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2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4755 | Occupational Therapists; Physical Therapists; Athletic Trainers › Section 4755.451 | Physical Therapist Assistant License - Reciprocity.

Effective:
December 29, 2023
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 33 - 135th General Assembly
(A) The physical therapy section of the Ohio occupational therapy, physical therapy, and athletic trainers board shall issue to an applicant a license as a physical therapist assistant without requiring the applicant to have passed the national examination for physical therapist assistants described in division (A) of section 4755.431 of the Revised Code within one year of filing an application described in section 4755.421 of the Revised Code if all of the following conditions are met:
(1) The applicant presents evidence satisfactory to the physical therapy section that the applicant received a score on the national physical therapy examination described in division (A) of section 4755.431 of the Revised Code that would have been a passing score according to the board in the year the applicant sat for the examination;
(2) The applicant presents evidence satisfactory to the physical therapy section that the applicant passed the jurisprudence examination described in division (B) of section 4755.431 of the Revised Code;
(3) The applicant either:
(a) Holds a current and valid license or registration to practice as a physical therapist assistant in another country;
(b) Completed a physical therapist assistant education program in a country that does not issue a physical therapist assistant license or registration.
(4) Subject to division (B) of this section, the applicant can demonstrate that the applicant's education is reasonably equivalent to the educational requirements that were in force for licensure in this state on the date of either of the following:
(a) The applicant's initial licensure or registration in the other country;
(b) The applicant's completion of a physical therapist assistant education program if the country in which the education program was completed does not issue a physical therapist assistant license or registration.
(5) The applicant pays the fee described in division (B) of section 4755.421 of the Revised Code;
(6) The applicant is not in violation of any section of this chapter or rule adopted under it.
(B) If, after receiving the results of an education equivalency evaluation from a credentialing organization identified by the section pursuant to rules adopted under section 4755.411 of the Revised Code, the section determines that, regardless of the results of the evaluation, the applicant's education does not meet the conditions of division (A)(4) of this section, the section shall send a written notice to the applicant stating that the section is denying the applicant's application and stating the specific reason why the section is denying the applicant's application. The section shall send the notice to the applicant through certified mail within thirty days after the section makes the determination.
Last updated December 29, 2023 at 5:00 AM
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4755 | Occupational Therapists; Physical Therapists; Athletic Trainers › Section 4755.46 | Renewals.

Effective:
April 6, 2007
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 403 - 126th General Assembly
(A) Every license to practice as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant expires biennially in accordance with the schedule established in rules adopted by the physical therapy section of the Ohio occupational therapy, physical therapy, and athletic trainers board under section 4755.411 of the Revised Code.
Each individual holding a valid and current license may apply to the physical therapy section to renew the license in accordance with rules adopted by the board under section 4755.411 of the Revised Code. Each application for license renewal shall be accompanied by a biennial renewal fee of not more than one hundred twenty-five dollars and, if applicable, the applicant's signed statement that the applicant completed the continuing education required under section 4755.51 or 4755.551 of the Revised Code within the time frame established in rules adopted by the physical therapy section under section 4755.411 of the Revised Code.
A license that is not renewed by the last day for renewal established in rules shall automatically expire on that date.
(B) Each licensee shall report to the section in writing a change in name, business address, or home address not later than thirty days after the date of the change.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4755 | Occupational Therapists; Physical Therapists; Athletic Trainers › Section 4755.50 | No Restrictions on Licensed Health Care Professional.

Effective:
April 6, 2007
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 403 - 126th General Assembly
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent or restrict the practice of any person who is a licensed health care professional in this state while practicing within the scope of the person's license and according to the standards and ethics of the person's profession, or of any person employed by or acting under the supervision of that licensed health care professional. Services rendered by a person acting under the supervision or in the employment of a licensed health care professional shall not be designated physical therapy.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4755 | Occupational Therapists; Physical Therapists; Athletic Trainers › Section 4755.51 | Continuing Education.

Effective:
April 6, 2007
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 403 - 126th General Assembly
Except in the case of a first license renewal, a physical therapist is eligible for renewal of the physical therapist's license only if the physical therapist has completed twenty-four units of continuing education in one or more courses, activities, or programs approved by the physical therapy section of the Ohio occupational therapy, physical therapy, and athletic trainers board.
On request of the physical therapy section, an applicant for license renewal shall submit evidence satisfactory to the section of completion of the required continuing physical therapy education.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4755 | Occupational Therapists; Physical Therapists; Athletic Trainers › Section 4755.511 | License Renewal - Continuing Education Requirements.

