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Medical Psychologist — Certificate of Advanced Practice

Licensing authority: Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners

New original application after more than two years expired
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Expiration
More than two years or otherwise ineligible for reinstatement; apply for an original licence or certificate and meet its current original eligibility criteria.
Original requirements
Current medical licence, statutory experience, patients, recommendations and continuing education for advanced certification.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reinstatement more than one but less than two years after expiration
Psychopharmacology Examination for Psychologists
Expiration
More than one but less than two years; continuing education for each expired year, application and doubled renewal-fee penalty.
National exam discretion
The Board may require passing all or a designated portion of the national examination required for licensure, identified in the rules and current application as PEP.
Other conditions
Board may require photograph, statistical affidavit, a written certification/recertification examination acceptable to it (unnamed), clinical-competency program and remediation. These unspecified conditions do not create extra examination identities.
Reinstatement less than one year after expiration
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Expiration
Less than one year; Board reinstatement application, required fees and renewal-fee-equivalent penalty; satisfy applicable renewal and eligibility criteria.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Annual medical licence or advanced certificate renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Psychologist licence
Separate LSBEP licence is not required for renewal under current statute.
Renewal
Renew by June 30 with application and fee, required continuing professional education and BLS maintenance.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Certificate of advanced practice
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Education
At least 100 hours of medication-related continuing medical education commencing with issuance of the medical psychology licence.
Medical experience
Three years practising medical psychology.
Medical license
Current medical psychology licence issued under R.S. 37:1360.55; separate LSBEP licence is unnecessary under the 2024 amendment.
Patients
Treatment of at least 100 patients with a range of psychotropic medications demonstrating competence.
Recommendations
Two collaborating Louisiana physicians with unconditional licences familiar with competence, and the Medical Psychology Advisory Committee.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Licensed Psychologist

Licensing authority: Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Additional specialty registration or respecialization
Louisiana Board Oral Examination in Psychology (practice unavailable)
Eligibility
Existing licence and appropriate graduate/postgraduate education and supervised training in the additional recognized specialty.
Oral condition
The Board implementing decision requires an oral examination for clinical-psychology respecialization; applicability depends on the requested specialty and Board review.
Clinical neuropsychology designation for pre 1993 trained psychologists
Louisiana Board Oral Examination in Psychology (practice unavailable)
Eligibility
Qualifying pre-1993 training, supervised practice, extensive clinical expertise, peer recognition and scholarly publications or graduate teaching; Board credentials review.
Oral discretion
The Board may require an oral examination relating to clinical neuropsychology.
Clinical neuropsychology respecialization
Louisiana Board Oral Examination in Psychology (practice unavailable)
Eligibility
Already licensed with another health-care specialty; submit a formal Board-approved respecialization plan and primary-source training evidence.
Training
Remedial didactic work and either formal one-year postdoctoral fellowship or 2000 hours of supervised clinical neuropsychology experience.
Licensure by endorsement under the Welcome Home Act
Louisiana Jurisprudence Examination for Psychologist Applicants (practice unavailable)
Background
Board background check and review of professional history.
Fees and verification
Pay applicable fees and arrange primary-source licence verification.
Good standing
Good standing, no disqualifying criminal record and no unresolved professional disciplinary action or investigation.
License held
Current license or certification in another United States jurisdiction for at least one year in a lawful occupation with a similar scope; that jurisdiction required an examination or education, training or experience.
Other jurisdiction exam
Any other jurisdiction’s own examination is an applicant condition; no examination identity is inferred from the license held.
Residency
Relocating to and residing in Louisiana; provide statutory proof of residency, with another qualifying proof after six months when employment evidence was used.
Licensure by examination

All of the following:

  • EPPP (Part 1-Knowledge)
  • Louisiana Jurisprudence Examination for Psychologist Applicants (practice unavailable)
  • Louisiana Board Oral Examination in Psychology (practice unavailable)
Character and citizenship
Good moral character; United States citizenship or declared intent under oath; no violation of licensing law.
Criminal background
Acceptable state and federal criminal history review and prescribed identifying information and fees.
Doctoral education
Board-approved doctoral degree with a major in psychology; program requirements in Chapter 3, including appropriate specialty training.
Exam timeline
The EPPP must be passed within four years of candidacy. Retesting is permitted as offered under the current June 2026 rules.
Fitness assessment
R.S. 37:2356(H) permits a physical or mental-health fitness examination; this is an applicant fitness condition, not a professional licensing examination leaf.
Minimum age
21 years.
National score
EPPP computer-administered passing score 500.
Oral admission
The Board admits candidates to the oral examination after the written examination and required supervision; a license is issued only after successful oral examination and all other requirements.
Regulatory supervision wording
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Supervised experience
At least two years of supervised psychological experience: one may be the approved predoctoral internship; remaining experience is postdoctoral. A supervised practice plan must receive Board approval.
Licensure by examination with prior licensed practice credit

All of the following:

  • EPPP (Part 1-Knowledge)
  • Louisiana Jurisprudence Examination for Psychologist Applicants (practice unavailable)
  • Louisiana Board Oral Examination in Psychology (practice unavailable)
Character and citizenship
Good moral character; United States citizenship or declared intent under oath; no violation of licensing law.
Criminal background
Acceptable state and federal criminal history review and prescribed identifying information and fees.
Doctoral education
Board-approved doctoral degree with a major in psychology; program requirements in Chapter 3, including appropriate specialty training.
Exam timeline
The EPPP must be passed within four years of candidacy. Retesting is permitted as offered under the current June 2026 rules.
Fitness assessment
R.S. 37:2356(H) permits a physical or mental-health fitness examination; this is an applicant fitness condition, not a professional licensing examination leaf.
Minimum age
21 years.
National score
EPPP computer-administered passing score 500.
Oral admission
The Board admits candidates to the oral examination after the written examination and required supervision; a license is issued only after successful oral examination and all other requirements.
Regulatory supervision wording
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Supervised experience
At least two years of supervised psychological experience: one may be the approved predoctoral internship; remaining experience is postdoctoral. A supervised practice plan must receive Board approval.
Supervision credit
Five years of licensed practice in another jurisdiction without disciplinary action may satisfy one year of postdoctoral experience under R.S. 37:2356(A)(6).
Licensure by examination with foreign educational credentials

All of the following:

  • EPPP (Part 1-Knowledge)
  • Louisiana Jurisprudence Examination for Psychologist Applicants (practice unavailable)
  • Louisiana Board Oral Examination in Psychology (practice unavailable)
Character and citizenship
Good moral character; United States citizenship or declared intent under oath; no violation of licensing law.
Criminal background
Acceptable state and federal criminal history review and prescribed identifying information and fees.
Doctoral education
Board-approved doctoral degree with a major in psychology; program requirements in Chapter 3, including appropriate specialty training.
Exam timeline
The EPPP must be passed within four years of candidacy. Retesting is permitted as offered under the current June 2026 rules.
Fitness assessment
R.S. 37:2356(H) permits a physical or mental-health fitness examination; this is an applicant fitness condition, not a professional licensing examination leaf.
Foreign education
Foreign applicants must document equivalent education and training, including original diploma, course transcript, certified translations, supervised experience and chronology; the Board may recover unusual credential-review expenses.
Minimum age
21 years.
National score
EPPP computer-administered passing score 500.
Oral admission
The Board admits candidates to the oral examination after the written examination and required supervision; a license is issued only after successful oral examination and all other requirements.
Regulatory supervision wording
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Supervised experience
At least two years of supervised psychological experience: one may be the approved predoctoral internship; remaining experience is postdoctoral. A supervised practice plan must receive Board approval.
Military endorsement based on an existing occupational licence
Louisiana Jurisprudence Examination for Psychologist Applicants (practice unavailable)
Background
Acceptable criminal background review.
Eligibility
Current equivalent out-of-jurisdiction occupational licence held for at least one year; good standing and required history, fees and concurrent permanent application.
Military affiliation
Qualifying military member, spouse, dependent or assigned Department of Defense civilian employee under R.S. 37:3651; stationed in Louisiana or qualifying Louisiana legal residence.
Other jurisdiction evidence
Other jurisdictions’ examinations and private certifications are applicant conditions; none is inferred to be a national examination requirement.
Temporary status
Permit is pending normal licence, terminates if the concurrent permanent application fails, and is subject to Louisiana law.
Military endorsement based on private certification and work experience
Louisiana Jurisprudence Examination for Psychologist Applicants (practice unavailable)
Background
Acceptable criminal background review.
Eligibility
Current private certification in good standing and at least two years of work in a jurisdiction not licensing the occupation; statutory history, fees and concurrent permanent application.
Military affiliation
Qualifying military member, spouse, dependent or assigned Department of Defense civilian employee under R.S. 37:3651; stationed in Louisiana or qualifying Louisiana legal residence.
Other jurisdiction evidence
Other jurisdictions’ examinations and private certifications are applicant conditions; none is inferred to be a national examination requirement.
Temporary status
Permit is pending normal licence, terminates if the concurrent permanent application fails, and is subject to Louisiana law.
Military endorsement based on unlicensed occupation work experience
Louisiana Jurisprudence Examination for Psychologist Applicants (practice unavailable)
Background
Acceptable criminal background review.
Eligibility
At least three years in a lawful occupation not licensed or certified in that jurisdiction, with similar scope as determined by the Board; statutory history, fees and concurrent permanent application.
Military affiliation
Qualifying military member, spouse, dependent or assigned Department of Defense civilian employee under R.S. 37:3651; stationed in Louisiana or qualifying Louisiana legal residence.
Other jurisdiction evidence
Other jurisdictions’ examinations and private certifications are applicant conditions; none is inferred to be a national examination requirement.
Temporary status
Permit is pending normal licence, terminates if the concurrent permanent application fails, and is subject to Louisiana law.
Reapplication after denial or closed candidacy

