Alaska Administrative Code

(a) One hour of continuing education credit is awarded for each hour completed in preparation for instruction or discussion as an instructor or discussion leader of educational programs meeting the requirements of 12 AAC 16.280 - 12 AAC 16.390. The number of hours of credit so aw…

Continuing education credit may be awarded for publication of articles or books. The amount of credit so awarded will be determined by the board on an individual basis. Notes 12 AAC 16.370 Eff. 6/29/84, Register 90 Authority:AS 08.20.055 AS 08.20.170(d) State regulations are upda…

Notes 12 AAC 16.380 Eff. 6/29/84, Register 90; am 5/8/99, Register 150; repealed 1/29/2009, Register 189 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More …

(a) The department will renew a license that has been lapsed or in retired status for less than two years if the applicant submits (1) a completed application for renewal on a form provided by the department; (2) the following fees established in 12 AAC 02.150: (A) biennial licen…

(a) For the purposes of AS 08.20.185, the board may appoint a utilization review committee that is advisory to the board. (b) A utilization review committee appointed by the board will consist of four individuals. Three members of the utilization review committee must be chiropra…

(a) Members of the utilization review committee are appointed for staggered terms of two years. (b) Repealed 1/29/2009. (c) A member of the utilization review committee may be removed by the board for cause. (d) A member of the utilization review committee may not serve on the co…

(a) A patient, patient's representative, insurer, or the patient's chiropractic physician may file a request for utilization review with the board by submitting to the department (1) a written request for review of the care provided, fees charged, or services rendered by a licens…

(a) When making a determination as to whether a licensee provided reasonable and appropriate treatment or services or charged reasonable and appropriate costs of treatment to a patient, the utilization review committee appointed under 12 AAC 16.400 may rely on the guidelines, sta…

It is the duty of all members of the board to report to the department instances of alleged violations of AS 08.20.100. The department shall inform a new licensee in the state that it is his or her duty to report to the board all known instances of suspected unlicensed practice o…

(a) Chiropractic care that may adversely affect the health and welfare of the public constitutes conduct that does not conform to minimum professional standards established under AS 08.20.170(a)(5) and this section. Conduct that does not conform to minimum professional standards …

(a) A licensee may not engage in lewd or immoral conduct in connection with the delivery of professional services to a patient or solicit sexual contact or a romantic relationship with a patient. (b) It is a defense to a disciplinary action alleging a violation of this section th…

In AS 08.20.170, "misrepresentation" means (1) the use of any advertising in which untruthful, exaggerated, improper, misleading or deceptive statements are made; (2) impersonation of another practitioner; (3) advertising or holding oneself out to have the ability to treat diseas…

(a) In this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise, (1) "appropriate treatment or services" means treatment or services performed, because of a substantiated and properly diagnosed condition, that is consistent with that diagnosis as reviewed by the peer review committee …

Notes 12 AAC 18.050 Eff. 10/14/99, Register 152; repealed 8/29/2003, Register 167 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features wil…

(a) An applicant for licensure under this chapter by examination shall submit (1) a completed and sworn application on a form provided by the department; (2) the fees required in 12 AAC 02.155; (3) certified college transcripts documenting all education in social work from a coll…

(a) The examination required for licensure by examination under this chapter is the Association of Social Work Boards Examination, sponsored by the Association of Social Work Boards. The examination required for licensure as a (1) clinical social worker is the clinical examinatio…

(a) The board will issue a temporary military courtesy license to an active duty military member or spouse of an active duty military member of the armed forces of the United States to practice as a baccalaureate social worker, master social worker, or clinical social worker who …

An applicant for licensure under this chapter by acceptance of credentials shall submit (1) a completed and sworn application on a form provided by the department; (2) the fees required in 12 AAC 02.155; (3) verification of having completed continuing competency requirements esta…

(a) In an urgent situation, the board may issue an emergency courtesy license to practice clinical social work to an applicant who has a license in good standing to practice clinical social work in another jurisdiction with licensing requirements at least equivalent to those of t…

Proof of continued competency satisfactory to the board includes (1) successful passage of the applicable examination in 12 AAC 18.105 within the two years immediately before the after application; or (2) verification of completion within the five years immediately preceding appl…

For a licensing period that begins after June 30, 2026, (1) clinical supervision may only be provided by a clinical social worker, psychologist, or psychiatrist who (A) has not less than three years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker, psychologist, or psychiatrist…

(a) To meet the requirements of AS 08.95.110(a)(2), an applicant for a clinical social work license must document at least 100 hours of direct clinical supervision equitably distributed throughout the supervised period. No more than 50 hours required by this subsection may be in …

(a) The employment required for licensure under AS 08.95.110 must be employment in postgraduate clinical social work as an intern in a social work program approved by the board that requires the use of social work principles and methods, as defined in AS 08.95.990, including (1) …

(a) Except for references from current or former employers required under AS 08.95.110 or AS 08.95.120, an applicant for licensure under this chapter must submit references that meet the requirements in (b) of this section. (b) A letter of professional reference required for lice…

(a) The board will, in its discretion, deny an application for a license under AS 08.95.110 if the board finds that the applicant's history of felony or misdemeanor convictions make the applicant unfit for the license. The board will consider the number and recency of any convict…