Effective:
April 6, 2007
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 403 - 126th General Assembly
Except in the case of a first license renewal, a physical therapist assistant is eligible for renewal of the physical therapist assistant's license only if the physical therapist assistant has completed twelve units of continuing education in one or more courses, activities, or programs approved by the physical therapy section of the Ohio occupational therapy, physical therapy, and athletic trainers board.
On request of the physical therapy section, an applicant for license renewal shall submit evidence satisfactory to the section of completion of the required continuing physical therapist assistant education.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4755 | Occupational Therapists; Physical Therapists; Athletic Trainers › Section 4755.52 | Administrative Rules for Approval of Courses, Programs and Activities.

Effective:
April 6, 2007
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 403 - 126th General Assembly
(A) In accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code, the physical therapy section of the Ohio occupational therapy, physical therapy, and athletic trainers board shall adopt rules specifying standards, in addition to the standards specified by division (B) of this section, for approval of continuing education courses, programs, and activities for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.
(B) To be eligible for approval by the physical therapy section, a continuing education course, program, or activity shall meet all of the following requirements:
(1) Include significant intellectual or practical content, the primary objective of which is to improve the professional competence of the participant;
(2) Be an organized program of learning dealing with matters directly related to the practice of physical therapy, professional responsibility, ethical obligations, or similar subjects that the section determines maintain and improve the quality of physical therapy services in this state;
(3) Consist of in-person instruction or other methods of instruction, including the use of self-study materials prepared and conducted by an individual or a group qualified by practical or academic experience as determined by the section;
(4) Be presented in a setting physically suited to the educational activity of the course, program, or activity;
(5) Include thorough, high-quality written material;
(6) Meet any other standards established by rule of the section adopted under division (A) of this section.
(C) The physical therapy section shall review physical therapy continuing education programs, courses, and activities and grant approval to those that meet the standards established under divisions (A) and (B) of this section. If the section denies approval of a course, program, or activity, it shall give a written explanation of the reason for denial to the person requesting approval.
The physical therapy section may approve continuing education courses, programs, and activities that have been approved by an agency in another state that governs the licensure of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants if the section determines that the standards for continuing education courses established by the agency are comparable to those established pursuant to this section.
The physical therapy section may contract with the Ohio chapter of the American physical therapy association for assistance in performance of the section's duties under this section.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4755 | Occupational Therapists; Physical Therapists; Athletic Trainers › Section 4755.53 | Continuing Education - Granting Units.

Effective:
April 16, 1993
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 124 - 119th General Assembly
(A) Subject to division (B) of this section, the physical therapy section of the Ohio occupational therapy, physical therapy, and athletic trainers board shall grant continuing education units to a licensed physical therapist or physical therapist assistant as follows:
(1) For completing an approved continuing education course, program, or activity, one unit for each hour of instruction received;
(2) For teaching as a faculty member of an institution of higher education a course that is part of the curriculum of the institution, one-half unit for each semester hour of the course, or an equivalent portion of a unit, as determined by the section, for each quarter or trimester hour of the course;
(3) For teaching an approved course that is part of the curriculum of an institution of higher education other than as a faculty member, one unit for each hour of teaching the course;
(4) For teaching an approved course, program, or activity, other than a course that is part of the curriculum of an institution of higher education, three units for each hour of teaching the course, program, or activity the first time and one-half unit for each hour of teaching the course, program, or activity any time after the first time;
(5) For authoring a published article or book, up to ten units as determined by the physical therapy section.
(B) The physical therapy section shall grant no more than twelve units of continuing education for teaching during a biennial renewal period.
(C) The physical therapy section may contract with the Ohio chapter of the American physical therapy association for assistance in performance of the section's duties under this section.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4755 | Occupational Therapists; Physical Therapists; Athletic Trainers › Section 4755.56 | Insurance Claims to Specify License Number of Physical Therapy Service Provider.