All of the following:

  • EPPP (Part 1-Knowledge)
  • Louisiana Jurisprudence Examination for Psychologist Applicants (practice unavailable)
  • Louisiana Board Oral Examination in Psychology (practice unavailable)
Reapplication
Previously denied candidacy or candidacy closed for failure to pass the written examination; satisfy current initial criteria and additional training as required by the applicable rule.
Licensure by reciprocity — abpp

All of the following:

  • EPPP (Part 1-Knowledge)
  • Louisiana Jurisprudence Examination for Psychologist Applicants (practice unavailable)
  • Louisiana Board Oral Examination in Psychology (practice unavailable)
Board meeting
The Board may require a meeting to review character, current fitness, practice plans and specialty declaration.
Criminal background
Acceptable criminal background review required.
Eligibility
Current ABPP Diplomate in good standing and licensure in another United States jurisdiction or a Canadian province.
Prior examinations
Other jurisdictions’ own examinations are applicant conditions. The statutory written and oral examination requirement is retained; the reciprocal rule and implementing guide describe exemptions/documentation waivers for qualifying applicants.
State exam
Louisiana jurisprudence examination before license issuance.
Waiver source
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Licensure by reciprocity — cpq

All of the following:

  • EPPP (Part 1-Knowledge)
  • Louisiana Jurisprudence Examination for Psychologist Applicants (practice unavailable)
  • Louisiana Board Oral Examination in Psychology (practice unavailable)
Board meeting
The Board may require a meeting to review character, current fitness, practice plans and specialty declaration.
Criminal background
Acceptable criminal background review required.
Eligibility
Current ASPPB Certificate of Professional Qualification and licensure in another United States jurisdiction or a Canadian province.
Prior examinations
Other jurisdictions’ own examinations are applicant conditions. The statutory written and oral examination requirement is retained; the reciprocal rule and implementing guide describe exemptions/documentation waivers for qualifying applicants.
State exam
Louisiana jurisprudence examination before license issuance.
Waiver source
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Licensure by reciprocity — reciprocal jurisdiction

All of the following:

  • EPPP (Part 1-Knowledge)
  • Louisiana Jurisprudence Examination for Psychologist Applicants (practice unavailable)
  • Louisiana Board Oral Examination in Psychology (practice unavailable)
Board meeting
The Board may require a meeting to review character, current fitness, practice plans and specialty declaration.
Criminal background
Acceptable criminal background review required.
Eligibility
Equivalent reciprocal jurisdiction, five years of satisfactory licensed experience, prior written and oral examinations of that jurisdiction, campus residency and clean professional history.
Prior examinations
Other jurisdictions’ own examinations are applicant conditions. The statutory written and oral examination requirement is retained; the reciprocal rule and implementing guide describe exemptions/documentation waivers for qualifying applicants.
State exam
Louisiana jurisprudence examination before license issuance.
Waiver source
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Reinstatement after more than two years of lapse
Louisiana Board Oral Examination in Psychology (practice unavailable)
Assessment
New jurisprudence examination for LSSP; Board oral examination for LP/LPA.
Conditions
Pay application-equivalent and renewal fees and satisfy Board review, continuing education and applicable criminal history review.
Lapse period
More than two years since lapse.
Reinstatement within two years of lapse
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Conditions
Fulfil outstanding continuing education, application and renewal/reinstatement fees, Board review and applicable criminal background requirements; no practice during lapse.
Lapse period
Not more than two years since lapse.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Annual licence renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Fitness
A physical or mental-health fitness assessment may be required under the credential’s statute; it is an applicant condition.
Renewal
Submit renewal application, required fee and acceptable continuing professional development or continuing education; remain in lawful good standing.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Return from emeritus retirement after five or more years
Louisiana Board Oral Examination in Psychology (practice unavailable)
Retirement
Five or more years; oral examination, application, fee, required continuing development and no law violation.
Return from emeritus retirement before five years
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Retirement
Less than five years; reinstatement application and fee, continuing development and no law violation.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Licensed Psychological Associate

Licensing authority: Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Licensure by endorsement under the Welcome Home Act
Louisiana Jurisprudence Examination for Licensed Psychological Associate Applicants (practice unavailable)
Background
Board background check and review of professional history.
Fees and verification
Pay applicable fees and arrange primary-source licence verification.
Good standing
Good standing, no disqualifying criminal record and no unresolved professional disciplinary action or investigation.
License held
Current license or certification in another United States jurisdiction for at least one year in a lawful occupation with a similar scope; that jurisdiction required an examination or education, training or experience.
Other jurisdiction exam
Any other jurisdiction’s own examination is an applicant condition; no examination identity is inferred from the license held.
Residency
Relocating to and residing in Louisiana; provide statutory proof of residency, with another qualifying proof after six months when employment evidence was used.
Initial licensure with transitional supervised practice credit

All of the following:

  • EPPP (Part 1-Knowledge)
  • Louisiana Jurisprudence Examination for Licensed Psychological Associate Applicants (practice unavailable)
Age character citizenship
At least 21, good moral character, citizenship or declared intent; no prohibited professional history.
Background
Acceptable criminal history record review and references.
Education
Board-approved master’s degree in health service psychology or equivalent psychology graduate program.
General supervision
At least one hour per week for full-time practice or two hours per month for part-time practice; group contact maximum 50 hours; setting requirements in rule 7305.
Guide conflict
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Guide supervision timeframe
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Professional exam
EPPP Knowledge at scaled score 450, to be passed within six years of candidacy under rule 6903.
Scope and insurance
Independent mental-health counselling and psychotherapy only within competence; restricted assessment and diagnosis; malpractice insurance required.
Supervised practice
3500 documented post-degree hours over at least two years under qualified supervisors, with statutory postgraduate supervision completed within six years of starting.
Transitional credit
Rule 7305(C): candidate graduating July 31, 2027; qualifying current employment and more than three years full time or five years part time; complete application within one year of the Subpart’s effective date; Board may require additional remediation or supervision.
Initial licensure with foreign educational credentials

All of the following:

