Credentials Verification Service


National Register Credentialing Requirements


To qualify for the National Register Health Service Providers in Psychology credential, a psychologist must meet the following criteria:
  • A doctoral degree in psychology from an ASPPB/National Register Designated Doctoral Program in Psychology or an APA/CPA Accredited Program.
  • At least two years (3,000 hours) of supervised experience in health services, including:
    a. One-year (1,500 hours) internship or training program meeting the National Register's Guidelines.
    b. One-year (1,500 hours) of supervised postdoctoral experience meeting the National Register's guidelines.
  • An active, unrestricted license at the independent practice level.
  • No disciplinary action.

For more information regarding eligibility criteria and the corresponding guidelines, go to the Detailed Criteria for the NRHSPP credential. If you still have questions regarding your education and training, you might find the answers in our Application FAQs section.

To become a Health Service Provider in Psychology, a psychologist must:

1. Request an Online Application, complete, and submit the application.

2. Request that your doctoral transcript(s) be sent directly from your educational institution(s) to the National Register.

3. Print the Internship and Postdoctoral confirmation forms and have your supervisors review the criteria and complete the forms.

4. Submit a signed Application Attestation Form, licensure documentation and the non-refundable credential review fee ($195) to the National Register.

5. Once your application is reviewed and approved, you will then need to submit the Registration Attestation form and the Registration fee ($170, or $150 if you are within 3 years of initial licensure) to activate your credential.

If you have any questions or comments regarding the National Register's application or application process, contact applications@nationalregister.org.

 

 
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