Effective:
April 6, 2007
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 403 - 126th General Assembly
(A) As used in this section:
(1) "Governmental health care program" has the same meaning as in section 4731.65 of the Revised Code.
(2) "Third-party payer" has the same meaning as in section 3901.38 of the Revised Code.
(B)(1) Except as provided in division (B)(2) of this section, each person and governmental entity, when submitting to a governmental health care program or third-party payer a claim for payment for services rendered in this state that are designated in the claim as physical therapy, shall specify in the claim one of the following:
(a) The national provider identifier that is assigned by the United States secretary of health and human services or the secretary's designee pursuant to 45 C.F.R. 162.406 and 162.408 to the physical therapist licensed under this chapter who rendered the services;
(b) The national provider identifier that is assigned by the United States secretary of health and human services or the secretary's designee pursuant to 45 C.F.R. 162.406 and 162.408 to the health care professional who rendered the services in accordance with section 4755.50 of the Revised Code.
(2) The requirement of division (B)(1) of this section to specify the national provider identifiers on claims for services designated as physical therapy does not apply to a hospital, as defined in section 3727.01 of the Revised Code, or to any entity submitting a claim on behalf of a hospital unless otherwise required by federal law.
(C) Each physical therapist licensed under this chapter who renders or supervises physical therapy, and each health care professional licensed in this state who renders services in accordance with section 4755.50 of the Revised Code designated as physical therapy, shall provide a patient, when the patient is responsible for submitting a claim to a governmental health care program or third-party payer, with the physical therapist's or health care professional's national provider identifier and a written explanation of the provisions of divisions (B)(1) and (D) of this section.
(D) A governmental health care program or third-party payer is not required to pay a claim for payment for services designated as physical therapy that does not specify the national provider identifiers required by division (B)(1) of this section. If the claim was submitted by the physical therapist who rendered or supervised the services, another health care professional who rendered or supervised the services in accordance with section 4755.50 of the Revised Code, or an entity other than a patient on behalf of the therapist or health care professional, the patient is not required to pay any amount for the services specified in the claim.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4755 | Occupational Therapists; Physical Therapists; Athletic Trainers › Section 4755.571 | Delegate to Physical Therapy Compact Commission.

Effective:
June 30, 2021
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 5 - 134th General Assembly
Not later than ninety days after the "Physical Therapy Licensure Compact" is entered into under section 4755.57 of the Revised Code, the physical therapy section of the Ohio occupational therapy, physical therapy, and athletic trainers board shall select an individual to serve as a delegate to the physical therapy compact commission created under the compact. The physical therapy section shall fill a vacancy in this position not later than ninety days after the vacancy occurs.
Last updated May 7, 2021 at 12:14 PM
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4755 | Occupational Therapists; Physical Therapists; Athletic Trainers › Section 4755.60 | Athletic Trainer Definitions.

Effective:
January 27, 2022
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 176 - 134th General Assembly
As used in sections 4755.60 to 4755.65 and 4755.99 of the Revised Code:
(A) "Athletic trainer" means a person who meets the qualifications of this chapter for licensure and is authorized to engage in the activities described in section 4755.621 or 4755.622 of the Revised Code.
(B) "Licensed health professional authorized to prescribe drugs" or "prescriber" has the same meaning as in section 4729.01 of the Revised Code.
(C) "Physician" means an individual authorized under Chapter 4731. of the Revised Code to practice medicine and surgery, osteopathic medicine and surgery, or podiatric medicine and surgery.
Last updated November 3, 2021 at 2:57 PM
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4755 | Occupational Therapists; Physical Therapists; Athletic Trainers › Section 4755.621 | Athletic Trainers' Practice Under Collaboration Agreements.