  • EPPP (Part 1-Knowledge)
  • Louisiana Jurisprudence Examination for Licensed Psychological Associate Applicants (practice unavailable)
Age character citizenship
At least 21, good moral character, citizenship or declared intent; no prohibited professional history.
Background
Acceptable criminal history record review and references.
Education
Board-approved master’s degree in health service psychology or equivalent psychology graduate program.
Foreign education
Provide original diploma, course transcript, certified English translations, evidence of supervised experience and chronological summary equivalent to an American transcript.
General supervision
At least one hour per week for full-time practice or two hours per month for part-time practice; group contact maximum 50 hours; setting requirements in rule 7305.
Guide conflict
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Guide supervision timeframe
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Professional exam
EPPP Knowledge at scaled score 450, to be passed within six years of candidacy under rule 6903.
Scope and insurance
Independent mental-health counselling and psychotherapy only within competence; restricted assessment and diagnosis; malpractice insurance required.
Supervised practice
3500 documented post-degree hours over at least two years under qualified supervisors, with statutory postgraduate supervision completed within six years of starting.
Military endorsement based on an existing occupational licence
Louisiana Jurisprudence Examination for Licensed Psychological Associate Applicants (practice unavailable)
Background
Acceptable criminal background review.
Eligibility
Current equivalent out-of-jurisdiction occupational licence held for at least one year; good standing and required history, fees and concurrent permanent application.
Military affiliation
Qualifying military member, spouse, dependent or assigned Department of Defense civilian employee under R.S. 37:3651; stationed in Louisiana or qualifying Louisiana legal residence.
Other jurisdiction evidence
Other jurisdictions’ examinations and private certifications are applicant conditions; none is inferred to be a national examination requirement.
Temporary status
Permit is pending normal licence, terminates if the concurrent permanent application fails, and is subject to Louisiana law.
Military endorsement based on private certification and work experience
Louisiana Jurisprudence Examination for Licensed Psychological Associate Applicants (practice unavailable)
Background
Acceptable criminal background review.
Eligibility
Current private certification in good standing and at least two years of work in a jurisdiction not licensing the occupation; statutory history, fees and concurrent permanent application.
Military affiliation
Qualifying military member, spouse, dependent or assigned Department of Defense civilian employee under R.S. 37:3651; stationed in Louisiana or qualifying Louisiana legal residence.
Other jurisdiction evidence
Other jurisdictions’ examinations and private certifications are applicant conditions; none is inferred to be a national examination requirement.
Temporary status
Permit is pending normal licence, terminates if the concurrent permanent application fails, and is subject to Louisiana law.
Military endorsement based on unlicensed occupation work experience
Louisiana Jurisprudence Examination for Licensed Psychological Associate Applicants (practice unavailable)
Background
Acceptable criminal background review.
Eligibility
At least three years in a lawful occupation not licensed or certified in that jurisdiction, with similar scope as determined by the Board; statutory history, fees and concurrent permanent application.
Military affiliation
Qualifying military member, spouse, dependent or assigned Department of Defense civilian employee under R.S. 37:3651; stationed in Louisiana or qualifying Louisiana legal residence.
Other jurisdiction evidence
Other jurisdictions’ examinations and private certifications are applicant conditions; none is inferred to be a national examination requirement.
Temporary status
Permit is pending normal licence, terminates if the concurrent permanent application fails, and is subject to Louisiana law.
Initial licensure by examination

All of the following:

  • EPPP (Part 1-Knowledge)
  • Louisiana Jurisprudence Examination for Licensed Psychological Associate Applicants (practice unavailable)
Age character citizenship
At least 21, good moral character, citizenship or declared intent; no prohibited professional history.
Background
Acceptable criminal history record review and references.
Education
Board-approved master’s degree in health service psychology or equivalent psychology graduate program.
General supervision
At least one hour per week for full-time practice or two hours per month for part-time practice; group contact maximum 50 hours; setting requirements in rule 7305.
Guide conflict
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Guide supervision timeframe
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Professional exam
EPPP Knowledge at scaled score 450, to be passed within six years of candidacy under rule 6903.
Scope and insurance
Independent mental-health counselling and psychotherapy only within competence; restricted assessment and diagnosis; malpractice insurance required.
Supervised practice
3500 documented post-degree hours over at least two years under qualified supervisors, with statutory postgraduate supervision completed within six years of starting.
Reapplication after denial or closed candidacy

All of the following:

  • EPPP (Part 1-Knowledge)
  • Louisiana Jurisprudence Examination for Licensed Psychological Associate Applicants (practice unavailable)
Reapplication
Previously denied or removed from candidacy; remedy deficiencies and required additional training/remediation before resubmission.
Licensure by reciprocity

All of the following:

  • EPPP (Part 1-Knowledge)
  • Louisiana Jurisprudence Examination for Licensed Psychological Associate Applicants (practice unavailable)
  • Louisiana Board Oral Examination in Psychology (practice unavailable)
Age character citizenship
At least 21, good moral character, citizenship or declared intent; no prohibited professional history.
Background
Acceptable criminal history record review and references.
Education
Board-approved master’s degree in health service psychology or equivalent psychology graduate program.
General supervision
At least one hour per week for full-time practice or two hours per month for part-time practice; group contact maximum 50 hours; setting requirements in rule 7305.
Guide conflict
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Guide supervision timeframe
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Implementation extra
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Professional exam
EPPP Knowledge at scaled score 450, to be passed within six years of candidacy under rule 6903.
Reciprocity
Equivalent LPA licence in good standing for at least five years from an ASPPB jurisdiction with a reciprocal agreement and substantially equivalent requirements.
Scope and insurance
Independent mental-health counselling and psychotherapy only within competence; restricted assessment and diagnosis; malpractice insurance required.
Supervised practice
3500 documented post-degree hours over at least two years under qualified supervisors, with statutory postgraduate supervision completed within six years of starting.
Reinstatement after more than two years of lapse
Louisiana Board Oral Examination in Psychology (practice unavailable)
Assessment
New jurisprudence examination for LSSP; Board oral examination for LP/LPA.
Conditions
Pay application-equivalent and renewal fees and satisfy Board review, continuing education and applicable criminal history review.
Lapse period
More than two years since lapse.
Reinstatement within two years of lapse
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Conditions
Fulfil outstanding continuing education, application and renewal/reinstatement fees, Board review and applicable criminal background requirements; no practice during lapse.
Lapse period
Not more than two years since lapse.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Annual licence renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Fitness
A physical or mental-health fitness assessment may be required under the credential’s statute; it is an applicant condition.
Renewal
Submit renewal application, required fee and acceptable continuing professional development or continuing education; remain in lawful good standing.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Return from emeritus retirement after five or more years
Louisiana Board Oral Examination in Psychology (practice unavailable)
Retirement
Five or more years; oral examination, application, fee, required continuing development and no law violation.
Return from emeritus retirement before five years
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Retirement
Less than five years; reinstatement application and fee, continuing development and no law violation.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Licensed Specialist in School Psychology

Licensing authority: Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Licensure by endorsement under the Welcome Home Act
LSSP Jurisprudence Examination (practice unavailable)
Background
Board background check and review of professional history.
Fees and verification
Pay applicable fees and arrange primary-source licence verification.
Good standing
Good standing, no disqualifying criminal record and no unresolved professional disciplinary action or investigation.
License held
Current license or certification in another United States jurisdiction for at least one year in a lawful occupation with a similar scope; that jurisdiction required an examination or education, training or experience.
Other jurisdiction exam
Any other jurisdiction’s own examination is an applicant condition; no examination identity is inferred from the license held.
Residency
Relocating to and residing in Louisiana; provide statutory proof of residency, with another qualifying proof after six months when employment evidence was used.
Full licensure with documented training

All of the following:

  • At least one of the following alternatives:

  • LSSP Jurisprudence Examination (practice unavailable)
Age character citizenship
At least 21, good moral character, citizenship or declared intent and lawful professional history.
Alternative national exam
The Praxis School Psychology Examination administered by ETS is required or accepted by R.S. 37:2356.3(A)(1)(h), LAC 46:LXIII.3100(E) and 3701(A). It is currently offered but absent from the supplied national registrations. The EPPP may substitute at scaled score 450. Praxis is recorded as a condition until the nationwide stage registers it.
Background
Acceptable criminal history review and professional references.
Board discretion
The Board may require a meeting to verify character, fitness, practice plans and specialty.
Graduate education
NASP-approved/accredited school specialist or graduate degree, or a qualifying equivalent program under Chapter 34.
Internship
1200-hour, nine-month internship, including 600 hours in a school setting.
Scope
Independent practice as a school contractor; work outside the school system is under a licensed psychologist or medical psychologist who is responsible and signs final reports.
Supervised experience
Three years of supervised experience in the public school system; qualifying internship credit is addressed in rule 3300.
Legacy school certification and employment

