2009 Rhode Island Code
Title 5 - Businesses and Professions
CHAPTER 5-44 - Psychologists
§ 5-44-13 - Temporary license.

SECTION 5-44-13

   § 5-44-13  Temporary license. – (a) Pursuant to §§ 5-44-6 and 5-44-23(e) of this chapter and rules and regulations promulgated hereunder, a temporary permit to practice psychology under supervision may be granted to a candidate for licensure who has paid the required fee of ninety dollars ($90.00) and has satisfied the following requirements:

   (1) Filed an application for licensure with all required supporting materials;

   (2) Has received a doctoral degree in accordance with § 5-44-10, and successfully completed a national examination approved by the board;

   (3) Shall only practice under the appropriate supervision of a licensed psychologist as delineated in the rules and regulations promulgated hereunder;

   (4) Shall refrain from using the title "psychologist" or representing himself or herself as a psychologist other than by using the title "psychology student", "psychology trainee" or "psychology intern"; and

   (5) The temporary permit shall be valid for a period of two (2) years from the date of issuance.

   (b) Temporary permit holders may request from the board a one year extension. Such an extension may be granted at the discretion of the board upon review of the applicant's circumstances. This extension shall only be granted once.