R156-61-102. Definitions

Terms used in this rule are defined in Title 58, Chapter 1, Division of Professional Licensing Act, and Title 58, Chapter 61, Psychologist Licensing Act. In addition: (1) "Accredited by the APA-CoA or CPAAP" as used in Section R156-61-302a means that as of the date the student received the earned degree, the program: (a) has obtained accreditation from the APA-CoA or CPAAP; or (b)(i) has applied to the APA-CoA or CPAAP for accreditation; (ii) has been approved by the APA-CoA for a site visit, which is to occur within the ensuing six years; and (iii) has not previously been denied accreditation by the APA-CoA or CPAAP. (2) "APA" means the American Psychological Association. (3) "APA-CoA" means the American Psychological Association Committee on Accreditation. (4) "Approved diagnostic and statistical manual for mental disorders" as used in Subsection 58-61-102(7) means: (a) the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision, (DSM-5-TR) published by the American Psychiatric Association; or (b) the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modifications (ICD-10-CM), published as the ICD-10-CM: The Complete Official Codebook by the American Medical Association. (5) "ASPPB" means the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards. (6) "CPAAP" means the Canadian Psychological Association Accreditation Panel. (7) "Direct supervision" as used in Subsection 58-61-304(1)(e) means the supervisor meets with the supervised individual: (a) when both are physically present in the same room at the same time; or (b) remotely using real-time electronic methods that allow for visual and audio interaction between the supervisor and the supervised individual, pursuant to a remote supervision agreement that meets the requirements of Section R156-61-302b. (8) "Doctoral internship" means a formal training program that: (a) meets the minimum requirements of the APA-CoA; and (b) culminates in a doctoral degree in: (i) clinical psychology; (ii) school psychology; or (iii) counseling psychology. (9) "EPPP" means the Examination for the Professional Practice of Psychology developed by the ASPPB. (10) "On-the-job training program approved by the Division" as used in Subsection 58-1-307(1)(c) referenced by Subsection 58-61-301(1)(b) means a program that meets the standards established in Section R156-61-302b. (11)(a) "Psychology training" as used in Subsections 58-61-304(1)(d), R156-61-302b(1), R156-61-302e(8), and R156-61-402(3)(b), and Section R156-61-302d means practical training experience: (i) providing direct services in the practice of mental health therapy and psychology under supervision; and (ii) that includes: (A) an APA-accredited internship; or (B) a doctoral internship that is substantially equivalent to an APA-accredited internship under Subsection (11)(a)(ii)(A) as determined by the Division in collaboration with the Board. (b) "Psychology training" does not include an activity that is not directly related to the practice of psychology, even if the activity is commonly performed by psychologists, such as: (i) psychology coursework; (ii) analog clinical activities, such as role plays; (iii) activities required for business purposes, such as billing; (iv) supervision of others engaged in activities when the supervision does not constitute the practice of psychology, such as supervising adolescents in wilderness settings; or (v) activities commonly performed by non-psychologists, such as teaching psychology on topics not of a professional nature. (12) "Qualified faculty" as used in Subsection 58-1-307(1)(b), means a university faculty member who: (a) is licensed in Utah as a psychologist; (b) provides doctoral supervision of clinical or counseling experience in a university setting; and (c) is training students in the context of a doctoral program leading to licensure. (13) "Residency program" as used in Subsection 58-61-301(1)(b), means a program of postdoctoral supervised clinical training necessary to meet licensing requirements as a psychologist.