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CT Gen Stat § 20-195s (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 20 - Professional and Occupational Licensing, Certification, Title Protection and Registration. Examining Boards|Chapter 383b - Clinical Social Workers and Master Social Workers|Section 20-195s - Scope of practice.

 (a) An individual licensed as a master social worker pursuant to section 20-195n may: (1) Practice clinical social work under professional supervision; and (2) offer a mental health diagnosis provided such diagnosis is offered in consultation with a physician licensed pursuant to chapter 370, an advanced practice registered nurse licensed pursuant to chapter 378, a psychologist licensed pursuant to chapter 383, a marital and family therapist licensed pursuant to chapter 383a, a professional counselor licensed pursuant to chapter 383c or a clinical social worker licensed pursuant to this chapter. A licensed master social worker may not engage in independent practice.(b) An individual licensed as a clinical social worker pursuant to section 20-195n may practice clinical social work. A licensed clinical social worker may perform all functions of a licensed master social worker and, in addition, may engage in independent practice.(P.A. 10-38, S. 2; P.A. 19-164, S. 2.)History: P.A. 19-164 amended Subsec. (a) by deleting reference to exception in Sec. 20-195q(c).
CT Gen Stat § 20-195t (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 20 - Professional and Occupational Licensing, Certification, Title Protection and Registration. Examining Boards|Chapter 383b - Clinical Social Workers and Master Social Workers|Section 20-195t - Issuance of temporary permit to practice as a master social worker.

 The department may issue a temporary permit to an applicant for licensure as a master social worker who holds a master's degree from a social work educational program, as described in section 20-195n, but who has not yet taken the licensure examination prescribed in said section 20-195n. Such temporary permit shall authorize the holder to practice as a master social worker as provided for in section 20-195s. Such temporary permit shall be valid for a period not to exceed one hundred twenty calendar days after the date of attaining such master's degree and shall not be renewable. Such permit shall become void and shall not be reissued in the event that the applicant fails to pass such examination. The fee for a temporary permit shall be fifty dollars.(P.A. 10-38, S. 6.)
CT Gen Stat § 20-195v (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 20 - Professional and Occupational Licensing, Certification, Title Protection and Registration. Examining Boards|Chapter 383b - Clinical Social Workers and Master Social Workers|Section 20-195v - Implementation of licensure requirements relating to master social workers by the Department of Public Health.

 The Department of Public Health shall only be required to implement the provisions of this chapter as relate to the licensure of master social workers, if appropriations are available for such implementation.(P.A. 10-38, S. 9.)
CT Gen Stat § 20-195ee (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 20 - Professional and Occupational Licensing, Certification, Title Protection and Registration. Examining Boards|Chapter 383c - Professional Counselors|Section 20-195ee - Disciplinary action. Grounds.

 The Commissioner of Public Health may take any disciplinary action set forth in section 19a-17 against a professional counselor or professional counselor associate for any of the following reasons: (1) Failure to conform to the accepted standards of the profession; (2) conviction of a felony; (3) fraud or deceit in obtaining or seeking reinstatement of a license to practice professional counseling; (4) fraud or deceit in the practice of professional counseling; (5) negligent, incompetent or wrongful conduct in professional activities; (6) physical, mental or emotional illness or disorder resulting in an inability to conform to the accepted standards of the profession; (7) alcohol or substance abuse; (8) wilful falsification of entries in any hospital, patient or other record pertaining to professional counseling; or (9) violation of any provision of sections 20-195aa to 20-195dd, inclusive, or any regulation adopted pursuant to section 20-195ff. The commissioner may order a license holder to submit to a reasonable physical or mental examination if his physical or mental capacity to practice safely is the subject of an investigation. The commissioner may petition the superior court for the judicial district of Hartford to enforce such order or any action taken pursuant to said section 19a-17. The commissioner shall give notice and an opportunity to be heard on any contemplated action under said section 19a-17.(P.A. 88-230, S. 10, 12; P.A. 90-98, S. 1, 2; P.A. 93-142, S. 7, 8; P.A. 95-220, S. 4-6; P.A. 97-311, S. 5; P.A. 19-117, S. 175.)History: (Revisor's note: P.A. 88-230, 90-98, 93-142 and 95-220 authorized substitution of “judicial district of Hartford” for “judicial district of Hartford-New Britain” in public and special acts of 1997, effective September 1, 1998); P.A. 19-117 added reference to professional counselor associate.
CT Gen Stat § 20-195ff (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 20 - Professional and Occupational Licensing, Certification, Title Protection and Registration. Examining Boards|Chapter 383c - Professional Counselors|Section 20-195ff - Regulations.

