Alaska Administrative Code

(a) The number of continuing education credits awarded for completion of a formal correspondence program, noninteractive electronic media program, or other individual study program that requires registration and provides evidence of satisfactory completion must meet the criteria …

(a) One hour of continuing education credit will be awarded for each hour completed as an instructor or discussion leader of educational programs meeting the requirements of 12 AAC 60.250 - 12 AAC 60.310. Credit will be awarded only for the initial course of instruction of the su…

(a) Twenty credit hours of continuing education will be awarded for each (1) authorship of a publication in a professional psychology journal, if the publication relates directly to the concepts of psychological principles, ethics, or practices, and is published or accepted for p…

(a) The license of any licensee which is not renewed by reason of failure to comply with the continuing education requirements of 12 AAC 60.250 - 12 AAC 60.350, may be reinstated after submission to the board of proof of the completion of all continuing education credit hours req…

(a) An applicant for renewal of a license to practice psychology shall submit, on a form provided by the department, a sworn statement of the continuing education in which the applicant participated. At a minimum the statement must indicate the following, as applicable: (1) the s…

(a) Services offered by licensees by electronic means who are physically separate from the recipient of the services fall within the jurisdiction of the board. (b) The standards of traditional face-to-face services described in AS 08.86 and 12 AAC 60 apply to telepsychology or te…

To be eligible to practice telepsychology with clients physically present in this state, a psychologist or psychological associate must meet the requirements under AS 08.01.085 and (1) be licensed under AS 08.86.130 as a licensed psychologist or under AS 08.86.160 as a licensed p…

The provision of professional services in this state by a person licensed under AS 08.86 through digital, telephonic, or electronic means, regardless of the location of the client, constitutes the practice of psychology in this state. Licensees are required to comply with all sta…

Licensees shall obtain informed consent of the recipient before providing distance professional services. To be effective, informed consent must be, understandable by the recipient, discuss the benefits and risks of entering into distance professional services, and address the us…

Notes 12 AAC 60.900 Eff. 12/24/78, Register 68; repealed 3/27/98, Register 145 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 b…

Notes 12 AAC 60.910 Eff. 8/6/87, Register 103; am 3/17/91, Register 117; repealed 3/27/98, Register 145 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 c…

(a) In this chapter and AS 08.86: (1) "accredited school" means a school which is accredited by any regional accrediting agency recognized by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Offices; (2) "appropriate supervision" means supervision by a licensed ps…

(a) The board will issue a professional counselor license by examination to an applicant who meets the requirements of AS 08.29.110(a) or 08.29.130, and this section. (b) An applicant for a professional counselor license by examination shall submit (1) a complete application, on …

(a) The written examination for a professional counselor license as required under AS 08.29.110(a)(4) is the National Counselor Examination for Licensure and Certification (NCE) or the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination (NCMHCE), administered by the National B…

(a) To meet the requirements of AS 08.29.110(a)(5), an applicant's degree must be from an institution of higher education in the United States that is accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency and the degree must have included course work in at least eight of the fo…

The board will issue a professional counselor license by credentials to an applicant who meets the requirements of AS 08.29.120, and of this section. An applicant for a license under this section must (1) submit a complete application, on a form provided by the department; (2) pa…

(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 professional counselor who meets the requirements of AS 08.01.063 and this sectio…

Notes 12 AAC 62.140 Eff. 10/30/99, Register 152; repealed 12/5/2002, Register 164 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) In an urgent situation, the board may issue an emergency courtesy license to an applicant who has a license in good standing to practice as a professional counselor in another jurisdiction with licensing requirements at least equivalent to those of this state, and who meets t…

(a) The board will certify as an approved counselor supervisor an applicant who meets the requirements of AS 08.29.210 and of this section. An applicant for certification under this section must (1) submit a complete application, on a form provided by the department; (2) submit t…

(a) To be accepted by the board, supervised experience required under AS 08.29.110(a)(6) must include experience in those professional counseling skills included in the definition of "practice of professional counseling" in AS 08.29.490. (b) To meet the supervised experience requ…

A licensee applying for renewal of a professional counselor license must (1) submit a complete renewal application, on a form provided by the department, including a statement of the continuing education contact hours under 12 AAC 62.310 completed by the applicant during the conc…

(a) A licensee applying for renewal of a professional counselor license must complete the number of continuing education contact hours set out in this section. For a biennial licensing period ending on or before October 31, 2023, at least three contact hours must be in profession…