All of the following:

  • At least one of the following alternatives:

  • LSSP Jurisprudence Examination (practice unavailable)
Age character citizenship
At least 21, good moral character, citizenship or declared intent and lawful professional history.
Alternative national exam
The Praxis School Psychology Examination administered by ETS is required or accepted by R.S. 37:2356.3(A)(1)(h), LAC 46:LXIII.3100(E) and 3701(A). It is currently offered but absent from the supplied national registrations. The EPPP may substitute at scaled score 450. Praxis is recorded as a condition until the nationwide stage registers it.
Background
Acceptable criminal history review and professional references.
Board discretion
The Board may require a meeting to verify character, fitness, practice plans and specialty.
Graduate education
NASP-approved/accredited school specialist or graduate degree, or a qualifying equivalent program under Chapter 34.
Implementation waiver
Rule 3300 and the current workflow provide the legacy documentation pathway; the statutory national-examination requirement remains a leaf, with these implementation waivers shown to the applicant.
Legacy eligibility
LDOE ancillary school-psychologist certificate and concurrent LEA employment during July 1, 2015–June 30, 2025.
Scope
Independent practice as a school contractor; work outside the school system is under a licensed psychologist or medical psychologist who is responsible and signs final reports.
Military endorsement based on an existing occupational licence
LSSP Jurisprudence Examination (practice unavailable)
Background
Acceptable criminal background review.
Eligibility
Current equivalent out-of-jurisdiction occupational licence held for at least one year; good standing and required history, fees and concurrent permanent application.
Military affiliation
Qualifying military member, spouse, dependent or assigned Department of Defense civilian employee under R.S. 37:3651; stationed in Louisiana or qualifying Louisiana legal residence.
Other jurisdiction evidence
Other jurisdictions’ examinations and private certifications are applicant conditions; none is inferred to be a national examination requirement.
Temporary status
Permit is pending normal licence, terminates if the concurrent permanent application fails, and is subject to Louisiana law.
Military endorsement based on private certification and work experience
LSSP Jurisprudence Examination (practice unavailable)
Background
Acceptable criminal background review.
Eligibility
Current private certification in good standing and at least two years of work in a jurisdiction not licensing the occupation; statutory history, fees and concurrent permanent application.
Military affiliation
Qualifying military member, spouse, dependent or assigned Department of Defense civilian employee under R.S. 37:3651; stationed in Louisiana or qualifying Louisiana legal residence.
Other jurisdiction evidence
Other jurisdictions’ examinations and private certifications are applicant conditions; none is inferred to be a national examination requirement.
Temporary status
Permit is pending normal licence, terminates if the concurrent permanent application fails, and is subject to Louisiana law.
Military endorsement based on unlicensed occupation work experience
LSSP Jurisprudence Examination (practice unavailable)
Background
Acceptable criminal background review.
Eligibility
At least three years in a lawful occupation not licensed or certified in that jurisdiction, with similar scope as determined by the Board; statutory history, fees and concurrent permanent application.
Military affiliation
Qualifying military member, spouse, dependent or assigned Department of Defense civilian employee under R.S. 37:3651; stationed in Louisiana or qualifying Louisiana legal residence.
Other jurisdiction evidence
Other jurisdictions’ examinations and private certifications are applicant conditions; none is inferred to be a national examination requirement.
Temporary status
Permit is pending normal licence, terminates if the concurrent permanent application fails, and is subject to Louisiana law.
Full licensure with NCSP certification

All of the following:

  • At least one of the following alternatives:

  • LSSP Jurisprudence Examination (practice unavailable)
Age character citizenship
At least 21, good moral character, citizenship or declared intent and lawful professional history.
Alternative national exam
The Praxis School Psychology Examination administered by ETS is required or accepted by R.S. 37:2356.3(A)(1)(h), LAC 46:LXIII.3100(E) and 3701(A). It is currently offered but absent from the supplied national registrations. The EPPP may substitute at scaled score 450. Praxis is recorded as a condition until the nationwide stage registers it.
Background
Acceptable criminal history review and professional references.
Board discretion
The Board may require a meeting to verify character, fitness, practice plans and specialty.
Certification
Current National Certification in School Psychology; the current implementation waives documentation of examination and postgraduate supervision for NCSP holders.
Graduate education
NASP-approved/accredited school specialist or graduate degree, or a qualifying equivalent program under Chapter 34.
Scope
Independent practice as a school contractor; work outside the school system is under a licensed psychologist or medical psychologist who is responsible and signs final reports.
Reapplication after denial or closed candidacy

All of the following:

  • At least one of the following alternatives:

  • LSSP Jurisprudence Examination (practice unavailable)
Alternative national exam
The Praxis School Psychology Examination administered by ETS is required or accepted by R.S. 37:2356.3(A)(1)(h), LAC 46:LXIII.3100(E) and 3701(A). It is currently offered but absent from the supplied national registrations. The EPPP may substitute at scaled score 450. Praxis is recorded as a condition until the nationwide stage registers it.
Reapplication
Two years after denial and completion of additional qualifying training; satisfy the applicable current issuance pathway.
Licensure by reciprocity

All of the following:

  • At least one of the following alternatives:

  • LSSP Jurisprudence Examination (practice unavailable)
Age character citizenship
At least 21, good moral character, citizenship or declared intent and lawful professional history.
Alternative national exam
The Praxis School Psychology Examination administered by ETS is required or accepted by R.S. 37:2356.3(A)(1)(h), LAC 46:LXIII.3100(E) and 3701(A). It is currently offered but absent from the supplied national registrations. The EPPP may substitute at scaled score 450. Praxis is recorded as a condition until the nationwide stage registers it.
Background
Acceptable criminal history review and professional references.
Board discretion
The Board may require a meeting to verify character, fitness, practice plans and specialty.
Graduate education
NASP-approved/accredited school specialist or graduate degree, or a qualifying equivalent program under Chapter 34.
Implementation waiver
Rule 3300 supplies the reciprocal pathway; statutory national-examination eligibility remains, with documentation waivers applicant-specific.
Prior license
Current equivalent specialist licence in good standing in an ASPPB jurisdiction held for five years.
Scope
Independent practice as a school contractor; work outside the school system is under a licensed psychologist or medical psychologist who is responsible and signs final reports.
Reinstatement after more than two years of lapse
LSSP Jurisprudence Examination (practice unavailable)
Assessment
New jurisprudence examination for LSSP; Board oral examination for LP/LPA.
Conditions
Pay application-equivalent and renewal fees and satisfy Board review, continuing education and applicable criminal history review.
Lapse period
More than two years since lapse.
Reinstatement within two years of lapse
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Conditions
Fulfil outstanding continuing education, application and renewal/reinstatement fees, Board review and applicable criminal background requirements; no practice during lapse.
Lapse period
Not more than two years since lapse.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Annual licence renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Fitness
A physical or mental-health fitness assessment may be required under the credential’s statute; it is an applicant condition.
Renewal
Submit renewal application, required fee and acceptable continuing professional development or continuing education; remain in lawful good standing.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Medical Psychologist

