Declaratory statements are an agency's opinion as to the applicability of a statutory provision, or of any rule or order of the agency, as it applies to the petitioner's particular set of circumstances (s. 120.565, F.S.).
Below is a listing of declaratory statements issued by the Board of Psychology.This information is provided in the most accessible format possible. To request a more accessible version of the documents on this page, please send an email to MQA_Psychology@doh.state.fl.us.
| Subject |
Petitioner |
Final Order
Number |
Order Filed
Date |
Rules 64B19-13.003(1)(i) and 13.003(2)(g) F.A.C. – provision of continuing psychological education credit for homestudy courses approved by other Florida health care practitioner board but not the American Psychological Association (APA) |
Gournaris, Michael |
DOH-08-0781-DS-MQA (pdf - 1mb) |
4-22-2008 |
Rule 64B19-18.002, F.A.C. –qualifications to use the title “sex therapist” |
Lane, Jeffrey, Ph.D. |
DOH-08-0780-DS-MQA (pdf - 3mb) |
4-22-2008 |
Rule 64B19-18.004(5), F.A.C. – signing of a research program evaluation report, by a licensed psychologist, conjointly with licensed professionals from other disciplines |
Bennett, Demara, Psy.D. |
DOH-07-1200-DS-MQA (pdf - 133kb) |
6-21-2007 |
s.490.014, F.S. – provision of psychological services, as an expert in a Florida civil action, by nonresident psychologist (MA) |
Koocher, Gerald P., Ph.D. |
DOH-07-0702-DS-MQA (pdf - 146kb) |
4-27-2007 |
s.490.005, F.S. and Rule 64B19-11.005, F.A.C. – use of employment as a clinical psychologist, in another state, towards fulfillment of post-doctoral supervised experience requirement |
Madura, Maryla, Ph.D. |
DOH-07-0701-DS-MQA (pdf - 119kb) |
4-27-2007 |
s.947.005(9), F.S. and s. 948.001(6), F.S. – qualification to evaluate and treat sex offenders in Florida |
DeClue, Gregory S., Ph.D. |
DOH-06-0977-DS-MQA (pdf - 117kb) |
6-5-2006 |
s.490.003(4), F.S. – provision of psychological treatment to patients in another state, from a psychologist licensed in that state, during the periods he would be residing part-time in Florida |
Dielman, Marc B., Ph.D. |
DOH-06-0976-DS-MQA (pdf - 112kb) |
6-5-2006 |
Rule 64B19-11.005, F.A.C., s. 490.003(4), F.S. and s. 490.005(4), F.S. – use of employment in a public high school or community college towards fulfillment of post-doctoral supervised experience requirement |
Podolsky, Jessica L. |
DOH-06-0975-DS-MQA (pdf - 111kb) |
6-5-2006 |
Rule 64B19-11.005(2)(c), F.A.C. – whether post-doctoral residency plan will meet the requirements for a “cohesive and integrated” training experience |
Zander, Thomas K., Psy.D. |
DOH-06-0184-DS-MQA (pdf - 207kb) |
2-8-2006 |
Rule 64B19-13.003(c), F.A.C. –
provision of continuing education credits to individuals attending trainings under the supervision of the facility’s training director, as well as certain APA-accredited internship programs |
Citrus Health Network |
DOH-05-1212-DS-MQA (pdf - 98kb) |
7-14-2005 |
s.490.014 and s.490.012(1)(a), F.S. – request for licensure exemption to serve as a federal agency medical expert, by a psychologist licensed in another state, while semi-retired in Florida |
Horenstein, David, Ph.D. |
DOH-05-0787-DS-MQA (pdf - 141kb) |
5-5-2005 |
Rule 64B19-11.005, F.A.C. – billing as a psychiatric nurse practitioner while pursuing post-doctoral supervised experience |
Robichaux-Keene, Nicole, M.S. |
DOH-04-0492-DS-MQA (pdf - 110kb) |
5-13-2004 |
|
Rule 64B19-11.005(2)(c) 2, F.A.C. – definition of “activities related to direct client contact” towards fulfillment of post-doctoral supervised experience requirements |
Robichaux-Keene, Nicole, M.S. |
DOH-03-1529-DS-MQA (pdf - 97kb) |
12-15-2003 |
Rule 64B19-18.006, F.A.C. – performance of a forensic evaluation to determine visitation for a minor child, after providing counseling services to the child and parents |
Klein, Robert S. |
DOH-03-1017-DS-MQA (pdf - 248kb) |
9-16-2003 |
Rule 64B19-18.004(4) & (5), F.A.C. – qualifications of a pre-doctoral student in an APA-approved program, as a psychological trainee, with regard to the use of test instruments |
Borkosky, Bruce, Psy.D. |
DOH-03-0721-FO-MQA (pdf - 183kb) |
7-18-2003 |
s.490.005 (1)(c), F.S. and
Rule 64B19-11.005(2)(a) – pursuit of supervised experience with an off-premises supervisor, in a setting without a licensed psychologist on staff |
Adkinson, Rhonda R. |
DOH-03-0153-DS-MQA (pdf - 170kb) |
2-21-2003 |
