# KRS § 319.056: 319.056 "Certified psychologist with autonomous functioning" -- "Certified psychologist" -- Practice and title authorization

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C319_S319.056

## Section

- **Citation:** KRS § 319.056
- **Heading:** 319.056 "Certified psychologist with autonomous functioning" -- "Certified psychologist" -- Practice and title authorization
- **Jurisdiction:** Kentucky
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** KY Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 319 / Section 319.056

## Text

319.056 "Certified psychologist with autonomous functioning" -- "Certified

psychologist" -- Practice and title authorization.

(1) A person currently authorized to use the title "certified psychologist with

autonomous functioning" may continue to function with that title or may choose to

permanently change this title to "licensed psychological practitioner" and notify the

board of this choice. The board shall issue a license at the time of renewal to the

credential holder with the title of choice.

(2) A certified psychologist with autonomous functioning or a licensed psychological

practitioner may continue to function without supervision unless the board revokes

his or her license pursuant to KRS 319.082. He or she shall not supervise certified

psychologists, licensed psychological practitioners, or licensed psychological

associates.

(3) A person currently authorized to use the title "certified psychologist" may continue

to function with that title or may choose to permanently change this title to

"licensed psychological associate" and notify the board of this choice. The board

shall issue a license at the time of renewal to the credential holder with the title of

choice.

(4) A certified psychologist or a licensed psychological associate may continue to

function under the supervision of a licensed psychologist unless the board revokes

his certificate pursuant to KRS 319.082.

(5) A certified psychologist, whether functioning under that title or as a licensed

psychological associate, may perform certain functions within the practice of

psychology only under the supervision of a licensed psychologist approved by the

board, and shall not employ or supervise other certified psychologists, licensed

psychological practitioners, or licensed psychological associates.

## Nearby sections

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- [KRS § 319.010 319.010 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C319_S319.010.md)
- [KRS § 319.015 319.015 Activities not included in practice of psychology](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C319_S319.015.md)
- [KRS § 319.020 319.020 Board of Examiners of Psychology](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C319_S319.020.md)
- [KRS § 319.030 319.030 Annual report of board -- Principal office -- Register](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C319_S319.030.md)
- [KRS § 319.032 319.032 Authority for administrative regulations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C319_S319.032.md)
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- [KRS § 319.064 319.064 Licensed psychological associate](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C319_S319.064.md)
- [KRS § 319.071 319.071 Renewal of licenses and certification -- Fee -- Cancellation -- Restoration -- Inactive status](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C319_S319.071.md)
- [KRS § 319.082 319.082 Disciplinary actions against license and credential holders](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C319_S319.082.md)
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