WSR 23-17-028

INTERPRETIVE STATEMENT

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

[Filed August 8, 2023, 2:21 p.m.]

Title of Interpretive Statement: Use of Telepsychology to Fulfill Experience Requirements during and following the COVID-19 Declared Emergency. Policy Number: EBOP-20-01.2.

Issuing Entity: Examining Board of Psychology (board).

Subject Matter: Clarifying the board's position on using telepsychology to fulfill experience requirements for practica, internships, and preinternships. The board has extended this interpretive statement until the conclusion of permanent rule making on this topic.

Effective Date: May 19, 2023.

Contact Person: Zachary Patnode, program manager, psychology@doh.wa.gov, 360-490-2587.