National Register credentialing procedures are consistent with JCAHO standards for primary source verification.
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Since 1974 the National Register, a nonprofit organization, has been serving consumers, psychologists, and the health-care community. The National Register is the largest and most successful credentialing organization in psychology.
To qualify for the National Register Health Service Provider in Psychology credential, a psychologist must:
submit an official transcript documenting a doctoral degree in psychology from an APA Accredited, CPA Accredited or ASPPB/National Register Designated Doctoral Program in Psychology
submit confirmation forms signed by his/her training director/supervisor documenting completion of one year of supervised internship experience in health services
submit confirmation forms signed by his/her supervisor documenting completion of one year of supervised postdoctoral experience in health services
submit proof of an active, unrestricted license*
have no history of disciplinary actions.
*Licensure is verified at time of application and monitored as long as the psychologist holds a current National Register of Health Service Provider in Psychology credential. The National Register purchases twice annually complete licensure lists from licensing boards.
The National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology conducts primary source verification of the education and training at the time of application, and verifies specialty board certification at least annually with the applicable specialty board.
If you have any questions or comments regarding the National Register's credentialing standards, contact megan@nationalregister.org.
Updated: April 9, 2009
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