Licensed Psychologist · Florida · regulated by Florida Board of Psychology (Department of Health) · high confidence
| Degree | Doctoral degree from an APA-accredited program (or foreign equivalent) |
|---|---|
| Internship | Internship within the APA-accredited doctorate; Board credits it as 1 year / 2,000 of the 4,000 hours |
| Supervised experience | 2 years or 4,000 hours of supervised experience: internship (1 year/2,000 h) + ≥1 year/2,000 h postdoctoral |
| Pre-doctoral hours | Yes: the doctoral internship satisfies 1 year / 2,000 hours; practicum not mentioned |
| Postdoc required? | Yes |
| Postdoc hours | ≥1 year or 2,000 hours; avg ≥40 h/week for 1 year full-time or ≥20 h/week for 2 years part-time; ≥900 h direct client contact |
| Credential during the postdoc | Title 'psychology resident' or 'post-doctoral fellow'; optional provisional psychology license (§490.0051, 24 months, non-renewable) |
| Exams | EPPP (scaled 500) + Florida laws and rules exam (40 items, pass 32/80%) |
| EPPP-2 | not adopted (rule 64B19-11.001 names only the EPPP) |
| PSYPACT | member: Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact enacted at §490.0075, F.S. (ch. 2023-140) |
Supervision during the postdoc
- Supervision: Average ≥2 h clinical supervision/week: ≥1 h individual face-to-face (video OK); other hour individual, group or case presentation
- Who may supervise: Florida-licensed psychologist in good standing, PSYPACT E-passport holder, registered telehealth provider, or psychologist licensed where the resident practises
- Minimum time: 1 year full-time (40 h/week) or 2 years part-time (20 h/week) for the postdoctoral year
- Time limit: Application file closed if exams and postdoc are not finished within 24 months (§490.005(3)); extension available
Related credentials
- School psychology: Licensed school psychologist (§490.005(2), DOH): doctorate/specialist, 60 sem. h, 3 years experience (2 supervised), exam
Can you be supervised remotely in Florida?
Yes. Required supervision can be done entirely by live video, with no in-person minimum.
- Video supervision: ≥2 h/week supervision; the 1 h individual face-to-face and the remaining hour may both be by HIPAA-compliant video. Remote supervision by an out-of-state telehealth registrant or PSYPACT E-passport holder requires a Florida-licensed psychologist immediately available for emergencies.
- Supervisor licensed in Florida? other: Florida-licensed psychologist, PSYPACT E-passport holder, or Florida-registered telehealth provider; supervisor must be licensed where the resident provides services
- Board approval first: No Board registration or plan approval for residents (title 'psychology resident' or 'post-doctoral fellow'); supervisor-applicant agreement required. Optional provisional license (§490.0051).
- If you live outside Florida: Resident may meet experience via synchronous or asynchronous telecommunications under a qualified supervisor, but not asynchronous for the 900 direct-contact hours.
The client’s location decides which state’s rules apply. This is not legal advice; confirm with the board before building a program. Compare every state on the remote-supervision map.
Recent and pending changes
Rule 64B19-11.005 amended 10/31/2024 (telehealth/remote supervision, PSYPACT supervisors). Rule 64B19-11.001 amended 7/22/2025, technical change 5/29/2026. Statute text viewed is The 2026 Florida Statutes.
In the board’s own words
“at least 2 years or 4,000 hours of experience in the field of psychology in association with or under the supervision of a licensed psychologist” — §490.005(1), (3), Fla. Stat. (2026) Licensure by examination✓ matched in the source
“internship satisfies 1 year or 2,000 of those hours. This rule concerns the remaining 1 year or 2,000 hours.” — Fla. Admin. Code R. 64B19-11.005 Supervised Experience Requirements (eff. 10/31/2024)✓ checked by hand
“All applicants for licensure must complete at least 1 year or 2,000 hours of post doctoral experience” — Fla. Admin. Code R. 64B19-11.005 Supervised Experience Requirements (eff. 10/31/2024)✓ checked by hand
“At least 900 hours in activities related to direct client contact” — Fla. Admin. Code R. 64B19-11.005 Supervised Experience Requirements (eff. 10/31/2024)✓ checked by hand
“At least one (1) hour of individual face-to-face supervision, which may be conducted by HIPAA compliant video.” — Fla. Admin. Code R. 64B19-11.005 Supervised Experience Requirements (eff. 10/31/2024)✓ checked by hand
“The first part of the examination shall be the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP)” — Fla. Admin. Code R. 64B19-11.001 Examination (eff. 7/22/2025; tech. change 5/29/2026)✓ checked by hand
“forty (40) objective questions which test knowledge of Florida Statutes and rules relevant to the practice of psychology” — Fla. Admin. Code R. 64B19-11.001 Examination (eff. 7/22/2025; tech. change 5/29/2026)✓ checked by hand
“The Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact is hereby enacted and entered into by this state” — §490.0075, Fla. Stat. (2026) Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (History: s. 1, ch. 2023-140)✓ matched in the source
“At least one (1) hour of individual face-to-face supervision, which may be conducted by HIPAA compliant video.” — Fla. Admin. Code R. 64B19-11.005(1)(c), (2)(c)-(d), (3) (eff. 10/31/2024)✓ checked by hand
“there must be an additional Florida licensed psychologist immediately accesible and available to the resident or fellow in case of emergency.” — Fla. Admin. Code R. 64B19-11.005(1)(c), (2)(c)-(d), (3) (eff. 10/31/2024)✓ checked by hand
“the supervisor must be licensed in the State or territory where the resident or fellow is providing services” — Fla. Admin. Code R. 64B19-11.005(1)(c), (2)(c)-(d), (3) (eff. 10/31/2024)✓ checked by hand
“A supervisor may provide post-doctoral supervision to a resident or fellow who is providing services at a location other than the supervising psychologist” — Fla. Admin. Code R. 64B19-11.005(1)(c), (2)(c)-(d), (3) (eff. 10/31/2024)✓ checked by hand
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Sources
- §490.005(1), (3), Fla. Stat. (2026) Licensure by examination
- Fla. Admin. Code R. 64B19-11.005 Supervised Experience Requirements (eff. 10/31/2024)
- Fla. Admin. Code R. 64B19-11.001 Examination (eff. 7/22/2025; tech. change 5/29/2026)
- Fla. Admin. Code R. 64B19-11.0035 Proof for examination eligibility
- Fla. Admin. Code R. 64B19-11.011 Provisional License; supervision
Checked against Florida Board of Psychology (Department of Health)’s rules, statutes and publications on September 25, 2026. The board decides; if your situation is unusual, confirm with them.