Establishes criteria for psychologists to obtain advanced certificates to prescribe medications in Tennessee.

This bill amends Tennessee law to establish criteria for psychologists to obtain advanced certificates to prescribe medications. To qualify, a psychologist must hold a doctoral-level license, complete a post-doctoral master's degree in psychotropic medication, pass a prescribing examination, and complete a one-year fellowship. The bill also outlines the scope of practice for prescribing psychologists, including permissible treatments and restrictions. The board of examiners in psychology will oversee the certification process and maintain records of authorized prescribing psychologists.

Establishes criteria for psychologists to obtain advanced certificates to prescribe medications in Tennessee.

This bill amends Tennessee law to establish criteria for psychologists to obtain advanced certificates to prescribe medications. To qualify, a psychologist must hold a doctoral-level license, complete a post-doctoral master's degree in psychotropic medication, pass a prescribing examination, and complete a one-year fellowship. The bill also outlines the scope of practice for prescribing psychologists, including permissible treatments and restrictions. The board of examiners in psychology will oversee the certification process and maintain records of authorized prescribing psychologists.