Effective December 31, 2005, a psychologist, prior to practicing juvenile sexual offender therapy, must be a Florida licensed psychologist, except as otherwise provided within Florida Statutes § 490.012 The psychologist shall have education, training, and experience that demonstrates competency and interest in this area of practice. The training of a psychologist practicing juvenile sexual offender therapy must include:
    (1) Coursework and/or training in child behavior and development, child psychopathology, and child assessment and treatment; and,
    (2) Thirty (30) hours of training in juvenile sex offender assessment and treatment.
Rulemaking Authority 490.004(4), 490.012(8), 490.0145 FS. Law Implemented 490.012(8), 490.0145 FS. History-New 2-21-99, Amended 7-27-04.