 The Commissioner of Public Health may adopt regulations, in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54, to further the purposes of subdivision (18) of subsection (c) of section 19a-14, subsection (e) of section 19a-88, subdivision (14) of section 19a-175, subsection (b) of section 20-9, sections 20-195aa to 20-195ee, inclusive, and section 20-195gg.(P.A. 97-311, S. 6; P.A. 02-89, S. 48; P.A. 19-117, S. 167; 19-118, S. 59.)History: P.A. 02-89 deleted reference to Subsec. (c) of Sec. 20-195c; P.A. 19-117 replaced reference to Sec. 20-195ff with reference to Sec. 20-195ee and replaced reference to Secs. 20-206jj to 20-206oo with reference to Sec. 20-195gg; P.A. 19-118 replaced “(15)” with “(14)”, effective July 1, 2019.
CT Gen Stat § 20-195gg (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 20 - Professional and Occupational Licensing, Certification, Title Protection and Registration. Examining Boards|Chapter 383c - Professional Counselors|Section 20-195gg - Practice of professional counseling. Independent practice.

 (a) An individual licensed as a professional counselor pursuant to section 20-195dd may practice professional counseling. The practice of professional counseling includes, but is not limited to, engaging in the independent practice of professional counseling.(b) An individual licensed as a professional counselor associate pursuant to subsection (d) of section 20-195dd may practice professional counseling under professional supervision. Except as provided in subsection (c) of section 20-195bb, a licensed professional counselor associate may not engage in the independent practice of professional counseling.(P.A. 19-117, S. 166.)
CT Gen Stat § 20-195pp (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 20 - Professional and Occupational Licensing, Certification, Title Protection and Registration. Examining Boards|Chapter 383d - Genetic Counselors|Section 20-195pp - Definitions.

 As used in this section, sections 20-195qq to 20-195tt, inclusive, and section 19a-14: (1) “Genetic counselor” means a person who has been licensed as a genetic counselor under the provisions of sections 20-195rr and 20-195ss; and (2) “genetic counseling” means the provision of services to individuals, couples, families and organizations by an appropriately trained individual to address the physical and psychological issues associated with the occurrence or risk of occurrence of a genetic disorder, birth defect or genetically influenced condition or disease in an individual or a family.(June Sp. Sess. P.A. 15-5, S. 360.)
CT Gen Stat § 20-195qq (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 20 - Professional and Occupational Licensing, Certification, Title Protection and Registration. Examining Boards|Chapter 383d - Genetic Counselors|Section 20-195qq - License required. Title protection. Exceptions.

 (a) No person may practice genetic counseling unless licensed or permitted pursuant to section 20-195rr or 20-195ss.(b) No person may use the title “genetic counselor”, “licensed genetic counselor”, “gene counselor”, “genetic consultant”, “genetic associate”, or the designation “LGC” or make use of any title, words, letters, abbreviations or insignia that may reasonably be confused with licensure as a genetic counselor unless such person is licensed pursuant to section 20-195rr or has been issued a temporary permit pursuant to section 20-195ss.(c) The provisions of this section shall not apply to a person who (1) is licensed under chapter 370, (2) is an advanced practice registered nurse licensed under chapter 378, (3) is a nurse-midwife licensed under chapter 377, (4) provides genetic counseling while acting within the scope of practice of the person's license and training, provided the person does not hold himself or herself out to the public as a genetic counselor, (5) is employed by the federal government to provide genetic counseling while in the discharge of the person's official duties, or (6) is a student enrolled in (A) a genetic counseling educational program, (B) a medical genetics educational program accredited by the American Board of Genetic Counseling, or any successor of said board, or the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics, or (C) a graduate nursing or medical education program in genetics, and genetic counseling is an integral part of the student's course of study and such student is performing such counseling under the direct supervision of a licensed genetic counselor or physician.(June Sp. Sess. P.A. 15-5, S. 361.)
CT Gen Stat § 20-195rr (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 20 - Professional and Occupational Licensing, Certification, Title Protection and Registration. Examining Boards|Chapter 383d - Genetic Counselors|Section 20-195rr - Qualification for licensure. Licensure by endorsement. Fees.