(a) To be accepted by the board, continuing education must contribute directly to the professional competency of a professional counselor and must be directly related to the skills and knowledge required to implement professional counseling principles and methods. (b) The followi…

(a) After each biennial 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 must, within 30 days from the date of receipt of notification, …

The board will reinstate a license that has been lapsed less than five years if the applicant submits proof of completion of all continuing education contact hours that would have been required to keep the applicant's license current, and the applicant meets all other requirement…

(a) A licensee may request a waiver of the continuing education requirements of 12 AAC 62.310 by submitting a written request to the board that describes the reasons for the request and includes supporting documentation satisfactory to the board. If the board finds good cause, th…

(a) The National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) Policy Regarding the Provision of Distance Professional Services (approved February 6, 2016), is adopted by reference for distance professional services provided by licensees to the extent it does not conflict with 12 AAC 62.…

(a)A licensee must comply with the requirements of 45 C.F.R. Parts 160 and 164 regarding privacy, security, and breach for purposes of P.L. 104-191 (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) for communication, including electronic communications and online sche…

To provide distance professional services as the practice of professional counseling as defined under AS 08.29.490, a licensee shall ensure informed consent from a client. The informed consent must: (1) inform the client of who might have authorized or unauthorized access to elec…

(a) The American Mental Health Counselors Association's AMHCA Code of Ethics, revised as of 2015, 2020, is adopted by reference as the code of ethics for professional counselors in the state. A professional counselor licensed in the state must adhere to the code of ethics. (b) Wh…

In addition to the professional disclosure statement required by AS 08.29.220, a licensee must provide written notice to the client that (1) the treatment program may be discussed with other professionals and, if that occurs, the client's confidentiality will be maintained; and (…

(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 meetings during the member's term on the board. (b) Before the close of each regularly scheduled board meetin…

(a) In AS 08.29, (1) "direct counseling" means professional counseling provided face-to-face with individuals, couples, families, or groups; (2) "incompetent" means lacking sufficient knowledge, skills, or professional judgement in counseling, to a degree likely to endanger the m…

(a) A person may apply for the real estate salesperson or broker examination with the commission-approved testing service. (b) Deadlines for registration for the examination are set by the commission-approved testing service. (c) Registration fees for the examination are not refu…

(a) Repealed 8/22/79. (b) Repealed 7/1/89. Notes 12 AAC 64.020 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 be added as we ha…

Notes 12 AAC 64.030 Repealed 8/9/72. 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 be added as we have more versions to compar…

(a) Before the scheduled examination date, an applicant who has registered to sit for the examination will be sent a confirmation notice or receive a confirmation number by electronic mail from the testing service that specifies the time and place of the examination. (b) An appli…

Notes 12 AAC 64.050 Eff. 8/6/67, Register 24; am 1/13/73, Register 44; am 8/22/79, Register 71; am 12/6/81, Register 80; am 7/1/89, Register 110; am 10/27/99, Register 152; repealed 4/24/2009, Register 190 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions av…

(a) An applicant who meets the requirements on the relevant checklist set out in this section has demonstrated the necessary qualifications for the license applied for. An applicant who does not meet the requirements on that checklist or whose responses on the form for applicatio…

(a) An applicant for licensure to practice as a real estate broker, associate broker, or salesperson shall submit, within six months after the individual has taken the examination required for licensure, (1) a completed application on the form provided by the department, includin…

(a) A license which has lapsed, been suspended, been surrendered by a licensee for disciplinary reasons, or a license which has been limited in any way for disciplinary reasons is not considered valid and active for purposes of licensure by endorsement. (b) A licensee who request…

Renumbered as 12 AAC 64.920. Notes 12 AAC 64.062 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 be added as we have more versio…

(a) All real estate education courses used to qualify for initial licensure must (1) meet the requirements of 12 AAC 64.400 - 12 AAC 64.470 and this section; and (2) have been completed within the 18 months immediately preceding the date of application, except that the real estat…

(a) In addition to the education requirements of 12 AAC 64.063 for an initial license and the continuing education requirements under 12 AAC 64.500 for license renewal, within one year after the date that the commission issues an initial license to a real estate licensee under th…

(a) Repealed 2/11/95. (b) A broker acting on behalf of a business, corporation, or organization shall be authorized to act by a resolution of the policy making body of that business, corporation, or organization. The resolution must be a permanent part of the records of that busi…

(a) The commission 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 real estate broker, associate broker, or salesperson who meets the requireme…