Effective:
January 27, 2022
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 176 - 134th General Assembly
(A) As used in this section, "athletic training diagnosis" means the judgment made after examining, evaluating, assessing, or interpreting symptoms presented by a patient to establish the cause and nature of the patient's injury, emergent condition, or functional impairment and the plan of care for that injury, emergent condition, or functional impairment within the scope of athletic training. "Athletic training diagnosis" does not include a medical diagnosis.
(B) A person licensed as an athletic trainer pursuant to this chapter may enter into a collaboration agreement with one or more physicians.
The agreement shall be in writing and signed by the athletic trainer and each physician with whom the athletic trainer collaborates. A copy of the agreement shall be maintained in the records of the athletic trainer and each collaborating physician.
The agreement shall address all of the following:
(1) The duties and responsibilities to be fulfilled by the athletic trainer when engaging in the activities described in division (C) of this section;
(2) Any limitations on the athletic trainer's performance of the activities described in division (C) of this section;
(3) A plan of care for patients treated by the athletic trainer.
(C) Subject to division (B) of this section and section 4755.623 of the Revised Code, a person licensed as an athletic trainer pursuant to this chapter who enters into a collaboration agreement is authorized to engage in all of the following activities:
(1) The prevention, examination, and athletic training diagnosis of injuries or emergent conditions resulting from physical activities that require physical skill and utilize strength, power, endurance, speed, flexibility, range of motion, or agility;
(2) The complete management, treatment, disposition, and reconditioning of injuries or emergent conditions resulting from physical activities;
(3) The provision of emergent care, therapeutic interventions, and rehabilitation for injuries or emergent conditions resulting from physical activities;
(4) The promotion of and education about wellness;
(5) The administration of drugs, including topical drugs, that have been prescribed by a licensed health professional authorized to prescribe drugs and are administered under the direction of the prescriber, except that an athletic trainer shall not administer intra-articular or intratendinous injections ;
(6) The performance of athletic training research;
(7) The organization and administration of educational programs and athletic training facilities;
(8) The education of and consulting with the public as it pertains to athletic training.
Last updated November 8, 2021 at 11:42 AM
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4755 | Occupational Therapists; Physical Therapists; Athletic Trainers › Section 4755.622 | Athletic Trainers' Practice Without Collaboration Agreements.

Effective:
January 27, 2022
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 176 - 134th General Assembly
(A) As used in this section, "athletic injury" means any injury sustained by an individual that affects the individual's participation or performance in sports, games, recreation, exercise, or other activity that requires physical strength, agility, flexibility, speed, stamina, or range of motion.
(B) Subject to section 4755.623 of the Revised Code, in the event a person licensed as an athletic trainer pursuant to this chapter does not enter into a collaboration agreement with one or more physicians as described in division (B) of section 4755.621 of the Revised Code, the person is authorized to engage only in the following activities:
(1) The practice of prevention, recognition, and assessment of an athletic injury;
(2) The complete management, treatment, disposition, and reconditioning of acute athletic injuries;
(3) The administration of topical drugs that have been prescribed by a licensed health professional authorized to prescribe drugs;
(4) The organization and administration of educational programs and athletic facilities;
(5) The education of and consulting with the public as it pertains to athletic training.
Last updated November 8, 2021 at 11:42 AM
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4755 | Occupational Therapists; Physical Therapists; Athletic Trainers › Section 4755.623 | Required Referrals for Athletic Training.

Effective:
January 27, 2022
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 176 - 134th General Assembly
(A) A person licensed as an athletic trainer pursuant to this chapter shall engage in the activities described in section 4755.621 or 4755.622 only if the person acts upon the referral of one or more of the following:
(1) A physician;
(2) A dentist licensed under Chapter 4715. of the Revised Code;
(3) A physical therapist licensed under this chapter;
(4) A chiropractor licensed under Chapter 4734. of the Revised Code;
(5) Subject to division (B) of this section, an athletic trainer licensed under this chapter;
(6) A physician assistant licensed under Chapter 4730. of the Revised Code;
(7) A certified nurse practitioner licensed under Chapter 4723. of the Revised Code.
(B) A person licensed as an athletic trainer pursuant to this chapter may practice upon the referral of an athletic trainer described in division (A) of this section only if athletic training has already been recommended and referred by a health care provider described in division (A) of this section who is not an athletic trainer.
Last updated November 8, 2021 at 11:43 AM
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4755 | Occupational Therapists; Physical Therapists; Athletic Trainers › Section 4755.63 | Renewal of License.

Effective:
April 6, 2007
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 403 - 126th General Assembly
Each license issued under section 4755.62 of the Revised Code expires biennially in accordance with the schedule established in rules adopted by the athletic trainers section of the Ohio occupational therapy, physical therapy, and athletic trainers board under section 4755.61 of the Revised Code, but each person holding a valid, unexpired license may apply to the athletic trainers section, on forms approved by the section, for license renewal. The section shall renew a license upon the payment of the license renewal fee prescribed by section 4755.61 of the Revised Code, submission of the renewal application, and submission to the section of proof of satisfactory completion of the required number of continuing education courses, as specified in rules adopted by the section under section 4755.61 of the Revised Code.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4755 | Occupational Therapists; Physical Therapists; Athletic Trainers › Section 4755.66 | Effect of Child Support Default on License.

