 63-11-203.

(b) Any person who possesses a valid, unsuspended and unrevoked psychological examiner or senior psychological examiner license issued by the Board has the right to use the titles “Psychological Examiner” or “Senior Psychological Examiner,” as applicable, and to practice psychology, as defined in T.C.A. § 63-11-202.

(c) Any person who possesses a valid, unsuspended and unrevoked psychological assistant certification issued by the Board has the right to use the title “Certified Psychological Assistant” and to practice psychology under supervision as defined in

Rule 1180-04-.01.

(d) Any person who possesses a valid, unsuspended and unrevoked psychological testing technician certification issued by the Board has the right to use the title “Certified Psychological Testing Technician” and to practice psychology under supervision as defined in Rule 1180-06-.01.

(e) Violation of this rule regarding use of titles shall constitute unprofessional conduct and subject the licensee or certificate holder to disciplinary action.

History

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 63-1-123, 63-1-145, 63-1-146, 63-11-104, 63-11-201, 63-11-202, 63-11-203, 63-11- 205, 63-11-206, 63-11-212, and 63-11-215.
Administrative History: Original rule filed September 12, 1974; effective October 12, 1974. Repeal and new rule filed June 6, 1978; effective September 28, 1978. Repeal and new rule filed September 29, 1995; effective December 13, 1995. Repeal and new rule filed August 29, 2000; effective November 12, 2000. Amendment filed August 29, 2000; effective November 12, 2000. Amendment filed June 18, 2002; effective November 1, 2002. Amendment filed July 27, 2006; effective October 10, 2006. Emergency rules filed October 3, 2025; effective through April 1, 2026. Emergency rules expired effective April 2, 2026, and the rules reverted to their previous statuses. Amendments filed April 28, 2026; effective July 27, 2026. CERTIFIED PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSISTANTS, AND CERTIFIED PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING TECHNICIANS

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-01-.03 FEES

(1) Fee Schedule: Amount (a) Application $175.00 (b) Temporary License $100.00 (c) Provisional License $125.00 (d) Ethics and Jurisprudence Examination $100.00 (e) Ethics and Jurisprudence Re-Examination $50.00 (f) License $200.00 (g) Certificate $150.00 (h) License Renewal (biennial) $225.00 (i) Certificate Renewal (biennial) $75.00 (j) Late Renewal $100.00 (k) State Regulatory (biennial) $10.00 (l) Replacement License or Certificate $25.00 (2) The fees set by the Board for obtaining and maintaining licensure or certification are defined as follows:

(a) Application Fee - A fee to be paid by all applicants for licensure or certification including those seeking licensure by reciprocity.

(b) Endorsement/Verification Fee - A non-refundable fee to be paid for each certificate of fitness, endorsement or verification of an individual’s record for any purpose.

(c) Late Renewal Fee - A non-refundable fee to be paid when an individual fails to timely renew a license or a certificate.

(d) License or Certificate Fee - A fee to be paid at the time of application prior to the issuance of the “artistically designed” initial license or certificate.

(e) License or Certificate Renewal Fee - A non-refundable fee to be paid biennially by all licensees or certificate holders to maintain the license or certificate. This fee also applies to individuals who reactivate a license or certificate that has been retired.

(f) Ethics and Jurisprudence Examination Fee - A non-refundable fee to be paid when applying for initial licensure.

(g) Ethics and Jurisprudence Re-Examination Fee - A non-refundable fee to be paid each time an applicant retakes the Board’s Ethics and Jurisprudence Examination.

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(h) Provisional License Fee - A fee to be paid by all individuals who are requesting a provisional license at the time of application.

(i) Replacement License or Certificate Fee - A non-refundable fee to be paid when an individual requests a replacement for a lost or destroyed license or certificate.

(j) State Regulatory Fee - A fee to be paid by all individuals at the time of application and with all renewal applications.

(k) Temporary License Fee - A fee to be paid by all individuals at the time of application who are requesting a temporary license.

(3) Fees may be paid in the following manner:

(a) All fees paid by money order, certified, personal, or corporate check must be submitted to the Board’s administrative office and made payable to the Board of Examiners in Psychology.

(b) Fees may be paid by Division-approved credit cards or other Division-approved electronic methods.

(4) Fees may be refunded upon withdrawal of an application or excused absence from an examination. Requests for refunds must be made in writing to the Board administrator and accompanied by a copy of the cancelled check or other documentation of payment. The application and state regulatory fees shall not be refunded.

History

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-202, 4-5-204, 63-11-104, 63-11-209, and 63-11-218.
Administrative History: Original rule filed September 12, 1974; effective October 12, 1974. Repeal and new rule filed June 6, 1978; effective September 28, 1978. Repeal and new rule filed September 29, 1995; effective December 13, 1995. Repeal and new rule filed August 29, 2000; effective November 12, 2000. Amendment filed August 29, 2000; effective November 12, 2000. Amendment filed June 18, 2002; effective November 1, 2002. Amendment filed November 9, 2005; effective January 23, 2006. However, Stay of Effective Date filed by the Board of Examiners in Psychology on January 20, 2006; new effective date March 23, 2006. Amendment filed March 23, 2007; effective June 6, 2007. Amendment filed November 18, 2015; effective February 16, 2016.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-01-.04 APPLICATION REVIEW, APPROVAL, DENIAL AND INTERVIEWS

(1) Any applicant for licensure or certification shall request an application packet from the Board’s administrative office.

(2) Review of all submitted applications to determine application file completeness may be delegated to the Board’s designee, provided that approval of all applications is made and ratified by the Board.

(3) For applicants applying to sit for the written examination, a deficiency letter will be mailed to the applicant if the application is incomplete when received in the Board’s administrative office. The requested information must be received in the Board’s administrative office on or before the sixtieth (60 th ) day prior to the written examination. All other applicants must complete their application files within sixty (60) days of receipt of the deficiency notice.

(a) Deficiency notification shall be sent certified mail, return receipt requested, from the Board’s administrative office.

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(b) If the requested information is not received on or before the sixtieth (60 th ) day prior to the written examination or within sixty (60) days of receipt of the deficiency notice, the application file shall become inactive and the applicant so notified. No further Board action will take place until the application is completed pursuant to the rules governing the application process. The Board may, at its discretion, keep a file open past this deadline if special circumstances warrant.

(4) After review and upon approval by the Board of the completed application and supporting credentials, the applicant shall be allowed to sit for the written examination. For all other applicants, the completed application and supporting documentation will be reviewed in a timely manner at regularly scheduled Board meetings following completion of the application.

(5) If an applicant has requested one level of licensure or certification and subsequent to Board review, wishes to change that application to a different level of licensure or certification and/or designation of HSP, a new application and fee must be submitted. An applicant may not simultaneously have an active application file for two (2) different levels of licensure or certification. If, subsequent to the initial application, an applicant initiates a new application for a different level of licensure or certification, the original application file will be closed.

(6) A temporary authorization to practice, pursuant to T.C.A. § 63-1-142, may be issued to an applicant following an initial determination by a Board member or designee that the completed file evidences that the applicant has met all of the requirements for licensure, certification, renewal or reinstatement. The temporary authorization is valid until the Board reviews and makes a final decision on the application, and is effective for a period of no more than six months.

(7) If a completed application has been denied by the Board the action shall become final and the following shall occur:

(a) A notification of the denial shall be sent by the Board’s administrative office by certified mail, return receipt requested. Specific reasons for denial will be stated, including the specific statutory or rule authorities for the denial.

(b) The notification, when appropriate, shall contain a statement of the applicant’s right to appeal the denial and the procedure necessary to perfect an appeal pursuant to the Tennessee Administrative Procedures Act, T.C.A. §§ 4-5-301, et seq.

(c) An applicant has a right to appeal only if the licensure or certification denial is based on subjective or discretionary criteria.

(d) An applicant may be granted a contested case hearing if licensure or certification denial is based on an objective, clearly defined criteria only if, after review and attempted resolution by the Board’s administrative staff, the licensure or certification application cannot be approved and the reasons for continued denial present a genuine issue of fact and/or law which is appropriate for appeal. Such request must be made in writing to the Board administrator within thirty (30) days of the receipt of the notice of denial from the Board.

(8) The Board or its designee may delay a decision on eligibility to take the examination for any applicant from whom the Board wishes additional information for the purpose of clarifying information previously submitted. Any request for additional information shall be in writing and sent by certified mail, return receipt requested. The applicant’s response must be made CERTIFIED PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSISTANTS, AND CERTIFIED PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING TECHNICIANS and received at the Board’s administrative office within sixty (60) days from the date of receipt of the notice by the applicant or the application will be closed.

(9) If a license or certificate has been issued in error, the Board will give written notice by certified mail of its intent to revoke the license or certificate. The notice will allow the applicant the opportunity to meet the requirements of licensure or certification within thirty (30) days from the date of receipt of the notification. If the applicant does not concur with the stated reason and the intent to revoke the license or certificate, the applicant shall have the right to proceed according to paragraph (7) of this rule.

(10) Abandonment of application.

(a) An application shall be deemed abandoned and closed if it has not been completed by the applicant within sixty (60) days after it was initially submitted and reviewed.

(b) A determination of abandonment and closure of an application file must be ratified by the Board.

(c) An application submitted subsequent to abandonment and closure of a prior application shall be treated as a new application.

History

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-202, 4-5-204, 63-1-142, 63-11-104, 63-11-201, 63-11-206, 63-11-207, 63-11- 208, 63-11-215, 63-11-216, and 63-11-217.
Administrative History: Original rule filed September 12, 1974; effective October 12, 1974. Repeal and new rule filed June 6, 1978; effective September 28, 1978. Repeal and new rule filed September 29, 1995; effective December 13, 1995. Repeal and new rule filed August 29, 2000; effective November 12, 2000. Amendment filed June 18, 2002; effective November 1, 2002. Amendments filed October 18, 2004; effective January 1, 2005.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-01-.05 RENEWAL OF LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION

(1) Renewal application.

(a) The due date for license renewal is the expiration date indicated on the licensee’s initial certificate of registration or renewal certificate.

(b) Methods of Renewal - Licensee and certificate holders may accomplish renewal by one (1) of the following methods:

Internet Renewals - Individuals may apply for renewal via the Internet. The application to renew can be accessed at: https://apps.tn.gov/hlrs/ 2. Paper Renewals - Licensee and certificate holders who have not renewed their authorization online via the Internet will have a renewal application form mailed to them at the last address provided by them to the Board. Failure to receive such notification does not relieve the individual of the responsibility of timely meeting all requirements for renewal.

(c) A license issued pursuant to these rules is renewable by the expiration date. To be eligible for renewal the licensee must submit the following to the Division on or before the expiration date of the license:

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A completed and signed renewal application form.
The renewal and state regulatory fees as provided in Rule 1180-01-.03.

(d) Licensees or certificate holders who fail to comply with the renewal rules or notification received by them concerning failure to timely renew shall have their licenses or certificates processed pursuant to Rule 1200-10-01-.10.

(2) Reinstatement of an Expired License or Certificate.

(a) Licenses or certificates that have expired may be reinstated upon meeting the following conditions:

Payment of the renewal fee;
Payment of the late renewal fee provided in Rule 1180-01-.03;
Compliance with continuing education requirements in Rule 1180-01-.08;
Registration of supervisor(s) of record if required; and 5. If the license has been expired for more than five (5) years, successfully pass the jurisprudence and ethics examination, pay the jurisprudence and ethics examination exam fee as provided in Rule 1180-01-.03, and obtain six (6) months of supervision.

(b) Renewal issuance decisions pursuant to this rule may be made administratively, upon review by the Board Administrator.

(c) Anyone submitting a signed renewal form or letter which is found to be false may be subjected to disciplinary action as provided in T.C.A. § 63-11-215 and Rule 1180-01- .10.

History

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 63-11-104 and 63-11-218.
Administrative History: Original rule filed September 12, 1974; effective October 12, 1974. Repeal and new rule filed June 6, 1978; effective September 28, 1978. Repeal and new rule filed September 29, 1995; effective December 13, 1995. Repeal and new rule filed August 29, 2000; effective November 12, 2000. Amendment filed August 29, 2000; effective November 12, 2000. Amendment filed June 18, 2002; effective November 1, 2002. Amendment filed May 15, 2003; effective July 29, 2003. Amendment filed November 9, 2005; effective January 23, 2006. However, Stay of Effective Date filed by the Board of Examiners in Psychology on January 20, 2006; new effective date March 23, 2006. Emergency rules filed October 3, 2025; effective through April 1, 2026. Emergency rules expired effective April 2, 2026, and the rules reverted to their previous statuses. Amendments filed April 28, 2026; effective July 27, 2026.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-01-.06 PATIENT RECORDS

(1) Purposes - The purposes of these rules are:

(a) To recognize that patient records are an integral part of the practice of psychologists, senior psychological examiners, and psychological examiners as defined in T.C.A. §§ 63-11-202 and 63-11-203.

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(b) To give psychologists, senior psychological examiners and psychological examiners, their professional and non-professional staff, and the public direction about the content, transfer, retention, and destruction of those records.

(2) Conflicts - As to patient records, these rules should be read in conjunction with the provisions of T.C.A. §§ 63-2-101 and 63-2-102, and are not intended to conflict with those statutes in any way. Those statutes, along with these rules, govern the subjects that they cover in the absence of other controlling state or federal statutes or rules to the contrary.

(3) Applicability - These rules regarding patient records shall apply only to those records, the information for which was obtained by psychologists, senior psychological examiners and psychological examiners or their professionally certified employees, or those over whom they exercise supervision, for purposes of services provided in any clinical setting other than those provided in a hospital as defined by T.C.A. § 68-11-302(4), a hospital emergency room or hospital outpatient facility.

(4) Patient Records - (a) Duty to Create and Maintain Patient Records - As a component of the standard of care and of minimal competency a psychologist, senior psychological examiner or psychological examiner must cause to be created and cause to be maintained a record for every patient for whom he or she, and/or any of his or her professionally certified supervisees, performs services or provides professional consultation.

(b) Notice - Anywhere in these rules where notice is required to be given to patients of any psychologist, senior psychological examiner or psychological examiner, that notice shall be required to be issued within thirty (30) days of the date of the event that tri ggers the notice requirement, and may be accomplished by public notice including, but not limited to:

Publication of the required information in a newspaper of general circulation in the area in which the licensee practices; or 2. Posting of the required information at the practice location.

(c) Content - All patient records, or summaries thereof, produced in the course of the practice of psychology for all patients shall include all information and documentation listed in T.C.A. § 63-2-101(c)(2) and such additional information that is necessary to insure that a subsequent reviewing or treating psychologist, senior psychological examiner or psychological examiner can both ascertain the basis for the diagnosis, treatment plan and outcomes, and provide continuity of care for the patient.

Patient records include, but are not limited to:

(i) The name of the patient and other identifying information;

(ii) The presenting problem(s) or purpose of diagnosis;

(iii) The fee arrangement;

(iv) The date and substance of each billed or service-count contact or service;

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(v) Any test results or other evaluative results obtained and any basic test data from which they were derived (not including protocols);

(vi) Notation and results of formal consults with other providers;

(vii) A copy of all test and other evaluative reports prepared as a component of the professional relationship; and (viii) Any releases executed by the patient.

Not included in patient records are test materials, such as manuals, instruments, protocols, and test questions or stimuli. Although not included in patient records, test materials such as manuals, instruments, protocols, and test questions or stimuli must be retained in accordance with the “Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct” published by the American Psychological Association.

(d) Transfer - 1. Records of Psychologists, Senior Psychological Examiners and Psychological Examiners Upon Death or Retirement - When a psychologist, senior psychological examiner or psychological examiner retires or dies while in practice, patients seen by the psychologist, senior psychological examiner or psychological examiner in his/her office during the immediately preceding eighteen (18) months shall be notified, as provided in subparagraph (b), by the psychologist, senior psychological examiner, psychological examiner or his/her authorized representative and be informed that upon authorization, copies of the records will be sent to the new psychologist, senior psychological examiner or psychological examiner. This notification requirement shall not apply to a patient when there have been fewer than two (2) office patient encounters within the immediately preceding eighteen (18) months.

Records of Psychologists, Senior Psychological Examiners and Psychological Examiners upon Departure from a Group - The responsibility for notifying patients of a psychologist, senior psychological examiner or psychological examiner who leaves a group practice whether by death, retirement or departure shall be governed by the employment contract of the psychologist, senior psychological examiner or psychological examiner.

(i) Whomever is responsible for that notification must notify patients seen by the psychologist, senior psychological examiner or psychological examiner in his/her office during the immediately preceding eighteen (18) months of his/her departure, except that this notification requirement shall not apply to a patient when there have been fewer than two (2) office patient encounters within the immediately preceding eighteen (18) months.

(ii) Except where otherwise governed by provisions of the employment contract, those patients shall also be notified of the practitioner’s new address and offered the opportunity to have copies of their records forwarded to the departing psychologist, senior psychological examiner or psychological examiner at his or her new practice. Provided however, a group shall not withhold the records of any patient who has authorized their CERTIFIED PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSISTANTS, AND CERTIFIED PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING TECHNICIANS transfer to the departing psychologist, senior psychological examiner or psychological examiner or any other practitioner.

(iii) The choice of practitioner in every case should be left to the patient, and the patient should be informed that upon authorization his/her records will be sent to the psychologist, senior psychological examiner or psychological examiner of the patient’s choice.

Sale of a Psychology Practice - A psychologist, senior psychological examiner or psychological examiner or the estate of a deceased psychologist, senior psychological examiner or psychological examiner may sell the elements that comprise his/her practice, one of which is its goodwill, i.e., the opportunity to take over the patients of the seller by purchasing the patient records. Therefore, the transfer of records of patients is subject to the following:

(i) The psychologist, senior psychological examiner or psychological examiner (or the estate) must ensure that all patient records are transferred to another psychologist, senior psychological examiner or psychological examiner or entity that is held to the same standards of confidentiality as provided in these rules.

(ii) Patients seen by the psychologist, senior psychological examiner or psychological examiner in his/her office during the immediately preceding eighteen (18) months shall be notified that the psychologist, senior psychological examiner or psychological examiner (or the estate) is transferring the practice to another practitioner or entity who will retain custody of their records and that at their written request the copies of their records will be sent to another practitioner or entity of their choice. This notification requirement shall not apply to a patient when there have been fewer than two (2) office patient encounters within the immediately preceding eighteen (18) months.

Abandonment of Records - For purposes of this section of the rules death of a psychologist, senior psychological examiner or psychological examiner shall not be considered as abandonment.

(i) It shall be a prima facie violation of T.C.A. § 63-11-215(b)(1) for a psychologist, senior psychological examiner or psychological examiner to abandon his practice without making provision for the security, or transfer, or otherwise establish a secure method of patient access to their records.

(ii) Upon notification that a psychologist, senior psychological examiner or psychological examiner in a practice has abandoned his practice and not made provision for the security, or transfer, or otherwise established a secure method of patient access to their records patients should take all reasonable steps to obtain their records by whatever lawful means available and should immediately seek the services of another psychologist, senior psychological examiner or psychological examiner.

(e) Retention of Patient Records - Patient records shall be retained for a period of not less than seven (7) years from the last clinical contact between the patient and the psychologist, senior psychological examiner or psychological examiner, or their professionally certified supervisees except for the following:

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Records for incompetent patients shall be retained indefinitely.
Records of minors shall be retained for a period of not less than one (1) year after the minor reaches the age of majority or seven (7) years from the date of the last clinical contact with the patient, whichever is longer.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, no patient record involving services which are currently under dispute shall be destroyed until the dispute is resolved.

(f) Destruction of Patient Records - 1. No patient record shall be singled out for destruction other than in accordance with established office operating procedures.

Records shall be destroyed only in the ordinary course of business according to established office operating procedures that are consistent with these rules.
Records may be destroyed by burning, shredding, or other effective methods in keeping with the confidential nature of the records.
When records are destroyed, the time, date and circumstances of the destruction shall be recorded and maintained for future reference.

(5) Violations - Violation of any provision of these rules is grounds for disciplinary action pursuant to T.C.A. §§ 63-11-215(b)(1), and/or (2).

History

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-202, 4-5-204, 63-2-101, 63-2-102, 63-11-104, 63-11-201, 63-11-202, 63-11- 203, 63-11-213, and 63-11-215.
Administrative History: Original rule filed September 12, 1974; effective October 12, 1974. Repeal and new rule filed June 6, 1978; effective September 28, 1978. Repeal and new rule filed September 29, 1995; effective December 13, 1995. Repeal and new rule filed August 29, 2000; effective November 12, 2000. Repeal and new rule filed March 21, 2005; effective June 4, 2005. Amendments filed April 4, 2014; effective July 3, 2014.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-01-.07 RETIREMENT AND REINSTATEMENT OF LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE

(1) A person who holds a current license or certificate and does not intend to practice as a licensed Psychologist, Senior Psychological Examiner, Psychological Examiner, Certified Psychological Assistant, or Certified Psychological Testing Technician may apply to convert an active license or certificate to retired status. An individual who holds a retired license or certificate is not required to pay the renewal fee.

(2) A licensee may apply for retired status by filing a completed affidavit of retirement form and any required documentation with the Board’s administrative office.

(3) A person whose license has been retired and who has not practiced for up to two (2) years, or a person whose Tennessee license has been retired and who has been licensed in good standing and in continuous practice in another state, may re-enter active status provided there are no criminal or practice act violations which would prohibit initial licensure, by submitting to the Board administrative office a written request for licensure reinstatement, the license renewal fee, the state regulatory fee and the late renewal fee.

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(4) A person whose license has been retired and who has not practiced for two (2) years up to five (5) years may re-enter active status provided there are no criminal or practice act violations which would prohibit initial licensure, by submitting to the Board administrative office a written request for licensure reinstatement, the license renewal fee, the state regulatory fee, the late renewal fee, and proof of successful completion of forty (40) hours of continuing education as provided in Rule 1180-01-.08.

(5) A person whose certificate has been retired and who has not practiced for over five (5) years may re-enter active status provided there are no criminal or practice act violations which would prohibit initial certification, by registering their supervisor(s) of record with the Board and submitting to the Board administrative office a written request for certification reinstatement, the certificate renewal fee, the state regulatory fee, and the late renewal fee.

(6) A person whose license has been retired and who has not practiced for over five (5) years may re-enter active status provided there are no criminal or practice act violations which would prohibit initial licensure, by registering their supervisor(s) of record with the Board if required under these rules, including Rules 1180-02, 1180-03, and 1180-06, and submitting to the Board administrative office a written request for licensure reinstatement, the license renewal fee, the state regulatory fee, the late renewal fee, proof of successful completion of forty (40) hours of continuing education as provided in Rule 1180-01-.08, and by passing the jurisprudence and ethics examination if required, paying the jurisprudence and ethics examination exam fee as provided in Rule 1180-01-.03, and obtaining six (6) months of supervision.