 (a) On and after October 1, 2015, the Commissioner of Public Health shall grant a license as a genetic counselor to any applicant who, except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, furnishes evidence satisfactory to the commissioner that such applicant has earned a certification as a genetic counselor from the American Board of Genetic Counseling, or any successor of said board, or the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics. The commissioner shall develop and provide application forms. The application fee shall be three hundred fifteen dollars.(b) An applicant for a license as a genetic counselor may, in lieu of the requirements set forth in subsection (a) of this section, submit evidence satisfactory to the commissioner of having, prior to October 1, 2015: (1) Acquired eight years of experience in the practice of genetic counseling; (2) earned, from an accredited institution of higher education, a master's or doctoral degree in genetics or a related field; and (3) attended a continuing education program approved by the National Society of Genetic Counselors within the five-year period prior to the date of application.(c) An applicant for licensure by endorsement shall present evidence satisfactory to the commissioner that the applicant is licensed or certified as a genetic counselor, or as a person entitled to perform similar services under a different designation, in another state or jurisdiction that has requirements for practicing in such capacity that are substantially similar to, or higher than, those of this state and that there are no disciplinary actions or unresolved complaints pending in this state or any other state.(d) Licenses issued under this section shall be renewed annually pursuant to section 19a-88. The fee for such renewal shall be one hundred ninety dollars. Each licensed genetic counselor applying for license renewal shall furnish evidence satisfactory to the commissioner of having current certification with the American Board of Genetic Counseling, or any successor of said board, or the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics and having obtained continuing education units for certification as required by said boards.(June Sp. Sess. P.A. 15-5, S. 362.)History: June Sp. Sess. P.A. 15-5 effective June 30, 2015.
CT Gen Stat § 20-195ss (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 20 - Professional and Occupational Licensing, Certification, Title Protection and Registration. Examining Boards|Chapter 383d - Genetic Counselors|Section 20-195ss - Temporary permit.

 The Department of Public Health may issue a temporary permit to an applicant for licensure as a genetic counselor who holds a master's degree or higher in genetic counseling or a related field. Such temporary permit shall authorize the holder of the temporary permit to practice genetic counseling under the general supervision of a licensed genetic counselor or a licensed physician at all times during which the holder of the temporary permit performs genetic counseling. Such temporary permit shall be valid for a period not to exceed three hundred sixty-five calendar days after the date of attaining such master's degree or higher and shall not be renewable. No temporary permit shall be issued under this section to any applicant against whom professional disciplinary action is pending or who is the subject of an unresolved complaint in this state or any other state. The commissioner may revoke a temporary permit for good cause, as determined by the commissioner. The fee for a temporary permit shall be fifty dollars.(June Sp. Sess. P.A. 15-5, S. 363.)
CT Gen Stat § 20-195tt (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 20 - Professional and Occupational Licensing, Certification, Title Protection and Registration. Examining Boards|Chapter 383d - Genetic Counselors|Section 20-195tt - Disciplinary action. Grounds.

 The Commissioner of Public Health may take any disciplinary action set forth in section 19a-17 against a genetic counselor for any of the following reasons: (1) Failure to conform to the accepted standards of the profession; (2) conviction of a felony; (3) fraud or deceit in obtaining or seeking reinstatement of a license to practice genetic counseling; (4) fraud or deceit in the practice of genetic counseling; (5) negligent, incompetent or wrongful conduct in professional activities; (6) physical, mental or emotional illness or disorder resulting in an inability to conform to the accepted standards of the profession; (7) alcohol or substance abuse; or (8) wilful falsification of entries in any hospital, patient or other record pertaining to genetic counseling. The commissioner may order a license holder to submit to a reasonable physical or mental examination if his or her physical or mental capacity to practice safely is the subject of an investigation. The commissioner may petition the superior court for the judicial district of Hartford to enforce such order or any action taken pursuant to section 19a-17. The commissioner shall give notice and an opportunity to be heard on any contemplated action under section 19a-17.(June Sp. Sess. P.A. 15-5, S. 364.)
CT Gen Stat § 20-195uu (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 20 - Professional and Occupational Licensing, Certification, Title Protection and Registration. Examining Boards|Chapter 383d - Genetic Counselors|Section 20-195uu - Regulations.

 The Commissioner of Public Health may adopt regulations, in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54, to implement the provisions of sections 20-195pp to 20-195tt, inclusive.(June Sp. Sess. P.A. 15-5, S. 365.)
CT Gen Stat § 20-195ggg (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 20 - Professional and Occupational Licensing, Certification, Title Protection and Registration. Examining Boards|Chapter 383f - Music Therapists|Section 20-195ggg - Music therapists. Use of title.