Licensing authority: Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners

Initial medical psychology licensure
Psychopharmacology Examination for Psychologists
Background and identity
Required criminal history review, notarized oath, source credentials, citizenship/work authorization and application fees.
Basic life support
Maintain BLS certification.
Clinical experience
At least three years of clinical experience under current R.S. 37:1360.55(A)(4).
Education
Postdoctoral master’s in clinical psychopharmacology from a regionally accredited institution or Board-approved equivalent training with the statutory curriculum.
Outdated application statute
The application page reproduces a pre-2024 statute and an expired January 1, 2010 grandfather provision. Current codified R.S. 37:1360.55, including three-year clinical experience and exclusive regulation, governs this route.
Psychologist license
Current unrestricted Louisiana LSBEP psychologist licence in good standing at initial application. After medical licensure, R.S. 37:1360.55(C) does not require retaining that licence for medical renewal or advanced-practice certification.
Score and attempts
Board passing criterion; rule 3933 restricts licensure after four failures. Transfer every attempt and score.
Score timing conflict
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New original application after more than two years expired
Psychopharmacology Examination for Psychologists
Expiration
More than two years or otherwise ineligible for reinstatement; apply for an original licence or certificate and meet its current original eligibility criteria.
Original requirements
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Reinstatement more than one but less than two years after expiration
Psychopharmacology Examination for Psychologists
Expiration
More than one but less than two years; continuing education for each expired year, application and doubled renewal-fee penalty.
National exam discretion
The Board may require passing all or a designated portion of the national examination required for licensure, identified in the rules and current application as PEP.
Other conditions
Board may require photograph, statistical affidavit, a written certification/recertification examination acceptable to it (unnamed), clinical-competency program and remediation. These unspecified conditions do not create extra examination identities.
Reinstatement less than one year after expiration
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Expiration
Less than one year; Board reinstatement application, required fees and renewal-fee-equivalent penalty; satisfy applicable renewal and eligibility criteria.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Annual medical licence or advanced certificate renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Psychologist licence
Separate LSBEP licence is not required for renewal under current statute.
Renewal
Renew by June 30 with application and fee, required continuing professional education and BLS maintenance.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Provisional Licensed Psychologist

Licensing authority: Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Initial provisional licensure

All of the following:

Background
Acceptable criminal background check.
Character
At least 21, good moral character, citizenship or declared intention and compliance with law.
Education
Board-approved psychology doctorate.
Experience
One year of supervised experience or approved predoctoral internship.
Plan
Preapproved supervised practice plan and continuing professional supervision.
Written examination timing
The provisional licence permits early EPPP admission during supervised practice. EPPP need not precede provisional issuance but must be completed within four years of candidacy; rule 105(F) revokes provisional status upon failure. The ordinary licence has its separate oral-examination requirement.
New application after provisional lapse exceeding six months

All of the following:

Background
Acceptable criminal background check.
Board discretion
The Board may require completion of requirements left unfulfilled during the previous year.
Character
At least 21, good moral character, citizenship or declared intention and compliance with law.
Education
Board-approved psychology doctorate.
Experience
One year of supervised experience or approved predoctoral internship.
Lapse period
More than six months; a new provisional application is required.
Plan
Preapproved supervised practice plan and continuing professional supervision.
Written examination timing
The provisional licence permits early EPPP admission during supervised practice. EPPP need not precede provisional issuance but must be completed within four years of candidacy; rule 105(F) revokes provisional status upon failure. The ordinary licence has its separate oral-examination requirement.
Reinstatement within six months of provisional lapse
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Lapse period
Within six months of lapse; fulfil the outstanding renewal criteria.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Annual provisional renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Future full licensure
Complete the professional-examination candidacy and supervision criteria to qualify for the separate ordinary licence.
Renewal
Application, fees, continuing education and lawful good standing; at most three consecutive renewals.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Psychopharmacology Examination for Psychologists

