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AN ACT relating to psychology; authorizing the Board of Psychological Examiners to adopt regulations authorizing a person who is not licensed by the Board to perform certain psychological tests under certain conditions and use the title “psychometrist” in connection with the performance of such tests; prohibiting a complaint from being filed with the Board if 3 or more years have elapsed since the occurrence of the act or omission giving rise to the complaint; repealing provisions requiring certain business entities to register with the Board; and providing other matters properly relating thereto. Close title AN ACT relating to psychology; authorizing the Board of Psychological Examiners to adopt regulations authorizing a person who is not licensed by the Board to perform certain psychological tests under certain conditions and use the title “psychometrist” in connection with the performance of such tests; prohibiting a complaint from being filed with the Board if 3 or more years have elapsed since the occurrence of the act or omission giving rise to the complaint; repealing provisions requiring certain business entities to register with the Board; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
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Monday, February 3, 2025
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AN ACT relating to psychology; authorizing the Board of Psychological Examiners to adopt regulations authorizing a perso
Existing law provides for the licensure and regulation of psychologists and the registration and regulation of psychological assistants, psychological interns and psychological trainees by the Board of Psychological Examiners. (Chapter 641 of NRS) Existing law authorizes the Board to adopt various regulations, including, without limitation, regulations governing the practice of psychology. (NRS 641.100) Existing regulations authorize a licensed psychologist to authorize personnel who are not licensed by the Board to perform certain psychological testing under the direct supervision and periodic observation of the licensed psychologist. (NAC 641.168) Existing law prohibits a person from representing himself or herself as a psychologist or using any title or description which incorporates certain words, including, without limitation, the word “psychometrist,” unless the person is licensed by the Board. (NRS 641.440) Section 1 of this bill specifically authorizes the Board to adopt regulations authorizing a licensed psychologist to authorize an unlicensed person to perform certain psychological tests prescribed by the Board under the direct supervision and periodic observation of the licensed psychologist. Section 1 additionally authorizes the Board to adopt regulations authorizing a person who performs such tests to use the title of “psychometrist” in connection with the performance of such tests. Section 3 of this bill provides an exception from the provisions prohibiting the
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