It is intended that the provisions of this chapter be in accordance with and consistent with the Arkansas Medical Practices Act, § 17-95-201 et seq., § 17-95-301 et seq., and § 17-95-401 et seq., and that the practice of psychology as prescribed in this chapter should not infringe on the practice of medicine.
(a) As used in this chapter: (1) (A) “Practice of psychology” means the observation, description, evaluation, interpretation, or modification of human behavior by a person who holds an advanced graduate degree in psychology and is trained in the application of psychological principles, methods, or procedures for one (1) or more of the following purposes: (i) […]
(a) This chapter does not prohibit: (1) The teaching of psychology or the conduct of psychological research by licensed or unlicensed psychologists or other licensed or unlicensed professionals under the laws of Arkansas if the teaching or research does not involve the delivery or supervision of direct services to individuals who are themselves, rather than […]
For the purpose of this chapter, the confidential relations and communications between a licensed psychologist or a psychological examiner and a client are placed upon the same basis as those provided by law between an attorney and a client. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to require any such privileged communication to be disclosed.