Provider
Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB); administered on computer at Kryterion Testing Network centers
Format
Computer-based multiple-choice examination requiring recall of information, analysis, and judgment; offered in person at Kryterion test centers, not online
Exam questions
200 multiple-choice items: 150 scored and 50 experimental (pretest) items
Time limit
4 hours
Passing score
Criterion-referenced cut score set by a modified Angoff approach; the score is the number of items answered correctly represented as a percentage
Exam fee
$700 exam fee plus $125 test center fee
Examination outline
  • Content Area 1: Integrating Clinical Psychopharmacology with the Practice of Psychology — Refers to integrating clinical psychopharmacology with the practice of psychology (7.3%)
    • Knowledge of biopsychosocial variables as determinants of medication utilization and effects (e.g., age, gender, family history, patient belief systems/ culture, economics/ poverty, social support, current environmental circumstances).
    • Knowledge of limitations and benefits, patient perceptions (including help-seeking attitudes), and treatment expectations regarding psychopharmacological and psychological interventions as sole, additive, or interactive treatments for given disorders and functional impairments.
    • Knowledge of practitioner-patient partnership for case and medication management, including the impact on patient education, medication adherence, the effectiveness of treatment, adverse effects and response to side effects, and implications for the relationship when psychosocial and pharmacological interventions are utilized (e.g., ethnicity/culture, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic factors, religion, refugee status).
    • Knowledge of the development and implementation of a coherent and organized integrated treatment plan of psychosocial, cultural (including the participation of traditional healers when appropriate), and pharmacological interventions with attention to comorbidities, as well as evidence-based developments in psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy.
  • Content Area 2: Neuroscience — Refers to the anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry of the nervous system and its interfaces with other major body systems. (6.7%)
    • Knowledge of cellular and molecular nervous system biology and regulatory processes (e.g., neurotransmitter and neuromodulator systems, up and down-regulation, tolerance/cross-tolerance) needed to understand the pharmacological effect of medications.
    • Knowledge of the structure and function of the central and peripheral nervous systems.
    • Knowledge of neurodevelopment and neuroplasticity.
    • Knowledge of the major neuronal pathways and their functions, and associated messenger systems.
  • Content Area 3: Nervous System Pathology — Refers to disorders of the nervous system resulting in abnormal function or behavioral/ mood disruption. Includes biochemical, structural (congenital or acquired), or neurophysiological abnormalities and their impact on other body systems. (11.3%)
    • Knowledge of etiological factors and diagnosis of dementia, delirium, and other cognitive and neurological disorders.
    • Knowledge of etiological factors and diagnosis of chronic pain, including headache (e.g., migrainous vs. non-migrainous headache), neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia; and the role of the CNS in pain experience and management.
    • Knowledge of etiological factors and diagnosis of sleep disorders.
    • Knowledge of common idiopathic movement disorders, their etiological factors, signs, symptoms, and diagnosis (e.g., Parkinson’s, Huntington’s, Tourette’s syndrome).
    • Knowledge of common iatrogenic or drug-induced movement disorders, their etiological factors, signs, symptoms, and diagnosis (e.g., extrapyramidal symptoms, dystonias, dyskinesias, akathisia, Dystonic Tremors (DTs)).
    • Knowledge of etiological factors and categories of seizure disorders.
    • Knowledge of traumatic brain injury and post-concussive or post-concussion syndrome and its impact on prescriptive decisions.
    • Knowledge of nervous system pathology (e.g., multiple sclerosis, infectious diseases, exposure to environmental neurotoxins, neoplasms, intellectual/developmental disabilities).
    • Knowledge of basic indications for neurodiagnostic imaging and testing (e.g., EEG, CT, MRI, neuropsychological).
  • Content Area 4: Physiology and Pathophysiology — Refers to normal physiology and pathophysiology across the life span, and their impact on psychological functioning and psychopharmacology. (16%)
    • Knowledge of indications for referral to other health care providers for assessment or treatment when organ system pathology is indicated.
    • Knowledge at a functional level of cardiovascular system physiology and pathophysiology across the life span (e.g., rhythm and rate disorders such as prolonged QT interval), and their relationship to psychopharmacology and psychopathology (e.g., blood pressure changes secondary to psychotropic medication; mitral valve prolapse related to panic disorder).
    • Knowledge at a functional level of pulmonary system physiology and pathophysiology across the life span, and their relationships to psychopharmacology and psychopathology (e.g., beta blockers and asthma, respiratory suppression with CNS depressants).
    • Knowledge of etiological factors and diagnosis of central nervous system vascular disorders (e.g., cerebral vascular accidents, transient ischemic attacks).
    • Knowledge at a functional level of renal/genitourinary system physiology and pathophysiology across the life span, and their relationships to psychopharmacology and psychopathology (e.g., the effect of psychotropic substances on urinary/sexual functioning; role in excretion of wastes and medications; valproic acid and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS); lithium and renal functioning).
  • Content Area 5: Biopsychosocial and Pharmacologic Assessment and Monitoring — Refers to a range of biopsychosocial (psychological, neurological, behavioral, physical, biomedical) and pharmacologic assessment techniques and procedures for baseline and ongoing evaluation of the individual’s physical and psychological health status as well as the assessment of therapeutic efficacy, adverse effects, contraindications for drug usage, drug interactions, and appropriateness for medication continuation, modification, or discontinuation. (6%)
    • Knowledge of individual and family history-taking procedures and psychological assessments that provide information relevant to prescribing (e.g., review of systems, dietary habits, mental status, behavioral observations, developmental history, social history, academic history, family medical and psychiatric history (including knowledge of diversity-related variations in the incidence/ prevalence of disorders), history of sexually transmitted disease and history of the general level of functioning).
    • Knowledge of basic physical and neurological examination procedures (e.g., history and physical examination (HPE); review of systems (ROS)) and variations in these procedures for special populations (e.g., ethnicity and estimated glomerular filtration rate (EGFR)).
    • Knowledge of appropriate laboratory tests and assessment procedures before prescribing particular medications (e.g., the implication of disease states, gender, ethnicity, sample timing, and potential effects of medications on those values) and ongoing during treatment (e.g., therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) for lithium blood levels, white blood cell monitoring with clozapine use).
    • Knowledge of behavioral assessment methods (e.g., rating scales, direct observation of behaviors, parent/ teacher/self-report) at baseline and ongoing monitoring for therapeutic effectiveness, quality of life, and adverse effects of psychopharmacological agents (e.g., akathisia with antipsychotics and SSRIs; rating scales for ADHD; Mini Mental Status Examination (MMSE) for cognitive function; Clinical Global Impression (CGI) scale for global response to treatment).
  • Content Area 6: Differential Diagnosis — Refers to the use of comprehensive diagnostic information about a patient to establish an accurate diagnosis from among possible medical and psychological diagnoses to select appropriate treatment modalities and determine the appropriateness of referral to other health care providers. (10%)
    • Knowledge of medical disorders and their most common symptoms that may also present with psychological symptoms (e.g., ADHD versus PKU versus autism, anxiety versus Graves’ disease, dementia versus depression in the elderly; depression as a primary disorder vs. a prodromal sign of underlying cancer; personality changes in the elderly vs. dementia).
    • Knowledge of psychological signs and symptoms (e.g., mental status changes, memory dysfunction, depression, psychosis) secondary to substances of abuse, prescribed and over-the-counter (OTC) medications, most commonly used herbal remedies that have psychological effects, and dietary supplements.
    • Knowledge of the psychopharmacological treatment implications related to mental health disorders with multiple symptoms (e.g., one disorder with multiple symptoms vs. comorbid disorders with related symptoms: major depressive disorder with psychotic features vs. major depressive disorder and schizophrenia; anxious depression vs. anxiety disorder and dysthymia; bipolar vs. psychotic depression; behavioral health disorders and substance use disorders).
    • Knowledge of iatrogenic effects of medication versus primary symptoms of disease course (e.g., akathisia versus anxiety; anticholinergic effects versus dementia; medication-induced tremor versus idiopathic movement disorders).
  • Content Area 7: Pharmacology — Refers to the interactions of drugs with biophysiological systems; encompasses pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, pharmacogenetics, and the epidemiology of various medications such as psychotropics, adjunctive agents, and other medications used in the practice of medicine, as well as substances of abuse, OTC products, and food and dietary supplements. The influence of cultural/ethnic factors, environmental factors, and responses of special populations are considered. (12.7%)
    • Knowledge of drug classifications for psychotropic and adjunctive medications (e.g., stimulants, sedatives, antidepressants, anticholinergics), major drug categories used to treat common medical disorders (e.g., antibiotics), OTC medications, herbals, and substances of abuse.
    • Knowledge of pharmacokinetic parameters (e.g., absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination) and how each phase affects drug action (e.g., delayed-release preparations, routes of administration, area under the curve, lipophilicity and drug transit across membrane barriers, CYP enzymes, drug/drug and drug/food interactions, routes of clearance).
    • Knowledge of pharmacodynamic changes caused by medications (receptor up/down regulation; transcription).
    • Knowledge of the importance of biological half-life in determining steady state drug concentrations, dosing schedules, accumulation, and toxicity.
    • Knowledge of drug properties and characteristics (e.g., therapeutic index, therapeutic blood levels/ prescription doses, potency, bioavailability, efficacy, cognitive and behavioral manifestations of toxicity, dose response relationships).
    • Knowledge of types of drugs/receptor interactions (e.g., direct and indirect agonists, antagonists, partial agonists, inverse agonists, competitive vs. non-competitive antagonism and agonism).
    • Knowledge of the relationship between neurotransmitters and their receptor targets and the behavioral effects of stimulation vs. inhibition (e.g., 5HT1A and anxiety, beta blockers and performance anxiety, D2 and psychosis; histamine and sedation; ACh and memory).
    • Knowledge of the mechanism of action of common therapeutic agents (e.g., receptor stimulation/inhibition; receptor up/down regulation; tolerance, dependence, and withdrawal).
    • Knowledge of the theoretical relationship between neurotransmitter systems and psycho-pathological conditions (e.g., serotonin and norepinephrine in depression, dopamine in psychosis and substance abuse; dopamine in Parkinson’s disease; acetylcholine in Alzheimer’s disease).
    • Knowledge of the factors (e.g., biological, ethnic, pharmacodynamic, genetic, pharmacokinetic) related to intra- and inter-individual responses to medications (e.g., variation of blood levels to the same dose across individuals, change in responsiveness within the same individual across administrations of same drug [e.g., pregnancy, obesity, age]).
    • Knowledge of drug-induced disease, dysfunction, and adverse reactions (e.g., hepatotoxicity, agranulocytosis, dystonias).
  • Content Area 8: Clinical Psychopharmacology — Refers to the application of pharmacology to the management of psychological/behavioral disorders. This includes indications, contradictions, dosing, adverse effects and toxicities of psychotropic and adjunctive medications, interactions with other medications (including other drugs used in medicine for recreational purposes, and available for OTC purchase) as well as the management of adverse reactions, overdoses, and toxicities. (16%)
    • Knowledge of indications and contraindications for various psychotropic medications, including use of multiple medications both on and off label.
    • Knowledge of decision-making strategies for psychotropic medication selection (e.g., risk-benefit analysis, practice guidelines, genetics, ethnicity, cost, pregnancy, disease status, limitations of current diagnostic systems [e.g., DSM, ICD]).
    • Knowledge of dosing, time course of therapeutic action, and adverse effects of medication based on patient factors (e.g., weight, gender, ethnicity, culture, age, trauma, pregnancy, concurrent disease).
    • Knowledge of dosing strategies (e.g., augmentation, titration, cross taper, discontinuation).
    • Knowledge of common signs and symptoms of drug toxicity and the management of adverse reactions to drugs (e.g., referral for appropriate medical care, use of appropriate medications).
    • Knowledge of the management of at-risk patients (e.g., relapse prevention, adherence, suicide prevention, patients seeking medication inappropriate or inconsistent with treatment plan).
    • Knowledge of potential adverse psychological and physiological signs of drugs used for common medical conditions (e.g., steroids, beta blockers, antibiotics, antivirals), OTCs, and herbals/dietary supplements.
    • Knowledge of psychological and physiological signs of common recreational substances and the management of intoxication or addiction, including strategies for assisted withdrawal, maintenance, and relapse prevention.
    • Knowledge of how to recognize and manage tolerance, cross-tolerance, dependence, and abstinence syndromes, sensitization/cross-sensitization with respect to specific medications.
    • Knowledge of the patient factors (e.g., culture, literacy, stage of change) that need to be considered when informing patients about drug utilization, risks, benefits, potential complications, and alternatives to pharmacotherapy.
  • Content Area 9: Research — Refers to the methodology, standards, and conduct of research on psychoactive substances. The knowledge base facilitates research design and implementation, accurate data interpretation and communication, effective utilization of findings, the accumulation of scientific knowledge, and the improvement of the practice of clinical psychology. (7.3%)
    • Knowledge of research designs and analytic techniques used in psychopharmacological research (e.g., open label, single vs double blind, random assignment, placebo control, drug washout, dose response relationships, intent-to-treat analyses, within-subject and group designs, concurrent administration of other drugs, FDA drug development process).
    • Knowledge of how to critically review clinical research data including non-evidence-based therapies and emerging research methodologies and use the information for making treatment decisions (e.g., Number needed to treat (NNT), Number needed to harm (NNH), Odds ratio (OR), Risk ratio (RR), effect size).
    • Knowledge of influential, non-industry sponsored multi-site research studies relating to psychopharmacology (e.g., CATIE, STAR-D, CUTLASS, MTA).
    • Knowledge of evidence-based research regarding complementary and alternative medicines (e.g., Omega-3, folate, dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), St. John’s Wort, melatonin).
  • Content Area 10: Professional, Legal, Ethical, and Interprofessional Issues — Refers to the knowledge of ethics, standards of care, laws, and regulations relevant to the practice of psychology involving psychopharmacology. (6.7%)
    • Knowledge of relevant legal and ethical codes and standards that pertain to pharmacological practice; and laws and statutes for prescribing psychotropic medications (e.g., DEA regulations, telehealth).
    • Knowledge of practice guidelines and standards of care for prescribing psychotropic medications (including a relationship with referring psychologist).
    • Knowledge of patients’ rights related to medication treatments and therapy (e.g., informed consent, right to refuse treatment, right to treatment within the least restrictive environment, inappropriate psychotropic restraints, duty to warn, privileged communication, alternative decision maker, living will, durable power of attorney, advance directives).
    • Knowledge of ethical issues regarding relationships with pharmaceutical companies (e.g., acceptance of gifts and samples, revealing sources of funding and affiliations, interactions with pharmaceutical reps).
Examination sources