History

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 63-11-104 and 63-11-218.
Administrative History: Original rule filed September 12, 1974; effective October 12, 1974. Repeal and new rule filed June 6, 1978; effective September 28, 1978. Repeal and new rule filed September 29, 1995; effective December 13, 1995. Repeal and new rule filed August 29, 2000; effective November 12, 2000. Amendment filed August 29, 2000; effective November 12, 2000. Amendment filed June 18, 2002; effective November 1, 2002. Amendment filed November 9, 2005; effective January 23, 2006. However, Stay of Effective Date filed by the Board of Examiners in Psychology on January 20, 2006; new effective date March 23, 2006. Emergency rules filed October 3, 2025; effective through April 1, 2026. Emergency rules expired effective April 2, 2026, and the rules reverted to their previous statuses. Amendments filed April 28, 2026; effective July 27, 2026.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-01-.08 CONTINUING EDUCATION

(1) Hours required for Psychologists, Senior Psychological Examiners, Psychological Examiners, Certified Psychological Assistants, and Certified Psychological Testing Technicians:

(a) Psychologists, Senior Psychological Examiners, and Psychological Examiners are required to obtain forty (40) hours of continuing education (CE) credit every two (2) years. This CE shall be acquired in the two (2) calendar years (January 1 – December 31) prior to the licensure renewal year. A minimum of twenty (20) of these hours must involve the opportunity for real time interaction during the event. At least nine (9) of the forty (40) hours must consist of continuing education provided by an APA-approved sponsor.

(b) Notwithstanding Rule 1180-01-.08(1)(a), licensees whose initial term of licensure was less than two (2) years must obtain at least thirty (30) CE hours to satisfy the CE requirement for the first renewal cycle. A minimum of twenty (20) of these hours must involve the opportunity for real time interaction during the event. At least nine (9) of the thirty (30) hours must consist of continuing education provided by an APA-approved sponsor.

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(c) Certified Psychological Assistants are required to obtain fifteen (15) hours of CE credit every two (2) years. These CE credits shall be acquired in the two (2) calendar years (January 1–December 31) prior to the licensure renewal year as provided in Rule 1180- 04-.01(4)(f).

(d) Three (3) CE hours shall pertain to cultural diversity as specifically noted in the title, description of objectives, or curriculum of the presentation, symposium, workshop, seminar, course or activity. Cultural diversity includes aspects of identity stemming from age, disability, gender, race/ethnicity, religious/spiritual orientation, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and other cultural dimensions. The topic of the presentation, symposium, workshop, seminar, course or activity need not be on cultural diversity, but one of the objectives or descriptions of the topics covered, shall clearly indicate attention to cultural diversity.

(e) Certified Psychological Testing Technicians are required to pursue continuing education activities as directed by their supervisor, as provided in Rule 1180-06-.01(4)(f); however, are not subject to the requirements in 1180-01-.08 (d) or (f).

(f) A total of three (3) hours of continuing education provided by an APA-approved sponsor or other sponsor approved continuing education, as referenced below in Rule 1180- 01-.08(2)(a) and (b), shall pertain to a combination of all of the following areas:

Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 63, Chapter 11; and 2. Official Compilation, Rules and Regulations of the State of Tennessee, Chapters 1180-01, 1180-02, 1180-03, 1180-04, and 1180-06; and 3. Professional ethics for psychologists.

(g) Experiences unacceptable as continuing education include, but are not limited to, administrative activities; psychotherapy; personal growth or enrichment; regular work activities as a psychologist; independent, unstructured or self-structured learning; and home study (unless it constitutes continuing education provided by an APA-approved sponsor, or other sponsor approved continuing education, as referenced below in Rule 1180-01-.08(2)(a) and (b)).

(2) Acceptable Continuing Education (a) Continuing Education Provided by an APA-Approved Sponsor – These are continuing education programs which are postdoctoral in nature and include formal learning objectives and evaluation of learning activities. At least nine (9) hours of CE must be obtained from an APA-approved sponsor each license cycle and may include CE hours referenced in Rule 1180-01-.08(1)(e) above.

(b) Other Sponsor Approved Continuing Education – These are formal activities which are psychological in nature, provide documentation of attendance, and have a preassigned number of CE credits. Offerings can be sponsored by a regional psychological association, a state psychological association, a recognized and relevant national, regional or state professional credentialing body, an institution housing an APA-approved internship program, or a nationally recognized accredited college or university with a health-related professional training program.

(c) Professional CERTIFIED PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSISTANTS, AND CERTIFIED PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING TECHNICIANS 1. Clinical peer consultation groups - “Peer Consultation” refers to a structured and organized system of interaction with colleague(s) designed to help broaden professional knowledge and expertise and reduce professional isolation.

Examples of peer consultation include meeting with colleague(s) in research groups, journal clubs, and case consultations, with a structured, organized format, in person or electronically, with a focus on professional practice. In order to obtain CE hours for peer consultation, a minimum of ten (10) hours is required per renewal cycle. One hour of peer consultation is equal to one CE credit hour.

A maximum amount of twenty (20) CE hours can be received biennially.

Acceptable documentation will consist of date, time, duration, location, attendees, and topic.

Workshops, seminars or courses - Relevant non-accredited psychology workshops, seminars or courses can be completed for a maximum of ten (10) hours of CE credit per year. Acceptable documentation will consist of certificates of attendance or registration receipts.
Serving as a member of the Board shall be assigned a maximum of ten (10) CE hours per year. Serving as a member of the Board will satisfy the requirement listed in 1180-01-.08(1)(e).
Serving in a position, for at least one (1) year, that is relevant to the practice of psychology with the state psychological association or national psychological association shall be assigned a maximum of five (5) CE hours per year.
Providing clinical supervision to students, interns, and post-graduate clinicians shall be assigned a maximum of five (5) CE hours per two (2) calendar years (January 1 – December 31).
Passing the Tennessee Ethics and Jurisprudence Exam shall be assigned a maximum of three (3) CE hours during the initial term of licensure. These three (3) hours will satisfy the requirement listed in 1180-01-.08(1)(e).

(d) Academic 1. Teaching and Presentations (i) Psychology presentations at relevant professional meetings. Acceptable documentation will consist of a copy of the program or agenda and the number of clock hours. A maximum of three (3) CE hours per presentation is allowed.

(ii) Preparation and delivery of guest lectures to academic or public groups.

Acceptable documentation will consist of a copy of a printed agenda, program or class syllabus. A maximum of one (1) CE hour per lecture is allowed.

(iii) Developing and teaching an academic psychology course in an institution accredited by a regional accrediting association. For the initial development of the course and its teaching, one semester-length, three (3) credit hour course equals twenty (20) CE hours; one quarter-length, three (3) credit hour course equals fourteen (14) CE hours. Acceptable CERTIFIED PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSISTANTS, AND CERTIFIED PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING TECHNICIANS documentation will consist of a letter from the department head or dean of the institution stating that the licensee taught the course for the first time and the number of credits assigned for the course.

Publications (i) Writing or editing a published book, or writing a book chapter or a refereed journal article shall be assigned twenty (20) hours of CE credit. Acceptable documentation will consist of proof of publication.

(ii) Being the principal editor of a journal or serving on the editorial board of a journal article shall be assigned twenty (20) hours of CE credit. Acceptable documentation will consist of proof of publication.

(iii) Serving as a reviewer of a journal article shall be assigned five (5) hours of CE credit per manuscript up to a maximum of twenty (20) hours per licensure cycle. Acceptable documentation will consist of confirmation of completed reviews.

Graduate Courses and ABPP Exam (i) Passing a graduate course in an APA-approved graduate psychology program shall be assigned five (5) CE hours per credit hour. A maximum of fifteen (15) CE hours is allowed.

(ii) Passing the ABPP exam shall be assigned twenty (20) hours of CE credit.

(e) Voluntary Provision of Healthcare Services – Psychologists, Senior Psychological Examiners, and Psychological Examiners may satisfy one (1) hour of continuing education through the performance of one (1) hour of voluntary provision of healthcare services. The maximum amount of annual hours that can be received by performing voluntary healthcare services is four (4) hours. Evidence of such voluntary healthcare services must include a letter on official letterhead from the sponsoring organization identifying the date that the voluntary healthcare services were completed and the number of voluntary healthcare service hours that were completed pursuant to T.C.A. § 63-6-712.

(3) Each licensee shall maintain documentation of CE hours for five (5) years and should prepare a summary report with documentation yearly. Documentation of completed CE hours must be produced for inspection and verification if requested in writing by the Board. The Board shall not maintain CE files.

(4) Violations (a) Any licensee who falsely certifies attendance and completion of the required CE hours may be subject to disciplinary action pursuant to T.C.A. § 63-11-215.

(b) Any licensee who fails to obtain the required CE hours may be subject to disciplinary action pursuant to T.C.A. § 63-11-215.

(5) Waiver of Continuing Education CERTIFIED PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSISTANTS, AND CERTIFIED PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING TECHNICIANS (a) The Board may grant a waiver of the need to attend and complete the required hours of continuing education where illness, disability, or other undue hardship beyond the control of the licensee prevents a licensee from complying.

(b) Waivers will be considered only on an individual basis and may be requested by submitting the following items to the Board administrative office prior to the end of the licensure cycle in which the continuing education is due:

A written request for a waiver which specifies what requirement is sought to be waived and the reasons for the request.
Any documentation which supports the reason for the waiver requested or which is subsequently requested by the Board.

(c) A waiver approved by the Board is effective for only the renewal period for which the waiver is sought unless otherwise specified in writing by the Board.

(d) The Board Consultant and the designee are authorized to grant or deny requests for waivers subject to subsequent Board ratification.

History

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 63-6-712, 63-11-104, 63-11-215, and 63-11-218.
Administrative History: Original rule filed September 12, 1974; effective October 12, 1974. Repeal and new rule filed June 6, 1978; effective September 28, 1978. Repeal and new rule filed September 29, 1995; effective December 13, 1995. Repeal and new rule filed August 29, 2000; effective November 12, 2000. Amendment filed June 18, 2002; effective November 1, 2002. Amendment filed March 21, 2005; effective June 4, 2005. Amendment filed November 9, 2005; effective January 23, 2006. Amendments filed April 4, 2014; effective July 3, 2014. Amendment filed November 18, 2015; effective February 16, 2016. Amendments filed April 7, 2021; effective July 6, 2021. Emergency rules filed October 3, 2025; effective through April 1, 2026. Emergency rules expired effective April 2, 2026, and the rules reverted to their previous statuses. Amendments filed April 28, 2026; effective July 27, 2026.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-01-.09 PROFESSIONAL ETHICS

(1) The Board adopts, as if fully set out herein and to the extent that it does not conflict with state law, rules or Board position statements, as its ethical standards the specific “Ethical Standards” which are part of the “Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct” published by the American Psychological Association (A.P.A.). The version adopted by the Board was approved by the A.P.A.’s Council of Representatives on August 3, 2016 and became effective on January 1, 2017.

(2) In the case of a conflict the state law, rules or position statements shall govern. Violation of the Board’s ethical standards shall be grounds for disciplinary action pursuant to T.C.A. § 63- 11-215(b)(1).

(3) A copy of the A.P.A. “Ethical Standards” which are part of the “Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct” may be obtained from the Order Department of the A.P.A. at 750 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242 or by phone at (202) 336-5510, or on the Internet at http://www.apa.org/ethics.

(4) Applicability of the Ethical Standards. The activity of a licensee or certificate holder subject to the Ethical Standards may be reviewed only if the activity is part of his or her work-related functions or the activity is psychological in nature. Personal activities having no connection to or effect on psychological roles are not subject to the Ethical Standards.

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History

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-202, 4-5-204, 4-5-210, 63-11-104, 63-11-201, 63-11-204, 63-11-206, 63-11- 207, 63-11-208, 63-11-213, 63-11-214, and 63-11-215.
Administrative History: Original rule filed August 29, 2000; effective November 12, 2000. Amendment filed June 18, 2002; effective November 1, 2002. Amendment filed May 29, 2003; effective August 12, 2003. Amendments filed November 27, 2019; effective February 25, 2020.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-01-.10 DISCIPLINARY GROUNDS, ACTIONS, CIVIL PENALTIES, SETTLEMENTS, AND

SCREENING PANELS.

(1) Grounds and authority for disciplinary actions. The Board shall have the power to deny an application for a license or certificate to any applicant. The Board shall have the authority to suspend or revoke a license or certificate, reprimand or otherwise discipline by a monetary fine any licensee or certificate holder. Formal disciplinary proceedings before the Board shall comply with the Administrative Procedures Act, T.C.A. §§ 4-5-301, et seq. The grounds upon which the Board shall exercise such power are listed at T.C.A. §§ 63-11-215, 63-1-120, and 63-1-126.

(2) Upon a finding by the Board that a Psychologist, Senior Psychological Examiner, Psychological Examiner, Certified Psychological Assistant, or Certified Psychological Testing Technician has violated any provision of the Tennessee Psychology Act (T.C.A. §§ 63-11-201, et seq.) or the rules promulgated pursuant thereto, the Board may take any of the following actions separately or in any combination which is deemed appropriate to the offense:

(a) Formal censure or reprimand. This is a written action issued for single occurrence and less severe violations. It is a formal disciplinary action.

(b) Probation. This is a formal disciplinary action which places a Psychologist, Senior Psychological Examiner, Psychological Examiner, Certified Psychological Assistant, or Certified Psychological Testing Technician on close scrutiny for a fixed period of time.

This action may be combined with conditions which must be met before probation will be lifted and/or which restrict the individual’s activities during the probationary period.

(c) License or certificate suspension. This is a formal disciplinary action which suspends the right to practice for a fixed period of time. It contemplates re-entry into practice under the license or certificate previously issued.

(d) Revocation for cause. This is the most severe form of disciplinary action which removes an individual from the practice of the profession and terminates the license or certificate previously issued. The Board, in its discretion, may allow reinstatement of a revoked license or certificate upon conditions and after a period of time which it deems appropriate. No petition for reinstatement and no new application for licensure or certification from a person whose license or certificate was revoked shall be considered prior to the expiration of at least one (1) year from the date of entry of the order unless otherwise stated in the Board’s revocation order.

(3) Once ordered, probation, suspension, revocation, assessment of a civil penalty, or any other condition of any type of disciplinary action may not be lifted unless and until the licensee or certificate holder petitions, pursuant to paragraph (4) of this rule, and appears before the Board after the period of initial probation, suspension, revocation, or other conditioning has run and all conditions placed on the probation, suspension, revocation, have been met, and after any civil penalties assessed have been paid.

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(4) Order of Compliance - This procedure is a necessary adjunct to previously issued disciplinary orders and is available only when a petitioner has completely complied with the provisions of a previously issued disciplinary order, including an unlicensed or uncertified practice civil penalty order, and wishes or is required to obtain an order reflecting that compliance.

(a) The Board will entertain petitions for an Order of Compliance as a supplement to a previously issued order upon strict compliance with the procedures set forth in subparagraph (b) in only the following three (3) circumstances:

When the petitioner can prove compliance with all the terms of the previously issued order and is seeking to have an order issued reflecting that compliance; or 2. When the petitioner can prove compliance with all the terms of the previously issued order and is seeking to have an order issued lifting a previously ordered suspension or probation; or 3. When the petitioner can prove compliance with all the terms of the previously issued order and is seeking to have an order issued reinstating a license or certificate previously revoked.

(b) Procedures 1. The petitioner shall submit a Petition for Order of Compliance, as contained in subparagraph (c), to the Board’s administrative office that shall contain all of the following:

(i) A copy of the previously issued order; and (ii) A statement of which provision of subparagraph (a) the petitioner is relying upon as a basis for the requested order; and (iii) A copy of all documents that prove compliance with all the terms or conditions of the previously issued order. If proof of compliance requires testimony of an individual(s), including that of the petitioner, the petitioner must submit signed statements from every individual the petitioner intends to rely upon attesting, under oath, to the compliance. The Board’s consultant and administrative staff, in their discretion, may require such signed statements to be notarized. No documentation or testimony other than that submitted will be considered in making an initial determination on, or a final order in response to, the petition.

The Board authorizes its consultant and administrative staff to make an initial determination on the petition and take one of the following actions:

(i) Certify compliance and have the matter scheduled for presentation to the Board as an uncontested matter; or (ii) Deny the petition, after consultation with legal staff, if compliance with all of the provisions of the previous order is not proven and notify the petitioner of what provisions remain to be fulfilled and/or what proof of compliance was either not sufficient or not submitted.

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If the petition is presented to the Board the petitioner may not submit any additional documentation or testimony other than that contained in the petition as originally submitted.
If the Board finds that the petitioner has complied with all the terms of the previous order an Order of Compliance shall be issued.
If the petition is denied either initially by staff or after presentation to the Board and the petitioner believes compliance with the order has been sufficiently proven the petitioner may, as authorized by law, file a petition for a declaratory order pursuant to the provisions of T.C.A. § 4-5-223 and Rule 1200-10-01-.11.

Petitioner’s Mailing Address:

Petitioner’s E-Mail Address:

Telephone Number:

Attorney for Petitioner:

Attorney’s Mailing Address:

Attorney’s E-Mail Address:

Telephone Number:

The petitioner respectfully represents, as substantiated by the attached documentation, that all provisions of the attached disciplinary order have been complied with and I am respectfully requesting: (circle one)

An order issued reflecting that compliance; or 2. An order issued reflecting that compliance and lifting a previously ordered suspension or probation; or 3. An order issued reflecting that compliance and reinstating a license or certificate previously revoked.

Note - You must enclose all documents necessary to prove your request including a copy of the original order. If any of the proof you are relying upon to show compliance is the testimony of any individual, including yourself, you must enclose signed statements from every individual you intend to rely upon attesting, under oath, to the compliance. The Board’s consultant and administrative staff, in their discretion, may require such signed statements to be notarized. No documentation or testimony other than that submitted will be considered in making an initial determination on, or a final order in response to, this petition.

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Respectfully submitted this the day of , 20 .

Petitioner’s Signature (5) Order Modifications - This procedure is not intended to allow anyone under a previously issued disciplinary order, including an unlicensed or uncertified practice civil penalty order, to modify any findings of fact, conclusions of law, or the reasons for the decision contained in the order. It is also not intended to allow a petition for a lesser disciplinary action, or civil penalty other than the one(s) previously ordered. All such provisions of Board orders were subject to reconsideration and appeal under the provisions of the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act (T.C.A. §§ 4-5-301, et seq.). This procedure is not available as a substitute for reconsideration and/or appeal and is only available after all reconsideration and appeal rights have been either exhausted or not timely pursued. It is also not available for those who have accepted and been issued a reprimand.

(a) The Board will entertain petitions for modification of the disciplinary portion of previously issued orders upon strict compliance with the procedures set forth in subparagraph (b) only when the petitioner can prove that compliance with any one or more of the conditions or terms of the discipline previously ordered is impossible. For purposes of this rule the term “impossible” does not mean that compliance is inconvenient or impractical for personal, financial, scheduling or other reasons.

(b) Procedures 1. The petitioner shall submit a written and signed Petition for Order Modification on the form contained in subparagraph (c) to the Board’s administrative office that shall contain all of the following:

(i) A copy of the previously issued order; and (ii) A statement of why the petitioner believes it is impossible to comply with the order as issued; and (iii) A copy of all documents that proves that compliance is impossible. If proof of impossibility of compliance requires testimony of an individual(s), including that of the petitioner, the petitioner must submit signed and notarized statements from every individual the petitioner intends to rely upon attesting, under oath, to the reasons why compliance is impossible.

No documentation or testimony other than that submitted will be considered in making an initial determination on, or a final order in response to, the petition.

The Board authorizes its consultant and administrative staff to make an initial determination on the petition and take one of the following actions:

(i) Certify impossibility of compliance and forward the petition to the Office of General Counsel for presentation to the Board as an uncontested matter; or (ii) Deny the petition, after consultation with legal staff, if impossibility of compliance with the provisions of the previous order is not proven and CERTIFIED PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSISTANTS, AND CERTIFIED PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING TECHNICIANS notify the petitioner of what proof of impossibility of compliance was either not sufficient or not submitted.

If the petition is presented to the Board the petitioner may not submit any additional documentation or testimony other than that contained in the petition as originally submitted.
If the petition is granted a new order shall be issued reflecting the modifications authorized by the Board that it deemed appropriate and necessary in relation to the violations found in the previous order.
If the petition is denied either initially by staff or after presentation to the Board and the petitioner believes impossibility of compliance with the order has been sufficiently proven the petitioner may, as authorized by law, file a petition for a declaratory order pursuant to the provisions of T.C.A. § 4-5-223 and Rule 1200- 10-01-.11.

Petitioner’s Mailing Address:

Petitioner’s E-Mail Address:

Telephone Number:

Attorney for Petitioner:

Attorney’s Mailing Address:

Attorney’s E-Mail Address:

Telephone Number:

The petitioner respectfully represents that for the following reasons, as substantiated by the attached documentation, the identified provisions of the attached disciplinary order are impossible for me to comply with:

Note - You must enclose all documents necessary to prove your request including a copy of the original order. If any of the proof you are relying upon to show impossibility is the testimony of any individual, including yourself, you must enclose signed and CERTIFIED PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSISTANTS, AND CERTIFIED PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING TECHNICIANS notarized statements from every individual you intend to rely upon attesting, under oath, to the reasons why compliance is impossible. No documentation or testimony other than that submitted will be considered in making an initial determination on, or a final order in response to, this petition.

Respectfully submitted this the day of , 20 .

Petitioner’s Signature (6) Civil penalties.

(a) Purpose. The purpose of this paragraph is to set out a schedule designating the minimum and maximum civil penalties which may be assessed pursuant to T.C.A. § 63-1-134.

(b) Schedule of civil penalties.

A “Type A” civil penalty may be imposed whenever the Board finds the person required to be licensed, permitted, or authorized by the Board is guilty of a willful and knowing violation of the Psychology Act or rules promulgated pursuant thereto, to such an extent that there is, or is likely to be, an imminent, substantial threat to the health, safety and welfare of an individual patient or the public. For purposes of this paragraph, willfully and knowingly practicing as a Psychologist, Senior Psychological Examiner, Psychological Examiner, Certified Psychological Assistant, or Certified Psychological Testing Technician without a permit, license, certificate or other authorization from the Board is one of the violations of the Psychology Act for which a “Type A” civil penalty is assessable.
A “Type B” civil penalty may be imposed whenever the Board finds the person required to be licensed, certified, permitted, or authorized by the Board is guilty of a violation of the Psychology Act or rules promulgated pursuant thereto in such a manner as to impact directly on the care of patients or the public.
A “Type C” civil penalty may be imposed whenever the Board finds the person required to be licensed, certified, permitted, or authorized by the Board is guilty of a violation of the Psychology Act or rules promulgated pursuant thereto, which are neither directly detrimental to the patients or the public, nor directly impact their care, but have only an indirect relationship to patient care or the public.

“Type A” civil penalties shall be assessed in the amount of not less than five hundred dollars ($500) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1000).
“Type B” civil penalties may be assessed in the amount of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500).
“Type C” civil penalties may be assessed in the amount of not less than fifty dollars ($50) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100).

(d) Procedures for assessing civil penalties.

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The Division may initiate a civil penalty assessment by filing a Memorandum of Assessment of Civil Penalty. The Division shall state in the memorandum the facts and law upon which it relies in alleging a violation, the proposed amount of the civil penalty and the basis for such penalty. The Division may incorporate the Memorandum of Assessment of Civil Penalty with a Notice of Charges.
Civil penalties may also be initiated and assessed by the Board during consideration of any Notice of Charges. In addition, the Board may, upon good cause shown, assess a type and amount of civil penalty which was not recommended by the Division.
In assessing the civil penalties pursuant to these rules the Board may consider the following factors:

(i) Whether the amount imposed will be a substantial economic deterrent to the violator;

(ii) The circumstances leading to the violation;

(iii) The severity of the violation and the risk of harm to the public;

(iv) The economic benefits gained by the violator as a result of noncompliance; and (v) The interest of the public.

