SB0911 expands the scope of practice for psychologists in Tennessee to include prescriptive authority for certain medications.

SB0911 amends various sections of Tennessee Code to allow licensed psychologists with additional training and certification to prescribe medications for behavioral health and mental disorders. The bill outlines specific educational and experiential requirements for psychologists seeking prescriptive authority, including a post-doctoral master's degree, a fellowship, and passing a prescribing examination. It also mandates continuing education and sets forth rules for the board of examiners in psychology to manage the certification process.

SB0911 expands the scope of practice for psychologists in Tennessee to include prescriptive authority for certain medications.

SB0911 amends various sections of Tennessee Code to allow licensed psychologists with additional training and certification to prescribe medications for behavioral health and mental disorders. The bill outlines specific educational and experiential requirements for psychologists seeking prescriptive authority, including a post-doctoral master's degree, a fellowship, and passing a prescribing examination. It also mandates continuing education and sets forth rules for the board of examiners in psychology to manage the certification process.