by

Jessica Berndt, Ph.D.

DAPA President-Elect

Dayton Area Psychological Association (DAPA) is interested in serving your needs and interests.  Your opinions and ideas are an important part of our planning efforts.  To better understand what is expected of the association we created a quick survey for local psychologists  to complete.  We received 37 responses with 81 percent of those responses indicating membership with DAPA.  

54 percent of respondents indicated an interest in professional networking events and 19 percent reported an interest in social events. Respondents indicated that they are most interested in attending social and professional networking events on Friday evenings between every other month to twice a year. 

35 percent of respondents reported an interest in community service projects.  Respondents reported that they would like DAPA to be involved with community healing events (e.g., anniversary of tornadoes, shootings, etc.), have a presence at the pride parade, and demonstrate support for subcultural events (e.g., immigrant and refugee wellness, military veterans, etc.).  

97 percent of respondents reported continued interest in attending the CEU workshops There were a few respondents who indicated a preference of workshops outside of working hours, but the majority of respondents indicated Friday as the most preferred day.  Respondents reported that conflicting plans, busy schedules, and miscommunication were the reasons they have not attended a workshop in the past. 

Respondents are interested in hearing from DAPA about events and updates on a monthly basis. We appreciate your time and feedback in completing this survey, and we hope to improve the communication between the association and members.  The best way to ensure you receive updated information from DAPA is to ensure you have the correct e-mail address when you sign up for DAPA.  Also, be sure to read through the newsletters as important updates and the workshops are frequently announced in The Miami Valley Psychologist,

The psychology interjurisdictional compact (PSYPACT) is currently activated for the following 13 states:  Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Nevada, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Utah. (Although legislation has passed in Virginia and North Carolina it will not be in effect until 2021).  PSYPACT legislation is currently pending in the following 12 states:  Alabama, Hawaii, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, Ohio, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Washington, West Virginia and the District of Columbia.

For psychologists in states that are already part of the PSYPACT there is good news about costs to participate. A July 20, 2020, news release from the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards announced that the  Human Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded ASPPB federal funding to help provide support for the 2020 Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES). As a result of this funding, ASPPB will waive the $400 E.Passport application fee through December 31, 2020. 

PSYPACT legislation in Ohio was introduced in the Senate by Senator Theresa Gavarone in January 2020 and was passed by the Senate May 5, 2020 by a vote of 32-0.  The bill has been in the House Health Committee since June 3, 2020.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the American Psychological Association convention is going virtual this year.  Costs to attend are dramatically reduced. The costs will be:

1. APA member, fellow, associate, APA community college teacher affiliate, APA international affiliate: $50 (originally $315). 
2. APA student affiliate, APAGS member, APA high school teacher affiliate: $15 (originally $100)
3. Nonmember Full-time student: $30 (originally

$195)

4. Nonmember of APA: $75 (originally $495)

Registered convention attendees will have access to all

program content (e.g. video, slides, handouts, and/or

resource lists) for 12 months. A major change from past conventions is that no continuing education credits will be provided for attending the convention activities. Some divisions may be offering (separately from APA sponsored programs) continuing education programs.  Sessions will generally be shorter than those usually done at the convention.

More information and registration for the virtual convention is available at https://convention.apa.org/

Kenneth Drude, Ph.D.

Mandatory Continuing Education

Ohio psychologists must earn 23 continuing education hours (4 which must be ethics) every two years to retain their psychology license. The Ohio Revised Code mandates that psychologists register with the Ohio Psychological Association (OPA-MCE) or the Ohio School Psychologists Association (OSPA-MCE) to track CE credits each biennium. The deadline for submitting CE hours for licensure renewal this year is August 31, 2020.

Future Scheduled Board of Psychology Meetings

April 2, 2020 at 9:30AM

July 16, 2020 at 9:30AM

Special Meeting: Board Retreat, July 16, 2020 at 1:00PM (Location TBD)

October 29, 2020 at 9:30AM

Oral Exams for Psychologists and School Psychologists

Friday, February 21, 2020

Friday, March 20, 2020

Thursday, April 2, 2020

Friday, May 15, 2020

Friday, July 17, 2020

Thursday, October 29, 2020

Workshop and Oral Exams for Certified Ohio Behavior Analysts (COBA)

Friday, March 6, 2020 9:30AM to 11:00AM

Friday, April 3, 2020 9:30AM to 11:00AM

Friday, July 17, 2020 9:30AM to 11:00AM

Friday, October 30, 2020 9:30AM to 11:00AM