Effective:
April 6, 2007
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 403 - 126th General Assembly
On receipt of a notice pursuant to section 3123.43 of the Revised Code, the appropriate section of the Ohio occupational therapy, physical therapy, and athletic trainers board shall comply with sections 3123.41 to 3123.50 of the Revised Code and any applicable rules adopted under section 3123.63 of the Revised Code with respect to a license issued pursuant to this chapter.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4755 | Occupational Therapists; Physical Therapists; Athletic Trainers › Section 4755.70 | License Applicant to Comply With Rc Chapter 4776.

Effective:
October 9, 2021
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 263 - 133rd General Assembly
(A) As used in this section, "license" and "applicant for an initial license" have the same meanings as in section 4776.01 of the Revised Code, except that "license" as used in both of those terms refers to the types of authorizations otherwise issued or conferred under this chapter.
(B) In addition to any other eligibility requirement set forth in this chapter, each applicant for an initial license shall comply with sections 4776.01 to 4776.04 of the Revised Code. The occupational therapy section, the physical therapy section, and the athletic trainers section of the Ohio occupational therapy, physical therapy, and athletic trainers board shall not grant a license to an applicant for an initial license unless the applicant complies with sections 4776.01 to 4776.04 of the Revised Code.
Last updated October 9, 2021 at 4:59 AM
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4755 | Occupational Therapists; Physical Therapists; Athletic Trainers › Section 4755.71 | Compliance With Law Regarding Sanctions for Human Trafficking.

Effective:
March 22, 2013
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 247 - 129th General Assembly
The Ohio occupational therapy, physical therapy, and athletic trainers board shall comply with section 4776.20 of the Revised Code.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4755 | Occupational Therapists; Physical Therapists; Athletic Trainers › Section 4755.90 | Telehealth Services.

Effective:
March 23, 2022
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 122 - 134th General Assembly
An occupational therapist or physical therapist may provide telehealth services in accordance with section 4743.09 of the Revised Code.
An occupational therapy assistant or physical therapist assistant may provide telehealth services in accordance with section 4743.09 of the Revised Code.
Last updated January 27, 2022 at 3:34 PM
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4755 | Occupational Therapists; Physical Therapists; Athletic Trainers › Section 4755.99 | Penalty.

Effective:
March 27, 2013
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 141 - 129th General Assembly
(A) Whoever violates sections 4755.05 or 4755.62 or divisions (A), (B), (C), (D), or (H) of section 4755.48 of the Revised Code is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. If the offender has previously been convicted of an offense under that section, the offender is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree on a first offense and a misdemeanor of the first degree on each subsequent offense.
(B)(1) One-half of all fines collected for violation of section 4755.05 of the Revised Code shall be distributed to the occupational therapy section of the Ohio occupational therapy, physical therapy, and athletic trainers board and then paid into the state treasury to the credit of the occupational licensing and regulatory fund, and one-half to the treasury of the municipal corporation in which the offense was committed, or if the offense was committed outside the limits of a municipal corporation, to the treasury of the county.
(2) One-half of all fines collected for violation of section 4755.48 of the Revised Code shall be distributed to the physical therapy section of the Ohio occupational therapy, physical therapy, and athletic trainers board and then paid into the state treasury to the credit of the occupational licensing and regulatory fund, and one-half to the treasury of the municipal corporation in which the offense was committed, or if the offense was committed outside the limits of a municipal corporation, to the treasury of the county.
(3) One-half of all fines collected for violation of section 4755.62 of the Revised Code shall be distributed to the athletic trainers section of the Ohio occupational therapy, physical therapy, and athletic trainers board and then paid into the state treasury to the credit of the occupational licensing and regulatory fund, and one-half to the treasury of the municipal corporation in which the offense was committed, or if the offense was committed outside the limits of a municipal corporation, to the treasury of the county.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4757 | Counselors, Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists › Section 4757.06 | Seal - Evidence of Registration.

