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1 New Subparagraph; Master Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor; Initial License. Amend RSA 330-C:16, I by inserting after subparagraph (b) the following new subparagraph:
(c) Have completed at least 60 hours of master's degree courses in clinical mental health, clinical psychology, substance use treatment, social work, or equivalent, from an accredited college or university, and have held a New Hampshire license issued pursuant to RSA 330-A for at least 5 years with good standing.
2 Speech-Language Pathology and Hearing Care Providers Practice; Rulemaking. Amend RSA 326-F:5, V to read as follows:
V. The minimum qualifications of, requirements for direction and supervision of, and scope of tasks that may be performed by speech-language assistants. Such qualifications shall include a minimum of a 2-year associate's degree granted by a speech-language pathology program accredited by an accrediting organization approved by the board.
3 Recreational Therapists; Eligibility for Licensure. Amend RSA 326-J:5, I(c) and (d) to read as follows:
(c) Successfully complete an academic program with a baccalaureate degree or higher from an accredited college or university with a major in therapeutic recreation or a major in recreation or leisure with an option in therapeutic recreation.
(d) Successfully complete a period of field experience as defined by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) under the supervision of a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) approved by the educational institution where the applicant has met his or her academic requirements.
4 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
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1 New Subparagraph; Master Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor; Initial License. Amend RSA 330-C:16, I by inserting after subparagraph (b) the following new subparagraph:
(c) Have completed at least 60 hours of master's degree courses in clinical mental health, clinical psychology, substance use treatment, social work, or equivalent, from an accredited college or university, and have held a New Hampshire license issued pursuant to RSA 330-A for at least 5 years with good standing.
2 Speech-Language Pathology and Hearing Care Providers Practice; Rulemaking. Amend RSA 326-F:5, V to read as follows:
V. The minimum qualifications of, requirements for direction and supervision of, and scope of tasks that may be performed by speech-language assistants. Such qualifications shall include a minimum of a 2-year associate's degree granted by a speech-language pathology program or an equivalent program accredited by an accrediting organization approved by the board.
3 Recreational Therapists; Eligibility for Licensure. Amend RSA 326-J:5, I(c) and (d) to read as follows:
(c) Successfully complete an academic program with a baccalaureate degree or higher from an accredited college or university .
(d) Successfully complete a period of field experience as defined by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) under the supervision of a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) .
4 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.