Licensed psychologists who want the HSP Credential from the National Register of Health Service Psychologists will find this page useful. There is no separate HSP exam; a passing EPPP score is the requirement. This page sets out the credential facts from the official site and offers free practice sets we wrote ourselves, not real exam questions.
Numbers in brackets link to the official sources listed under Sources & last verified. Dates that have passed are removed automatically.
| Item | Detail | Source · Verified |
|---|---|---|
| Passing score | Passing EPPP score required (no separate HSP exam)[1] | National Register of Health Service Psychologists · Oct 25, 2026 |
| Exam fee | $0 HSP Credential application fee[2] | National Register of Health Service Psychologists · Oct 25, 2026 |
| Retake fee | $0 reapplication fee[2] | National Register of Health Service Psychologists · Oct 25, 2026 |
| Renewal | $225 annual member dues ($150 within 3 years of licensure; $20 late fee)[2] | National Register of Health Service Psychologists · Oct 25, 2026 |
| Delivery | Online application via the member portal[3] | National Register of Health Service Psychologists · Oct 25, 2026 |
| Eligibility | Accredited doctorate, internship, postdoc supervised experience, active unrestricted license, passing EPPP[1] | National Register of Health Service Psychologists · Oct 25, 2026 |
| Registration deadline (ECP scholarship) | November 15, 2026 (ECP scholarship applications)[4] | National Register of Health Service Psychologists · Oct 25, 2026 |
According to National Register of Health Service Psychologists, “A passing score on the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP).”[1]
The HSP Credential is issued by the National Register of Health Service Psychologists. You apply online: create an account, log into the member portal, and select "Join Now."
There is no separate HSP exam, and nothing on the application is scored. The official requirements list a passing score on the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP). The other listed requirements are an accredited doctorate, an internship, supervised postdoctoral experience, and an active, unrestricted license. Check the official credentialing requirements page for the exact wording of each item. Details such as licensure rules differ by state, so confirm yours with your licensing board.
On cost, the National Register lists a $0 HSP Credential application fee and a $0 reapplication fee. After you join, annual member dues are $225. The dues are $150 within the first years of licensure, and a $20 late fee applies. Applications for the ECP scholarship are due November 15, 2026.
Because the EPPP is the exam that matters here, the practice sets below are general review of psychology practice topics. They are not an official HSP exam or a copy of the EPPP. Use the National Register fees and requirements pages as the final word on any fee, date or rule, since they can change.
Prepare for the HSP - Certified Health Service Psychologist exam with our free practice test modules. Each quiz covers key topics to help you pass on your first try.
These are practice questions written for this site, not questions from the real exam. Each explanation shows why the right answer is right and why the others are wrong.
Question: What is internal validity?
Answer: C. Confidence in cause-effect relationships
Explanation:
The correct answer is confidence in cause-effect relationships. Internal validity asks whether the change you observed was really caused by the independent variable, rather than by confounding factors. Accuracy of measurement tools is about reliability and measurement validity, which is a different question. Generalizability of results describes external validity: whether findings apply beyond the study sample. Participant retention rate is a practical matter. Heavy dropout can threaten internal validity, but retention is not the definition of the term. The rule to remember: internal validity is about whether the cause-and-effect claim holds inside the study, and external validity is about whether it carries over to other people and settings.
Question: How often should a practitioner review applicable regulations and standards?
Answer: A. Regularly, as regulations are updated frequently and compliance is ongoing
Explanation:
The correct answer is regular review. Regulations and professional standards change often, and compliance is a continuing duty, not a one-time task. Only during initial licensure is wrong because a rule you learned then may have changed since. Every five years at renewal time is wrong because a fixed, infrequent schedule can leave you out of date for long stretches. Only when notified of a violation is wrong because it is reactive; you would learn of a change only after a problem has already occurred. The general rule: stay current as a routine habit. Do not wait for a deadline or a complaint to prompt you to check what applies to your practice.
Question: What is the appropriate retention period for professional records?
Answer: A. As specified by state/federal law and professional licensing requirements
Explanation:
The correct answer is that retention follows state and federal law and professional licensing requirements. These sources set minimum retention periods, and the periods can differ by record type and by jurisdiction. One year after the last service is wrong because it is an arbitrary short period that may fall below the legal minimum. Until storage space runs out is wrong because storage convenience is not a legal or ethical basis for keeping or destroying records. Only as long as the client remains active is wrong because obligations often continue after a client leaves care. The rule to remember: look up the requirement that applies to your jurisdiction and record type, and do not rely on a general guess.
Start with the official material. Read the National Register credentialing requirements page and confirm that you meet each listed item, including your state license. Note anything that depends on your jurisdiction and check it with your licensing board.
Then use the practice sets as topic review. Take a short set from each topic on this page and mark every question you miss or guess. Read the explanation for each one, and write the general rule in your own words. Group your misses by topic and spend your next sessions on the weakest groups. Our sets on research and scientific foundations, evaluation and diagnosis, intervention, and ethics and professional standards are the closest to core psychology practice. Treat the sets on equipment, infection control and similar topics as optional general review, since they were not written from an official outline.
As your test date gets closer, retake the sets you found hard and see whether you can explain why each wrong option is wrong, not just pick the right one. Keep the official site open for fees and dates, and treat our questions as practice only, not as a preview of the real exam.
No. The National Register lists a passing score on the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) as a requirement, and it does not describe a separate HSP exam. You also need an accredited doctorate, an internship, postdoctoral supervised experience and an active, unrestricted license. Confirm the details on the official credentialing requirements page.
The National Register lists a $0 HSP Credential application fee. Membership has separate costs: annual member dues are $225, or $150 within a few years of licensure, and a $20 late fee applies. Check the official fees page before you apply, since fees can change.
The National Register lists a $0 HSP Credential reapplication fee, so reapplying does not add an application charge. Review the official credentialing requirements to see which item may have been missing, then reapply through the member portal. Contact the National Register directly if the reason is unclear.
Apply online through the National Register member portal. The official instructions are to create an account, log into the member portal, and select "Join Now." Have your degree, internship, postdoctoral and license details ready, and read the requirements page first so you know what is expected.
No. We wrote the questions on this page ourselves, with AI tools, and they are not real exam questions. They are for general review and for finding weak topics. Use the official National Register materials for the actual requirements, and treat our sets as practice, not a prediction of any test.
The National Register lists November 15, 2026 as the due date for ECP scholarship applications. Details such as who is eligible are on the official credentialing scholarships page, so read it there. Dates can change, so check the official page before you submit anything.
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