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 Board- provided 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.