Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
secretary
Health and Human Resources
Agency
Department of Health Professions
Board
Board of Psychology
Petition 240
Petition Information
Petition Title Requirements for psychologist practice
Date Filed 3/10/2016    [Transmittal Sheet]
Petitioner Dr. John Wieriman 
Petitioner's Request

To require psychologists to perform standardized pre and post testing on clients and offer evaluation of counseling sessions at their termination.

 
Agency's Plan

In accordance with Virginia law, the petition has been filed with the Register of Regulations for publication on April 4, 2016 with a request for comment to be received until May 2, 2016.  The petition will also be posted for comment on the Virginia Regulatory Townhall at www.townhall.virginia.gov.

At the next meeting after the comment period, which is scheduled for May 4, 2016, the Board will consider the petition and any comment received to decide whether or not to initiate the rule-making process.

 
Comment Period Began 4/4/2016    Ended 5/2/2016
24 comments
Virginia Register Announcement Submitted on 3/10/2016
 
The Virginia Register of Regulations
 
Published on: 4/4/2016     Volume: 32  Issue: 16
Agency Decision Take no action [Transmittal Sheet]    
Response Date 9/30/2016
Decision Publication Date Published on: 10/31/2016     Volume: 33  Issue: 5
Agency Decision Summary

At its meeting on September 30, 2016, the first held since the close of comment, the Board decided not to initiate rulemaking.  While the Board agrees with the principles of screening and assessment in client care, members believe that psychologists should use professional judgment in the use of testing.  Research does not support the use of standardized testing as offering greater protection for the public.  Members were also concerned that benefits for such testing do not appear to outweigh costs, and they were concerned about the potential for security breaches with online assessments.


Contact Information
Name / Title: Elaine J. Yeatts  / Agency Regulatory Coordinator
Address: 9960 Mayland Drive
Henrico, 23233
Email Address: elaine.yeatts@dhp.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)367-4688    FAX: (804)527-4434    TDD: ()-