Minnesota Administrative Rules

5300.0240 EXAMINATION METHODS; SUBJECTS AND PROCEDURES.

Subpart 1.

National and state examination required.

Examination of an applicant for a license as a marriage and family therapist consists of:

A.

a national examination designed and scored by a professional examination service approved by the Association of Marriage and Family Therapy Regulatory Boards; and

B.

a state licensure examination provided by the board.

Subp. 2.

Examination fee.

An applicant who is admitted to the national examination under part 5300.0190 must pay an examination fee directly to the test administrator before taking the examination.

Subp. 3.

National part of examination.

The national examination is the examination approved by the Association of Marriage and Family Therapy Regulatory Boards. The national examination shall be offered on dates established by the Association of Marriage and Family Therapy Regulatory Boards.

Subp. 4.

State part of examination.

The state examination of an applicant for licensure shall be conducted according to methods determined by the board. The state examination of an applicant shall take place after the applicant's application for licensure has been approved by the board. The state examination of an applicant shall cover:

A.

the applicant's knowledge of the statutes and rules governing marriage and family therapists;

B.

the applicant's knowledge of the code of ethics;

C.

the applicant's awareness of the responsibilities to the board and to the public; and

D.

other practice-related areas.

Subp. 5.

[Repealed, 41 SR 87]

Subp. 6.

Passing score required on examination.

The passing score of the national examination is determined by the Association of Marriage and Family Therapy Regulatory Boards. The passing score for the state examination shall be determined by the board. An applicant must pass both parts of the examination to qualify for licensure as a marriage and family therapist.

Subp. 7.

Reexamination permitted.

An applicant who has failed the national or state examination may be reexamined, but not more than five times without a variance. Each time an applicant is reexamined on the national examination, the applicant must pay an examination fee to the test administrator.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 148B.31; 148B.37; 214.06

History:

15 SR 1782; 23 SR 1540; 41 SR 87

Published Electronically:

August 4, 2016