Effective:
April 7, 2003
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 374 - 124th General Assembly
The counselor, social worker, and marriage and family therapist board shall adopt a seal to authenticate its records and proceedings. Each of the board's professional standards committees shall use the seal to authenticate its records and proceedings.
A statement, signed by the executive director of the board to which is affixed the official seal of the board, to the effect that a person specified in the statement is not currently licensed or registered under this chapter or that a license or certificate of registration has been revoked or suspended, shall be received as prima-facie evidence of a record of the board in any court or before any officer of the state.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4757 | Counselors, Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists › Section 4757.07 | Prohibiting Discrimination.

Effective:
April 7, 2003
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 374 - 124th General Assembly
The counselor, social worker, and marriage and family therapist board and its professional standards committees shall not discriminate against any licensee, registrant, or applicant for a license or certificate of registration under this chapter because of the person's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability as defined in section 4112.01 of the Revised Code, or age. The board or committee, as appropriate, shall afford a hearing to any person who files with the board or committee a statement alleging discrimination based on any of those reasons.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4757 | Counselors, Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists › Section 4757.10 | Administrative Rules.

Effective:
October 9, 2021
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 110 - 134th General Assembly
(A) The counselor, social worker, and marriage and family therapist board may adopt any rules necessary to carry out this chapter.
(B) The board shall adopt rules that do all of the following:
(1) Concern intervention for and treatment of any impaired person holding a license or certificate of registration issued under this chapter;
(2) Establish standards for training and experience of supervisors described in division (C) of section 4757.30 of the Revised Code;
(3) Establish requirements for criminal records checks of applicants under section 4776.03 of the Revised Code;
(4) Establish a graduated system of fines based on the scope and severity of violations and the history of compliance, not to exceed five hundred dollars per incident, that any professional standards committee of the board may charge for a disciplinary violation described in section 4757.36 of the Revised Code;
(5) Establish the amount and content of corrective action courses required by the board under section 4757.36 of the Revised Code;
(6) Provide for voluntary registration of all of the following:
(a) Master's level counselor trainees enrolled in practice and internships;
(b) Master's level social worker trainees enrolled in fieldwork, practice, and internships;
(c) Master's level marriage and family therapist trainees enrolled in practice and internships.
(7) In the case of an individual who is voluntarily registered as a trainee under division (B)(6) of this section and who has graduated but not yet completed all requirements for licensure, provide for an extension of the individual's registration for a period of six months beginning on the date of the individual's graduation.
(8) Establish a schedule of deadlines for renewal.
(C) Rules adopted under division (B)(6) of this section shall not require a trainee to register with the board, and if a trainee has not registered, shall prohibit any adverse effect with respect to a trainee's application for licensure by the board.
(D) All rules adopted under this section shall be adopted in accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code. When it adopts rules under this section or any other section of this chapter, the board may consider standards established by any national association or other organization representing the interests of those involved in professional counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy.
Last updated October 5, 2021 at 2:04 PM
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4757 | Counselors, Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists › Section 4757.101 | License Applicant to Comply With Rc Chapter 4776.

Effective:
October 9, 2021
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 263 - 133rd General Assembly
(A) As used in this section, "license" and "applicant for an initial license" have the same meanings as in section 4776.01 of the Revised Code, except that "license" as used in both of those terms refers to the types of authorizations otherwise issued or conferred under this chapter.
(B) In addition to any other eligibility requirement set forth in this chapter, each applicant for an initial license shall comply with sections 4776.01 to 4776.04 of the Revised Code. The counselor, social worker, and marriage and family therapist board shall not grant a license to an applicant for an initial license unless the applicant complies with sections 4776.01 to 4776.04 of the Revised Code.
Last updated October 9, 2021 at 4:58 AM
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4757 | Counselors, Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists › Section 4757.11 | Establishing Code of Ethical Practice.

