LAC 46:LXIII.1403. Definitions

Distant Site—the location of the Louisiana Licensed Psychologist at the time of service. Licensed Psychologist—a person licensed by this board under Title 37, Chapter 28 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. Originating Site—the location of the client at the time of service. Telecommunication—the preparation, transmission, communication, or related processing of information by electrical, electromagnetic, electromechanical, electro-optical, or electronic means (Committee on National Security Systems, 2010). Telepsychology—the practice of psychology which includes assessment, diagnosis, intervention, consultation or information by psychologists using interactive telecommunication technology that enables a psychologist and a client, at two different locations separated by distance to interact via two-way audio/ or audio only transmissions simultaneously. Telepsychology is not a separate specialty. If the use of technology is for purely administrative purposes, it would not constitute telepsychology under this Chapter. Telesupervision—a method of providing supervision to psychology trainees via two-way video and audio transmissions simultaneously or other telecommunication technologies.