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This chapter summarizes the elements of the licensure process that relate to the determination of competence and delineate the impact of these criteria on clinical training programs, faculty, and students and on those responsible for administering the licensure procedures. Hopefully, this provides an orientation for those involved.
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Hall, J.E. (1987). Licensure and Certification of Psychologists. In: Edelstein, B.A., Berler, E.S. (eds) Evaluation and Accountability in Clinical Training. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-5281-5_11
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