A social worker licensed in the state shall adhere to the code of ethics adopted by the board under this section. The board adopts by reference the Code of Ethics of the National Association of Social Workers, 2021 edition, as the code of ethics for social workers licensed in the…

A social worker licensed in this state shall adhere to the standards of practice adopted by the board under this section. The board adopts by reference the Model Social Work Practice Act Model Law Task Force 1996 - 1997 with amendments, 1998 - 2012 with amendments, 2013 - 2015, w…

An applicant for renewal of a license under this chapter shall (1) complete a sworn renewal application on a form provided by the department; (2) pay the license renewal fee established in 12 AAC 02.155; and (3) submit a sworn statement of the continuing education contact hours c…

(a) A licensee applying for renewal of a social worker license shall complete the continuing education contact hours set out in this section for a biennial licensing period. For the licensee's (1) first biennial renewal, the licensee shall complete (A) 21 contact hours, if the li…

(a) To be accepted by the board, continuing education must contribute directly to the professional competency of a social worker and must be directly related to the skills and knowledge required to implement social work principles and methods as defined in AS 08.95.990. (b) The f…

(a) After each renewal period the board will, in its discretion, audit renewal applications to monitor compliance with the continuing education requirements of this chapter. (b) A licensee selected for audit shall, within 30 days from the date of notification, submit documentatio…

A licensee may provide professional services under AS 08.95 through audio, video, or data communications when physically separated from the client, if the licensee is licensed under AS 08.95 and in good standing with the board. Notes 12 AAC 18.300 Eff.3/26/2020, Register 232, Apr…

The practice of teletherapy under this chapter includes functions or practices that are within the training required for licensure under AS 08.95 and this chapter Notes 12 AAC 18.310 Eff.3/26/2020, Register 232, April 2020 Authority:AS 08.95.030 AS 08.95.040 State regulations are…

(a) Before providing teletherapy, a licensee shall detemine that the client is intellectually, emotionally, and physically capable of using the technology and that the technology is appropriate for the needs of the client. (b) If a licensee or client determines teletherapy is not…

(a) A licensee shall advise each client about the risks of exchanging information by electronic communication and provide a disclaimer of the need to maintain confidentiality when communicating through electronic communication. Electronic communications are part of the client rec…

(a) For the purposes of AS 08.95.100(a)(2), "student in a social work program approved by the board" includes (1) a student enrolled in a social work degree program at a college or university approved by the board; and (2) an "intern in a social work program" as defined in 12 AAC…

(a) The board may recommend to the governor that a member be removed from the board if that member has had three or more unexcused absences from regularly scheduled board meeting during the member's term on the board. (b) Before the close of each regularly scheduled board meeting…

In this chapter and in AS 08.95 (1) "college or university approved by the board" includes(A) college or university social work degree programs that are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education; or (B) social work degree programs from the University of Alaska; (2) "conv…

Notes 12 AAC 19.100 Eff. 10/1/93, Register 127; repealed 8/24/2002, Register 163 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will…

(a) The board will issue a license by examination to practice marital and family therapy to an applicant who meets the requirements of AS 08.63.100(a) and this section. (b) An applicant for a license under this section shall submit (1) a complete, notarized application, on a form…

(a) The board will issue a license by credentials to practice marital and family therapy to an applicant who meets the requirements of AS 08.63.140 and this section. (b) An applicant for a license under this section shall submit (1) a complete, notarized application, on a form pr…

(a) The board will issue a temporary military courtesy license to an active duty military member or spouse of an active duty military member of the armed forces of the United States to practice as a marital and family therapist or marital and family therapy associate to an applic…

(a) In an urgent situation, the board will issue an emergency courtesy license to practice marital and family therapy to an applicant who has a license in good standing to practice marital and family therapy in another jurisdiction with licensing requirements at least equivalent …

(a) The board will, in its discretion, accept post-degree courses to satisfy the course of study requirements in AS 08.63.100(a)(3)(B)(i) - (a)(3)(B)(vi) if (1) the substituted courses meet the requirements of 12 AAC 19.320(a) and (b)(1) - (4); (2) the substituted courses are in …

(a) The board will, in its discretion, approve the supervised experience of an applicant to satisfy the requirements of AS 08.63.100(a)(3)(B)(vi) and (a)(3)(C)(ii) if the supervisor (1) is approved by the board; and (2) verifies the applicant's experience on a form provided by th…

(a) The board will issue a license for supervised practice of marital and family therapy to a person who meets the requirements of AS 08.63.110 and this section. (b) A person for a license under this section shall submit (1) a complete, notarized application, on a form provided b…

(a) The board will approve a person to be an approved supervisor for individual supervision under this chapter if the applicant submits (1) a complete, notarized application on a form provided by the department; (2) verification of a current license under AS 08.63.100 to practice…

(a) A license to practice marital and family therapy expires on December 31 of even-numbered years. (b) A marital and family therapist applying for license renewal shall (1) complete a renewal application on a form provided by the department; (2) pay the license renewal fee estab…

(a) An applicant for renewal of a marital and family therapy license who has been licensed 18 months or more of the concluding license period shall document completion of 45 contact hours of continuing education acceptable to the board that was earned during the concluding licens…

(a) To be accepted by the board, continuing education must contribute directly to the professional competency of a marital and family therapist and must be directly related to the skills and knowledge required to implement marital and family therapy principles and methods. (b) Th…