Effective:
October 3, 2023
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 33 - 135th General Assembly
The counselor, social worker, and marriage and family therapist board shall establish a code of ethical practice for persons licensed under this chapter as licensed professional clinical counselors or licensed professional counselors. The board shall establish a code of ethical practice for persons licensed under this chapter as independent social workers or social workers, persons registered under this chapter as social work assistants, and persons licensed as independent marriage and family therapists or marriage and family therapists. The board shall establish a code of ethical practice for persons licensed under this chapter as art therapists. The board shall establish a code of ethical practice for persons licensed under this chapter as music therapists. The codes of ethical practice shall be established by adopting rules in accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code. The codes of ethical practice shall define unprofessional conduct, which shall include engaging in a dual relationship with a client or former client, committing an act of sexual abuse, misconduct, or exploitation of a client or former client, and, except as permitted by law, violating client confidentiality. The codes of ethical practice may be based on any codes of ethical practice developed by national organizations representing the interests of those involved in professional counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, art therapy, or music therapy. The board may establish standards in its codes of ethical practice that are more stringent than those established by national organizations.
Last updated October 3, 2023 at 12:23 PM
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4757 | Counselors, Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists › Section 4757.13 | Prominent Display of Fee Schedule.

Effective:
October 17, 2019
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 166 - 133rd General Assembly
A person holding a license issued under this chapter who is engaged in a private individual practice, partnership, or group practice shall prominently display the license holder's fee schedule in the office or place where a major portion of the license holder's practice is conducted. The bottom of the first page of the fee schedule shall include the following statement, which shall be followed by the name, address, and telephone number of the board:
"This information is required by the Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board, which regulates the practices of professional counseling, social work, and marriage and family therapy in this state."
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4757 | Counselors, Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists › Section 4757.15 | Examinations.

Effective:
October 3, 2023
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 33 - 135th General Assembly
The counselor, social worker, and marriage and family therapist board shall prepare, cause to be prepared, or procure the use of, and grade, have graded, or procure the grading of, examinations to determine the competence of applicants for licensure under this chapter. The board may administer separate examinations to reflect differences in educational degrees earned by applicants. The board may develop the examinations or use examinations prepared by state or national organizations that represent the interests of those involved in professional counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, art therapy, or music therapy. The board shall conduct examinations at least twice each year and shall determine the level of competence necessary for a passing score.
Last updated October 3, 2023 at 12:24 PM
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4757 | Counselors, Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists › Section 4757.16 | Applying for License or Registration.

Effective:
October 3, 2023
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 33 - 135th General Assembly
(A) A person seeking to be licensed under this chapter as a licensed professional clinical counselor or licensed professional counselor shall file with the counselors professional standards committee of the counselor, social worker, and marriage and family therapist board a written application on a form prescribed by the board. A person seeking to be licensed under this chapter as an independent social worker or social worker or registered under this chapter as a social work assistant shall file with the social workers professional standards committee of the board a written application on a form prescribed by the board. A person seeking to be licensed under this chapter as an independent marriage and family therapist or a marriage and family therapist shall file with the marriage and family therapist professional standards committee of the board a written application on a form prescribed by the board. A person seeking to be licensed under this chapter as a licensed art therapist shall file with the art therapist professional standards committee of the board a written application on a form prescribed by the board. A person seeking to be licensed under this chapter as a licensed music therapist shall file with the music therapist professional standards committee of the board a written application on a form prescribed by the board.
Each form prescribed by the board shall contain a statement informing the applicant that a person who knowingly makes a false statement on the form is guilty of falsification under section 2921.13 of the Revised Code, a misdemeanor of the first degree.
(B) The professional standards committees shall adopt rules under Chapter 119. of the Revised Code concerning the process for review of each application received to determine whether the applicant meets the requirements to receive the license or certificate of registration for which application has been made.
Last updated October 3, 2023 at 12:26 PM
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4757 | Counselors, Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists › Section 4757.17 | Applicants Receiving Post-Secondary Degree From Educational Institution Outside United States.

Effective:
April 7, 2003
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 374 - 124th General Assembly
The professional standards committees of the counselor, social worker, and marriage and family therapist board shall review the applications of applicants for licensure or registration under this chapter who have received a post-secondary degree from an educational institution outside the United States. The committee reviewing the application shall determine whether the applicant's experience, command of the English language, and completed academic program meet the standards of an academic program of an accredited educational institution. If they do, the applicant shall be considered to have received the education from an accredited educational institution as required by this chapter and rules adopted under it.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4757 | Counselors, Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists › Section 4757.18 | Reciprocity.

