Effective June 1, 2007: Psychological Services, LLC (PSI) will provide testing services for the Board of Behavioral Sciences’ (Board) licensing exams. Thompson Prometric will no longer administer Board examinations after May 31, 2007.
The Board does not anticipate that this change in vendors will adversely affect candidates and we will do everything in our power to make this transition as seamless as possible for the candidates. We appreciate your patience during this change.
Please monitor the Board’s website at http://www.bbs.ca.gov for more information as to how to schedule examinations with PSI. To receive an e-mail notice when updates are made to our website click on the link entitled “Sign Up To Receive Email Advisories” and follow the instructions.
If you experience problems or difficulties when scheduling or taking an exam, please contact the Board at (916) 574-7830.
EXAMINATION QUESTION AND ANSWERS
What if my eligibility expires on or before May 31, 2007?
You should schedule your exam immediately with Thompson Prometric by calling (800) 897-2046.
What if my eligibility expires in June or July 2007?
If you plan to take an exam on or after June 1, 2007 please await instruction on how to schedule with PSI. However, recognize that unforeseen implementation issues may delay your ability to take an exam until the contract matters are resolved with PSI.
How do I schedule an exam with PSI?
PSI will have telephone and online scheduling options. Scheduling procedures will be listed on the Board’s website once the Board obtains this information.
When will I be able to schedule an exam with PSI?
You will be able to schedule an exam with PSI within the month of May for exam dates on or after June 1, 2007. An exact date will be posted on our website once the Board obtains this information.
Will there be any recognizable changes to the scheduling procedures?
Appointment Rescheduling Process: Must reschedule 2 calendar days prior to appointment to avoid penalty. (As opposed to the current 3 days.)
Examination Appointment Availability: Appointments available to candidates within 5 days of original request. (As opposed to the current 14 days.)
Where are the testing sites located?
PSI will have 13 testing sites in California dedicated to the Board’s exams. Site locations will be posted on the Board’s website once the Board obtains this information.
If I am currently eligible, will I receive a new candidate handbook from PSI?
If you are currently eligible you should receive a candidate handbook from PSI within the month of May.
Will there be any changes to the exam format or content?
There will be no changes to the exam format or content. However, for the clinical vignette exams, the vignette and question will appear on the same screen.
What will be the waiting period to retest if I fail an exam?
If you fail an exam you will not become eligible for re-examination for approximately 160 to 180 days from your last examination date. You must retake the examination within one year from your last examination date.
Will there be a change in application and exam fees?
No.
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Carey
California State University, Sacramento
AAMFT Student Leadership Team
