11613. PRACTICE OF PROFESSIONAL ART THERAPY BY TELEHEALTH

11613 PRACTICE OF PROFESSIONAL ART THERAPY BY TELEHEALTH 11613.1 A practitioner may engage in the practice of professional art therapy by telehealth in accordance with this section if the practitioner can maintain an effective standard of care in the same way as if the practitioner and the client were together in the same physical location. 11613.2 A practitioner seeking to provide professional art therapy by telehealth to a client located in the District must have a current, valid license issued pursuant to this chapter. 11613.3 Before providing art therapy through telehealth, the practitioner shall establish competence in the use of telehealth that conforms to the prevailing standard of practice and professional knowledge. 11613.4 A practitioner engaging in the practice of professional art therapy by telehealth shall determine that the client is sufficiently informed in the use of technology and has adequate access to the technology used. 11613.5 A practitioner who engages in the continued practice of professional art therapy by telehealth shall maintain competence in the use of telehealth through continuing education, consultation, or other procedures designed to address changes in technology used in telehealth. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR 011154 (August 18, 2023). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Business, Occupations, and Professionals 17 DCMR § 11613