Section 868IAC1.1-7-5. Competence

   IC 25-33-1-12(a) states "A psychologist shall not offer to render, or render services which are beyond the scope of that psychologist's competence, as determined by training and experience."

  (a) Training shall have been equivalent to that provided by psychology departments of regionally accredited institutions of higher education which grant(ed) the doctoral degree in psychology, at the time when the psychologist received said training and in the area(s) in which the psychologist claims competence.

  (b) Experience shall have been research, teaching, or application (practice), as is appropriate, of the broad principles and knowledge of the claimed area(s) of competence appropriate at the time and as judged by qualified psychologists (peers) who are also in the claimed area(s) of competence. Ordinarily, training or experience in one or a few specific techniques will not qualify.

  (c) The competent practice of psychology requires remaining current with generally accepted developments within the area of specialization and the development and exercise of judgment as to when to apply specific procedures in a reasonable, effective, efficient, and economical manner.

  (d) The competent practice of psychology includes acting within generally accepted ethical principles and guidelines of the profession and maintaining an awareness of personal and professional limitations. (State Psychology Board; Rule 8.5; filed Apr 25, 1983, 8:54 am: 6 IR 1090; filed Nov 10, 1987, 9:25 am: 11 IR 1295; readopted filed Apr 23, 2001, 11:30 a.m.: 24 IR 2896; readopted filed Oct 4, 2007, 3:32 p.m.: 20071031-IR-868070065RFA; readopted filed Nov 25, 2013, 9:24 a.m.: 20131225-IR-868130289RFA)