All proceedings for the assessment of civil penalties shall be governed by the Administrative Procedures Act, T.C.A. §§ 4-5-301, et seq.

(7) Settlements. Any member of the Board or the Consultant is authorized to decide the parameters for terms of settlement agreements under which a case against a licensee or certificate holder may be closed, subject to ratification by the Board. Such agreements may include any terms deemed appropriate including, but not limited to:

(a) Mandatory education program or course attendance;

(b) Submission of reports, records or other appropriate documentation; or (c) Conditioning of the Psychologist’s, Senior Psychological Examiner’s, Psychological Examiner’s, Certified Psychological Assistant, or Certified Psychological Testing Technician’s activities in any manner which affects his or her practice in Tennessee.

(8) Screening Panels - Any screening panel(s) established pursuant to T.C.A. § 63-1-138:

(a) Shall have concurrent authority with the Board members and any individual Psychologist designated by the Board pursuant to paragraph (5) of Rule 1180-01-.14, to do the acts enumerated in paragraph (5) of Rule 1180-01-.14 subject to the conditions contained therein.

A screening panel(s) comprised of two (2) or more persons shall elect a chairperson prior to convening to conduct business.

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A screening panel(s) comprised of two (2) or more persons is required to conduct the informal hearings authorized in subparagraph (b) immediately below.

(b) After completion of an investigation by the Division, may upon request of either the state, or the licensee or certificate holder who is the subject of an investigation with the agreement of the state, or upon agreement of both the licensee or certificate holder and the state, conduct a non-binding informal hearing and make recommendations as a result thereof as to what, if any, terms of settlement of any potential disciplinary action are appropriate.

Neither the Rules of Civil Procedure, the Rules of Alternative Dispute Resolution, the Rules of Evidence or Contested Case Procedural Rules under the Administrative Procedures Act shall apply in informal hearings before the screening panel(s).

(i) Evidence may be presented or received in any manner and in whatever order agreed upon by the parties.

(ii) Prior to convening the panel and in the absence of an agreement of the parties, the screening panel chairperson shall determine the manner and order of presentation of evidence.

Informal hearings may be conducted without the participation of the licensee or certificate holder who is the subject of the investigation.
A licensee or certificate holder who is the subject of an investigation being considered by a screening panel cannot be compelled to participate in any informal hearing.
Proposed settlements reached as a result of any informal hearing will not become binding and final unless they are:

(i) Approved by a majority of the members of the screening panel which issued them; and (ii) Agreed to by both the Department of Health, by and through its attorney(s), and the licensee or certificate holder; and (iii) Subsequently presented to and ratified by the Board or a duly constituted panel of the Board.

History

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 63-1-120, 63-1-134, 63-1-138, 63-11-104, and 63-11-215.
Administrative History: Original rule filed August 29, 2000; effective November 12, 2000. Amendment filed June 18, 2002; effective November 1, 2002. Amendment filed August 9, 2004; effective October 23, 2004. Emergency rules filed October 3, 2025; effective through April 1, 2026. Emergency rules expired effective April 2, 2026, and the rules reverted to their previous statuses. Amendments filed April 28, 2026; effective July 27, 2026.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-01-.11 LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE

(1) Display of License or Certificate. Every person licensed by the Board shall display the license or certificate in a conspicuous place in his or her office and, whenever required, exhibit such license or certificate to the Board or its authorized representatives.

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(2) Replacement License or Certificate. A license or certificate holder whose “artistically designed” license or certificate has been lost or destroyed may be issued a replacement document upon receipt of a written request in the Board administrative office. Such request shall be accompanied by an affidavit (signed and notarized) stating the facts concerning the loss or destruction of the original document and a recent signed passport type photograph and the required replacement license or certificate fee.

History

Authority: T.C.A. § §4-5-202, 4-5-204, 63-1-106, 63-1-109, 63-11-104, 63-11-201, and 63-11-212.
Administrative History: Original rule filed August 29, 2000; effective November 12, 2000. Amendment filed June 18, 2002; effective November 1, 2002.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-01-.12 CHANGE OF ADDRESS AND/OR NAME

(1) Change of address. Each person holding a license or certificate who has had a change of address or place of employment shall file in writing with the Board his or her current address, giving both old and new addresses. Notifications shall be received in the Board’s administrative office no later than thirty (30) days after the change is effective and must reference the individual’s name, profession and license or certificate number.

(2) Change of name. An individual registered with the Board shall notify the Board in writing within thirty (30) days of a name change and will provide both the old and new names. A notice of name change must also include a copy of the legal document which implements the name change and reference the individual’s profession, Board and license or certificate number.

History

Authority: T.C.A. §§4 -5-202, 4-5-204, 63-1-106, 63-1-108, 63-11-104, and 63-11-201.
Administrative History: Original rule filed August 29, 2000; effective November 12, 2000. Amendment filed June 18, 2002; effective November 1, 2002.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-01-.13 MANDATORY RELEASE OF PATIENT RECORDS

(1) Within ten (10) working days of receipt of a written request from a patient or the patient’s authorized representative, an individual licensed by this Board shall provide a complete copy of the patient’s records, or summary of such records which were maintained by the provider.

(2) A licensee shall be entitled to charge reasonable costs, as outlined by T.C.A. § 63-2-102, for the reproduction of records to a third party not to exceed twenty dollars ($20.00) for reports or records five (5) pages or less in length and fifty cents ($.50) per page for each page copied after the first five (5) pages for copying and mailing patient records.

History

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-202, 4-5-204, 63-2-101, 63-2-102, and 63-11-104.
Administrative History: Original rule filed August 29, 2000; effective November 12, 2000.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-01-.14 BOARD MEETINGS, OFFICERS, CONSULTANTS, RECORDS AND DECLARATORY

ORDERS. The Board is charged with the responsibility of regulating the practice of psychology in order to protect the citizens of Tennessee. The Board, by formulating and administering examinations, credentials candidates for licensure and continues this credentialing process by approving educational seminars for licensees or certificate holders in appropriate subject material, or specific educational requirements for an individual licensee or certificate holder as the result of a censure, reprimand or action taken in a formal hearing conducted or ratified by the Board.

(1) Board meetings.

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(a) The time, place and frequency of Board meetings shall be at the discretion of the Board, except at least one (1) meeting shall be held annually.

(b) Special meetings are called at the discretion of the Board chair or at the written request from two (2) members of the Board.

(2) The Board shall elect from its members the following officers:

(a) Chair. The member who shall preside at all Board meetings, appoint committees and correspond with other Board members when appropriate.

(b) Vice Chair. The member whose duties will be to preside at a Board meetings in the absence or unavailability of the Chair and who along with the Board administrator shall be responsible for correspondence from the Board and executing all official documents which require the seal of the Board to be affixed.

(3) Responsibilities of the Board include, but are not limited to:

(a) Adopt and revise rules as may be necessary to carry out its powers and duties.

(b) Adopt and/or administer examinations.

(c) Examine applications and deny, withhold or approve the licenses or certificates of applicants and renew licenses or certificates.

(d) Appoint designee(s) to assist in the performance of its duties, (i.e., examination proctors).

(e) Conduct hearings.

(4) Conflict of interest. Any Board member having an immediate personal, private or financial interest in any matter pending before the Board shall disclose the fact in writing or orally at a public meeting and shall not vote upon such matter.

(5) The Board shall select a Board consultant who shall serve as a consultant to the Division and who is vested with the authority to do the following acts:

(a) Meet with the Board attorney to review complaints received against licensees or certificate holders.

(b) Act in concert with the attorney to send warning letters of a non-disciplinary nature to licensees or certificate holders, where appropriate, and close complaint files determined by the consultant and the attorney not to constitute violations of the practice act.

(c) Recommend whether and what type disciplinary actions should be instituted as the result of complaints received or investigations conducted by the Division.

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(d) Recommend whether and/or under what terms a disciplinary action may be settled.

Any disciplinary matter proposed for settlement must be subsequently reviewed, evaluated and ratified by the full Board before it becomes effective.

(e) Undertake any other matter authorized by a majority vote of the Board.

(6) Records and complaints.

(a) All requests, applications, notices, other communications and correspondence shall be directed to the Board’s administrative office. Any requests or inquiries requiring a Board decision or official Board action, except documents relating to disciplinary actions or hearing requests, must be received fourteen (14) days prior to a scheduled Board meeting and will be retained in the Board’s administrative office and presented to the Board at the Board meeting.

(b) All records of the Board, except those made confidential by law, are open for inspection and examination under the supervision of an employee of the Division at the Board’s administrative office during normal business hours.

(d) Complaints made against a licensee or certificate holder become public information only upon the filing of a notice of charges by the Department.

(e) All complaints should be directed to the Investigations Section of Health Related Boards.

(7) Declaratory orders - The Board adopts, as if fully set out herein, Rule 1200-10-01-.11, of the Division of Health Related Boards and as it may from time to time be amended, as its rule governing the declaratory order process. All declaratory order petitions involving statutes, rules or orders within the jurisdiction of the Board shall be addressed by the Board pursuant to that rule and not by the Division. Declaratory order petition forms can be obtained from the Board’s administrative office.

(8) Reconsiderations and Stays. The Board authorizes the member who chaired the Board for a contested case to be the agency member to make the decisions authorized pursuant to Rule

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1360-04-01-.18 regarding petitions for reconsiderations and stays in that case.

History

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-202, 4-5-204, 63-11-104, 63-11-215, and 63-11-216.
Administrative History: Original rule filed August 29, 2000; effective November 12, 2000. Amendment filed June 18, 2002; effective November 1, 2002. Amendment filed March 23, 2007; effective June 6, 2007.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-01-.15 ADVERTISING AND OTHER PUBLIC STATEMENTS

(1) Definition of public statements. Public statements relate to professional services, products, or publications or to the field of psychology. Public statements include but are not limited to paid or unpaid advertising, brochures, printed matter, directory listings, personal resumes or curricula vitae, interviews or comments for use in media, statements in legal proceedings, lectures and public oral presentations, and published materials.

(2) Statements by others.

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(a) Licensees or certificate holders who engage others to create or place public statements that promote their professional practice, products, or activities retain professional responsibility for such statements.

(b) In addition, licensees or certificate holders make reasonable efforts to prevent others whom they do not control (such as employers, publishers, sponsors, organizational clients and representatives of the print or broadcast media) from making deceptive statements concerning licensees’ or certificate holders’ practice or professional or scientific activities.

(c) If licensees or certificate holders learn of deceptive statements about their work made by others, licensees or certificate holders make reasonable efforts to correct such statements.

(d) Licensees or certificate holders do not compensate employees of press, radio, television or other communication media in return for publicity in a news item.

(e) A paid advertisement relating to the licensee’s or certificate holder’s activities must be identified as such, unless it is already apparent from the context.

(3) Avoidance of false or deceptive statements. Licensees or certificate holders do not make public statements that are false, deceptive, misleading or fraudulent, either because of what they state, convey, or suggest or because of what they omit, concerning their research, practice or other work activities or those of persons or organizations with which they are affiliated. As examples (and not in limitation) of this standard, licensees or certificate holders do not make false or deceptive statements concerning (1) their training, experience, or competence; (2) their academic degrees; (3) their credentials; (4) their institutional or association affiliations; (5) their services; (6) the scientific or clinical basis for, or results or degrees of success of their services; (7) their fees; or (8) their publications or research findings.

(4) Media presentations. When licensees or certificate holders provide advice or comment by means of public lectures, demonstrations, radio or television programs, prerecorded tapes, printed articles, mailed material or other media, they take reasonable precautions to ensure that (1) the statements are based on appropriate psychological literature and practice, (2) the statements are otherwise consistent with the Ethics Code, and (3) the recipients of the information are not encouraged to infer that a relationship has been established with them personally.

(5) Licensees or certificate holders do not solicit testimonials from current psychotherapy clients or patients or other persons who because of their particular circumstances are vulnerable to undue influence.

(6) In-person solicitation. Licensees or certificate holders do not engage, directly or through agents, in uninvited in-person solicitation of business from actual or potential psychotherapy patients or clients or other persons who because of their particular circumstances are vulnerable to undue influence. However, this does not preclude attempting to implement appropriate collateral contacts with significant others for the purpose of benefiting an already engaged therapy patient.

History

Authority: T.C.A. §§4-5-202, 4-5-204, 63-1-116, 63-1-120, 63-11-104, 63-11-201, 63-11-205, and 63-11- 215.
Administrative History: Original rule filed August 29, 2000; effective November 12, 2000. Amendment filed June 18, 2002; effective November 1, 2002. CERTIFIED PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSISTANTS, AND CERTIFIED PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING TECHNICIANS

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-01-.16 CONSUMER RIGHT-TO-KNOW REQUIREMENTS

(1) Malpractice reporting requirements. The threshold amount below which medical malpractice judgments, awards or settlements in which payments are awarded to complaining parties need not be reported pursuant to the “Health Care Consumer Right-To-Know Act of 1998” shall be ten thousand dollars ($10,000).

(2) Criminal conviction reporting requirements. For purposes of the “Health Care Consumer Right-To-Know Act of 1998,” the following criminal convictions must be reported:

(a) Conviction of any felony.

(b) Conviction or adjudication of guilt of any misdemeanor, regardless of its classification, in which any element of the misdemeanor involves any one or more of the following:

Sex.
Alcohol or drugs.
Physical injury or threat of injury to any person.
Abuse or neglect of any minor, spouse or the elderly.
Fraud or theft.

(c) If any misdemeanor conviction reported under this rule is ordered expunged, a copy of the order of expungement signed by the judge must be submitted to the Department before the conviction will be expunged from any profile.

History

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-202, 4-5-204, 63-11-104, and 63-51-101, et seq., and Public Acts of 1999, Chapter 373.
Administrative History: Original rule filed August 29, 2000; effective November 12, 2000.

Chapter 1180-02 Rules Governing Psychologists

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-02-.01 SCOPE OF PRACTICE

(1) The scope of practice of a Psychologist is prescribed and limited by Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 63, Chapter 11 and the rules set forth in this chapter and Chapter 1180-01.

(2) A license issued by the Board specifies licensure as a Psychologist. The Board may grant designation as a Health Service Provider to qualifying Psychologists. HSP designation will be displayed on the renewal certificate.

(3) Psychologists shall limit their practices to the use of those techniques, and to providing services to those populations, for which they have formal education, formal professional training and supervised experience, and for which they hold licensure.

(4) Health services may be provided only by Psychologists with HSP designation. The scope of practice of Psychologists with HSP designation is limited to those health services for which the licensee has obtained education and specific training to provide.

(5) The practice of a Psychologist includes, but is not limited to:

(a) Psychological testing and/or the evaluation or assessment of personal characteristics, such as intelligence, personality, mental status, psychopathology, abilities, achievement, interests, aptitudes and neuropsychological functioning;

(b) Behavioral analysis;

(d) Counseling, psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, group therapy, marital therapy, family therapy, hypnosis, hypnotherapy, biofeedback and behavior therapy;

(e) Psychological diagnosis and treatment of mental, emotional and nervous disorders or disabilities, developmental deviation or disability, alcoholism and substance abuse, disorders of habit or conduct, and the psychological aspect of physical illness, accident, injury or disability;

(f) Psychoeducational evaluation, psychoeducational therapy, developmental therapy, remediation and consultation; and (g) Case management and utilization review of services and psychological consultations, program planning, and psychological research to industrial, business and corporate organizations.

(6) A Psychologist’s services may be rendered to individuals, families, groups, organizations and the public, without regard to whether payment is received for services rendered.

(7) Standards for supervision of Psychologists, Psychological Examiners and Certified Psychological Assistants by Psychologists.

(a) Supervision must meet minimum standards and a supervisor of record must be made known to the Board. When a Psychologist renews their license the Psychologist must list those Psychologists, Psychological Examiners, and Certified Psychological Assistants whom the Psychologist supervises and for whom the Psychologist is the supervisor of record.

(b) Qualified supervision requires that a licensed Psychologist, qualified by experience and training to practice the overall supervised activity or activities, provide supervision on a regular and frequent basis. The supervising Psychologist for Psychological Examiners, Certified Psychological Assistants, and for Psychologists delivering health services must also be designated as a HSP.

(c) The supervising Psychologist shall limit the number of supervisees in order to assure an adequate ratio of supervision hours to practice hours consistent with professional standards and guidelines which insure the welfare of the supervisees and their clients.

(d) Specific case monitoring and skill training requires significant supervisory contact and must be in addition to overall administrative supervision. Supervision conducted via face-to-face video conferencing equipment and/or technology is acceptable, assuming compliance with subparagraphs (7)(a) through (7)(e) of this rule. “Face-to-face” means (a) can see one’s face and (b) occurring in real time via video conferencing equipment and/or technology. No more than seventy-five (75) percent of supervision can be obtained through video conferencing.

Supervision is to be conducted primarily on a one-on-one basis and shall be in addition to any group seminar or group consultations which are also deemed appropriate. Thus, adequate supervision will require considerable one-on-one contact and time with respect to each client. Records of the supervision process must be maintained by the supervisor covering the number of hours of supervision activities, the number and duration of one-on-one supervisory meetings and documentation of clients discussed at each supervisory session.
A supervisor, at the time of supervision, must not be in a dual relationship with the supervisee, e.g., be a spouse, other close relative or therapist.

(e) In all cases the specific terms of the supervisory arrangement are the responsibility of the supervising Psychologist upon whom it is incumbent to assure supervisory time and service delivery. Likewise, it is the responsibility of the supervisee to obtain supervision. The education, training, experience, ongoing performance and level of licensure or certification of the supervisee must be considered by the supervisor. The arrangements for supervision must be agreed to by both the supervisor and the supervisee. In situations where supervision has been regular and frequent and one-onone contact has occurred, the frequency and intensity of supervision may, at the discretion of the supervising Psychologist upon determination of the supervisee’s competence and readiness, be modified. Ultimately, the supervising Psychologist of record must protect the welfare of the client and assure compliance with Tennessee law and professional ethics.

The standard for supervision of newly licensed individuals with a provisional license as a Psychologist with HSP designation and for Psychological Examiners is one (1) hour per week.
The standard for supervision of experienced (licensed for at least five [5] years)

Psychological Examiners is that it shall occur no less than monthly. If an experienced Psychological Examiner changes supervisors, the experienced Examiner may follow the monthly supervision standard if agreed to by both the Psychologist supervisor and the experienced Psychological Examiner in question.

The standard for supervision of Certified Psychological Assistants is direct and frequent supervision to take place at the site of service, considering the number of hours worked per week and the experience level of the Certified Psychological Assistant.

(8) Standards for supervision of Certified Psychological Testing Technicians by Psychologists.

(a) Supervision must meet minimum standards and a supervisor of record must be made known to the Board. When a Psychologist renews the Psychologist’s license the Psychologist must list those Certified Psychological Testing Technicians whom the Psychologist supervises and for whom the Psychologist is a supervisor of record.

(b) A supervisor, at the time of supervision, must not be in a dual relationship with the supervisee, e.g., be a spouse, other close relative, or treating therapist.

(c) In all cases the specific terms of the supervisory arrangement are the responsibility of the supervising Psychologist upon whom it is incumbent to assure supervisory time and service delivery. Likewise, it is the responsibility of the supervisee to obtain supervision. The supervisor must consider the education, training, experience, ongoing performance, and level of licensure or certification of the supervisee. The arrangements for supervision must be agreed to by both the supervisor and the supervisee. In situations where supervision has been regular and frequent and one-onone contact has occurred, the frequency and intensity of supervision may, at the discretion of the supervising Psychologist or Senior Psychological Examiner, upon determination of the supervisee’s competence and readiness, be modified. Ultimately, the supervising Psychologist or Senior Psychological Examiner of record must protect the welfare of the client and assure compliance with Tennessee law and professional ethics.

(d) The standard for supervision of Certified Psychological Testing Technicians is ongoing indirect supervision with direct supervision available while the Certified Psychological Testing Technician is engaged in clinical activities. As such, the supervisor is available to come to the site of care in order to provide direct supervision or is immediately available via telephone or face-to-face video conferencing. “Face-to-face” means: (a) can see one’s face; and (b) occurring in real time via video conferencing equipment and/or technology.

(9) The Board shall consider that an individual, either licensed or unlicensed, is violating these limits of practice if the individual’s conduct includes, but is not limited to, the following:

(a) Claiming expertise or using techniques or procedures of assessment or treatment for which the practitioner has not completed appropriate academic course work or supervised training experience;

(b) Knowingly assigning, permitting or hiring any unqualified person(s) to perform functions of assessment or treatment or delegating the provisions of psychological services to unqualified person(s);

(d) Aiding, abetting, assisting, or hiring any individual to violate or circumvent any law or duly promulgated rule intended to guide the conduct of psychological services; or (e) Providing or claiming to provide health services as a Psychologist without a designation as a HSP.

History

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 63-11-104, 63-11-202, 63-11-208, and 63-11-214.
Administrative History: Original rule filed June 6, 1978; effective July 6, 1978. Repeal and new rule filed January 20, 1994; effective April 5, 1994. Repeal and new rule filed August 29, 2000; effective November 12, 2000. Amendment filed June 18, 2002; effective September 1, 2002. Amendments filed April 4, 2014; effective July 3, 2014. Emergency rules filed October 3, 2025; effective through April 1, 2026. Emergency rules expired effective April 2, 2026, and the rules reverted to their previous statuses. Amendments filed April 28, 2026; effective July 27, 2026.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-02-.02 QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSURE

(1) Psychologist. For licensure as a Psychologist, educational requirements shall be met in one of the following ways:

(a) Documentation of a doctoral degree from an educational program which is listed in the latest edition of “Designated Doctoral Programs in Psychology”, compiled jointly by ASPPB and CNRHSPP, shall be deemed adequate evidence that the applicant has fulfilled the academic requirements for licensure as a Psychologist. For HSP designation, only ASPPB/CNRHSPP designated programs in clinical, counseling or school psychology, or professional programs combining the above three areas will meet the academic requirements.

(b) Documentation of a doctoral degree from a program designated as a professional psychology program (clinical, counseling, school and combined) by the Committee on Accreditation of the APA shall be deemed adequate evidence that the applicant has fulfilled the academic requirements for licensure as a Psychologist with designation as a HSP.

(c) For applicants who received their doctoral degree in psychology prior to January 1, 1982, and who have been licensed in good standing as a Psychologist and practicing psychology continuously since that time in another jurisdiction, the Board may consider equivalent training and experience upon petition for a waiver specifically requesting that the Board utilize its discretionary authority.

(2) Designation as a Health Service Provider. HSP includes the provision of supervision of health services to clients.