 (a) As used in this section:(1) “Music therapy” means the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed a music therapy program approved by the American Music Therapy Association, or any successor of said association; and(2) “Music therapist” means a person who (A) has earned a bachelor's or graduate degree in music therapy or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education, and (B) is certified as a music therapist by the Certification Board for Music Therapists or any successor of said board.(b) No person unless certified as a music therapist by the Certification Board for Music Therapists, or any successor of said board, may use the title “music therapist” or “certified music therapist” or make use of any title, words, letters, abbreviations or insignia indicating or implying that he or she is a certified music therapist. Any person who violates this section shall be guilty of a class D felony. For purposes of this section, each instance of contact or consultation with an individual that is in violation of any provision of this section shall constitute a separate offense.(c) The provisions of this section shall not apply to a person who (1) is licensed, certified or regulated under the laws of this state in another profession or occupation, including, but not limited to, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech and language pathology, audiology or counseling, or is supervised by such a licensed, certified or regulated person, and uses music in the practice of his or her licensed, certified or regulated profession or occupation that is incidental to such practice, provided the person does not hold himself or herself out to the public as a music therapist, (2) is a student enrolled in a music therapy educational program or graduate music therapy educational program approved by the American Music Therapy Association, or any successor of said association, and music therapy is an integral part of the student's course of study and such student is performing such therapy under the direct supervision of a music therapist, or (3) is a professional whose training and national certification attests to such person's ability to practice his or her certified occupation or profession and whose use of music is incidental to the practice of such occupation or profession, provided such person does not hold himself or herself out to the public as a music therapist.(P.A. 16-66, S. 35.)
CT Gen Stat § 20-195mmm (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 20 - Professional and Occupational Licensing, Certification, Title Protection and Registration. Examining Boards|Chapter 383g - Art Therapists|Section 20-195mmm - Art therapists. Use of title.

 As used in this section, section 19a-14 and sections 20-195nnn to 20-195qqq, inclusive:(1) “Art therapy” means clinical and evidence-based use of art, including art media, the creative process and the resulting artwork, to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an art therapy program approved by the American Art Therapy Association, or any successor of said association;(2) “Art therapist” means a person who has been licensed as an art therapist pursuant to section 20-195ooo or issued a temporary permit pursuant to section 20-195ppp;(3) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Public Health; and(4) “Department” means the Department of Public Health.(P.A. 16-66, S. 36; P.A. 18-168, S. 74; P.A. 19-117, S. 176.)History: P.A. 18-168 amended Subsec. (a)(2) by deleting reference to bachelor's degree; P.A. 19-117 deleted Subsec. (b) re use of art therapist title, deleted Subsec. (c) re application of provisions in section, deleted Subsec. (a) designator, added reference to Sec. 19a-14, and Secs. 20-195nnn to 20-195qqq, redefined “art therapist” in Subdiv. (2), added Subdiv. (3) defining “Commissioner”, added Subdiv. (4) defining “Department”, and made technical changes.
CT Gen Stat § 20-195nnn (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 20 - Professional and Occupational Licensing, Certification, Title Protection and Registration. Examining Boards|Chapter 383g - Art Therapists|Section 20-195nnn - License required. Title protection.

 (a) No person may use the title “art therapist” or “licensed art therapist” or make use of any title, words, letters, abbreviations or insignia that may reasonably be confused with licensure as an art therapist unless such person is licensed pursuant to section 20-195ooo or has been issued a temporary permit pursuant to section 20-195ppp.(b) The provisions of this section shall not apply to (1) prohibit or restrict any activity or service, including the use of art or art materials, by a person who is licensed or certified by the department of a nationally recognized licensing or certifying organization when acting within the scope of such person's professional training, provided such person does not represent himself or herself to the public as an art therapist or as licensed to practice art therapy pursuant to section 20-195ooo, or (2) a student enrolled in an art therapy educational program at an accredited educational institution, or a graduate art therapy educational program approved by the American Art Therapy Association, or any successor of said association, provided art therapy is an integral part of the student's course of study and such student is acting under the direct supervision of a licensed art therapist.(P.A. 19-117, S. 177.)
CT Gen Stat § 20-195ooo (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 20 - Professional and Occupational Licensing, Certification, Title Protection and Registration. Examining Boards|Chapter 383g - Art Therapists|Section 20-195ooo - Qualifications for licensure. Licensure by endorsement. Renewal.

 (a) On and after October 1, 2019, the Commissioner of Public Health shall grant a license as an art therapist to any applicant who, except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, furnishes evidence satisfactory to the commissioner that such applicant (1) has earned a graduate degree in art therapy or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education, and (2) holds a current credential or certification as an art therapist from the Art Therapy Credentials Board, or any successor of said board. The commissioner shall develop and provide application forms. The application fee shall be three hundred fifteen dollars.(b) An applicant for licensure by endorsement shall present evidence satisfactory to the commissioner that the applicant is licensed or certified as an art therapist, or as a person entitled to perform similar services under a different designation, in another state or jurisdiction that has requirements for practicing in such capacity that are substantially similar to, or higher than, those of this state and that there are no disciplinary actions or unresolved complaints pending in this state or any other state.(c) Licenses issued under this section shall be renewed annually pursuant to section 19a-88. The fee for such renewal shall be one hundred ninety dollars. Each licensed art therapist applying for license renewal shall furnish evidence satisfactory to the commissioner of having a current credential or certification with the Art Therapy Credentials Board, or any successor of said board, and having obtained continuing education units for such credential or certification as required by said board.(P.A. 19-117, S. 178.)