Delaware Code Title 24 Sec. 3505A – Conditions of telepsychology practice in a receiving state
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A psychologist may practice in a receiving state under the authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology only in the performance of the scope of practice for psychology as assigned by an appropriate state psychology regulatory authority, as defined in the rules of the Commission, and under the following circumstances:
(1) The psychologist initiates a client/patient contact in a home state via telecommunications technologies with a client/patient in a receiving state.
(2) Other conditions regarding telepsychology as determined by rules promulgated by the Commission.
Terms Used In Delaware Code Title 24 Sec. 3505A
- Authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology: means : a licensed psychologist's authority to practice telepsychology, within the limits authorized under this Compact, in another compact state. See Delaware Code Title 24 Sec. 3501A
- Commission: means : the national administration of which all compact states are members. See Delaware Code Title 24 Sec. 3501A
- Home state: means : a compact state where a psychologist is licensed to practice psychology. See Delaware Code Title 24 Sec. 3501A
- Psychologist: means : an individual licensed for the independent practice of psychology. See Delaware Code Title 24 Sec. 3501A
- Receiving state: means : a compact state where the client/patient is physically located when the telepsychological services are delivered. See Delaware Code Title 24 Sec. 3501A
- State: means : a state, commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia. See Delaware Code Title 24 Sec. 3501A
- Telepsychology: means : the provision of psychological services using telecommunication technologies. See Delaware Code Title 24 Sec. 3501A