(a) Internship:

Any applicant for licensure as a Psychologist who intends to provide health services is required to complete a qualifying internship. A qualifying internship must be at least one (1) calendar year in duration and consist of no less than nineteen hundred (1900) hours in psychology at a site where health services are normally provided and which is part of an organized, integrated training program.
A qualified internship is an organized, planned, continuous training experience in a professionally recognized program which is well announced, formal in structure and is designed to provide nineteen hundred (1900) hours of predoctoral training under qualified supervision in professional psychology. A qualified internship shall be titled as an “internship” or “residency” program and must be sponsored by an institution or organization which has health service objectives and offers health services which are broader and more extensive than the training objectives and services of the internship program which it sponsors.
An intern may not simultaneously be an employee of the training institution or agency. On-the-job training or supervised work experience shall not be acceptable as an internship.
These internship requirements are separate from and in addition to any on-site practicum or any course work related practicum/laboratory regardless of how titled.
The internship shall occur after completion of all requirements for the doctoral degree except completion of the dissertation.
The full-time internship shall be for a period of one (1) year. A half-time internship shall be for a period of two (2) continuous years. The internship experience shall include a minimum of nineteen hundred (1900) hours.
Qualified supervision at the internship site shall be provided by at least two (2) licensed Psychologists with HSP designation or its equivalent by these rules.

(b) The internship requirements shall be met in one (1) of three (3) ways:

An internship program approved by the Committee on Accreditation of the APA; or 2. An internship program developed and administered by an internship center with membership in the APPIC; or 3. An internship program approved by the Board whose standards exceed or are substantially the same as the provisions of subparagraph (a).

(c) For those applicants who received their doctoral degree in psychology prior to January 1, 1982, and who have been licensed as a Psychologist and practicing psychology in good standing continuously since that time in another jurisdiction, the Board may consider equivalent training and experience upon petition for a waiver specifically requesting that the Board utilize its discretionary authority.

(d) Postdoctoral supervised experience. One (1) year of postdoctoral supervised experience, in addition to a qualifying internship, is required for licensure as a designated HSP. Criteria for the postdoctoral supervised experience are as follows:

The postdoctoral year must consist of a minimum of nineteen hundred (1900) hours of supervised experience. “Trainee” status is not required for the postdoctoral year of the required supervised experience. The ratio of supervision time to direct service time should be sufficient to ensure adequate learning, i.e. at least one (1) hour per week of individual supervision. It is required that the applicant will have completed the required postdoctoral supervised experience as follows:

(i) A minimum of nineteen hundred (1900) hours of creditable supervised experience must be under the direct supervision of a Psychologist with a designation of HSP.

(ii) It must consist of direct, formal contact with a senior licensed Psychologist with HSP designation who is responsible for the educational development and guidance of the supervisee. Excluded are classwork, practicum experience, or other course related experience.

(iii) The supervision must be face-to-face for the direct provision of health services in psychology by the applicant to individuals or groups of clients/patients. Supervision regarding administrative matters does not count toward the required one hour per week of individual supervision. An applicant’s own personal growth experience, i.e., personal therapy or encounter groups, is not acceptable. Supervision of others is not acceptable except as set forth in subpart (iv).

(iv) Fellows in an APA or APPIC-listed postdoctoral, post-internship training program or full-time tenure track faculty in a graduate training program in professional psychology may count group and individual supervision of psychology practicum students and APA or APPIC psychology interns toward their postdoctoral year experience requirement. The provision of such supervision must be part of a formal training program and the supervision provided must be supervised by a Psychologist with HSP designation.

(v) Upon completion of the supervised postdoctoral year, the supervising Psychologist must attest to the supervisee having attained a satisfactory level of proficiency in psychological assessment, intervention, legal and ethical knowledge, and their applications. In addition, the supervisor(s) must report to the Board the frequency and nature of the supervision and types of clients seen.

Supervisors must meet the following qualifications:

(i) Supervisors must be licensed Psychologists with a designation of HSP.

(ii) The professional qualifications of each direct supervisor must be appropriate to the services rendered. Applicants must provide documentation of the qualifications of all direct supervisors identified in the application.

Applicants for HSP designation must fulfill requirements for postdoctoral supervision in one of the following ways:

(i) Applicants who obtain the required year of postdoctoral supervised experience in Tennessee must hold a provisional license. Only experience obtained under a provisional license will be applicable.

(ii) Applicants who obtain the supervised experience in a Tennessee, APPIClisted or APA accredited, post-internship, postdoctoral fellowship training program are exempt from the requirement of holding a provisional license while in trainee status.

(iii) For applicants who received their doctoral degree prior to January 1, 1982 and have been continuously licensed in good standing and practicing since that time as a Psychologist in another jurisdiction, the Board may at its discretion waive the postdoctoral supervised year requirement.

History

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-202, 4-5-204, 63-11-104, and 63-11-201 through 63-11-208.
Administrative History: Original rule filed June 6, 1978; effective July 6, 1978. Repeal and new rule filed January 20, 1994; effective April 5, 1994. Repeal and new rule filed August 29, 2000; effective November 12, 2000. Amendment filed August 29, 2000; effective November 12, 2000. Amendment filed December 16, 2005; effective March 1, 2006. Amendment filed July 27, 2006; effective October 10, 2006.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-02-.03 PROCEDURES FOR LICENSURE

To become licensed as a Psychologist in Tennessee, a person must comply with the following procedures and requirements:

(1) Any applicant for licensure or certification may visit the Board’s website or contact the Board administrative office to obtain an electronic or physical copy of the application. Applications may be completed online via the Board’s website or by submitting all application paperwork to the Board administrative office.

(2) An applicant shall respond truthfully and completely to every question or request for information contained in the application form. The completed application form and all fees required by the form and these rules shall be submitted to the Board’s administrative office.

(3) Applications will be accepted throughout the year.

(4) An applicant shall submit with the applicant’s application a signed passport-type photograph taken within the preceding twelve (12) months.

(5) An applicant shall submit with the applicant’s application, verification of U.S. citizenship or legal presence in the U.S. pursuant to T.C.A. § 4-58-103(a)(2).

(6) It is the applicant’s responsibility to request that the institution(s) of higher education submit the transcript(s) of all graduate course work directly to the Board office. The transcript(s) must show the highest degree(s) earned and must carry the official seal of that institution.

(7) An applicant must comply with T.C.A. § 63-11-208(c)(1) and provide evidence of ethical practice as follows:

(a) Such evidence shall be a minimum of three (3) letters of recommendation.

(b) It is the applicant’s responsibility to request letters of recommendation from individuals who have personal knowledge of, and can attest to, the applicant’s education, training, and performance.

(c) All letters of recommendation must contain a statement specifying whether the recommendation is for licensure as Psychologist or Psychologist with HSP designation.

(d) All letters shall be original letters dated within the last twelve (12) months, written specifically for the licensure application, and sent directly to the Board by the person providing the information on the signatory’s letterhead.

(e) For applicants at the Psychologist level, the Board requires letters of recommendation from three (3) Psychologists, two (2) of whom must be licensed. If the application is for HSP designation, two (2) endorsers must be licensed HSP designated Psychologists or if the endorser is from another jurisdiction, HSP equivalent Psychologist.

(f) If the application is for licensure with HSP designation, at least one (1) letter must be from an internship director or supervisor in addition to the internship documentation.

The letter(s) shall provide specific information about the types of clients and range of services provided as well as the nature of the internship or practicum site. An overall evaluation of the quality of services provided by the trainee must be included.

(g) If the applicant for licensure with HSP designation is already licensed as a Psychologist at the doctoral level for five (5) years in another jurisdiction, then documentation verifying an APA or APPIC-listed internship may be sent in lieu of the letter(s) from the director or supervisor of the internship required by the preceding subparagraph (b).

(8) An applicant shall disclose the circumstances surrounding any of the following:

(a) Conviction of any criminal law violation of any country, state or municipality, except minor traffic violations.

(b) The denial of licensure application by any other state or the discipline of licensure by any state.

(d) Any civil suit judgment or civil suit settlement in which the applicant was a party defendant including, without limitation, actions involving malpractice, breach of contract, antitrust activity, or any other civil action remedy recognized under the country’s or state’s statutory, common or case law.

(9) An applicant shall cause to be submitted to the Board’s administrative office directly from the vendor identified in the Board’s licensure application materials, the result of a criminal background check.

(10) If an applicant holds or has ever held a license or certificate to practice psychology in another state, regardless of the type or level of licensure or certification, the applicant shall cause to be submitted the equivalent of a Tennessee Certificate of Fitness (verification of license) from the authorizing regulatory agency which indicates the applicant holds or held an active license or certificate and whether it is in good standing presently or was at the time it became inactive.

(11) When necessary, all required documents shall be translated into English and the translation and original document certified as to authenticity by the issuing source. Both versions must be submitted to the Board’s administrative office.

(12) Reciprocity. The Board may expedite the review process of an applicant requesting licensure who holds a valid license in good standing in another jurisdiction, meets the criteria established by T.C.A. § 63-11-211 and:

(a) Submits the completed application with the non-refundable application fee.

(b) Submits supporting documents and proof of a qualifying doctoral program, a qualifying internship and supervised postdoctoral experience if application is made for designation as a health service provider pursuant to 1180-02-.02(2).

(d) Submits proof of valid licensure or certification, including information regarding any disciplinary action, from the agency of another jurisdiction empowered with the oversight of the practice of psychology.

(e) An applicant shall cause to be submitted to the Board’s administrative office directly from the vendor identified in the Board’s licensure application materials, the result of a criminal background check.

(f) Instead of submitting the documentation required in subparagraphs (12)(b) and (12)(c), applicants who have been continuously licensed in good standing for five (5) or more years in another jurisdiction may submit proof of current certification by the ABPP, or current listing in the National Register of Health Service Providers, or cause to have submitted a Certificate of Professional Qualification (CPQ) sent directly from the ASPPB to the Board’s administrative office.

(g) Notwithstanding the provisions of subparagraph (12)(f) or T.C.A. § 63-11-208(d)(2)(A), under no circumstances shall an applicant for licensure by reciprocity with HSP designation be approved without successful completion of the qualifying internship required in Rule 1180-02-.02(2)(a) and the postdoctoral supervised experience required in Rule 1180-02-.02(2)(d).

(13) Endorsement.

(a) The Board may designate as a Health Service Provider any applicant who has held a valid license or certificate in another state to practice psychology and has practiced in that state for at least ten (10) years within the last fifteen (15) years preceding the date of application, as outlined in T.C.A. § 63-11-208(f)(1):

(b) To apply for licensure by endorsement, an applicant who meets the criteria in T.C.A. § 63-11-208(f)(1) shall:

Submit the completed application with the non-refundable application fee.
Submit a Board-supplied form attesting to achieving a passing score on the written examination and the general equivalency of the applicant’s doctoral program, internship, and postdoctoral experience to the licensure requirements in Tennessee. The Board-supplied form may be obtained by contacting the Board’s administrative office, or by downloading it from the Board’s web page on the Internet.
Submit proof of valid licensure or certification, including information regarding any disciplinary action, from the agencies of all other jurisdictions empowered with the oversight of the practice of psychology that have issued the applicant a license or certificate.
An applicant shall cause to be submitted to the Board’s administrative office directly from the vendor identified in the Board’s licensure application materials, the result of a criminal background check.
Instead of submitting the Board-supplied attestation form, applicants who have been continuously licensed in good standing for five (5) or more years in another jurisdiction may submit proof of current certification by the ABPP, or current listing in the National Register of Health Service Providers, or cause to have submitted a Certificate of Professional Qualification (CPQ) sent directly from the ASPPB to the Board’s administrative office.

(14) Under no circumstances shall the ethics and jurisprudence examination be waived.

History

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 63-11-104, 63-11-209, 63-11-211, and 63-11-212.
Administrative History: Original rule filed June 6, 1978; effective July 6, 1978. Repeal and new rule filed January 20, 1994; effective April 5, 1994. Repeal and new rule filed August 29, 2000; effective November 12, 2000. Amendment filed August 29, 2000; effective November 12, 2000. Amendment filed June 18, 2002; effective September 1, 2002. Amendment filed May 15, 2003; effective July 29, 2003. Amendment filed October 18, 2004; effective January 1, 2005. Amendment filed November 9, 2005; effective January 23, 2006. However, Stay of Effective Date filed by the Board of Examiners in Psychology on January 20, 2006; new effective date March 23, 2006. Amendments filed March 17, 2006; effective May 31, 2006. Amendment filed July 27, 2006; effective October 10, 2006. Emergency rules filed October 3, 2025; effective through April 1, 2026. Emergency rules expired effective April 2, 2026, and the rules reverted to their previous statuses. Amendments filed April 28, 2026; effective July 27, 2026.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-02-.04 EXAMINATIONS

(1) Written examination. The method of administration for the written examination shall be “pencil and paper” or “computer delivered.”

(a) The written examination is the EPPP provided by the Professional Examination Service (PES). This is a test covering basic psychological science, professional application, ethics and related considerations in psychology.

PES shall provide applications for examination to applicants.
Following written Board approval to take the written examination, the applicant shall submit the written examination application along with the required fee to PES.
The applicant may receive additional information concerning this test by writing to Professional Examination Service, 475 Riverside Drive, New York, New York 10115.
PES will send written authorization to test, or eligibility letter, to the applicant with instructions to contact the chosen testing provider.
The applicant will contact the testing provider to schedule the examination at the applicant’s choice of testing provider locations.

(i) Applicants must take the examination within sixty (60) days of the date on the eligibility letter provided by PES. If the applicant does not take the examination within this time period, he/she will be removed from the eligibility listings of the testing provider and will be required to begin the examination application process again.

(ii) Applicants may reschedule the examination up to two (2) working days prior to the scheduled test date by calling the toll-free number provided to them in their eligibility letter without penalty. Applicants who fail to give such notice to the testing provider, and who fail to sit for the examination as scheduled, will forfeit the examination fees paid and will be required to begin the examination application process again.

(b) The passing score at the Psychologist level for the “pencil and paper” version shall be a score which is equal to or greater than a score which is seventy percent (70%) correct, as reported in the EPPP statistical data provided by the Professional Examination Service for each administration of the examination or shall be a score which is that set as the passing score for Psychologists by the ASPPB for the EPPP.

(c) The passing score at the Psychologist level for the “computer delivered” version shall be a scaled score which is equal to or greater than five hundred (500), as reported in the EPPP statistical data provided by the Professional Examination Service for each administration of the examination or shall be a score which is that set as the passing score for Psychologists by the ASPPB for the EPPP.

(2) Ethics and jurisprudence examination. All applicants for licensure must successfully complete the Board’s ethics and jurisprudence examination as a prerequisite to licensure.

(a) The Board shall mail a registration form to applicants for licensure who have paid all applicable fees required by Rule 1180-01-.03, and who have successfully completed all requirements for licensure except for successful completion of the ethics and jurisprudence examination.

(b) Upon receiving the registration form, the applicant shall contact the Board’s administrative office and schedule a time to take the ethics and jurisprudence examination.

The examination test site is the Board’s administrative office.
The applicant shall bring the registration form and photo identification to the examination.
The examination shall be completed in two (2) hours or less.

(c) The scope and content of the examination shall be determined by the Board but limited to 1. Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 33, Chapter 3, Parts 1 and 2 and Chapter 6,

Part 4; and 2. Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37, Chapter 1, Part 4, Section 403; and 3. Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 63, Chapters 2 and 11; and 4. Official Compilation, Rules and Regulations of the State of Tennessee, Chapters 1180-01, 1180-02, 1180-03, and 1180-04; and 5. The version of the “Ethical Standards” which are part of the “Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct” published by the American Psychological Association (A.P.A.), and approved by the A.P.A.’s Council of Representatives on August 21, 2002 to become effective on June 1, 2003.

(d) The Board shall provide copies of the applicable statutes, regulations, and the “Ethical Standards” for use during the examination. No other copies may be used during the examination. Information on how to acquire copies of the applicable statutes, regulations, and the “Ethical Standards” for study purposes is available upon request from the Board’s administrative office.

(e) The format of the examination shall be “open-book.”

(f) Correctly answering ninety percent (90%) of the examination questions shall constitute successful completion of the ethics and jurisprudence exam.

(3) The Board may delay a decision on eligibility to take the written examination(s) and/or the ethics and jurisprudence examination for any candidate for whom the Board has requested additional information.

(4) The Board shall schedule a meeting within ninety (90) days following the completion of all examinations at which time the Board will consider completed applications and examination results for the purpose of licensure.

(5) Failure of examinations.

(a) If the Board determines that the applicant has not passed the written examination, the applicant may request to take another written examination which will be scheduled no sooner than sixty (60) days after the previous written examination.

An applicant may take the examination no more than four (4) times in a twelve (12) month period.
Upon payment of appropriate reexamination fees, the applicant may take the written examination again.

(b) If the Board determines that the applicant has failed to successfully complete the ethics and jurisprudence examination, the applicant will be mailed another registration form.

Upon receiving the registration form to retake the examination, the applicant shall contact the Board’s administrative office and schedule a time and location to retake the ethics and jurisprudence examination.
The applicant shall mail the registration form and the Ethics and Jurisprudence Re-Examination Fee, as provided in Rule 1180-01-.03, to the Board’s administrative office.
The examination test site is the Board’s administrative office.
The applicant shall bring photo identification to the examination.
The examination shall be completed in two (2) hours or less.
The applicant must continue to retake the examination until it has been successfully completed before the licensure application will be deemed complete and presented to the Board for consideration.

History

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-202, 4-5-204, 63-11-104, 63-11-208, 63-11-209, 63-11-210, and 63-11-211.
Administrative History: Original rule filed June 6, 1978; effective July 6, 1978. Repeal and new rule filed January 20, 1994; effective April 5, 1994. Repeal and new rule filed August 29, 2000; effective November 12, 2000. Amendment filed December 11, 2000; effective February 24, 2001. Amendment filed June 18, 2002; effective September 1, 2002. Amendment filed November 9, 2005; effective January 23, 2006. However, Stay of Effective Date filed by the Board of Examiners in Psychology on January 20, 2006; new effective date March 23, 2006. Amendment filed March 23, 2007; effective June 6, 2007.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-02-.05 TEMPORARY LICENSE

(1) The Board may issue a temporary license to an applicant for licensure as a Psychologist who has completed the academic course work and training required for the license sought. If the applicant is seeking HSP designation, the qualifying internship and year of post-internship, postdoctoral supervised experience must be completed. The Board shall designate a current Board member or qualified person to review applications and approve, deny or defer them to a quorum of the Board for consideration.

(2) Temporary license for unlicensed applicants.

(a) The temporary license will allow the applicant to perform the functions specified in T.C.A. § 63-11-203 for which the applicant is seeking licensure only under qualified supervision.

(b) The temporary license shall become invalid for the following reasons:

Failure of the written examination.
Failure to take the written examination within one hundred and twenty (120) days of the issuance of the temporary license:
Failure of the second (2nd) ethics and jurisprudence examination.
Expiration of the twelve (12) month period established by law.

(c) When the temporary license becomes invalid for any reason or expires, it must be returned to the Board office within ten (10) days. The supervisor shall be responsible for monitoring this requirement and the Board will notify the supervisor when the temporary license becomes invalid.

(d) An application for a temporary license will be considered only when the application is completed and the applicant is approved by the Board to be scheduled for an initial written examination.

(e) When an applicant is applying for a temporary license, successful completion of an academic course of study must be verified in one (1) of two (2) ways:

By an official transcript verifying the date upon which the degree was conferred.
By a formal written statement bearing the official seal of the educational institution from the registrar attesting to the completion of all educational requirements.

(f) A licensed Senior Psychological Examiner or a licensed Psychological Examiner applying at the Psychologist level may be granted a temporary license without regard to the results of earlier written examinations taken at the Psychological Examiner level.

(3) Temporary license for applicants licensed in other jurisdictions.

(a) A temporary license may be issued to a Psychologist licensed in another jurisdiction who has been in the continuous practice of psychology in good standing and who is not the subject of a current investigation (if such information is discloseable) or litigation for criminal, professional practice or ethical violations.

(b) Such Psychologist licensed in another jurisdiction must meet the educational requirements for licensure as a Psychologist in Tennessee and have passed the EPPP with a score as required by Rule 1180-02-.04. If the Psychologist is seeking HSP designation he/she must have completed a qualifying internship and a year of postinternship, postdoctoral supervised experience or be listed in the National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology.

(c) The temporary license will allow the applicant to perform the functions specified in T.C.A. § 63-11-203 under the qualified supervision of a Psychologist licensed in Tennessee. If seeking HSP designation, supervision must be provided by a Tennessee licensed Psychologist with HSP designation.

(d) The temporary license becomes invalid upon failure of the second (2nd) ethics and jurisprudence examination.

(e) The temporary license becomes invalid upon the expiration of the twelve (12) month period.

(f) A Psychologist licensed in another jurisdiction can apply to the Board for authorization to perform functions listed in T.C.A. § 63-11-203 for a period not to exceed twelve (12) days within a one (1) year period. A written request for authorization must include the reason for the authorization, the dates of these activities, and the name of the supervising Tennessee Psychologist. A letter from the supervising Psychologist and a verification of a valid license in good standing must also be submitted. The Board shall designate a current Board member or qualified person to review the authorization request and approve, deny or defer such request to a quorum of the Board for consideration.

(4) All applicants for temporary licensure shall cause to be submitted to the Board’s administrative office directly from the vendor identified in the Board’s licensure application materials, the result of a criminal background check.

History

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-202, 4-5-204, 63-11-104, 63-11-201, 63-11-206, 63-11-208, 63-11-209, 63-11- 210, 63-11-211, and 63-11-215.
Administrative History: Original rule filed June 6, 1978; effective July 6, 1978. Repeal and new rule filed January 20, 1994; effective April 5, 1994. Repeal and new rule filed August 29, 2000; effective November 12, 2000. Amendment filed August 29, 2000; effective November 12, 2000. Amendment filed December 11, 2000; effective February 24, 2001. Amendment filed June 18, 2002; effective September 1, 2002. Amendment filed November 9, 2005; effective January 23, 2006. However, Stay of Effective Date filed by the Board of Examiners in Psychology on January 20, 2006; new effective date March 23, 2006. Amendment filed March 17, 2006; effective May 31, 2006.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-02-.06 PROVISIONAL LICENSE

(1) The Board may issue a provisional license to an applicant for licensure as a Psychologist with HSP designation who has completed the academic coursework and a qualifying internship, but not the postdoctoral supervised experience. The Board shall designate a current Board member or qualified person to review applications and approve, deny or defer them to a quorum of the Board for consideration.

(2) An applicant for provisional licensure shall cause to be submitted to the Board’s administrative office directly from the vendor identified in the Board’s licensure application materials, the result of a criminal background check.

(3) The provisional license will allow the applicant to perform the functions specified in T.C.A. § 63-11-203 only under qualified supervision. A provisional license will be valid for one (1) year, but may be extended for additional years for the purposes of allowing the applicant to complete the required nineteen hundred (1900) hours of postdoctoral supervised experience required for HSP designation. The Board may approve an extension beyond the second year for those applicants who are tenure-track faculty in a department of psychology that has a graduate psychology-training program. The faculty appointment must be confirmed in a letter from the chair of that psychology department. The Board may approve an extension beyond the second year for those applicants who can document a disability that prohibits less than half-time practice. A written request must be sent to the Board for any extension of the provisional license.

(a) Each time a provisional licensee requests an extension of the provisional license expiration date, the provisional licensee shall submit a new application for provisional licensure.

(b) The new application for provisional licensure shall be accompanied by a provisional license fee, as provided in Rule 1180-01-.03.

(4) For applicants where a medical illness, pregnancy and childbirth, or illness of a dependent interrupts the postdoctoral supervised experience, the applicant should submit to the Board a written request for a suspension of the provisional license.