Louisiana Jurisprudence Examination for Psychologist Applicants

Practice scope

Inferred from the examination name; the authority has not published an examination outline.

  • Louisiana Revised Statutes, Title 37, Chapter 28. Psychologists
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 1. Definitions
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 2. Reciprocity
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 3. Training and Credentials
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 7. Supervised Practice Leading toward Licensure
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 8. Continuing Education
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 9. Licensees
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 10. Temporary Registration
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 11. Supervision of Assistants to Psychologists
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 12. Criminal History Records Information
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 13. Ethical Standards of Psychologists
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 14. Telepsychology and Telesupervision
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 15. Rules for Disciplinary Action
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 17. Specialty Titles
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 19. Public Information
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 21. Disclosure of Financial Interests and Prohibited Payments
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 31. Definitions
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 33. Definition of Applicant Application for Licensure as a Specialist in School Psychology
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 34. Specialist Programs in School Psychology
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 35. Limits in Practice
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 36. Supervision
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 39. Renewal Requirements for Licensed Specialists in School Psychology
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 40. Continuing Education Requirements of Licensed Specialist in School Psychology
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 41. Contact Information
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 42. Ethical Standards for Licensed Specialists in School Psychology
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 43. Public Information
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 61. General
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 63. Definitions
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 65. Licensure
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 67. Training and Credentials
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 73. Supervised Practice
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 75. Continuing Education
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 77. Licensees
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 79. Temporary Registration
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 81. Ethical Standards for Licensed Psychological Associates
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 83. Telepsychology and Telesupervision
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 85. Disciplinary Action
  • Welcome Home Act (R.S. 37:51–59)
  • Military licensing protections (R.S. 37:3651–3652)
  • Financial-interest disclosure and referral payments (R.S. 37:1744–1745)
  • R.S. 37:1745.13 — Definitions
  • R.S. 13:3715.1 and 13:3715.3 — Patient and peer-review records
  • R.S. 9:2800.2 — Psychologist liability for warning of threats
  • R.S. 22:998 — Services of licensed psychologists
  • R.S. 12:1143 — Regulation of professional psychology corporations
  • R.S. 40:2114 — Organization of medical and dental staff
Examination sources

Louisiana Board Oral Examination in Psychology

Examination outline
  • Psychology
Examination sources

EPPP (Part 1-Knowledge)

Provider
Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB); delivered by Pearson VUE at Pearson Professional Centers
Format
Computer-based multiple-choice examination; each item has three or four possible responses, only one of which is correct; the score is the number of correct responses. A French form (FEPPP) is available only to candidates whose licensing authorities legally require a French form.
Exam questions
225 items: 175 scored and 50 unscored pretest items
Time limit
4 hours and 15 minutes for completion of the exam items
Passing score
Scaled score (200-800 scale); ASPPB recommended passing scores of 500 for independent practice and 450 for supervised practice; each licensing authority sets its own passing standard
Exam fee
$600 USD exam fee per sitting plus $91.88 test sitting fee (English EPPP (Part 1-Knowledge))
Examination outline
  • Domain 1. Biological Bases of Behavior (10%)
    • KN1. Functional correlates and determinants of the neurobiological and genetic bases of behavior pertaining to perception, cognition, personality, and mood and affect in normal, acute and chronic neurobehavioral disease processes and disease comorbidities
    • KN2. Drug classification, mechanisms of action, and desired/adverse effects of therapeutic agents, drugs of abuse, and complementary or alternative agents
    • KN3. Results from major trials and general guidelines for pharmacological, psychotherapeutic, and combined treatment of psychological disorders
    • KN4. Behavioral genetics, transmission and expression of genetic information and its modification, and the role and limitations of this information in understanding disorders
    • KN5. Applications of structural and functional brain imaging methods, electrophysiological methods, therapeutic drug monitoring methods, and genetic screening methodologies, and the evidence for their effectiveness
  • Domain 2. Cognitive-Affective Bases of Behavior (13%)
    • KN6. Major research‐based theories and models of intelligence and their application
    • KN7. Major research-based theories, models, and principles of learning and their application
    • KN8. Major research‐based theories and models of memory and their application
    • KN9. Major research‐based theories and models of motivation and their application
    • KN10. Major research-based theories and models of emotion and their application
    • KN11. Elements of cognition, including sensation and perception, attention, language, information processing, visual-spatial processing, executive functioning
    • KN12. Relations among cognitions/beliefs, behavior, affect, temperament, and mood
    • KN13. Influence of psychosocial factors on cognitions/beliefs and behaviors
  • Domain 3. Social and Cultural Bases of Behavior (11%)
    • KN14. Major research‐based theories and models of social cognition (e.g., person perception, development of stereotypes, prejudice)
    • KN15. Social interaction and relationships (e.g., attraction, aggression, altruism, organizational justice, verbal and non‐verbal communication, internet communication, mate selection, empathy)
    • KN16. Group and systems processes (e.g., school, work, and family systems, job satisfaction, team functioning, conformity, persuasion) and social influences on functioning
    • KN17. Major research‐based personality theories and models
    • KN18. Cultural and sociopolitical psychology (e.g., privilege, cross‐cultural comparisons, political differences, international and global awareness, religiosity and spirituality, acculturation)
    • KN19. Identity diversity and intersectionality (e.g., psychological impact of diversity on individuals, families, and systems)
    • KN20. Causes, manifestations, and effects of oppression
  • Domain 4. Growth and Lifespan Development (12%)
    • KN21. Normal growth and development across the lifespan
    • KN22. Influence of individual‐environment interaction on development over time (e.g., the relationship between the individual and the social, academic, work, community environment)
    • KN23. Major research‐based theories and models of development
    • KN24. Influence of diverse identities on development
    • KN25. Family development, configuration, and functioning and their impact on the individual across the lifespan
    • KN26. Life events that can influence the course of development across the lifespan
    • KN27. Risk and protective factors that may impact a developmental course (e.g., nutrition, prenatal care, health care, social support, socioeconomic status, abuse, victimization, and resiliency)
    • KN28. Disorders and diseases that impact the expected course of development over the lifespan
  • Domain 5. Assessment and Diagnosis (16%)
    • KN29. Psychometric theories, item and test characteristics, test construction and standardization procedures, reliability and validity, sensitivity and specificity, and test fairness and bias
    • KN30. Assessment theories and models (e.g., developmental, behavioral, ecological, neuropsychological)
    • KN31. Assessment methods and their strengths and limitations (e.g., self‐report, multi-informant reports, psychophysiological measures, work samples, assessment centers, direct observation, structured and semi‐structured interviews)
    • KN32. Commonly used instruments for the measurement of characteristics and behaviors of individuals and their appropriate use with various populations
    • KN33. Issues of differential diagnosis and integration of non‐psychological information into psychological assessment
    • KN34. Instruments and methods appropriate for the assessment of groups and organizations (e.g., program evaluation, needs assessment, organizational and personnel assessment)
    • KN35. Criteria for selection and adaptation of assessment methods (e.g., evidenced-based knowledge of assessment limitations, cultural appropriateness, trans‐cultural adaptation, and language accommodations)
    • KN36. Classification systems and their underlying rationales and limitations for evaluating client functioning; dimensional vs. categorical approaches to diagnosis
    • KN37. Factors influencing evidence-based interpretation of data and decision‐making (e.g., base rates, group differences, cultural biases and differences, heuristics)
    • KN38. Constructs of epidemiology and base rates of psychological and behavioral disorders
    • KN39. Major research-based theories and models of psychopathology
    • KN40. Measurement of outcomes and changes due to prevention or intervention efforts with individuals, couples, families, groups, and organizations
    • KN41. Use of technology in implementing tests, surveys, and other forms of assessment and diagnostic evaluation (e.g., validity, cost-effectiveness, consumer acceptability)
  • Domain 6. Treatment, Intervention, and Prevention and Supervision (15%)
    • KN42. Factors related to treatment or intervention decision-making (e.g., relevant research, matching treatment to assessment/diagnosis, matching client or patient with psychologist characteristics, knowledge and use of allied services, cost and benefit, readiness to change)
    • KN43. Contemporary research-based theories and models of treatment, intervention, and prevention
    • KN44. Treatment techniques and interventions and the evidence for their comparative efficacy and effectiveness
    • KN45. Methods and their evidence base for prevention, intervention, and rehabilitation with diverse and special populations
    • KN46. Interventions to enhance growth and performance of individuals, couples, families, groups, systems, and organizations
    • KN47. Research-based consultation models and processes
    • KN48. Research-based models of vocational and career development
    • KN49. Telepsychology and technology‐assisted psychological services
    • KN50. Healthcare systems, structures, and economics, and how these impact intervention choice
    • KN51. Approaches to health promotion, risk reduction, resilience, and wellness
    • KN52. Contemporary theories and models of supervision and their evidence base
  • Domain 7. Research Methods and Statistics (7%)
    • KN53. Sampling and data collection methods
    • KN54. Design of case, correlational, quasi‐experimental, and experimental studies
    • KN55. Analytic methods, including qualitative (e.g., thematic, phenomenological) and quantitative (e.g., probability theory; descriptive, inferential, and parametric statistics; meta-analysis; factor analysis; causal modeling)
    • KN56. Statistical interpretation (e.g., power, effect size, causation vs. association, clinical vs. statistical significance)
    • KN57. Critical appraisal and application of research findings (e.g., adequacy of design and statistics, limitations to generalizability, threats to internal and external validity, design flaws, level of evidence)
    • KN58. Evaluation strategies and techniques (e.g., needs assessment, process and implementation evaluation, formative and summative program evaluation, outcome evaluation, cost‐benefit analysis)
    • KN59. Considerations regarding community involvement and participation in research
    • KN60. Dissemination and presentation of research findings
  • Domain 8. Ethical/Legal/Professional Issues (16%)
    • KN61. Current ethical principles and codes for psychologists (APA, CPA)
    • KN62. Professional standards and relevant guidelines for the practice of psychology (e.g., standards for educational and psychological testing)
    • KN63. Laws, statutes, and judicial decisions that affect psychological practice
    • KN64. Identification and management of potential ethical issues
    • KN65. Models of ethical decision‐making
    • KN66. Approaches for continuing professional development
    • KN67. Emerging social, legal, ethical, and policy issues and their impact on psychological practice
    • KN68. Client and patient rights
    • KN69. Ethical issues in the conduct of research
    • KN70. Ethical issues in supervision
    • KN71. Ethical issues in technology-assisted psychological services
Examination sources

