"Action Alert!
 

Dear CPA Member,

The Board of Psychology has opened a formal comment period on the 

proposed changes in the Continuing Education regulations. 

This is a 15-Day comment period with a deadline of 5:00 pm on 

March 24th. Here is a link to the notice posted on the 

Board of Psychology website: 

http://www.psychology.ca.gov/laws_regs/sec_15_notmod.pdf

A link to the modified language can be found here: 

http://www.psychology.ca.gov/laws_regs/sec_mod_prop_reg.pdf

Please especially note the grid in the document that very clearly 

outlines the areas for Continuing Professional Development and 

the number of credits that would be allowed in each area.
 

This is an opportunity to comment on the changed language (or "modified text").

• You are not being asked to "vote" on this.

Only the Board of Psychology can make the final decision on 

language related to regulatory change. However, the BOP is

required to invite public comment on any regulatory change, 

and you now have the opportunity to offer your comments 

about the most recent change the BOP made that increased 

the "cap" on traditional CE credit hours from 18 to 27 credits.

• If you do not think that there should be a limit on the number 

of traditional CE hours you could earn to meet your requirements, 

you should say that at this time. The BOP is required to review 

any negative comments about the proposed changes at the 

next BOP meeting which will be May 14-15 in Los Angeles.The proposal 

at this time is for a limit of 27 Credits that could 

be earned via traditional ("sponsored") CE (either distance learning 

or face-to-face), with the remaining 9 credits to be earned 

via a number of other options that are outlined in the document.

•  Please be respectful and professional in your comments 

to the Board in order to have the greatest impact.

• We are aware that these changes are viewed as favorable 

by many of our members, so you should also feel free to make a 

comment if you DO like the regulations as they are now written.

All of the other documents related to the proposed changes 

can be found here:

http://www.psychology.ca.gov/laws_regs/index.shtml#proposedlaws

(Rationale for the change, etc)

Comments can be by e-mail, fax, or snail mail (any method is acceptable) to: 

Jonathan Burke 
Administrative Coordinator 
Board of Psychology 
1625 N. Market Blvd. 
Ste. 215 
Sacramento, CA 95834 
Tel: 916-574-7137 
Fax: 916-574-8672 
Jonathan.burke@dca.ca.gov

I have attached a template as an example of what you might use for your comments. Of course, you will want to personalize your 

message to make it the most effective.

Note the deadline of 5:00 pm on March 24th. Comments received after this deadline will NOT be reviewed by the BOP.

Please let me know if you have questions about providing comment to the board or about the proposed regulations.

Best always,

Jo Linder-Crow, PhD
CEO"

Attached template from Dr. Jo-Linder Crow:

 "Jonathan Burke

Administrative Coordinator

Board of Psychology

1625 N. Market Blvd.

Ste. 215

Sacramento, CA 95834

Tel: 916-574-7137

Fax:916-574-8672

Jonathan.burke@dca.ca.gov

Dear Mr. Burke:

I am writing to provide comment on the modified text of sections 1397.60, 1397.61, 1397.62, and 1397.67 which are contained within Title 16 of the California Code of Regulations and which cover the continuing education requirements for licensure renewal.

I am writing specifically to address the proposal that there would be a limit on the number of credit hours I would be allowed to earn by attending traditional ("sponsored") CE courses.  I do not agree that there should be a limit on this category of CE credit hours, and respectfully request that the Board of Psychology set that number at 36 credit hours and allow the other categories of activities to remain as optional ways to meet the requirements for license renewal.

For me personally, placing a cap on the number of CE credit hours I could earn through traditional CE courses would mean that I ________________________________________.

 Thank you for the opportunity to provide comment, and I request that my comment be included in those reviewed by the Board of Psychology at their meeting on May 14-15, 2015 in Los Angeles.

Best regards,

Your name and contact information"