(5) The provisional license shall become invalid for the following reasons:

(a) Failure to take the EPPP within one (1) year of the issuance of the provisional license or the second failure of the EPPP after the issuance of the provisional license.

(b) The second (2nd) failure of the ethics and jurisprudence exam after the issuance of the provisional license.

(6) When the provisional license becomes invalid for any reason it must be returned to the Board office within ten (10) days. The supervisor shall be responsible for the monitoring this requirement and the Board will notify the supervisor when the provisional license becomes invalid.

History

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-202, 4-5-204, 63-11-104, 63-11-203, 63-11-204, 63-11-206, 63-11-208, 63-11- 209, 63-11-210, 63-11-211, and 63-11-215.
Administrative History: Original rule filed June 6, 1978; effective July 6, 1978. Amendment filed May 27, 1980; effective August 27, 1980. Repeal and new rule filed January 20, 1994; effective April 5, 1994. Repeal and new rule filed August 29, 2000; effective November 12, 2000. Amendment filed June 18, 2002; effective September 1, 2002. Amendment filed November 9, 2005; effective January 23, 2006. However, Stay of Effective Date filed by the Board of Examiners in Psychology on January 20, 2006; new effective date March 23, 2006. Amendment filed March 17, 2006; effective May 31, 2006.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-02-.07 FREE HEALTH CLINIC AND VOLUNTEER PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS

(1) Free health clinic practice pursuant to T.C.A. § 63-1-201.

(a) Any Psychologist licensed to practice psychology in this state or any other state who has not been disciplined by any psychology licensure board may have their license converted to or receive a Tennessee “Special Volunteer License,” as defined in T.C.A. § 63-1-201, which will entitle the licensee to practice without remuneration solely within a “free health clinic,” as defined by T.C.A. § 63-1-201, at a specified site or setting by doing the following:

Obtaining from the Board’s administrative office a “Special Volunteer License” application, completing it and submitting it along with any required documentation to the Board’s administrative office; and 2. Have the licensing authority of every state in which the Psychologist holds or ever held a license to practice psychology submit directly to the Board’s administrative office the equivalent of a “certificate of fitness” as described in T.C.A. § 63-1-118 which shows that the license has never been subjected to any disciplinary action and is free and clear of all encumbrances; and 3. For Psychologists who have not been licensed in Tennessee, comply with all provisions of paragraphs (4), (6), (7), and (8) of Rule 1180-02-.03 and the Health Care Consumer-Right-To-Know Act compiled at T.C.A. §§ 63-51-101, et seq.; and 4. Submitting the specific location of the site or setting of the free health clinic in which the licensee intends to practice along with proof of the clinic’s private, and not-for-profit status.

(b) A Psychologist holding a Special Volunteer License is not required to pay any fee for its issuance or the required biennial renewal pursuant to the Division of Health Related Board’s biennial birthdate renewal system.

Practice psychology anywhere other than in the free health clinic site or setting specified in the application; and 2. Charge any fee or receive compensation or remuneration of any kind from any person or third party payor including insurance companies, health plans and state or federal benefit programs for the provision of psychological or any other services; and 3. Practice for any free health clinic that imposes any charge on any individual to whom health care services are rendered or submits charges to any third party payor including insurance companies, health plans and state or federal benefit programs for the provision of any services.

(d) Special Volunteer Licenses are subject to all of the following:

All rules governing renewal, retirement, reinstatement and reactivation as provided by Rules 1180-01-.05 and .07, except those requiring the payment of any fees; and 2. The rules governing continuing education as provided by Rule 1180-01-.08; and 3. Disciplinary action for the same causes and pursuant to the same procedures as all other licenses issued by the Board.

(2) Practice pursuant to the “Volunteer Health Care Services Act” T.C.A. §§ 63-6-701, et seq.

(a) Any Psychologist licensed in this or any other state, territory, district or possession of the United States whose license is not under a disciplinary order of suspension or revocation may practice psychology in this state but only under the auspices of an organization that has complied with the provisions of this rule and T.C.A. §§ 63-6-701 through 707 and Rule 1200-10-01-.12 of the Division of Health Related Boards.

(b) Any person who may lawfully practice psychology in this or any other state, territory, district or possession of the United States under an exemption from licensure and who is not under a disciplinary order of suspension or revocation and who is not and will not “regularly practice,” as defined by T.C.A. § 63-6-703(3) may practice psychology in this state but only under the auspices of an organization that has complied with the provisions of this rule and T.C.A. §§ 63-6-701 through 707 and Rule 1200-10-01-.12 of the Division of Health Related Boards.

(c) A Psychologist or anyone who practices under an exemption from licensure pursuant to this rule may not charge any fee or receive compensation or remuneration of any kind from any person or third party payor including insurance companies, health plans and state or federal benefit programs for the provision of psychological or any other services; and may not practice for any organization that imposes any charge on any individual to whom health care services are rendered or submits charges to any third party payor including insurance companies, health plans and state or federal benefit programs for the provision of any services.

(d) Any organization that organizes or arranges for the voluntary provision of health care services on residents of Tennessee may utilize persons described in subparagraphs (a) and (b) to practice psychology only when it has complied with the provisions of T.C.A. §§ 63-6-701 through 707 and Rule 1200-10-01-.12 of the Division of Health Related Boards.

(3) Application review and licensure decisions for these types of licensure or organization registration shall be governed by Rule 1180-01-.04.

History

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-202, 4-5-204, 63-1-201, 63-6-701 through 63-6-707, 63-11-104, 63-11-201, 63- 11-203, 63-11-208, 63-11-211, and 63-11-225.
Administrative History: Repeal filed August 29, 2000; effective November 12, 2000. Amendment filed November 9, 2005; effective January 23, 2006.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-02-.08 THROUGH 1180-02-.26 REPEALED

History

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-202, 4-5-204, and 63-11-104.
Administrative History: Repeal filed August 29, 2000; effective November 12, 2000.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-02-.27 TELEPSYCHOLOGY

(1) Telepsychology means the practice of psychology via electronic communications technology by persons licensed under T.C.A. § 63-11-203. Electronic communications technology is information exchanged typically using audio or visual technology that is part of a plan of care during a scheduled or agreed upon time.

(2) Whenever feasible, secure communications shall be used, such as encrypted text messages, secure email, secure websites or secure real-time video.

(3) In order to practice telepsychology in the state of Tennessee, one must hold a current, valid psychology license issued by the Tennessee Board of Examiners in Psychology. The scope of practice of a Psychologist is prescribed and limited by Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 63, Chapter 11 and the rules set forth in this chapter and Chapter 1180-01.

(4) Licensees cannot provide telepsychology to patients domiciled or physically located in any jurisdiction other than Tennessee. The provision of telepsychology to any person domiciled or otherwise physically located in the State of Tennessee subjects the licensee to the jurisdiction of the Board in all matters set forth in the Tennessee Psychology Practice Act and implementing rules and regulations, including all matters related to discipline.

(5) Licensees should recognize that telepsychology is not appropriate for all psychological problems and patients, and decisions regarding the appropriate use of telepsychology shall be made on a case-by-case basis. Licensees practicing via telepsychology should be aware of potential risks incurred when practicing psychology through the use of electronic communications and take special care to conduct their professional practice in a manner that protects the welfare of the patient. Licensees practicing telepsychology shall:

(a) Conduct a risk-benefit analysis and document findings specific to:

Whether the patient’s presenting problems and apparent condition are consistent with the use of telepsychology to the patient’s benefit; and 2. Whether the patient has sufficient knowledge and skills in the use of the technology involved in rendering the service or can use a personal aid or assistive device to benefit from the service.

(b) Not provide telepsychology services to any person or persons when the outcome of the risk-benefit analysis is inconsistent with the delivery of telepsychology services, whether related to clinical or technological issues.

(c) Prior to providing telepsychology services, obtain the written informed consent of the patient which must include, but is not limited to:

The limitations and innovative nature of using electronic communications in the provision of psychology services;
The potential risks to confidentiality of information due to the use of electronic communication;
The potential risks of sudden and unpredictable disruption of telepsychology services and how an alternative means of re-establishing electronic or other connection will be used under such circumstances;
The time and manner in which the licensee will respond to electronic messages;
The emergent circumstances when the licensee and patient will use alternative means of communication;
The other parties who may have access to communications between the patient and the licensee;
The specific methods for ensuring that a patient’s electronic communications are directed only to the licensee or supervisee; and 8. The manner in which the licensee will store electronic communications exchanged with the patient.

(d) Upon initial and subsequent contacts with the patient, make reasonable efforts to verify the identity of the patient.

(e) Obtain alternative means of contacting the patient.

(f) Provide the patient with alternative means of contacting the licensee.

(g) Establish a written agreement with the patient relative to the patient’s access to face-toface emergency services in the patient’s geographical area in instances such as, but not limited to, the patient experiencing a suicidal or homicidal crisis.

(h) Make reasonable efforts to protect and maintain the confidentiality of the data and information relating to their patients and inform them of the potentially increased risks, if any, of loss of confidentiality inherent in the use of electronic communications.

(i) Ensure that confidential communications stored electronically cannot be recovered and/or accessed by unauthorized persons when the licensee disposes of electronic equipment and data.

(j) Document in the patient record that the licensee conducted a patient encounter via electronic communication and state the type or form of electronic communication used.

(k) Comply with all patient record requirements as defined in Rule 1180-01-.06.

(6) In the context of a face-to-face professional relationship, the following are exempt from this

rule:

(a) Electronic communications used specific to appointment scheduling, billing, and/or the establishment of benefits and eligibility for services; and (b) Telephone or other electronic communications made for the purpose of ensuring patient welfare in accordance with reasonable professional judgment.

(7) Licensees providing supervision via telepsychology shall be aware of the potential risks incurred when providing supervision through the use of electronic communications and take special care to conduct their supervision in a manner that protects the welfare of the patients.

Licensees providing supervision via electronic communications shall:

(a) Consider and document findings specific to:

Whether the patient’s presenting problems and apparent condition are consistent with the use of telepsychology in the supervisory process to the patient’s benefit; and 2. Whether the supervisee has sufficient knowledge and skills in the use of the technology involved in rendering the supervision.

(b) Not provide supervision via telepsychology services to any supervisee when the outcome of the analysis required in parts (7)(a)1. and (7)(a)2. of this rule is inconsistent with the delivery of supervision via telepsychology, whether related to issues involving a given case or issues involving the technological knowledge and skills of the supervisee.

(c) Prior to providing supervision via telepsychology services, the supervisor and supervisee shall enter into a written agreement which must include, but is not limited to:

The potential risks of sudden unpredictable disruption of supervision that is dependent upon telepsychology services and a plan for an alternative means of re-establishing electronic or other connection under such circumstances;
The time and manner by which the supervisor will respond to routine electronic messages from the supervisee;
The emergent circumstances when the supervisor and supervisee will use alternative means of communication; and 4. The precautionary measures that the supervisor and supervisee will take to ensure that confidential communications stored electronically cannot be recovered and/or accessed by unauthorized persons when the licensee disposes of electronic equipment and data.

(d) Upon initial and subsequent contact with the supervisee, make reasonable efforts to verify the identity of the supervisee.

(e) Obtain alternative means of contacting the supervisee.

(f) Provide to the supervisee alternative means of contacting the supervisor.

History

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 63-1-155, 63-11-104, and 63-11-203.
Administrative History: New rule filed August 1, 2022; effective October 30, 2022.

Chapter 1180-03 Rules Governing Psychological Examiners and Senior Psychological Examiners

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-03-.01 SCOPE OF PRACTICE

(1) The scope of practice of Psychological Examiners and Senior Psychological Examiners is prescribed and limited by Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 63, Chapter 11 and the rules set forth in this chapter and Chapter 1180-01. A license issued by the Board specifies licensure as a Psychological Examiner or as a Senior Psychological Examiner.

(2) Psychological Examiners and Senior Psychological Examiners shall limit their practices to the use of those techniques, and to providing services to those populations, for which they have formal education, formal professional training and supervised experience, and for which they hold licensure.

(3) Psychological Examiners who have had appropriate education, training and supervised practice experience may provide the following psychological services without supervision:

(a) Interviewing or administering and interpreting tests of mental abilities, aptitudes, interests and personality characteristics for such purposes as psychological evaluation or for educational or vocational guidance, selection or placement, including establishment of intellectual level of functioning or learning deficit for school placement; and/or (b) Psychological research services to industrial, business and corporate organizations.

(4) Psychological Examiners who have had appropriate education, training, and supervised practice experience may provide the following psychological services only under the qualified supervision of a licensed Psychologist designated as a HSP or Senior Psychological Examiner:

(a) Overall personality appraisal or classification, including assessment and diagnosis of psychopathology or mental illness; and/or (b) Personality counseling, psychotherapy, behavior analysis, or personality readjustment techniques.

(5) Senior Psychological Examiners are Health Service Providers and may provide the following psychological services without supervision:

(a) Interviewing or administering and interpreting tests of mental abilities, aptitudes, interests and personality characteristics for such purposes as psychological evaluations, or for educational or vocational guidance, selection or placement, including establishment of intellectual level of functioning or learning deficit for school placement;

(b) Psychological research services to industrial, business and corporate organizations;

(c) Overall personality appraisal or classification, including psychological testing, projective testing, evaluation for disability or vocational purposes, and diagnosis of nervous or mental disorders;

(d) Personality counseling, psychotherapy, behavior analysis, or personality readjustment techniques; and (e) Supervision of a Psychological Examiner and/or a Certified Psychological Assistant and/or a Certified Psychological Testing Technician.

(6) Standards for supervision of Psychological Examiners and Certified Psychological Assistants by Senior Psychological Examiners.

(a) Supervision must meet minimum standards and a supervisor of record must be made known to the Board.

Before supervision of Psychological Examiners may occur, a Board-supplied form shall be submitted to the Board’s administrative office. Such form shall be signed by both the supervisor and the supervisee, and shall list:

(i) A Senior Psychological Examiner must list the Psychological Examiners and/or Certified Psychological Assistants for whom they are the supervisor of record. When a Senior Psychological Examiner renews their license, the Senior Psychological Examiner must list those Psychological Examiners and/or Certified Psychological Assistants whom the Senior Psychological Examiner supervises and for whom they are the supervisor of record.

(ii) A Psychological Examiner must list their primary supervising Senior Psychological Examiner if engaging in activities requiring supervision.

When a Psychological Examiner renews their license or certificate, that individual must list their primary supervisor(s) if engaging in activities requiring supervision.

The Board-supplied form may be obtained by contacting the Board’s administrative office, or by downloading it from the Board’s web page on the Internet.

(b) Qualified supervision requires that a licensed Senior Psychological Examiner, qualified by experience and training to practice the overall supervised activity or activities, provide supervision on a regular and frequent basis.

(c) The supervising Senior Psychological Examiner shall limit the number of supervisees in order to assure an adequate ratio of supervision hours to practice hours consistent with professional standards and guidelines which insure the welfare of the supervisees and their clients.

(d) Specific case monitoring and skill training requires significant supervisory contact and must be in addition to overall administrative supervision. Supervision conducted via face-to-face video conferencing equipment and/or technology is acceptable, assuming compliance with subparagraphs (6)(a) through (6)(e) of this rule. “Face-to-face” means (a) can see one’s face and (b) occurring in real time via video conferencing equipment and/or technology. No more than seventy-five (75) percent of supervision can be obtained through video conferencing.

Supervision is to be conducted primarily on a one-on-one basis and shall be in addition to any group seminar or group consultations which are also deemed appropriate. Thus, adequate supervision will require considerable one-on-one contact and time with respect to each client. Records of the supervision process must be maintained by the supervisor covering the number of hours of supervision activities, the number and duration of one-on-one supervisory meetings, and documentation of clients discussed at each supervisory session.
A supervisor, at the time of supervision, must not be in a dual relationship with the supervisee, e.g., be a spouse, other close relative or therapist.

(e) In all cases, the specific terms of the supervisory arrangement are the responsibility of the supervising Senior Psychological Examiner upon whom it is incumbent to assure supervisory time and service delivery. Likewise, it is the responsibility of the supervisee to obtain supervision. The supervisor must consider the education, training, experience, ongoing performance, and level of licensure of the supervisee. The arrangements for supervision must be agreed to by both the supervisor and the supervisee. In situations where supervision has been regular and frequent and one-onone contact has occurred, the frequency and intensity of supervision may, at the discretion of the supervising Senior Psychological Examiner upon determination of the supervisee’s competence and readiness, be modified. Normally such supervision will occur weekly. Ultimately, the supervising Senior Psychological Examiner of record must protect the welfare of the client and assure compliance with Tennessee law and professional ethics.

The standard for supervision of newly supervised (less than five [5] years)

Psychological Examiners is one (1) hour per week.

The standard of supervision for experienced (supervised for at least five [5] years) Psychological Examiners is that it shall occur no less than monthly. If an experienced Psychological Examiner changes supervisors, the experienced Psychological Examiner may follow the monthly supervision standard if agreed to by the Senior Psychological Examiner supervisor and the experienced Psychological Examiner in question.
The standard for the supervision of Certified Psychological Assistants is direct and frequent supervision taking place at the site of service, while considering the Certified Psychological Assistant’s number of hours worked per week and experience level.

(7) Standards for supervision of Certified Psychological Testing Technicians by Senior Psychological Examiners.

(a) Supervision must meet minimum standards and a supervisor of record must be made known to the Board. When a Senior Psychological Examiner renews the Senior Psychological Examiner’s license the Senior Psychological Examiner must list those Certified Psychological Testing Technicians whom the Senior Psychological Examiner supervises and for whom the Senior Psychological Examiner is a supervisor of record.

(b) A supervisor, at the time of supervision, must not be in a dual relationship with the supervisee, e.g., be a spouse, other close relative, or treating therapist.

(c) In all cases, the specific terms of the supervisory arrangement are the responsibility of the supervising Senior Psychological Examiner upon whom it is incumbent to assure supervisory time and service delivery. Likewise, it is the responsibility of the supervisee to obtain supervision. The supervisor must consider the education, training, experience, and ongoing performance of the supervisee. The arrangements for supervision must be agreed to by both the supervisor and the supervisee. In situations where supervision has been regular and frequent and one-on-one contact has occurred, the frequency and intensity of supervision may, at the discretion of the supervising Senior Psychological Examiner upon determination of the supervisee’s competence and readiness, be modified. Ultimately, the supervising Senior Psychological Examiner of record must protect the welfare of the client and assure compliance with Tennessee law and professional ethics.

(d) The standard for supervision of Certified Psychological Testing Technicians is ongoing indirect supervision with direct supervision available while the Certified Psychological Testing Technician is engaged in clinical activities. As such, the supervisor is available to come to the site of care in order to provide direct supervision or is immediately available via telephone or face-to-face video conferencing. “Face-to-face” means (a) can see one’s face and (b) occurring in real time via video conferencing equipment and/or technology.

(8) The Board shall consider that an individual, either licensed or unlicensed, is violating these limits of practice if the individual’s conduct includes, but is not limited to, the following:

(a) Claiming expertise or using techniques or procedures of assessment or treatment for which the practitioner has not completed appropriate academic course work or supervised training experience;

(d) Aiding, abetting, assisting, or hiring any individual to violate or circumvent any law or duly promulgated rule intended to guide the conduct of psychological services; or (e) Providing or claiming to provide the services listed in paragraph (4) without supervision, unless licensed as a Senior Psychological Examiner.

History

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 63-11-104, 63-11-201 through 63-11-208, and 63-11-214.
Administrative History: Original rule filed August 29, 2000; effective November 12, 2000. Amendment filed June 18, 2002; effective September 1, 2002. Amendment filed January 5, 2004; effective March 20, 2004. Amendments filed April 4, 2014; effective July 3, 2014. Emergency rules filed October 3, 2025; effective through April 1, 2026. Emergency rules expired effective April 2, 2026, and the rules reverted to their previous statuses. Amendments filed April 28, 2026; effective July 27, 2026.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-03-.02 QUALIFICATIONS FOR UPGRADE

To become licensed as a Senior Psychological Examiner, completion of one (1) of the following requirements is necessary:

(1) Licensed as a Psychological Examiner prior to July 1, 1991, and rendering health-related clinical activities or services.

(2) Licensed as a Psychological Examiner after June 30, 1991, and rendering health-related clinical activities or services; and (a) Completion of five (5) years of applied experience from the date of original licensure or from the date of issuance of a temporary permit; and (b) Completion of two hundred (200) hours of post-licensure continuing education, as provided in Rule 1180-1-.08, including documentation of completion of forty-five (45)

Type I hours, forty-five (45) Type I or II hours, and a log of the one hundred-ten (110)

Type I, II, or III hours. The log of Type I, II, or III continuing education should include type of activity, nature of the training, and number of hours assigned to specific activity.

History

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-202, 4-5-204, 63-11-104, 63-11-201, and 63-11-202.
Administrative History: Original rule filed August 29, 2000; effective November 12, 2000. Amendment filed June 18, 2002; effective September 1, 2002. Amendment filed March 23, 2007; effective June 6, 2007.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-03-.03 PROCEDURES FOR UPGRADE

(1) To become licensed as a Senior Psychological Examiner in Tennessee, a person who was licensed as a Psychological Examiner prior to July 1, 1991 must submit a written request for application to be licensed as a Senior Psychological Examiner.

(a) The written request and the subsequent application will be accepted throughout the year.

(b) When necessary, all required documents shall be translated into English and the translation and original document certified as to authenticity by the issuing source. Both versions must be submitted to the Board’s administrative office.

(2) To become licensed as a Senior Psychological Examiner in Tennessee, a person who was licensed as a Psychological Examiner after June 30, 1991 must comply with the following procedures and requirements:

(a) A Senior Psychological Examiner application form shall be requested from the Board’s administrative office or downloaded from the Department of Health’s website, and (b) Applications will be accepted throughout the year, and (c) The applicant shall complete and have notarized, as part of the application, a Boardprovided document attesting to the rendering of health-related clinical activities or services as a Psychological Examiner for five (5) years under supervision with names of the supervisor(s) provided; and (d) The applicant shall provide verification of completion of two hundred (200) hours of post-licensure continuing education, as provided in Rule 1180-03-.02(2)(b); and (e) When necessary, all required documents shall be translated into English and the translation and original document certified as to authenticity by the issuing source. Both versions must be submitted to the Board’s administrative office.

History

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-202, 4-5-204, 63-11-104, 63-11-201, and 63-11-202.
Administrative History: Original rule filed August 29, 2000; effective November 12, 2000. Amendment filed June 18, 2002; effective September 1, 2002. Amendment filed October 18, 2004; effective January 1, 2005. Amendment filed November 9, 2005; effective January 23, 2006. However, Stay of Effective Date filed by the Board of Examiners in Psychology on January 20, 2006; new effective date March 23, 2006. Amendment filed March 17, 2006; effective May 31, 2006. Amendment filed March 23, 2007; effective June 6, 2007.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-03-.04 REPEALED

History

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-202, 4-5-204, and 63-11-104.
Administrative History: Original rule filed August 29, 2000; effective November 12, 2000. Amendment filed December 11, 2000; effective February 24, 2001. Amendment filed June 18, 2002; effective September 1, 2002. Amendment filed November 9, 2005; effective January 23, 2006. However, Stay of Effective Date filed by the Board of Examiners in Psychology on January 20, 2006; new effective date March 23, 2006. Repeal filed March 23, 2007; effective June 6, 2007.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-03-.05 REPEALED

History

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-202, 4-5-204, and 63-11-104.
Administrative History: Original rule filed August 29, 2000; effective November 12, 2000. Amendment filed December 11, 2000; effective February 24, 2001. Amendment filed June 18, 2002; effective September 1, 2002. Amendment filed November 9, 2005; effective January 23, 2006. However, Stay of Effective Date filed by the Board of Examiners in Psychology on January 20, 2006; new effective date March 23, 2006. Amendment filed March 17, 2006; effective May 31, 2006. Repeal filed March 23, 2007; effective June 6, 2007.

