Level B
Tests may be purchased by individuals with: A master's degree in psychology, education, speech language pathology, occupational therapy, social work, counseling, or in a field closely related to the intended use of the assessment, and formal training in the ethical administration, scoring, and interpretation of clinical assessments.
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Certification by or full active membership in a professional organization (such as ASHA, AOTA, AERA, ACA, AMA, CEC, AEA, AAA, EAA, NAEYC, NBCC, CVRP) that requires training and experience in the relevant area of assessment.
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A degree or license to practice in the healthcare or allied healthcare field.
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Formal, supervised mental health, speech/language, occupational therapy, social work, counseling, and/or educational training specific to assessing children, or in infant and child development, and formal training in the ethical administration, scoring, and interpretation of clinical assessments.
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Work for an accredited institution
Level C
Tests with a C qualification require a high level of expertise in test interpretation, and can be purchased by individuals with: A doctorate degree in psychology, education, or a closely related field with formal training in the ethical administration, scoring, and interpretation of clinical assessments related to the intended use of the assessment.
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Licensure or certification to practice in your state in a field related to the purchase.
Remember, in state of Texas, LPCs (and other masters level practitioners) are able to complete assessments as long as you have the formal training and experience.
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Certification by or full active membership in a professional organization (such as APA, NASP, NAN, INS) that requires training and experience in the relevant area of assessment.
Requirements for APA membership: Associate: Master’s degree or two years of graduate study in psychology or a related field from a regionally accredited institution, or documented competency in psychology based on commensurate master's level coursework and/or experience.
