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PsyPact Resources (using technology in psychology)

PSYPACT is an interstate compact which offers a voluntary expedited pathway for practice to qualified psychologists who wish to practice in multiple states. PSYPACT is designed to facilitate the practice of telepsychology and the temporary in-person, face-to-face practice of psychology across state boundaries. In order to practice telepsychology in PSYPACT states, psychologists licensed in PSYPACT states only, can apply to the PSYPACT Commission for an Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT). In order to conduct temporary practice in PSYPACT states, psychologists licensed in PSYPACT states only can apply to the PSYPACT Commission for a Temporary Authorization to Practice (TAP). The PSYPACT Commission is the governing body of PSYPACT and is comprised of one representative from each PSYPACT state. More information regarding PSYPACT and its requirements can be found at www.psypact.org. One required component of this authority granted from the PSYPACT Commission is that psychologists must obtain an E.Passport Certificate from ASPPB. To learn more or to start an application, click HERE. 

Currently all E. Passport and IPC holders are required to renew their certification with ASPPB annually. Additionally, APIT (Authorization to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology) and TAP (Temporary Authorization to Practice) renewals will coincide with E. Passport and IPC renewal dates. You will receive an email from PSYPRO.org 90 days, 60 days, and 30 days prior to your renewal date with instructions on completing your E. Passport or IPC renewal. Once you have complete your E. Passport or IPC renewal and it has been reviewed and approved by ASPPB you will receive a second email from noreply@psypro.org letting you know to complete your APIT or TAP renewal application. 

The Continuing Education (CE) need for PsyPact renewal includes 3 hours of continuing education relevant to the use technology in psychology (CE may include academic courses and/or approved sponsor continuing education) annually. Proof of CE hours will continue to be uploaded when completing E. Passport and/ or IPC renewal applications. The E.Passport holder must demonstrate 3 hours of continuing education relevant to the use of technology in psychology. Approved Continuing Professional Development for the E. Passport may include:
    i. Academic Courses
    ii. Approved Sponsor Continuing Education

All continuing education must be directly relevant to the practice of telepsychologyand would include, but not be restricted to any one or more of the following areas as defined in the APA/ASPPB/APAIT Telepsychology Guidelines:
    i. Competence of the Psychologist
    ii. Standards of Care in the Delivery of Telepsychology Services
    iii. Informed Consent
    iv. Confidentiality of Data and Information
    v. Security and Transmission of Data and Information
    vi. Disposal of Data and Information and Technologies
    vii. Testing and Assessment when Providing Telepsychology Services
    viii. Interjurisdictional Practice
Relevance to the practice of telepsychology will be determined by the Mobility Committee.

Here are a few resources that might assist in better understanding and completing this requirement:

National Register Archived Webinars (search results for keyword "Telepsychology")The Trust ResourcesPSYPACT Site Resources