Psychological Testing Technician

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Persons administering and scoring standardized objective psychological and neuropsychological tests and observing and describing clients’ test behavior and test responses while under the immediate supervision of a licensed psychologist. Does not accrue experience towards licensure as a psychologist. Application Fee: $75 Renewal: $75 Renewal Frequency: Annually No examination is required for this registration. Minimum Education Requirement: A bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Minimum Education and Training Requirement: 80 hours, which must include the following: 1) At least 20 hours of direct observation, including at least 10 hours of direct observation of a licensed psychologist administering and scoring tests, and at least 10 hours of direct observation of either a licensed psychologist or registered psychological testing technician administering and scoring tests. 2) At least 40 hours of administering and scoring tests in the presence of a licensed psychologist. 3) At least 20 hours of education on topics including law and ethics, confidentiality, and best practices for test administration and scoring. Authority: Business and Profession Code, Sections 2999.100 thru 2999.105