Chapter 1180-04 Rules Governing Certified Psychological Assistants

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-04-.01 SCOPE OF PRACTICE

(1) The scope of practice of a Certified Psychological Assistant is prescribed and limited by Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 63, Chapter 11 and the rules set forth in this chapter and

Chapter 1180-01.

(2) A certificate issued by the Board specifies certification as a Certified Psychological Assistant.

(3) Certified Psychological Assistants shall limit their practices to the use of those techniques, and to providing services to those populations, for which they have formal education, formal professional training and supervised experience, and for which they hold certification.

Because no education, professional training, supervised experience and practicum in psychotherapy or other therapeutic intervention activities is prescribed in the statute, the scope of practice for Certified Psychological Assistants is specifically restricted to psychological assessment, psychological testing, and related activities, with no Certified Psychological Assistant allowed to engage in psychotherapy or any other form of therapeutic intervention. The supervised practice of a Certified Psychological Assistant, may include, but is not limited to:

(a) Participates in psychological evaluations and clinical assessments of patients/clients utilizing a wide variety of assessment techniques and instruments thereby providing psychological data;

(b) Administers psychological testing, monitors mental status of patients and participates in treatment teams which evaluate, develop, implement, and document patient’s treatment progress;

(c) Assists with classification information on patients and recommendations on service needs, identification and recommendation of services for the handicapped, and crisis intervention;

(d) Screens patients for appropriate treatments;

(e) Provides educational/information services for patients;

(f) Participates in both basic and applied research endeavors and contributes to the basic fund of psychological knowledge;

(g) May assist in psychological screening of employees; and (h) May supervise/direct the work of clerical/related staff in the performance of their duties as assigned.

(4) Certified Psychological Assistants, who have had appropriate education, training and supervised practice experience, may render to individuals or to the public for remuneration any service involving the application of recognized principles, methods, and procedures of the science and profession of psychology as defined in paragraph three (3) above and only under the direct employment and qualified supervision of a Psychologist with HSP designation or a Senior Psychological Examiner; or the employment of a community mental health center or state governmental agency and the qualified supervision of a Psychologist with HSP designation or a Senior Psychological Examiner.

(a) Supervision must meet minimum standards and a supervisor of record must be made known to the Board. Supervision conducted via face-to-face video conferencing equipment and/or technology is acceptable, assuming compliance with subparagraphs (4)(a) through (4)(g) of this rule. “Face-to-face” means (a) can see one’s face and (b) occurring in real time via video conferencing equipment and/or technology. No more than seventy-five (75) percent of supervision can be obtained through video conferencing.

Before supervision of Certified Psychological Assistants may occur, a Boardsupplied form shall be submitted to the Board’s administrative office. Such form shall be signed by the supervisor, and shall list:

(i) Those Certified Psychological Assistants whom the Psychologist or Senior Psychological Examiner supervises and for whom they are the supervisor of record; or (ii) A Certified Psychological Assistant must list their primary supervisor(s) if engaging in activities requiring supervision.

The Board-supplied form may be obtained by contacting the Board’s administrative office, or by downloading it from the Board’s web page on the Internet.

(b) Qualified supervision requires that a licensed Psychologist or Senior Psychological Examiner, qualified by experience and training to practice the overall supervised activity or activities, provide supervision on a regular and frequent basis. The supervising Psychologist for Certified Psychological Assistants delivering health services must also be designated as a HSP.

(c) The supervising psychologist or Senior Psychological Examiner shall limit the number of supervisees in order to assure an adequate ratio of supervision hours to practice hours consistent with professional standards and guidelines which insure the welfare of the supervisees and their clients.

(d) The supervising Psychologist shall limit their supervision of Certified Psychological Assistants to psychological assessment activities. The supervising Psychologist should not supervise the Certified Psychological Assistant for psychotherapy or other forms of intervention.

(e) Specific case monitoring and skill training requires significant supervisory contact and must be in addition to overall administrative supervision.

Supervision is to be conducted primarily on a one-on-one basis and shall be in addition to any group seminar or group consultations which are also deemed appropriate. Thus, supervision will require considerable one-on-one contact and time with respect to each client. Records of the supervision process must be maintained by the supervisor covering the number of hours of supervision activities, the number and duration of one-on-one supervisory meetings, and documentation of clients discussed at each supervisory session.
A supervisor, at the time of supervision, must not be in a dual relationship with the supervisee, e.g., be a spouse, other close relative, or treating therapist.

(f) The supervising Psychologist or Senior Psychological Examiner has responsibility to require that the Certified Psychological Assistant complete continuing education to maintain continued competence.

(g) In all cases the specific terms of the supervisory arrangement are the responsibility of the supervising Psychologist or Senior Psychological Examiner upon whom it is incumbent to assure supervisory time and service delivery. Likewise, it is the responsibility of the supervisee to obtain supervision. The supervisor must consider the education, training, experience, and ongoing performance of the supervisee. The arrangements for supervision must be agreed to by both the supervisor and the supervisee. The supervising Psychologist or Senior Psychological Examiner of record must protect the welfare of the client and assure compliance with Tennessee law and professional ethics.

(5) The Board shall consider that an individual, either certified or uncertified, is violating these limits of practice if the individual’s conduct includes, but is not limited to, the following:

(a) Claiming expertise or using techniques or procedures of assessment or treatment for which the practitioner has not completed appropriate academic course work or supervised training experience;

(c) Aiding, abetting, assisting, or hiring any individual to violate or circumvent any law or duly promulgated rule intended to guide the conduct of psychological services; or (d) Providing or claiming to provide the services listed in paragraph (4) without supervision by a Psychologist with HSP designation or Senior Psychological Examiner.

History

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 63-11-104 and 63-11-201 through 63-11-208.
Administrative History: Original rule filed November 22, 1978; effective January 8, 1979. Repeal and new rule filed June 18, 2002; effective September 1, 2002. Amendments filed April 4, 2014; effective July 3, 2014. Emergency rules filed October 3, 2025; effective through April 1, 2026. Emergency rules expired effective April 2, 2026, and the rules reverted to their previous statuses. Amendments filed April 28, 2026; effective July 27, 2026.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-04-.02 QUALIFICATIONS FOR CERTIFICATION

In evaluating the academic program and training of an applicant for certification as a Certified Psychological Assistant, the Board shall use the following criteria:

(1) Educational requirements as a Certified Psychological Assistant must be met programmatically, i.e., as a matriculated in-residence student in a formal graduate training program organized to provide graduate education and training in psychology, and whose stated purpose and design is to educate and train Psychologists, Senior Psychological Examiners, Psychological Examiners, and/or Certified Psychological Assistants.

(2) The degree-granting institution for applicants for certification as a Certified Psychological Assistant must be regionally accredited at the time of the applicant’s graduation. Regional accreditation is defined as accreditation by one of the six regional agencies of the Council on Post Secondary Accreditation or the evaluations and decisions regarding foreign education and credentials by the World Education Service.

(3) A minimum of one (1) academic year of graduate training in psychology, including a master’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education, as defined above, is required. Such a degree should be based on a minimum of thirty-three (33) graduate semester hours exclusive of credit awarded for practicum and field experience, however titled. In lieu of a master’s degree, an applicant who has successfully completed a minimum of thirty-three (33) graduate semester hours in residence as a matriculated student in a doctoral program in psychology as defined in Rule 1180-2-.02(1) may be considered for certification.

(4) The academic program shall include specialized training in psychological assessment, test construction and measurement, the administration and interpretation of psychological skills, and social history methods.

(a) Successfully completing a three (3) graduate semester hours course on professional standards and ethics based on the Code of Ethics of the APA, and a three (3) graduate semester hours course in Abnormal Psychology or Psychopathology is required.

(b) In addition to the two (2) required courses mentioned above, a minimum of nine (9) graduate semester hours must be in the basic substantive areas of psychology and at least three (3) substantive areas must be represented.

The basic substantive areas of psychology include, but are not restricted to, experimental, developmental, individual differences, social psychology, cultural/ethnic, sex roles, statistics, history and systems, research and experimental design, personality theory, learning, physiological, comparative, motivation, emotion, sensation and perception, cognitive and organizational.

(c) In addition to and not included in the above substantive courses, a minimum of nine (9) semester hours must be related to the application of psychology, including formal psychological testing and intervention techniques. These nine (9) hours must include at least three (3) graduate semester hours in cognitive/intellectual testing and three (3) graduate semester hours in formal personality testing.

(d) The remaining nine (9) of the required thirty-three (33) hours may be either substantive course work, applied course work or thesis hours.

(e) A course shall count only one (1) time to meet only one (1) requirement.

(5) Applicants for certification as a Certified Psychological Assistant are required to complete at least one (1) on-site, formal, supervised practicum in psychological assessment for a minimum of three (3) semester hours of graduate credit. The semester hour credit for a supervised practicum must be in addition to the required minimum of thirty-three (33) total graduate semester hours which are specified above.

(6) Equivalent training and experience.

(a) In cases in which the successfully completed formal master’s degree program in psychology does not meet the minimum required semester hours for certification as a Certified Psychological Assistant, the Board may, at its discretion, accept additional course work subsequently completed programmatically in a qualifying psychology graduate training program which meets the criteria outlined in subparagraph (4)(d) above.

(b) The Board shall exercise discretion in the allocation of courses to basic substantive areas of psychology versus courses in the application of psychology.

(c) An individual who has received a Masters Degree in psychology and is a student in good standing in a doctoral degree from an APA approved or CNRHSPP/ASPPB designated training program in professional psychology, shall be deemed to have completed the academic course requirements for certification as a Certified Psychological Assistant.

(d) Any request for a declaration of equivalency of programs completed or of course work taken outside of departments of psychology, to programs or to course work completed in departments of psychology, shall be determined by the psychological content of the courses taken irrespective of title. When an applicant’s degree/course work is from another field (e.g., education), the burden of proof of equivalency is on the applicant.

Objective material such as course titles, catalog descriptions, course outlines, syllabi, assignment sheets, documentation from course instructors and program heads, and/or any interdepartmental handbooks in which programs and/or course work are described should be provided to document the request for consideration of equivalency.

Educational and professional qualifications of the faculty shall also be considered. All educational requirements including practicum must be satisfied.

(7) Practicum. Practicum experience is required for certification as a Certified Psychological Assistant. A practicum consists of a supervised training experience organized by a graduate academic psychology training program for the specific purpose of applied skill development appropriate to the areas of preparation. The Board makes no distinction between courses labeled masters or doctoral level practica or masters level internship; all are considered practica.

(a) A practicum shall be considered valid for certification only if a minimum of eighteen (18) graduate semester hours of required course work have been completed prior to beginning the practicum experience. Nine (9) of these eighteen (18) graduate semester hours shall consist of three (3) graduate semester hours in Ethics based on the APA code, three (3) graduate semester hours in psychological assessment, and three (3) graduate semester hours in abnormal psychology or psychopathology.

(b) Practicum experience shall be distinct from work experience. Practicum experience shall be provided in settings providing a range of assessment and intervention activities conducted directly with clients seeking health services and is distinct from courserelated laboratory experience.

(d) The Board shall require for certification as a Certified Psychological Assistant practicum training which shall consist of not less than three hundred (300) clock hours.

Twenty-five percent (25%) of the required three hundred (300) clock hours (75 hours) must be spent in individual and group supervision.

(e) The practicum experience shall specifically include substantial training and supervision in formal psychological assessment, including clinical diagnostic interviews, and formal psychological testing.

(f) Adequate supervision for an acceptable practicum experience requires a minimum of one (1) hour per week of individual, face to face supervision by the on-site supervisor.

The supervisor must be competent to practice the activity supervised and shall not be in a dual relationship with the supervisee. The supervision shall be for direct provision of client services. The remaining required supervisory hours may be met by group supervision and participation in case conferences and treatment team meetings and review of reports and notes by the supervisor.

(g) The Board requires on-site supervision for the practicum experience. This means that an on-site supervisor is present whenever the graduate student is conducting assessment activities with clients at the practicum site. This supervision requirement is met in one (1) of three (3) ways:

The preferred method is for the on-site supervision of practicum experiences for trainees to be provided by a licensed Psychologist designated as a HSP.
An alternate method is applicable when a licensed Psychologist with designation as a HSP is not available on-site. On-site supervision must be provided as follows:

(i) The graduate student may be supervised by a Senior Psychological Examiner, or a School Psychologist with at least three (3) years of continuous full-time employment in the school system; and (ii) A licensed Psychologist with designation as a HSP must have overall responsibility for the student’s practicum training. The licensed Psychologist with a designation of HSP shall meet with the student no less often than weekly during the duration of the practicum experience.

APPIC listed predoctoral interns or post doctoral fellows may provide on-site practicum supervision if a Psychologist with HSP designation and who is a member of the training faculty has overall responsibility for the practicum student’s training. This Psychologist must meet weekly with the APPIC intern or fellow about their practicum supervision. The HSP Psychologist must meet with the practicum student at least weekly in either group or individual supervision.

(8) Individuals who have completed an APA approved or APPIC listed predoctoral internship and have completed all requirements for a doctoral degree from an APA approved or CNRHSPP/ASPPB designated psychology training program except for the dissertation shall be deemed to have satisfied the practicum requirements for certification as a Certified Psychological Assistant.

History

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-202, 4-5-204, 63-11-104, 63-11-201, and 63-11-207.
Administrative History: Original rule filed June 18, 2002; effective September 1, 2002.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-04-.03 PROCEDURES FOR CERTIFICATION

To become certified as a Certified Psychological Assistant in Tennessee, a person must comply with the following procedures and requirements:

(1) An application packet shall be requested from the Board’s administrative office or downloaded from the Department of Health’s website.

(3) Applications will be accepted throughout the year.

(4) An applicant shall submit with the applicant’s application a signed passport-type photograph taken within the preceding twelve (12) months.

(5) An applicant shall submit with the applicant’s application, verification of U.S. citizenship or legal presence in the U.S. pursuant to T.C.A. § 4-58-103(a)(2).

(7) An applicant for certification as a Certified Psychological Assistant must submit completed worksheets for evaluation of graduate courses indicating the applicant’s allocation of course credit to substantive psychology course work and to course work completed in psychological testing and measurement. The applicant must send copies of the course descriptions from the graduate catalog current at the time of his or her enrollment.

(8) An applicant must comply with T.C.A. § 63-11-207(b)(2)(A), and provide evidence of ethical practice as follows:

(a) Such evidence shall be a minimum of three (3) letters of recommendation in addition to the practicum documentation.

(c) All letters of recommendation must contain a statement specifying that certification as a Certified Psychological Assistant for the applicant is being recommended.

(d) All letters shall be original letters dated within the last twelve (12) months, written specifically for the certification application, and sent directly to the Board by the person providing the information on the signatory’s letterhead.

(e) One (1) of the required three (3) letters must be from a licensed Psychologist with HSP designation, or if the endorser is from another jurisdiction, HSP equivalent licensed Psychologist. The other letters may be from licensed Psychologists or licensed Senior Psychological Examiners.

(f) Letter(s) from the practicum supervisor(s) shall be submitted. The letter(s) shall provide specific information about the types of clients and range of services provided as well as the nature of the internship or practicum site. An overall evaluation of the quality of services provided by the trainee must be included.

(g) If the applicant has received a Masters Degree in psychology and is a student in good standing in a doctoral degree from an APA approved or CNRHSPP/ASPPB designated training program in professional psychology, a letter of recommendation from the Director of Training of that doctoral degree program must be provided.

(9) An applicant shall disclose the circumstances surrounding any of the following:

(a) Conviction of any criminal law violation of any country, state or municipality, except minor traffic violations.

(b) The denial of licensure or certification by any other state or the discipline of licensure or certification by any state.

(10) An applicant shall cause to be submitted to the Board’s administrative office directly from the vendor identified in the Board’s certification application materials, the result of a criminal background check.

(11) If an applicant holds or has ever held a license or certificate to practice psychology in another state, regardless of the type or level of licensure or certification, the applicant shall cause to be submitted the equivalent of a Tennessee Certificate of Fitness (verification of license) from the authorizing regulatory agency which indicates the applicant holds or held an active license or certificate and whether it is in good standing presently or was at the time it became inactive.

(12) When necessary, all required documents shall be translated into English and the translation and original document certified as to authenticity by the issuing source. Both versions must be submitted to the Board’s administrative office.

History

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 63-11-104, 63-11-201, 63-11-206, 63-11-207, and 63-11-212.
Administrative History: Original rule filed June 18, 2002; effective September 1, 2002. Amendment filed October 18, 2004; effective January 1, 2005. Amendment filed March 17, 2006; effective May 31, 2006. Amendment filed July 27, 2006; effective October 10, 2006. Amendment filed April 4, 2014; effective July 3, 2014. Emergency rules filed October 3, 2025; effective through April 1, 2026. Emergency rules expired effective April 2, 2026, and the rules reverted to their previous statuses. Amendments filed April 28, 2026; effective July 27, 2026.

Chapter 1180-05 General Rules Governing the Practice of Licensed Behavior Analysts and Licensed Assistant Behavior Analysts

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-05-.01 DEFINITIONS

As used in these rules, the following terms and acronyms shall have the following meaning ascribed to them:

(1) Advertising - Informational communication to the public in any manner to attract public attention to the practice of Behavior Analysts. Such communication includes, but is not limited to, business solicitation, with or without limiting qualifications, in a card, sign or device issued to a person; in a sign or marking in or on any building; or, in any newspaper, magazine, directory or other printed matter. Advertising also includes business solicitations communicated by individuals or radio, video or television broadcasting, or other means designed to secure public attention.

(2) Applicant - Any individual seeking licensure by the Committee who has submitted an official application and paid the application fee.

(3) Applied Behavior Analysis - The design, implementation, and evaluation of environmental modifications by a behavior analyst to produce socially significant improvements in human behavior. It includes the empirical identification of functional relations between behavior and environmental factors, known as functional assessment and analysis.

(4) B.A.C.B. - Behavior Analyst Certification Board.

(5) BCaBA - Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst.

(6) BCBA - Board Certified Behavior Analyst.

(7) BCBA-D - Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral.

(8) Board - Tennessee Board of Examiners in Psychology.

(9) Certifying Entity - Nationally accredited behavior analyst certification board or its successor.

(10) Commissioner - The Commissioner of the Department of Health or his/her designee.

(11) Committee - The Applied Behavior Analyst Licensing Committee.

(12) Committee Administrative Office - The office of the administrator assigned to the Committee located at 665 Mainstream Drive, Nashville, TN 37243.

(13) Committee Designee/Consultant - Any person who has received a delegation of authority from the Committee to perform Committee functions subject to review and ratification by the Committee and Board where provided by these rules.

(14) Department - Tennessee Department of Health.

(15) Division - Division of Health Related Boards, Tennessee Department of Health, from which the Committee receives administrative support.

(16) Fee - Money, gifts, services or anything of value offered or received as compensation in return for rendering services; this also includes the required application fees.

(17) Good Moral Character - The quality of being well regarded in professional ethics.

(18) Health Related Boards (“HRB”) - The Division of Health Related Boards, Tennessee Department of Health, from which the Board receives administrative support.

(19) He/she, him/her - When “he” appears in the text of these rules, the word represents both the feminine and masculine genders.

(20) LBA and LABA - Licensed Behavior Analyst and Licensed Assistant Behavior Analyst.

(21) License - The document issued by the Committee to an applicant who has successfully completed the licensure process.

(22) Licensee - Any person, who holds a current, lawfully issued license to practice as a Licensed Assistant Behavior Analyst or Licensed Behavior Analyst.

(23) Retirement - Voluntary deactivation of the Committee-issued license.

History

Authority: T. C.A. §§ 4-5-202, 4-5-204, 63-11-302, 63-11-303, 63-11-304, 63-11-305, 63-11-307, 63-11- 308, and 63-11-311.
Administrative History: Original rule filed March 23, 2017; effective June 21, 2017.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-05-.02 SCOPE OF PRACTICE

(1) A person who holds a license in accordance with T.C.A. § 63-11-305 may provide applied behavior analysis as defined in T.C.A. § 63-11-302(9).

(2) The practice of applied behavior analysis expressly excludes psychological testing, neuropsychology, psychotherapy, cognitive therapy, sex therapy, psychoanalysis, hypnotherapy and long-term counseling as treatment modalities.

(3) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as permitting an individual licensed as a Behavior Analyst or Assistant Behavior Analyst to administer, dispense, or prescribe drugs or in any manner engage in the practice of medicine as defined by Tennessee law.

History

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-202, 4-5-204, 63-11-303, 63-11-304, 63-11-305, 63-11-307, 63-11-311, and 63- 11-212 and Public Acts of 2001, Chapter 123.
Administrative History: Original rule filed March 23, 2017; effective June 21, 2017.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-05-.03 NECESSITY OF LICENSURE

(1) Prior to the engagement of the practice as a licensed behavior analyst or licensed assistant behavior analyst in Tennessee, a person must hold a current Tennessee license unless exempted from licensure pursuant to T.C.A. § 63-11-306.

(2) It is unlawful for any person who is not licensed in the manner prescribed in T.C.A. §§ 63-11- 301, et seq. to represent himself as a licensed behavior analyst or licensed assistant behavior analyst or to hold himself out to the public as being licensed by means of using a title on signs, mailboxes, address plates, stationery, announcements, telephone listings, calling cards, or other instruments of professional identification.

(3) Use of Titles - Any person who possesses a valid, unsuspended and unrevoked behavior analyst license issued by the Committee has the right to use the title “Licensed Behavior Analyst” and to practice applied behavior analysis, as defined in T.C.A. § 63-11-302. Any person who possesses a valid, unsuspended and unrevoked assistant behavior analyst license issued by the Committee has the right to use the title “Licensed Assistant Behavior Analyst” as applicable, and to practice applied behavior analysis under supervision, as defined in T.C.A. § 63-11-302.

History

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-202, 4-5-204, 63-1-145, 63-1-146, 63-11-215, 63-11-303, 63-11-304, 63-11- 307, and 63-11-310.
Administrative History: Original rule filed March 23, 2017; effective June 21, 2017.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-05-.04 QUALIFICATIONS OF LICENSURE

(1) Pursuant to T.C.A. § 63-11-304 and T.C.A. § 63-11-307, the Committee and the Board shall license no person as a behavior analyst unless at the time of application:

(a) The applicant is a board certified behavior analyst (BCBA) or a board certified behavior analyst-doctoral (BCBA-D) who is credentialed through the nationally accredited behavior analyst certification entity; and (b) The applicant is not the subject of any disciplinary actions by the certifying entity at the time of application; or (c) The applicant is qualified by the department of intellectual and developmental disabilities (DIDD) to provide behavior analysis services prior to July 12, 2012 and the requirements of T.C.A. § 63-11-307(c) are met.

