Guidelines and publications

In keeping with our mission to support member jurisdictions in fulfilling their responsibility of public protection, ASPPB has created and maintains and updates a virtual library of recommended guidelines that jurisdictions may adopt or incorporate into their licensing and oversight activities. Our vision is that these resources will help promote consistent standards that ensure the competent practice of psychology.

Guidelines

ASPPB Code of Conduct

Archival Code of Conduct 2005

ASPPB Competencies Expected of Psychologists

Resources for the Regulation of Practicum Experience for Licensure Requirements

ASPPB Guidelines for Closing a Psychology Practice

ASPPB Model Act for Licensure and Registration of Psychologists

Note that no changes regarding the ASPPB Examination Program have been made to the Model Act since its approval by the ASPPB Board of Directors in October 2018.

ASPPB Model Regulations for Licensure and Registration of Psychologists

Note that no changes regarding the ASPPB Examination Program have been made to the Model Act since its approval by the ASPPB Board of Directors in October 2018.

Guidelines for the Practice of Telepsychology

Continuing Professional Development Guidelines

ASPPB Supervision Guidelines

ASPPB Supervision Guidelines for Education and Training leading to Licensure as a Health Service Provider

ASPPB Supervision Guidelines for Licensed Psychological Associates

ASPPB Supervision Guidelines – Mandated Supervision

ASPPB Supervision Guidelines for Education and Training leading to Licensure as a General Applied Psychologist

Guidelines for the Use of Social Media by Psychologists in Practice and by Psychology Regulatory Bodies

The Guidelines for the Use of Social Media by Psychologists in Practice and by Psychology Regulatory Bodies were developed for the use by psychology regulatory bodies in their efforts to ensure that their publics are being well-served and to provide to the profession when using social media, and to inform them about regulatory expectations for that use.

White Paper on Guidelines for the Use of Social Media by Psychologists in Practice and by Psychology Regulatory Bodies

Publications

In addition to our ASPPB guideline resources, we offer many publications related to research and advocacy activities that reflect our commitment to quality, respect, responsiveness, accountability, and transparency in the professional practice of psychology.