Section 17-8605. DISTRICT EXAMINATION

 

8605.1 To qualify for a registration under this chapter, an applicant shall

receive a passing score on an examination developed by the Board on laws, rules, and ethical standards pertaining to the practice of psychology (the District examination).

 

8605.2The Board shall administer the District examination at least three (3) times

a year.

 

8605.3An applicant shall not be eligible to take the District examination until all

other requirements for a registration are met.

 

8605.4The District examination may consist of questions on the following:

(a) The District of Columbia laws and regulations concerning the practice of psychology; and

 

(b)  The Code of Ethics of the American Psychological Association.

 

8605.5An applicant who fails the District examination on two (2) consecutive

attempts may not retake the examination for six (6) months following the

second failure.  Thereafter, the applicant may not retake the examination

for one (1) year after each failure.  

 

authority

The Director of the Department of Health, pursuant to the authority set forth under § 302(14) of the District of Columbia Health Occupations Revision Act of 1985 (Act), effective March 15, 1986 (D.C. Law 6-99; D.C. Official Code § 3-1203.02(14)), and in accordance with Mayor’s Order 98-140, dated August 20, 1998.

source

Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 58 DCR 3246, 3248 (April 15, 2011).