Effective:
December 29, 2023
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 131 - 134th General Assembly
The professional standards committees of the counselor, social worker, and marriage and family therapist board shall, by endorsement, issue the appropriate license, temporary license, or certificate of registration in accordance with Chapter 4796. of the Revised Code to an applicant if either of the following applies:
(A) The applicant holds a license or certificate of registration in another state.
(B) The applicant has satisfactory work experience, a government certification, or a private certification as described in that chapter in a state that does not issue the license, temporary license, or certificate of registration for which the applicant is applying.
Last updated December 29, 2023 at 5:51 AM
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4757 | Counselors, Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists › Section 4757.19 | Effect of Child Support Default on License.

Effective:
April 7, 2003
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 374 - 124th General Assembly
On receipt of a notice pursuant to section 3123.43 of the Revised Code, the counselor, social worker, and marriage and family therapist board shall comply with sections 3123.41 to 3123.50 of the Revised Code and any applicable rules adopted under section 3123.63 of the Revised Code with respect to a license issued pursuant to this chapter.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4757 | Counselors, Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists › Section 4757.21 | Diagnosing and Treatment of Mental and Emotional Disorders.

Effective:
July 10, 2014
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 232 - 130th General Assembly
A person licensed under this chapter to practice as a licensed professional clinical counselor or a licensed professional counselor may diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, except that a licensed professional counselor may do so only under the supervision of a psychologist, psychiatrist, licensed professional clinical counselor, independent marriage and family therapist, or independent social worker. A licensed professional clinical counselor or licensed professional counselor may engage in the private practice of professional counseling as an individual practitioner or as a member of a partnership or group practice.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4757 | Counselors, Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists › Section 4757.26 | Activities of Independent Social Worker, Social Worker or Social Work Assistant.

Effective:
July 10, 2014
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 232 - 130th General Assembly
(A) A person licensed under this chapter to practice as an independent social worker or a social worker may diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, except that a social worker may do so only under the supervision of a psychologist, psychiatrist, licensed professional clinical counselor, independent marriage and family therapist, independent social worker, or registered nurse who holds a master's degree in psychiatric nursing.
(B) A person licensed under this chapter to practice as an independent social worker may engage in the private practice of social work as an individual practitioner or as a member of a partnership or group practice.
(C) A person licensed under this chapter to practice as a social worker shall not engage in the private practice of social work as an individual practitioner or as a member of a partnership or group practice. A social worker shall not engage in the practice of social work as an employee of a private individual, partnership, or group practitioner of social work unless the social worker is supervised by a psychologist, psychiatrist, licensed professional clinical counselor, independent marriage and family therapist, independent social worker, or registered nurse who holds a master's degree in psychiatric nursing.
(D) A person who receives a certificate of registration to practice as a social work assistant is not authorized to engage in the practice of social work. A social work assistant, under the direct supervision of a psychologist, psychiatrist, licensed professional clinical counselor, licensed professional counselor, independent marriage and family therapist, independent social worker, social worker, or registered nurse who holds a master's degree in psychiatric nursing, may provide human, social, and community services that include intake assessment and referral, screening, crisis intervention and resolution, community support, case management and outreach, record keeping, social assessment, visual observation of an individual in the individual's environment, assistance in facilitation with groups and families, advocacy, and orientation, education, and prevention services.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4757 | Counselors, Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists › Section 4757.27 | License as Independent Social Worker.

Effective:
April 6, 2023
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 509 - 134th General Assembly
(A) The social workers professional standards committee of the counselor, social worker, and marriage and family therapist board shall issue a license as an independent social worker to each applicant who submits a properly completed application, pays the fee established under section 4757.31 of the Revised Code, and meets the requirements specified in division (B) of this section. An independent social worker license shall clearly indicate each academic degree earned by the person to whom it has been issued.
(B) To be eligible for a license as an independent social worker, an individual must meet the following requirements:
(1) The individual must hold a master's degree in social work from an educational institution accredited by the council on social work education or an educational institution in candidacy for accreditation by the council.
(2) The individual must complete at least two years of post-master's degree social work experience supervised by an independent social worker.
(3) The individual must pass an examination administered by the board for the purpose of determining ability to practice as an independent social worker.
(C) The board shall adopt any rules necessary for the committee to implement this section, including criteria for the committee to use in determining whether an applicant's training should be accepted and supervised experience approved. Rules adopted under this division shall be adopted in accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code.
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