Restriction Levels

Proper administration and interpretation of individually-administered assessment batteries generally requires formal education and training. The minimum user qualifications by test restriction level indicated below must be met to place an order for a Riverside Assessment.

A more detailed description of the qualifications needed to order, administer, and interpret test results can be found on each assessment's product page.

Restriction Level Minimum Qualifications Required
HP Level Master’s degree and/or doctorate in education, psychology, or related field.

Graduate level training in both:

  • Intelligence/cognitive assessment
  • Projective techniques

H Level Master’s degree and/or doctorate in education, psychology, or related field.

Graduate level training in one or more of the following:

  • Intelligence/cognitive assessment
  • Neuropsychology

M Level Bachelor’s degree in educational field (e.g. education, psychology, speech therapy, occupational therapy, counseling, etc). Specific undergraduate level training in one or more of the following:
  • Intelligence/cognitive assessment
  • Basic tests and measurement
  • Speech, hearing, and language assessment
  • Educational diagnostics or equivalent testing course

L Level Certification in occupational therapy, physical therapy, or other medical field. Other medical fields include: pediatrics, nurse practitioners, office nurses, visiting nurses, home health care workers for infants & young children, and head start specialists.

AND

Specific undergraduate level training in one or more of the following:

  • Intelligence/Cognitive Testing
  • Basic tests and measurements
  • Speech, hearing, language assessments
  • Education diagnostics
  • Developmental milestone assessment
Limited Formal education and or training is not required

Click here to download a Test User Qualification Form to submit with your order.