Kentucky Revised Statutes

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 319.010 (2026)

Definitions

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As used in this chapter unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) "Association" means the Kentucky Psychological Association;

(2) "Board" means the Kentucky Board of Examiners of Psychology;

(3) "Credential holder" means any person who is regulated by the board;

(4) "EPPP" means the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology developed by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards;

(5) "IPC" means the Interjurisdictional Practice Certificate developed by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards;

(6) "License" means the credential issued by the board to a licensed psychologist, licensed psychological practitioner, certified psychologist with autonomous functioning, certified psychologist, or a licensed psychological associate;

(7) "Practice of psychology" means rendering to individuals, groups, organizations, or the public any psychological service involving the application of principles, methods, and procedures of understanding, predicting, and influencing behavior, such as the principles pertaining to learning, perception, motivation, thinking, emotions, and interpersonal relationships; the methods and procedures of interviewing, counseling, and psychotherapy; and psychological testing in constructing, administering, and interpreting tests of mental abilities, aptitudes, interests, attitudes, personality characteristics, emotion, and motivation. The application of said principles in testing, evaluation, treatment, use of psychotherapeutic techniques, and other methods includes, but is not limited to: diagnosis, prevention, and amelioration of adjustment problems and emotional, mental, nervous, and addictive disorders and mental health conditions of individuals and groups; educational and vocational counseling; the evaluation and planning for effective work and learning situations; and the resolution of interpersonal and social conflicts;

(8) "Psychotherapy" means the use of learning, conditioning methods, and emotional reactions, in a professional relationship, to assist a person or persons to modify feelings, attitudes, and behavior which are intellectually, socially, or emotionally maladjustive or ineffectual; and

(9) "Psychologist" means any person who holds himself or herself out by any title or description of services incorporating the words "psychologic," "psychological," "psychologist," "psychology," "psychopractice," or any other term or terms that imply he or she is trained, experienced, or an expert in the field of psychology. Effective: July 15, 2010 History: Amended 2010 Ky. Acts ch. 50, sec. 1, effective July 15, 2010. -- Amended 2001 Ky. Acts ch. 80, sec. 2, effective June 21, 2001. -- Amended 1986 Ky. Acts ch. 128, sec. 2, effective July 15, 1986. -- Amended 1964 Ky. Acts ch. 154, sec. 1. -- Created 1948 Ky. Acts ch. 169, sec. 1.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 4 cases, 1967–2015 · leading case: Rosemond v. Markham, 135 F. Supp. 3d 574 (E.D. Ky. 2015).
Rosemond v. Markham, 135 F. Supp. 3d 574 (E.D. Ky. 2015). · cites it 3× “005: No person shall engage in the practice of psychology as defined in KRS 319.010 or hold himself or herself out by any title or description of services which incorporates the words “psychological,” “psychologist,” or “psychology”, unless licensed by the board.”
Maggard v. Commonwealth, Bd. of Examiners of Psychology, 282 S.W.3d 301 (Ky. 2008). · cites it 2× “We first address Maggard’s assertion that the Board did not have subject matter jurisdiction over him because the conduct at issue did not constitute the “practice of psychology” within the meaning of KRS 319.010(6). Maggard contends that because his treatment and evaluation of…”
Mosley v. Commonwealth, 420 S.W.2d 679 (Ky. Ct. App. 1967). “(KRS 319.010 defines the practice of clinical psychology to include the administration of tests for the purpose of psychological diagnosis, classification and evaluation and recognizes services involving the reeducation, guidance or readjustment of the patient.”
Commonwealth, Bd. of Examiners of Psychology v. Funk, 84 S.W.3d 92 (Ky. Ct. App. 2002). · cites it 5× “005 provides that: No person shall engage in the practice of psychology as defined in KRS 319.010 or hold himself or herself out by any title or description of services which incorporates the words “psychological,” “psychologist,” or “psychology”, unless licensed by the board.”
— Ky. Rev. Stat. § 319.010(3) — 1 case
Commonwealth, Bd. of Examiners of Psychology v. Funk, 84 S.W.3d 92 (Ky. Ct. App. 2002). “005 provides that: No person shall engage in the practice of psychology as defined in KRS 319.010 or hold himself or herself out by any title or description of services which incorporates the words “psychological,” “psychologist,” or “psychology”, unless licensed by the board.”
— Ky. Rev. Stat. § 319.010(6) — 2 cases
Maggard v. Commonwealth, Bd. of Examiners of Psychology, 282 S.W.3d 301 (Ky. 2008). “We first address Maggard’s assertion that the Board did not have subject matter jurisdiction over him because the conduct at issue did not constitute the “practice of psychology” within the meaning of KRS 319.010(6). Maggard contends that because his treatment and evaluation of…”
Commonwealth, Bd. of Examiners of Psychology v. Funk, 84 S.W.3d 92 (Ky. Ct. App. 2002). “005 provides that: No person shall engage in the practice of psychology as defined in KRS 319.010 or hold himself or herself out by any title or description of services which incorporates the words “psychological,” “psychologist,” or “psychology”, unless licensed by the board.”
— Ky. Rev. Stat. § 319.010(7) — 1 case
Rosemond v. Markham, 135 F. Supp. 3d 574 (E.D. Ky. 2015). “005: No person shall engage in the practice of psychology as defined in KRS 319.010 or hold himself or herself out by any title or description of services which incorporates the words “psychological,” “psychologist,” or “psychology”, unless licensed by the board.”
— Ky. Rev. Stat. § 319.010(9) — 1 case
Rosemond v. Markham, 135 F. Supp. 3d 574 (E.D. Ky. 2015). “005: No person shall engage in the practice of psychology as defined in KRS 319.010 or hold himself or herself out by any title or description of services which incorporates the words “psychological,” “psychologist,” or “psychology”, unless licensed by the board.”
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