(2) Pursuant to T.C.A. § 63-11-304, the Committee and the Board shall license no person as an assistant behavior analyst unless:

(a) The applicant is a board certified assistant behavior analyst (BCaBA) who is credentialed through the nationally accredited behavior analyst certification entity; and (b) The applicant is not the subject of any disciplinary actions by the certifying entity at the time of application; and (c) The applicant provides proof of ongoing supervision by a licensed behavior analyst (LBA) who is certified as a BCBA or BCBA-D under the certifying entity’s requirements for supervision; or (d) The applicant is qualified by the department of intellectual and developmental disabilities (DIDD) to provide behavior analysis services prior to July 12, 2012 and the requirements listed in T.C.A. § 63-11-307(c) are met.

History

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-202, 4-5-204, 63-11-301, 63-11-304, and 63-11-307.
Administrative History: Original rule filed March 23, 2017; effective June 21, 2017.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-05-.05 , with the exception of 1180-05-.05(1)(f) and 1180-05-.05(2)(g).

History

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 63-11-304, 63-11-307, 63-11-308, and 63-11-311.
Administrative History: Original rule filed March 23, 2017; effective June 21, 2017.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-05-.06 FEES

(1) Fee Schedule: Licensed Behavior Analysts: Amount (a) Application $50.00 (b) License $40.00 (c) License Renewal (biennial) $150.00 (d) Late Renewal $100.00 (e) Reinstatement fee $100.00 (f) Replacement License $ 25.00 (g) State Regulatory Fee $ 10.00 (2) Fee Schedule: Licensed Assistant Behavior Analysts: Amount (a) Application $50.00 (b) License $15.00 (c) License Renewal (biennial) $100.00 (d) Late Renewal $100.00 (e) Reinstatement fee $100.00 (f) Replacement License $ 25.00 (g) State Regulatory Fee $ 10.00 (3) The fees set by the Committee for obtaining and maintaining licensure are defined as follows:

(a) Application Fee - A fee paid by all applicants for licensure including those seeking licensure by reciprocity.

(b) License Fee - A fee to be paid at the time of application prior to the issuance of the initial license.

(c) Biennial License Renewal Fee - A non-refundable fee to be paid biennially by all license holders to maintain the license. This fee also applies to individuals who reactivate a license that has been retired.

(d) Late Renewal Fee - A non-refundable fee to be paid when an individual fails to timely renew a license.

(e) Replacement License or Certificate Fee - A non-refundable fee to be paid when an individual requests a replacement for a lost or destroyed license or certificate.

(f) Reinstatement Fee - A non-refundable fee to be paid by all individuals each time a reinstatement application is filed.

(g) State Regulatory Fee - A fee to be paid by all individuals at the time of application and with all renewal applications.

(4) Fees must be paid by money order or certified, personal, or corporate check and must be submitted to the Committee’s administrative office and made payable to the Applied Behavior Analysts Licensing Committee.

(5) A license fee may be refunded upon withdrawal of an application. Requests for refunds must be made in writing to the Committee’s administrator and accompanied by a copy of the cancelled check or other documentation of payment. The application fee shall not be refunded.

History

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 63-11-301 and 63-11-303.
Administrative History: Original rule filed March 23, 2017; effective June 21, 2017. Amendments filed February 6, 2025; effective May 7, 2025.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-05-.07 APPLICATION REVIEW, APPROVAL, DENIAL AND INTERVIEWS

(1) Review of all submitted applications to determine application file completeness may be delegated to the Committee’s designee, provided that approval of all applications is made and ratified by the Committee and the Board.

(2) If an applicant has requested one level of licensure and subsequent to Committee review, wishes to change that application to a different level of licensure, a new application and fee must be submitted. An applicant may not simultaneously have an active application file for two (2) different levels of licensure. If, subsequent to the initial application, an applicant initiates a new application for a different level of licensure, the original application file will be closed.

(3) A temporary authorization to practice, pursuant to T.C.A. § 63-1-142, may be issued to an applicant following an initial determination by a Committee designee that the completed file evidences that the applicant has met all of the requirements for licensure, renewal or reinstatement. The temporary authorization is valid until the Committee and the Board review and make a final decision on the application, and is effective for a period of no more than six months.

(4) If a completed application has been denied and ratified as such by the Board, the action shall become final and the following shall occur:

(a) A notification of the denial shall be sent by the Board’s administrative office by certified mail return receipt requested. Specific reasons for denial will be stated, such as incomplete information, unofficial records, examination failure, or other matters judged insufficient for licensure, and such notification shall contain all the specific statutory or

rule authorities for the denial.

(b) The notification, when appropriate, shall also contain a statement of the applicant’s right to request a contested case hearing under the Tennessee Administrative Procedures Act (T.C.A. §§ 4-5-301, et seq.) to contest the denial and the procedure necessary to accomplish that action.

(c) An applicant has a right to a contested case hearing if the licensure denial was based on subjective or discretionary criteria.

(d) An applicant may be granted a contested case hearing if licensure denial is based on objective, clearly defined criteria. If after review and attempted resolution by the Board’s administrative staff, the licensure application cannot be approved and the reasons for continued denial present a genuine issue of fact and/or law which is appropriate for appeal, an appeal may be requested. Such request must be made in writing to the Board within thirty (30) days of the receipt of the notice of denial.

(5) The Committee or its designee may delay a decision on licensure for any applicant from whom the Committee wishes additional information for the purpose of clarifying information previously submitted. The applicant’s response must be made and received at the Committee’s administrative office within sixty (60) days from the date of receipt of the notice by the applicant or the application will be closed.

(6) If a license has been issued in error, the Committee will give written notice by certified mail of its intent to revoke the license or certificate. The notice will allow the applicant the opportunity to meet the requirements of licensure within thirty (30) days from the date of receipt of the notification.

(7) Abandonment of application.

(a) An application shall be deemed abandoned and closed if it has not been completed by the applicant within sixty (60) days after it was initially submitted and reviewed or if the applicant does not submit the additional requested information within sixty (60) days from the date of receipt of the notice from the Committee’s administrative office.

(b) Once a file has been closed, no further Committee action will take place until a new application is submitted. Failure to complete all forms, provide requested information, submit all fees, take or retake required examinations within the specified time frame will be just cause for the application file to be closed. This action may be made by the Committee’s administrative office.

(c) An application submitted subsequent to abandonment and closure of a prior application shall be treated as a new application.

History

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-202, 4-5-204, and 63-11-301, et seq.
Administrative History: Original rule filed March 23, 2017; effective June 21, 2017.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-05-.08 RENEWAL OF LICENSE

(1) Renewal application.

(a) The due date for license renewal is the expiration date indicated on the licensee’s initial license.

(b) Method of Renewal - License holders will have a renewal application form mailed to them at the last address provided by them to the Committee. Failure to receive such notification does not relieve the individual of the responsibility of timely meeting all requirements for renewal.

A completed and signed renewal application form;
The renewal fee and state regulatory fee as provided in rule 1180-05-.06; and 3. Proof of current national certification by B.A.C.B.
Proof of completing three (3) continuing education hours on cultural diversity as provided in rule 1180-05-.12(2).

(d) Licensees who fail to comply with the requirements of this rule shall have their licenses processed pursuant to rule 1200-10-01-.10.

(2) Reinstatement of an Expired License.

(a) Licenses that have expired may be reinstated upon meeting the following conditions:

Payment of the renewal fee;
Payment of the late renewal, reinstatement, and state regulatory fees as provided in rule 1180-05-.06; and 3. Proof of current national certification by B.A.C.B.
Proof of completing three (3) continuing education hours on cultural diversity as provided in rule 1180-05-.12(2).

(b) Renewal application decisions pursuant to this rule may be made administratively, upon review by the Committee Administrator.

(c) Anyone submitting a signed renewal form or letter which is found to be false may be subjected to disciplinary action as provided in T.C.A. § 63-11-303 and rule 1180-01- .14.

History

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-202, 4-5-204, 63-1-107, and 63-11-301, et seq.
Administrative History: Original rule filed March 23, 2017; effective June 21, 2017. Amendments filed March 5, 2021; to have become effective June 3, 2021. However, the Government Operations Committee filed a 75-day stay of the effective date of the rules; new effective date August 17, 2021.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-05-.09 RETIREMENT AND REACTIVATION

(1) A person who holds a current license and does not intend to practice as a Licensed Behavior Analyst or Licensed Assistant Behavior Analyst may apply to convert an active license to retired status. An individual who holds a retired license is not required to pay the renewal fee.

(2) A licensee may apply for retired status by filing a completed affidavit of retirement form and any required documentation with the Committee’s administrative office.

(3) A person whose license has been retired and who has not been out of clinical practice or an educational setting an excess of two (2) years, or a person whose Tennessee license has been retired and who has been licensed in good standing and in continuous practice in another state, may re-enter active status provided they currently hold B.A.C.B. national certification, and there are no criminal or practice act violations which would prohibit initial licensure, by submitting to the Committee’s administrative office a reinstatement application for licensure reactivation and the license renewal fee.

(4) A person whose license has been retired and who has not practiced in a clinical or educational setting for over two (2) years may re-enter active status provided they currently hold B.A.C.B. national certification, and there are no criminal or practice act violations which would prohibit initial licensure, by submitting to the Committee’s administrative office a reinstatement application for licensure reactivation, the license renewal fee, and by obtaining six (6) months of clinical supervision by a licensed behavior analyst who has a BACB or BACB-D certification.

History

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-202, 4-5-204, and 63-11-301, et seq.
Administrative History: Original rule filed March 23, 2017; effective June 21, 2017.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-05-.10 CLIENT RECORDS

(1) Purposes – The purposes of these rules are:

(a) To recognize that client records are an integral part of the practice of applied behavior analysis as defined in T.C.A. § 63-11-310 and the respective certifying entity’s Ethical Code.

(b) To give licensed behavior analysts and licensed assistant behavior analysts, their professional and non-professional staff, and the public direction about the content, transfer, retention, and destruction of those records.

(2) Client Records – (a) Duty to Create and Maintain Client Records – As a component of the standard of care and of minimal competency a licensed behavior analyst and licensed assistant behavior analyst must cause to be created and cause to be maintained a record for every client for whom he or she, and/or any of his or her professionally certified supervisees, performs services or provides professional consultation.

(b) Content – All client records, or summaries thereof, produced in the course of the practice of applied behavior analysis for all clients shall include information that is necessary to ensure that a subsequent reviewing or treating licensed behavior analyst or licensed assistant behavior analyst can both ascertain the assessment and analysis and provide continuity of care for the client.

(c) Transfer – 1. Records of Licensed Behavior Analysts and Licensed Assistant Behavior Analysts Upon Death or Retirement - When a licensed behavior analyst or licensed assistant behavior analyst retires or dies while in practice, clients seen during the immediately preceding eighteen (18) months shall be notified by the licensee’s authorized representative and be informed that upon authorization, copies of the records will be transferred to the new provider chosen by the client.

This notification requirement shall not apply to a client when there have been fewer than two (2) client encounters within the immediately preceding eighteen (18) months.

Records of Licensed Behavior Analysts and Licensed Assistant Behavior Analysts Upon Departure from a Group - The responsibility for notifying clients of a licensed behavior analyst or licensed assistant behavior analyst who leaves a group practice whether by death, retirement or departure shall be governed by the employment contract of the licensed behavior analyst or licensed assistant behavior analyst.

(i) The individual who is responsible for the employment contract must notify clients seen by the licensed behavior analyst or licensed assistant behavior analyst during the immediately preceding eighteen (18) months of his/her departure, except that this notification requirement shall not apply to a client when there have been fewer than two (2) client encounters within the immediately preceding eighteen (18) months.

(ii) Except where otherwise governed by provisions of the employment contract, those clients shall also be notified of the practitioner’s new address and offered the opportunity to have copies of their records forwarded to the departing licensed behavior analyst or licensed assistant behavior analyst at his or her new practice. Provided however, a group shall not withhold the records of any client who has authorized their transfer to the departing licensed behavior analyst or licensed assistant behavior analyst or any other practitioner.

(iii) The choice of practitioner in every case should be left to the client, and the client should be informed that upon authorization his/her records will be sent to the licensed behavior analyst or licensed assistant behavior analyst of the client’s choice.

Sale of an Applied Behavior Analyst Practice – A licensed behavior analyst or licensed assistant behavior analyst or the estate of a deceased licensed behavior analyst or licensed assistant behavior analyst may sell the elements that comprise his/her practice, one of which is its goodwill, i.e., the opportunity to take over the clients of the seller by purchasing the client records. Therefore, the transfer of records of clients is subject to the following:

(i) The licensed behavior analyst or licensed assistant behavior analyst (or the estate) must ensure that all client records are transferred to a licensed behavior analyst or licensed assistant behavior analyst.

(ii) Clients seen by the licensed behavior analyst or licensed assistant behavior analyst during the immediately preceding eighteen (18) months shall be notified that the licensed behavior analyst or licensed assistant behavior analyst (or the estate) is transferring the practice to another practitioner or entity who will retain custody of their records and that at their written request the copies of their records will be sent to another practitioner or entity of their choice. This notification requirement shall not apply to a client when there have been fewer than two (2) client encounters within the immediately preceding eighteen (18) months.

Abandonment of Records – For purposes of this section of the rules, death of a licensed behavior analyst or licensed assistant behavior analyst shall not be considered as abandonment. It shall be a prima facie violation of T.C.A. § 63-11- 310(2)(D) for a licensed behavior analyst or licensed assistant behavior analyst to abandon his practice without making provision for the maintenance, security, and access to client records.

(d) Retention of Client Records – Client records shall be retained for a period of not less than seven (7) years from the last clinical contact between the client and the licensed behavior analyst or licensed assistant behavior analyst, except for the following:

Records for incompetent clients shall be retained indefinitely.
Records of minors shall be retained for a period of not less than one (1) year after the minor reaches the age of majority or seven (7) years from the date of the last clinical contact with the client, whichever is longer.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, no client record involving services which are currently under dispute shall be destroyed until the dispute is resolved.

(e) Destruction of Client Records – 1. No client record shall be singled out for destruction other than in accordance with established office operating procedures.

Records shall be destroyed only in the ordinary course of business according to established office operating procedures that are consistent with these rules.
Records may be destroyed by burning, shredding, or other effective methods in keeping with the confidential nature of the records.
When records are destroyed, the time, date and circumstances of the destruction shall be recorded and maintained for future reference.

(3) Violations – Violation of any provision of these rules is grounds for disciplinary action pursuant to T.C.A. § 63-11-310(2)(D).

History

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-202, 4-5-204, and 63-11-301, et seq.
Administrative History: Original rule filed March 23, 2017; effective June 21, 2017.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-05-.11 MANDATORY RELEASE OF CLIENT RECORDS

(1) Within ten (10) working days of receipt of a written request from a client or the client’s authorized representative, an individual licensed by this Committee shall provide a complete copy of the client’s records, or summary of such records which were maintained by the provider.

(2) A licensee shall be entitled to charge reasonable costs not to exceed ten dollars ($10.00) for reports twenty (20) pages or less in length and twenty-five cents (25¢) per page for each page copied after the first twenty (20) pages for copying and mailing client records.

History

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-202, 4-5-204, 63-2-101, 63-2-102, and 63-11-104.
Administrative History: Original rule filed March 23, 2017; effective June 21, 2017.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-05-.12 CONTINUING EDUCATION

(1) It is the responsibility of every licensee to maintain his or her national certification and comply with all continuing education requirements of the credentialing entity, regardless of whether he or she receives direct reminders to do so. Licensees who are not certified through the B.A.C.B. must accrue continuing education hours commensurate with their level of licensing in alignment with the standards set by B.A.C.B. certification. No deadlines or fees related to late renewals or reinstatement will be waived based upon failure to receive reminders, ignorance of the requirements to maintain certification, or failure to keep track of important dates.

(2) Along with an application for licensure renewal or reinstatement, all licensees shall submit to the Committee’s administrative office proof of completing three (3) continuing education hours on cultural diversity as specifically noted in the title, description of objectives, or curriculum of the presentation, symposium, workshop, seminar, course or activity. Cultural diversity includes aspects of identity stemming from age, disability, gender, race/ethnicity, religious/spiritual orientation, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and other cultural dimensions. The topic of the presentation, symposium, workshop, seminar, course or activity need not be on cultural diversity, but one of the objectives or descriptions of the topics covered, shall clearly indicate attention to cultural diversity.

History

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-202, 4-5-204, and 63-11-301, et seq.
Administrative History: Original rule filed March 23, 2017; effective June 21, 2017. Amendments filed March 5, 2021; to have become effective June 3, 2021. However, the Government Operations Committee filed a 75-day stay of the effective date of the rules; new effective date August 17, 2021.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-05-.13 PROFESSIONAL ETHICS

(1) The Committee adopts, as if fully set out herein and to the extent that it does not conflict with state law, rules or Committee Position Statements, as its ethical standards the B.A.C.B.’s Ethical Code.

(2) In the case of a conflict, the state law rules or position statements shall govern. Violation of the Committee’s Ethical Code shall be grounds for disciplinary action pursuant to T.C.A. § 63-11-310(a).

(3) A copy of B.A.C.B.’s Ethical Code may be obtained from the B.A.C.B. at 8051 Shaffer Parkway Littleton, CO 80127 or by phone at (720) 438-4321, or on the B.A.C.B. website.

History

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-202, 4-5-204, and 63-11-301, et seq.
Administrative History: Original rule filed March 23, 2017; effective June 21, 2017.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-05-.14 ACTIONS, CIVIL PENALTIES AND SETTLEMENTS

(1) Upon a finding by the Committee and the Board that a licensed behavior analyst or licensed assistant behavior analyst has violated any provision of the Applied Behavior Analyst Practice Act (T.C.A. §§ 63-11-301, et seq.) or the rules promulgated pursuant thereto, the Committee and the Board may take any of the following actions separately or in any combination which is deemed appropriate to the offense:

(a) Formal Censure or Reprimand. This is a written action issued for a single occurrence and less severe violations. It is a formal disciplinary action.

(b) Probation. This is a formal disciplinary action which places a licensed behavior analyst or licensed assistant behavior analyst on close scrutiny for a fixed period of time. This action may be combined with conditions which must be met before probation will be lifted and/or which restrict the individual’s activities during the probationary period.

(c) Suspension. This is a formal disciplinary action which suspends the right to practice for a fixed period of time. It contemplates re-entry into practice under the license previously issued.

(d) Revocation. This is the most severe form of disciplinary action which removes an individual from the practice of the profession and terminates the license previously issued. No new application for licensure from a person whose license or certificate was revoked shall be considered prior to the expiration of at least one (1) year from the date of entry of the order unless otherwise stated in the Committee’s revocation order.

(e) Conditions. Any action deemed appropriate by the Committee and the Board to be required of a disciplined licensee in any of the following circumstances:

During any period of probation or suspension; or 2. Prior to new application following any revocation order; or 3. As a prerequisite to the lifting of probation or suspension; or 4. As a stand-alone requirement(s) in any disciplinary order.

(f) Civil Penalty. A monetary disciplinary action assessed by the Committee and the Board pursuant to paragraph four (4) of this rule.

(g) Assessment of costs in disciplinary hearings shall be set forth in T.C.A. §§ 63-1-144 and 63-11-303.

(h) Once ordered, probation, suspension, assessment of a civil penalty, or any other condition of any type of disciplinary action may not be lifted unless and until the licensee petitions, pursuant to paragraph two (2) of this rule, and appears before the Committee after the period of initial probation, suspension, or other conditioning has run and all conditions placed on the probation, suspension, have been met, and after any civil penalties and costs assessed have been paid.

(2) Order of Compliance - This procedure is a necessary adjunct to each previously issued disciplinary order containing probation, suspension or other condition limiting the licensee’s ability to practice. An order of compliance is available only when a petitioner has completely complied with the conditions of a previously issued disciplinary order, including payment of civil penalties, completion of continuing education courses, or payment of administrative costs. If all conditions of the ordered discipline have been satisfied, or if no conditions have been placed on the license in addition to probation or suspension, the Board may consider a petition at its last meeting before the expiration of any such discipline. The Board, at its discretion, may require the petitioner to appear before granting such order. No discipline issued by the Board shall be lifted until the licensee petitions for and receives such order from the Board, which shall only be effective the original date the discipline was to expire, and in no event effective earlier than the date of petition, pursuant to this paragraph.

(a) The Committee and the Board will entertain petitions for an Order of Compliance as a supplement to a previously issued order upon strict compliance with the procedures set forth in subparagraph (b) in only the following two (2) circumstances:

When the petitioner can prove compliance with all the terms of the previously issued order and is seeking to have an order issued reflecting that compliance; or 2. When the petitioner can prove compliance with all the terms of the previously issued order and is seeking to have an order issued lifting a previously ordered suspension or probation.

(b) Procedures 1. The petitioner shall submit a Petition for Order of Compliance, as contained in subparagraph (c), to the Disciplinary Coordinator that shall contain all of the following:

(i) A copy of the previously issued order; and (ii) A statement of which provision of subparagraph (a) the petitioner is relying upon as a basis for the requested order; and (iii) A copy of all documents that prove compliance with all the terms or conditions of the previously issued order. If proof of compliance requires testimony of an individual(s), including that of the petitioner, the petitioner must submit signed statements from every individual the petitioner intends to rely upon attesting, under oath, to the compliance. The Committee’s consultant and legal staff, in their discretion, may require such signed statements to be notarized. No documentation or testimony other than that submitted will be considered in making an initial determination on or a final order in response to, the petition.

The Committee authorizes its consultant and legal staff to make an initial determination on the petition and take one of the following actions:

(i) Certify compliance and have the matter scheduled for presentation to the Committee and the Board as an uncontested matter; or (ii) Deny the petition, after consultation with legal staff, if compliance with all of the provisions of the previous order is not proven and notify the petitioner of what provisions remain to be fulfilled and/or what proof of compliance was either not sufficient or not submitted.

If the petition is presented to the Committee and the Board, the petitioner may not submit any additional documentation or testimony other than that contained in the petition as originally submitted.
If the Committee and the Board finds that the petitioner has complied with all the terms of the previous order, an Order of Compliance shall be issued.
If the petition is denied either initially by staff or after presentation to the Committee or the Board and the petitioner believes compliance with the order has been sufficiently proven the petitioner may, as authorized by law, file a petition for a declaratory order pursuant to the provisions of T.C.A. § 4-5-223 and

rule 1200-10-01-.11.

Petitioner’s Mailing Address:

Petitioner’s E-Mail Address:

Telephone Number:

Attorney for Petitioner:

Attorney’s Mailing Address:

Attorney’s E-Mail Address:

Telephone Number:

The petitioner respectfully represents, as substantiated by the attached documentation that all provisions of the attached disciplinary order have been complied with and I am respectfully requesting: (circle one)

An order issued reflecting that compliance; or 2. An order issued reflecting that compliance and lifting a previously ordered suspension or probation; or Note - You must enclose all documents necessary to prove your request including a copy of the original order. If any of the proof you are relying upon to show compliance is the testimony of any individual, including yourself, you must enclose signed statements from every individual you intend to rely upon attesting, under oath, to the compliance. The Committee’s consultant, the Disciplinary Coordinator, and legal staff, in their discretion, may require such signed statements to be notarized. No documentation or testimony other than that submitted will be considered in making an initial determination on, or a final order in response to, this petition.