s.490.003(4), F.S. –
provision of testing and assessment consultation services to businesses & organizations by an individual with a Ph.D. in industrial and organizational psychology and human resources management
|
Tallarigo, Richard S., Ph.D. |
DOH-02-1586-DS-MQA (pdf - 124kb) |
10-18-2002 |
s.490.005(1)(c), F.S. and Rule 64B19-11.005(1)(c), F.A.C. – pursuit of post-doctoral supervision in a location outside of the United States (non-military) |
Jensen, Phyllis K. |
DOH-02-1330-DS-MQA (pdf - 90kb) |
8-28-2002 |
s. 490.014(2)(e), F.S. - provision of psychological services in Florida by nonresident psychologist (CA) |
Derning, Timothy J., Ph.D. |
DOH-02-0833-DS-MQA (pdf - 110kb) |
6-18-2002 |
Rule 64B19-11.005(3)(c), F.A.C. – clarification of the supervisor’s responsibilities when an applicant‘s work is performed off-premises |
VanHorn, Barbara, Ph.D. |
DOH-02-0548-DS-MQA (pdf - 117kb) |
4-19-2002 |
s.490.012(2)(e), F.S. – provision of psychological services in Florida by nonresident psychologist (CA) |
Owen, Robert M., Ph.D. |
DOH-02-0516-DS-MQA (pdf - 115kb) |
4-15-2002 |
s. 490.014(1)(a) and s. 490.014(2)(a), F.S. – qualification for licensure exemption as a salaried employee of a government agency and use of the title “staff psychologist” |
Rice, Bernadine |
DOH-02-0517-DS-MQA (pdf - 166kb) |
4-15-2002 |
|
Legal Reference Not Specified – dual relationship with former clients re: writing book where client is the subject |
Mora, Ralph, Ph.D. |
DOH-01-2204-DS-MQA (pdf - 98kb) |
12-26-2001 |
s.490.012(2)(e), F.S. – provision of psychological services in Florida by nonresident psychologist (CA) |
Phenix, Amy, Ph.D. |
DOH-01-2203-DS-MQA (pdf - 91kb) |
12-26-2001 |
s.490.014(2)(e), F.S. – provision of clinical and non-clinical services in a Florida rehabilitation facility by nonresident psychologist (TX) |
McGee, JoAnne M. |
DOH-01-2092-DS-MQA (pdf - 190kb) |
12-5-2001 |
s.490.005(1)(c), F.S. – pursuit of post-doctoral supervision with an off-premises supervisor |
Dodds, Michele M., Ph.D. |
DOH-01-1625-DS-MQA (pdf - 104kb) |
10-3-2001 |
s.490.0051, F.S. & s. 490.005(1)(c), F.S. –
whether on-site supervision is required for a provisionally-licensed psychologist that has completed post-doctoral supervised experience requirements |
Oliver, John |
DOH-01-0455-DS-MQA (pdf - 91kb) |
4-6-2001 |
s.490.012(6), F.S. – use of a pre-doctoral assistant to lead psychoeducational courses |
Joffe, Vera |
DOH-01-0192-DS-MQA (pdf - kb) |
2-21-2001 |
Rule 64B19-11.005, F.A.C.
Rule 64B19-11.011, F.A.C. – opening a private practice, under the supervision of a licensed psychologist, after completion of doctoral internships or after obtaining provisional licensure |
Emery, Bret L., M.A.
and Emery, Natalie K., M.A. |
DOH-01-0101-DS-MQA (pdf - 140kb) |
1-17-2001 |
s.490.003(4), F.S. and
Rule 64B19-18.004, F.A.C. – provision of internet-based career exploration services via the world wide web |
Bridgewater, Lisa G., Ph.D., P.A.
Hohnecker, Laura C. Ph.D., P.A.
Wartenberg, Carol A., Ph.D., P.A. |
DOH-01-0065-DS-MQA (pdf - 117kb) |
1-5-2001 |
s.490.003(4), F.S. and
Rule 64B19-18.004, F.A.C. – provision of internet-based career exploration services via the world wide web |
Bridgewater, Lisa G., Ph.D., P.A.
Hohnecker, Laura C. Ph.D., P.A.
Wartenberg, Carol A., Ph.D., P.A. |
DOH-00-1256-DS-MQA (pdf - 189kb) |
7-25-2000 |
s.490.003(4), F.S. and Rule 64B19-17.002(1)(g),(s) and (t), F.S. – use of unlicensed observers (Certified Behavior Analysts), trained and supervised by a licensed psychologist, to conduct behavioral observations of public and private school students |
Kaplan, Sheldon J. |
DOH-00-1255-DS-MQA (pdf - 110kb) |
7-25-2000 |
|
Rule 64B19-18.005, F.A.C. – providing treatment to a minor child where one parent in a “shared parental responsibility” arrangement has requested that treatment not be rendered |
Klein, Robert S. |
DOH-00-0562-DS-MQA (pdf - 127kb) |
3-29-2000 |
Rule 64B19-11.005(1)(d), F.A.C. – pursuit of post-doctoral supervision in a location outside of the United States (non-military) |
Hawkins, Antonia, Ph.D. |
DOH-99-1568-DS-MQA (pdf - 108kb) |
12-22-1999 |
s. 490.003(4), F.S., s. 490.009(2)(q) & (s), F.S. and Rule 64B19-17.002(1)(q) &(s), F.A.C. –making recommendations for medications to physicians and other health care professionals who are authorized to prescribe medications |
Reiff, Harry J., Psy.D. |
DOH-98-0837 (pdf - 205kb) |
7-21-1998 |
