Iowa RxP: Struggles and Successes
Presented by Elizabeth Lonning, PsyD, MSCP
Recorded on Friday, March 15th, 2024
Access provided upon registration on “My Courses” page
This presentation will cover the legislative process in Iowa including how we determined the need across the state and the interest among psychologists. It will discuss the contacts and connections created across the state as well as some alliances made along with some surprises. Participants will learn about how we acquired the sponsors for our effort and how their support was obtained. Responses to the tactics of the opposition during the legislative process will be covered.
Participants will hear about some strategies that proved effective and some that would not necessarily be done again. In addition, those attending will learn about recommendations for states to consider when thinking about introducing RxP in their state. Recent changes improving the original legislation will be covered including how this process was somewhat different from the first time. Finally, work left to do will wrap up the presentation.
When attended in full, this program offers 1.0 APA CEs for Psychologists.
This presentation will cover the legislative process in Iowa including how we determined the need across the state and the interest among psychologists. It will discuss the contacts and connections created across the state as well as some alliances made along with some surprises. Participants will learn about how we acquired the sponsors for our effort and how their support was obtained. Responses to the tactics of the opposition during the legislative process will be covered.
Participants will hear about some strategies that proved effective and some that would not necessarily be done again. In addition, those attending will learn about recommendations for states to consider when thinking about introducing RxP in their state. Recent changes improving the original legislation will be covered including how this process was somewhat different from the first time. Finally, work left to do will wrap up the presentation.
After attending this intermediate-level program, participants will be able to:
- Identify steps in the legislative process.
- Identify what to look for in their legislature for best timing for introduction of a bill.
- Identify pitfalls to avoid in their process.
This program meets APA’s continuing education STANDARD 1.2: Program content focuses on ethical, legal, statutory or regulatory policies, guidelines, and standards that influence psychological practice, education, or research.
This program meets APA’s continuing education GOAL 2: Program will enable psychologists to keep pace with the most current scientific evidence regarding assessment, prevention, intervention, and/or education, as well as important relevant legal, statutory, leadership, or regulatory issues.
Elizabeth Lonning, PsyD, MSCP
Dr. Lonning received her doctor of psychology degree from the University of Northern Colorado in August, 1993. Since that time she has resided and practiced in Davenport, Iowa. She and several colleagues created Psychology Health Group, a group of independent practioners in May, 1997. She now is sole owner and a practicing psychologist there. During her time in Iowa, Dr. Lonning has served on the Executive Council of IPA in a variety of positions over a period of almost 20 years including the office of president in 2002. She has completed her post-doctoral master’s degree in clinical psychopharmacology from Fairleigh Dickinson University in 2010 and serves as the chair of the Psychopharmacology Education Committee for IPA. In this role she led the effort to pass legislation in 2016 allowing advanced trained psychologists prescriptive authority in Iowa, just the 4th state to be able to have this privilege. In addition, she serves on the Board of Directors for Division 55 (the psychopharmacology division of APA), the Training Director Council for Division 55 and APA’s RxP Designation Committee as Vice Chair. Since 2021, Dr. Lonning has been the Director of Professional Affairs for the Iowa Psychological Association.
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Target Audience: Psychologists and other mental health providers interested in the RxP movement.
Psychologists. This program, when attended in its entirety, is available for 1.0 continuing education credits. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is committed to accessibility and non-discrimination in its continuing education activities. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is also committed to conducting all activities in conformity with the American Psychological Association’s Ethical Principles for Psychologists. Participants are asked to be aware of the need for privacy and confidentiality throughout the program. If program content becomes stressful, participants are encouraged to process these feelings during discussion periods.
Non Psychologists. Most licensing boards accept Continuing Education Credits sponsored by the American Psychological Association but non-psychologists are recommended to consult with their specific state-licensing board to ensure that APA-sponsored CE is acceptable.
*Participants must attend 100% of the program in order to obtain a Certificate of Attendance.
If participants have special needs, we will attempt to accommodate them. Please address questions, concerns and any complaints to [email protected]. There is no commercial support for this program nor are there any relationships between the CE Sponsor, presenting organization, presenter, program content, research, grants, or other funding that could reasonably be construed as conflicts of interest.