| SB 0503 | Allows psychologists to prescribe medications in certain situations |
| Sponsor: | Howard | |||
| LR Number: | S2169.01I | Fiscal Note: | 2169-01 | |
| Committee: | Aging, Families and Mental Health | |||
| Last Action: | 03/23/99 - Hearing Conducted S Aging, Families & Mental Health | Journal page: | ||
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| Effective Date: | August 28, 1999 | |||
SB 503 - This act allows psychologists to prescribe
medications in certain situations. It allows licensed
psychologists approved by the State Committee of Psychologists to
be certified to prescribe drugs and other medications necessary
in the treatment of mental health disorders. When applying for
this certification a licensed psychologist must provide evidence
of completion of a pharmacology course, with at least 100 hours
of approved clinical training and at least 200 hours of
independent course study in the assessment of the need and
prescription of drugs in the treatment of persons with
psychological problems and emotional and mental disorders and
illnesses.
ERIN MOTLEY