Respectfully submitted this the day of , 20 .

Petitioner’s Signature (3) Order Modifications. This procedure is not intended to allow anyone under a previously issued disciplinary order, including an unlicensed or uncertified practice civil penalty order, to modify any findings of fact, conclusions of law, or the reasons for the decision contained in the order. It is also not intended to allow a petition for a lesser disciplinary action, or civil penalty other than the one(s) previously ordered. All such provisions of Committee and Board orders were subject to reconsideration and appeal under the provisions of the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act (T.C.A. §§ 4-5-301, et seq.). This procedure is not available as a substitute for reconsideration and/or appeal and is only available after all reconsideration and appeal rights have been either exhausted or not timely pursued. It is also not available for those who have accepted and been issued a reprimand.

(a) The Committee and the Board will entertain petitions for modification of the disciplinary portion of previously issued orders upon strict compliance with the procedures set forth in subparagraph (b) only when the petitioner can prove that compliance with any one or more of the conditions or terms of the discipline previously ordered is impossible. For purposes of this rule the term “impossible” does not mean that compliance is inconvenient or impractical for personal, financial, scheduling or other reasons.

(b) Procedures 1. The petitioner shall submit a written and signed Petition for Order Modification on the form contained in subparagraph (c) to the Committee’s legal staff that shall contain all of the following:

No documentation or testimony other than that submitted will be considered in making an initial determination on or a final order in response to, the petition.

The Committee authorizes its consultant and legal staff to make an initial determination on the petition and take one of the following actions:

(i) Certify impossibility of compliance and forward the petition to the Office of General Counsel for presentation to the Committee and the Board as an uncontested matter; or (ii) Deny the petition, after consultation with legal staff, if impossibility of compliance with the provisions of the previous order is not proven and notify the petitioner of what proof of impossibility of compliance was either not sufficient or not submitted.

If the petition is presented to the Committee and the Board, the petitioner may not submit any additional documentation or testimony other than that contained in the petition as originally submitted.
If the petition is granted, a new order shall be issued reflecting the modifications authorized by the Committee and the Board that it deemed appropriate and necessary in relation to the violations found in the previous order.
If the petition is denied either initially by staff or after presentation to the Committee or the Board and the petitioner believes impossibility of compliance with the order has been sufficiently proven, the petitioner may, as authorized by law, file a petition for a declaratory order pursuant to the provisions of T.C.A. § 4- 5- 223 and rule 1200-10-01-.11.

Petitioner’s Mailing Address:

Petitioner’s E-Mail Address:

Telephone Number:

Attorney for Petitioner:

Attorney’s Mailing Address:

Attorney’s E-Mail Address:

Telephone Number:

Note - You must enclose all documents necessary to prove your request including a copy of the original order. If any of the proof you are relying upon to show impossibility is the testimony of any individual, including yourself, you must enclose signed and notarized statements from every individual you intend to rely upon attesting, under oath, to the reasons why compliance is impossible. No documentation or testimony other than that submitted will be considered in making an initial determination on, or a final order in response to, this petition.

Respectfully submitted this the day of , 20 .

Petitioner’s Signature (4) Civil penalties.

(a) Purpose. The purpose of this paragraph is to set out a schedule designating the minimum and maximum civil penalties which may be assessed pursuant to T.C.A. § 63-1-134.

(b) Schedule of civil penalties.

A “Type A” civil penalty may be imposed whenever the Committee finds the person required to be licensed by the Committee is guilty of a willful and knowing violation of the Applied Behavior Analyst Practice Act or rules promulgated pursuant thereto, to such an extent that there is, or is likely to be, an imminent, substantial threat to the health, safety and welfare of an individual client or the public. For purposes of this paragraph, willfully and knowingly practicing as a licensed behavior analyst or licensed assistant behavior analyst without a license or other authorization from the Committee is one of the violations of the Applied Behavior Analyst Practice Act for which a “Type A” civil penalty is assessable.
A “Type B” civil penalty may be imposed whenever the Committee finds the person required to be licensed or authorized by the Committee is guilty of a violation of the Applied Behavior Analyst Practice Act or rules promulgated pursuant thereto in such a manner as to impact directly on the care of clients or the public.
A “Type C” civil penalty may be imposed whenever the Committee finds the person required to be licensed or authorized by the Committee is guilty of a violation of the Applied Behavior Analyst Practice Act or rules promulgated pursuant thereto, which are neither directly detrimental to the clients or the public, nor directly impact their care, but have only an indirect relationship to client care or the public.

“Type A” civil penalties shall be assessed in the amount of not less than five hundred dollars ($500) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1000).
“Type B” civil penalties may be assessed in the amount of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500).
“Type C” civil penalties may be assessed in the amount of not less than fifty dollars ($50) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100).

(d) Procedures for assessing civil penalties.

Civil penalties may be initiated and assessed by the Committee during consideration of any Notice of Charges. In addition, the Committee may, upon good cause shown, assess a type and amount of civil penalty which was not recommended by the Division.
In assessing the civil penalties pursuant to these rules, the Committee may consider the following factors:

(i) Whether the amount imposed will be a substantial economic deterrent to the violator;

(ii) The circumstances leading to the violation;

(iii) The severity of the violation and the risk of harm to the public;

(iv) The economic benefits gained by the violator as a result of noncompliance; and (v) The interest of the public.

All proceedings for the assessment of civil penalties shall be governed by the Administrative Procedures Act, T.C.A. §§ 4-5-301, et seq.

History

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-105, 4-5-202, 4-5-204, 4-5-217, 4-5-223, 63-1-122, 63-1-134, 63-1-138, 63-11- 104, 63-11-201, 63-11-215 through 63-11-217, and 63-11-310.
Administrative History: Original rule filed March 23, 2017; effective June 21, 2017.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-05-.15 DISPLAY AND REPLACEMENT OF LICENSE

(1) Display of License. Every person licensed by the Committee shall display the license or certificate in a conspicuous place in his or her office and, whenever required, exhibit such license to the Committee or its authorized representatives.

(2) Replacement License. Requests for duplicate or replacement licenses must be made in writing to the Committee’s administrative office and be accompanied by the fee provided in

rule 1150-05-.06.

History

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-202, 4-5-204, 63-1-106, 63-1-109, 63-11-104, 63-11-201, and 63-11-212.
Administrative History: Original rule filed March 23, 2017; effective June 21, 2017.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-05-.16 CHANGE OF ADDRESS AND/OR NAME

(1) Change of address. Each person holding a license who has had a change of address or place of employment shall file in writing with the Committee his or her current address, giving both old and new addresses. Notifications shall be received in the Committee’s administrative office no later than thirty (30) days after the change is effective and must reference the individual’s name, profession and license or certificate number.

(2) Change of name. An individual licensed by the Committee shall notify the Committee in writing within thirty (30) days of a name change and will provide both the old and new names.

A notice of name change must also include a copy of the legal document which implements the name change and reference the individual’s profession, Committee and license or certificate number.

History

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-202, 4-5-204, 63-1-106, 63-1-108, 63-11-104, 63-11-201, and 63-11-310.
Administrative History: Original rule filed March 23, 2017; effective June 21, 2017.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-05-.17 COMMITTEE MEETINGS, OFFICERS, CONSULTANTS, RECORDS, DECLARATORY

ORDERS, AND SCREENING PANELS.

(1) The Committee shall at its first meeting after July 1 of each year elect from its members the following officers:

(a) Chairperson - who shall preside at all meetings of the Committee.

(b) The Chairperson of the Committee shall be an ex officio voting member of the Board of Examiners in Psychology.

(2) The Committee has the authority to select a Committee consultant who shall serve as a consultant to the Division and who is vested with the authority to do the following acts:

(a) Review complaints with the Committee attorney and recommend whether and what type disciplinary actions should be instituted as the result of complaints received or investigations conducted by the Division.

(b) Recommend whether and upon what terms a complaint, case or disciplinary action might be settled. Any matter proposed for settlement must be subsequently reviewed, evaluated and ratified by the full Committee and the full Board of Examiners in Psychology before it becomes effective.

(3) Records and complaints.

(a) All requests, applications, notices, other communications and correspondence shall be directed to the Committee’s administrative office. Any requests or inquiries requiring a Committee decision or official Committee action, except documents relating to disciplinary actions or hearing requests, must be received fourteen (14) days prior to a scheduled meeting. Requests not timely received may be set over to the next Committee meeting.

(b) All records of the Committee, except those made confidential by law, are open for inspection and examination under the supervision of an employee of the Division at the Committee’s administrative office during normal business hours.

(c) Copies of public records shall be provided to any person upon payment of reasonable costs as permitted under T.C.A. § 10-7-506(c).

(d) Minutes of the Committee meetings and all records, documents, applications and correspondence will be maintained in the Committee’s administrative office.

(e) All complaints should be directed to the Office of Investigations of the Health Related Boards.

(4) The Committee members or the consultant are individually vested with the authority to do the following acts:

(a) Review and make determination on licensure, renewal and reactivation of licensure applications subject to the rules governing those respective applications and subject to the subsequent ratification by the Committee and the Board.

(b) Serve as consultant to the Division to decide the following:

Whether and what type disciplinary actions should be instituted upon complaints received or investigations conducted by the Division.
Whether and under what terms a complaint, case or disciplinary action might be settled. Any proposed settlement must be subsequently ratified by the Committee and the Board.

(5) The Committee authorizes the member who chaired the Committee for a contested case to make the decisions authorized pursuant to rule 1360-05-01-.18 regarding petitions for reconsiderations and stays in that case.

(6) Requests for verification of licensure for licensed behavior analysts and licensed assistant behavior analysts desiring to practice in another state must be made in writing to the Committee’s administrative office.

(7) Declaratory orders - The Committee adopts, as if fully set out herein, rule 1200-10-01-.11, of the Division of Health Related Boards and as it may from time to time be amended, as its rule governing the declaratory order process. All declaratory order petitions involving statutes, rules or orders within the jurisdiction of the Committee shall be addressed by the Committee pursuant to that rule and not by the Division. Declaratory order petition forms can be obtained from the Committee’s administrative office.

(8) Screening panels - The Committee adopts, as if fully set out herein, rule 1200-10-01-.13, of the Division of Health Related Boards and as it may from time to time be amended, as its rule governing the screening panel process.

History

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-202, 4-5-204, 63-2-102, 63-11-101, 63-11-104, 63-11-215, 63-11-216, 63-11- 303, and 63-11-310.
Administrative History: Original rule filed March 23, 2017; effective June 21, 2017.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-05-.18 ADVERTISING AND OTHER PUBLIC STATEMENTS

(1) Definition of public statements. Public statements relate to professional services, products, or publications or to the field of applied behavior analysis. Public statements include but are not limited to paid or unpaid advertising, brochures, printed matter, directory listings, personal resumes or curricula vitae, interviews or comments for use in media, statements in legal proceedings, lectures and public oral presentations, and published materials.

(2) Avoidance of false or deceptive statements. Licensees do not make public statements that are false, deceptive, misleading or fraudulent, either because of what they state, convey, or suggest or because of what they omit, concerning their research, practice or other work activities or those of persons or organizations with which they are affiliated. As examples (and not in limitation) of this standard, licensees do not make false or deceptive statements concerning (1) their training, experience, or competence; (2) their academic degrees; (3) their credentials; (4) their institutional or association affiliations; (5) their services; (6) the scientific or clinical basis for, or results or degrees of success of their services; (7) their fees; or (8) their publications or research findings.

History

Authority: T.C.A. § 63-11-215.
Administrative History: Original rule filed March 23, 2017; effective June 21, 2017.

Chapter 1180-06 Rules Governing Certified Psychological Testing Technicians

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-06-.01 SCOPE OF PRACTICE

(1) The scope of practice of a Certified Psychological Testing Technician is prescribed and limited by Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 63, Chapter 11 and the rules set forth in this chapter and

Chapter 1180-01.

(2) A certificate issued by the Board specifies certification as a Certified Psychological Testing Technician.

(3) Certified Psychological Testing Technicians shall limit their practices to the use of those techniques, and to providing services to those populations, for which they have formal education, formal professional training and supervised experience, and for which they hold certification. The scope of practice for Certified Psychological Testing Technicians is found at T.C.A. § 63-11-207(c)(2).

(4) Certified Psychological Testing Technicians, who have had appropriate education and educational training, may render to individuals or to the public for remuneration any service involving the application of recognized principles, methods, and procedures of the science and profession of psychology as listed in Rule 1180-06-.01(3), and only under the supervision of a Psychologist or a Senior Psychological Examiner.

(a) Certified Psychological Testing Technicians must register their supervisor(s) of record with the Board by submitting a Board-supplied form to the Board’s administrative office.

A separate form shall be signed by each supervisor. The Board-supplied form may be obtained by contacting the Board’s administrative office, or by downloading it from the Board’s web page on the Internet.

(b) The Certified Psychological Testing Technician may only provide services under the supervision of their supervisor(s) of record with the Board. The Certified Psychological Testing Technician must provide changes to their supervisor(s) of record to the Board by submitting a Board-supplied form to the Board’s administrative office within thirty (30) days of the change. The Board-supplied form may be obtained by contacting the Board’s administrative office, or by downloading it from the Board’s web page on the Internet.

(c) The Certified Psychological Testing Technician must be employed by, or contracted with, the same work setting as the supervising Psychologists or Senior Psychological Examiner. The supervising Psychologist or Senior Psychological Examiner shall limit their supervision of Certified Psychological Testing Technicians to psychological assessment activities. The supervising Psychologist or Senior Psychological Examiner should not supervise Certified Psychological Testing Technicians for psychotherapy or other forms of intervention.

(d) Records of the supervision process must be maintained by the supervisor.

(e) A supervisor, at the time of supervision, must not be in a dual relationship with the supervisee, e.g., be a spouse, other close relative, or treating therapist.

(f) The supervisor has responsibility to require that the Certified Psychological Testing Technician complete continuing education to maintain continued competence.

(g) In all cases the specific terms of the supervisory arrangement are the responsibility of the supervisor, upon whom it is incumbent to assure supervisory time and service delivery. Likewise, it is the responsibility of the supervisee to obtain supervision. The supervisor must consider the education, training, experience, ongoing performance, and level of certification of the supervisee. The arrangements for supervision must be agreed to by both the supervisor and the supervisee. The supervisor must protect the welfare of the client and assure compliance with Tennessee law and professional ethics.

(5) The Board shall consider that an individual, either certified or uncertified, is violating these limits of practice if the individual’s conduct includes, but is not limited to, the following:

(a) Claiming expertise or using techniques or procedures of assessment or treatment for which the practitioner has not completed appropriate academic course work or supervised training experience;

(c) Aiding, abetting, assisting, or hiring any individual to violate or circumvent any law or duly promulgated rule intended to guide the conduct of psychological services; or (d) Providing or claiming to provide the services as listed in Rule 1180-06-.01(4) without supervision by a Psychologist or a Senior Psychological Examiner.

History

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 63-11-104, 63-11-202, and 63-11-207.
Administrative History: Emergency rules filed October 3, 2025; effective through April 1, 2026. Emergency rules expired effective April 2, 2026, and the rules reverted to their previous statuses. New rules filed April 28, 2026; effective July 27, 2026.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-06-.02 QUALIFICATIONS FOR CERTIFICATION

In evaluating the academic program and training of an applicant for certification as a Certified Psychological Testing Technician, the Board shall use the following criteria:

(1) Education requirements as a Certified Psychological Testing Technician must be met by proof of completion of a bachelor’s degree.

(2) The degree-granting institution for applicants for certification as a Certified Psychological Testing Technician must be regionally accredited at the time of the applicant’s graduation.

Regional accreditation is defined as accreditation by one (1) of the six (6) regional agencies of the Council on Post Secondary Accreditation or the evaluations and decisions regarding foreign education and credentials by the World Education Service.

(3) Educational training requirements as a Certified Psychological Testing Technician are found at T.C.A. § 63-11-207(c)(4)(D).

(4) The required educational training may be obtained through the sources found at T.C.A. § 63- 11-207(c)(5).

History

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 63-11-104, 63-11-201, 63-11-207, and 63-11-212.
Administrative History: Emergency rules filed October 3, 2025; effective through April 1, 2026. Emergency rules expired effective April 2, 2026, and the rules reverted to their previous statuses. New rules filed April 28, 2026; effective July 27, 2026.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-06-.03 PROCEDURES FOR CERTIFICATION

To become certified as a Certified Psychological Testing Technician in Tennessee, a person must comply with the following procedures and requirements:

(1) An application packet shall be requested from the Board’s administrative office or downloaded from the Department of Health’s website.

(2) An applicant shall respond truthfully and completely to every question or request for information contained in the application form. The completed application form and all fees required by these rules shall be submitted to the Board’s administrative office.

(3) Applications will be accepted throughout the year.

(4) An applicant shall submit with the applicant’s application a signed passport-type photograph taken within the preceding twelve (12) months.

(5) An applicant shall submit with the applicant’s application, verification of U.S. citizenship or legal presence in the U.S. pursuant to T.C.A. § 4-58-103(a)(2).

(6) It is the applicant’s responsibility to request that the institution that issued the applicant’s bachelor degree submit the transcript of all course work directly to the Board office. The transcript must carry the official seal of that institution.

(7) An applicant must provide documentation that the applicant has met the required educational training hours, as provided in Rule 1180-06-.02(3). This proof may include:

(a) A Board-supplied form completed by the licensed Psychologist or Senior Psychological Examiner who provided individual or group instruction or who directed independent learning or who observed the applicant administer and score tests. The Board-supplied form may be obtained by contacting the Board’s administrative office, or by downloading it from the Board’s web page on the Internet.

(b) A transcript of graduate course work sent directly from the institution(s) of higher education to the Board office showing all graduate course work and the highest degree(s) earned and carrying the official seal of that institution.

(8) An applicant must comply with T.C.A. § 63-11-207(c)(4)(A), and provide evidence of ethical practice as follows:

(a) Such evidence shall be a minimum of three (3) letters of recommendation.

(c) All letters of recommendation must contain a statement specifying that certification as a Certified Psychological Testing Technician for the applicant is being recommended.

(e) One (1) of the required three (3) letters must be from a licensed Psychologist or Senior Psychological Examiner who oversaw the applicant’s required hours of administering and scoring tests.

(9) An applicant shall disclose the circumstances surrounding any of the following:

(a) Conviction of any criminal law violation of any country, state or municipality, except minor traffic violations.

(b) The denial of licensure or certification by any other state or the discipline of licensure or certification by any state.

(d) Any civil suit judgment or civil suit settlement in which the applicant was a party defendant including, without limitation, actions involving malpractice, breach of contract, antitrust activity, or any other civil action recognized under the country’s or state’s statutory, common or case law.

(11) If an applicant holds or has ever held a license or certificate to practice as a testing technician or its equivalent in another state, the applicant shall cause to be submitted the equivalent of a Tennessee Certificate of Fitness from the authorizing regulatory agency which indicates the applicant holds or held an active license or certificate and whether it is in good standing presently or was at the time it became inactive.

History

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 63-11-104, 63-11-201, 63-11-206, 63-11-207, and 63-11-212.
Administrative History: Emergency rules filed October 3, 2025; effective through April 1, 2026. Emergency rules expired effective April 2, 2026, and the rules reverted to their previous statuses. New rules filed April 28, 2026; effective July 27, 2026.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180 — Board of Examiners in Psychology

Chapter 1180-01 General Rules Governing the Practice of Psychologists, Senior Psychological Examiners, Psychological Examiners, Certified Psychological Assistants, and Certified Psychological Testing Technicians

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-01-.01 DEFINITIONS

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-01-.02 NECESSITY OF LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-01-.03 FEES

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-01-.04 APPLICATION REVIEW, APPROVAL, DENIAL AND INTERVIEWS

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-01-.05 RENEWAL OF LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-01-.06 PATIENT RECORDS

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-01-.07 RETIREMENT AND REINSTATEMENT OF LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-01-.08 CONTINUING EDUCATION

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-01-.09 PROFESSIONAL ETHICS

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-01-.10 DISCIPLINARY GROUNDS, ACTIONS, CIVIL PENALTIES, SETTLEMENTS, AND

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-01-.11 LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-01-.12 CHANGE OF ADDRESS AND/OR NAME

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-01-.13 MANDATORY RELEASE OF PATIENT RECORDS

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-01-.14 BOARD MEETINGS, OFFICERS, CONSULTANTS, RECORDS AND DECLARATORY

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1360-04-01-.18 regarding petitions for reconsiderations and stays in that case.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-01-.15 ADVERTISING AND OTHER PUBLIC STATEMENTS

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-01-.16 CONSUMER RIGHT-TO-KNOW REQUIREMENTS

Chapter 1180-02 Rules Governing Psychologists

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-02-.01 SCOPE OF PRACTICE

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-02-.02 QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSURE

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-02-.03 PROCEDURES FOR LICENSURE

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-02-.04 EXAMINATIONS

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-02-.05 TEMPORARY LICENSE

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-02-.06 PROVISIONAL LICENSE

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-02-.07 FREE HEALTH CLINIC AND VOLUNTEER PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-02-.08 THROUGH 1180-02-.26 REPEALED

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-02-.27 TELEPSYCHOLOGY

Chapter 1180-03 Rules Governing Psychological Examiners and Senior Psychological Examiners

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-03-.01 SCOPE OF PRACTICE

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-03-.02 QUALIFICATIONS FOR UPGRADE

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-03-.03 PROCEDURES FOR UPGRADE

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-03-.04 REPEALED

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-03-.05 REPEALED

Chapter 1180-04 Rules Governing Certified Psychological Assistants

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-04-.01 SCOPE OF PRACTICE

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-04-.02 QUALIFICATIONS FOR CERTIFICATION

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-04-.03 PROCEDURES FOR CERTIFICATION

Chapter 1180-05 General Rules Governing the Practice of Licensed Behavior Analysts and Licensed Assistant Behavior Analysts

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-05-.01 DEFINITIONS

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-05-.02 SCOPE OF PRACTICE

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-05-.03 NECESSITY OF LICENSURE

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-05-.04 QUALIFICATIONS OF LICENSURE

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-05-.05 , with the exception of 1180-05-.05(1)(f) and 1180-05-.05(2)(g).

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-05-.06 FEES

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-05-.07 APPLICATION REVIEW, APPROVAL, DENIAL AND INTERVIEWS

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-05-.08 RENEWAL OF LICENSE

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-05-.09 RETIREMENT AND REACTIVATION

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-05-.10 CLIENT RECORDS

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-05-.11 MANDATORY RELEASE OF CLIENT RECORDS

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-05-.12 CONTINUING EDUCATION

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-05-.13 PROFESSIONAL ETHICS

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-05-.14 ACTIONS, CIVIL PENALTIES AND SETTLEMENTS

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-05-.15 DISPLAY AND REPLACEMENT OF LICENSE

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-05-.16 CHANGE OF ADDRESS AND/OR NAME

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-05-.17 COMMITTEE MEETINGS, OFFICERS, CONSULTANTS, RECORDS, DECLARATORY

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-05-.18 ADVERTISING AND OTHER PUBLIC STATEMENTS

Chapter 1180-06 Rules Governing Certified Psychological Testing Technicians

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-06-.01 SCOPE OF PRACTICE

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-06-.02 QUALIFICATIONS FOR CERTIFICATION

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-06-.03 PROCEDURES FOR CERTIFICATION

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