Code of Virginia - Title 54.1 Professions And Occupations - Chapter 35 Professional Counseling
- 54.1-3500 Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning: "Appraisal activities" means the exercise of professional judgment based on observations and objective ...
- 54.1-3501 Exemption from requirements of licensure
The requirements for licensure in this chapter shall not be applicable to: 1. Persons who render services that are like or similar to those falling ...
- 54.1-3502 Administration or prescription of drugs not permitted
This chapter shall not be construed as permitting the administration or prescribing of drugs or in any way infringing upon the practice of medicine as ...
- 54.1-3503 Board of Counseling
The Board of Counseling shall regulate the practice of counseling, substance abuse treatment, and marriage and family therapy. The Board shall consist of fourteen members. ...
- 54.1-3504 Nominations
Nominations for professional members may be made from a list of at least three names for each vacancy submitted to the Governor by the Virginia ...
- 54.1-3505 Specific powers and duties of the Board
In addition to the powers granted in § 54.1-2400, the Board shall have the following specific powers and duties: 1. To cooperate with and maintain ...
- 54.1-3505.1 Continued competency requirements
The Board shall promulgate regulations establishing requirements for evidence of continued competency as a condition of renewal of a license under the provisions of this ...
- 54.1-3506 License required
In order to engage in the practice of counseling or marriage and family therapy or in the independent practice of substance abuse treatment, as defined ...
- 54.1-3507 Scope of practice of and qualifications for licensed substance abuse treatment practitioner...
A. A licensed substance abuse treatment practitioner shall be qualified to (i) perform on an independent basis the substance abuse treatment functions of screening, intake, ...
- 54.1-3507.1 Scope of practice, supervision, and qualifications of certified substance abuse counselor...
A. A certified substance abuse counselor shall be (i) qualified to perform, under appropriate supervision or direction, the substance abuse treatment functions of screening, intake, ...
- 54.1-3507.2 Scope of practice, supervision, and qualifications of certified substance abuse counseling assistan...
A. A certified substance abuse counseling assistant shall be qualified to perform, under appropriate supervision or direction, the substance abuse treatment functions of orientation, implementation ...
- 54.1-3507.3 Use of titles
No person shall claim to be, or use the title of, a substance abuse treatment practitioner, a substance abuse counselor, or a substance abuse counseling ...
- 54.1-3508 Licensure of certain persons possessing substantially equivalent qualifications, education or exper...
Notwithstanding the provisions of § 54.1-3507, (i) the Board may issue a license as a licensed substance abuse treatment practitioner to a person who, after ...
- 54.1-3509 Continued certification of certain certified substance abuse counselors
On and after July 1, 2001, unless such certification is suspended or revoked by the Board, the Board shall continue to certify as a certified ...
- 54.1-3510 Definitions
As used in this article, unless the context requires a different meaning: "Certified rehabilitation provider" means a person who is certified by the Board as ...
- 54.1-3511 , 54.1-3512
Repealed by Acts 2004, c. 10. ...
- 54.1-3513 Restriction of practice; use of titles
A. No person, other than a person licensed by the Boards of Counseling; Medicine; Nursing; Optometry; Psychology; or Social Work, shall hold himself out as ...
- 54.1-3514 Certification of existing providers
The Board of Counseling upon receipt of a completed application and payment of the prescribed fee on or before June 30, 1995, shall issue a ...
- 54.1-3515 Certification renewal of individuals who became certified under the provisions of { 54.1-351...
After July 1, 2001, the Board of Counseling shall not renew a certificate to any person who became certified under the provisions of § 54.1-3514 ...
Last modified: April 3, 2009