Louisiana Jurisprudence Examination for Licensed Psychological Associate Applicants

Practice scope

Inferred from the examination name; the authority has not published an examination outline.

  • Louisiana Revised Statutes, Title 37, Chapter 28. Psychologists
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 1. Definitions
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 2. Reciprocity
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 3. Training and Credentials
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 7. Supervised Practice Leading toward Licensure
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 8. Continuing Education
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 9. Licensees
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 10. Temporary Registration
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 11. Supervision of Assistants to Psychologists
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 12. Criminal History Records Information
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 13. Ethical Standards of Psychologists
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 14. Telepsychology and Telesupervision
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 15. Rules for Disciplinary Action
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 17. Specialty Titles
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 19. Public Information
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 21. Disclosure of Financial Interests and Prohibited Payments
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 31. Definitions
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 33. Definition of Applicant Application for Licensure as a Specialist in School Psychology
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 34. Specialist Programs in School Psychology
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 35. Limits in Practice
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 36. Supervision
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 39. Renewal Requirements for Licensed Specialists in School Psychology
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 40. Continuing Education Requirements of Licensed Specialist in School Psychology
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 41. Contact Information
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 42. Ethical Standards for Licensed Specialists in School Psychology
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 43. Public Information
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 61. General
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 63. Definitions
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 65. Licensure
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 67. Training and Credentials
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 73. Supervised Practice
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 75. Continuing Education
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 77. Licensees
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 79. Temporary Registration
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 81. Ethical Standards for Licensed Psychological Associates
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 83. Telepsychology and Telesupervision
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 85. Disciplinary Action
  • Welcome Home Act (R.S. 37:51–59)
  • Military licensing protections (R.S. 37:3651–3652)
  • Financial-interest disclosure and referral payments (R.S. 37:1744–1745)
  • R.S. 37:1745.13 — Definitions
  • R.S. 13:3715.1 and 13:3715.3 — Patient and peer-review records
  • R.S. 9:2800.2 — Psychologist liability for warning of threats
  • R.S. 22:998 — Services of licensed psychologists
  • R.S. 12:1143 — Regulation of professional psychology corporations
  • R.S. 40:2114 — Organization of medical and dental staff
Examination sources

LSSP Jurisprudence Examination

Practice scope

Inferred from the examination name; the authority has not published an examination outline.

  • Louisiana Revised Statutes, Title 37, Chapter 28. Psychologists
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 1. Definitions
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 2. Reciprocity
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 3. Training and Credentials
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 7. Supervised Practice Leading toward Licensure
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 8. Continuing Education
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 9. Licensees
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 10. Temporary Registration
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 11. Supervision of Assistants to Psychologists
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 12. Criminal History Records Information
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 13. Ethical Standards of Psychologists
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 14. Telepsychology and Telesupervision
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 15. Rules for Disciplinary Action
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 17. Specialty Titles
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 19. Public Information
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 21. Disclosure of Financial Interests and Prohibited Payments
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 31. Definitions
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 33. Definition of Applicant Application for Licensure as a Specialist in School Psychology
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 34. Specialist Programs in School Psychology
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 35. Limits in Practice
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 36. Supervision
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 39. Renewal Requirements for Licensed Specialists in School Psychology
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 40. Continuing Education Requirements of Licensed Specialist in School Psychology
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 41. Contact Information
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 42. Ethical Standards for Licensed Specialists in School Psychology
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 43. Public Information
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 61. General
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 63. Definitions
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 65. Licensure
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 67. Training and Credentials
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 73. Supervised Practice
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 75. Continuing Education
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 77. Licensees
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 79. Temporary Registration
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 81. Ethical Standards for Licensed Psychological Associates
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 83. Telepsychology and Telesupervision
  • Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 85. Disciplinary Action
  • Welcome Home Act (R.S. 37:51–59)
  • Military licensing protections (R.S. 37:3651–3652)
  • Financial-interest disclosure and referral payments (R.S. 37:1744–1745)
  • R.S. 37:1745.13 — Definitions
  • R.S. 13:3715.1 and 13:3715.3 — Patient and peer-review records
  • R.S. 9:2800.2 — Psychologist liability for warning of threats
  • R.S. 22:998 — Services of licensed psychologists
  • R.S. 12:1143 — Regulation of professional psychology corporations
  • R.S. 40:2114 — Organization of medical and dental staff
Examination sources