Iowa Administrative Code

degree in psychology and has been a licensed psychologist at the doctoral level under the laws of another jurisdiction may file an application for licensure by endorsement with the board office. 880.6(1) The board may license by endorsement any applicant from the District of Colu…

counselor, marital and family therapist, or independent level social worker must complete a supervised clinical experience as set forth in this rule. 880.7(1) Minimum requirements. The supervised clinical experience must satisfy all of the following requirements: a. Timing. The s…

880.8(1) The postdoctoral residency may begin after all academic requirements for the doctoral degree, including completion of the predoctoral internship, have been completed. The postdoctoral residency shall consist of a minimum of 1,500 hours that are completed in no less than …

practice setting. 880.9(1) This rule applies when a psychologist is supervising individuals who are not licensed or who are provisionally licensed and completing the predoctoral internship. This rule does not apply to supervision of an individual completing a postdoctoral residen…

“Active license” means the license is current and has not expired. “Approved program/activity” means a continuing education program/activity meeting the standards set forth in these rules. “Audit” means the selection of licensees for verification of satisfactory completion of con…

881.2(1) The biennial continuing education compliance period for mental health counselors and marriage and family therapists shall extend for a 25-month period beginning on September 1 of the even- numbered year and ending on September 30 of the next even-numbered year. Each bien…

analysts—grounds for discipline. The board may impose any of the disciplinary sanctions provided in Iowa Code section 272C.3 when the board determines that the licensee is guilty of any of the following acts or offenses or those listed in 481—Chapter 504: 882.1(1) Failure to comp…

disciplinary sanctions provided in Iowa Code section 272C.3 when the board determines that the licensee is guilty of the following offense or those listed in 481—Chapter 504: failure to comply with the Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct of the American Psycho…

disciplinary sanctions provided in Iowa Code section 272C.3 when the board determines that the licensee is guilty of the following offense or those listed in 481—Chapter 504: violation of a regulation, rule, or law of this state, another state, or the United States that relates t…

“APA” means the American Psychological Association. “Applicant” means a psychologist applying for a conditional prescription certificate. “Board” means the Iowa board of psychology. “Board of medicine” means the Iowa board of medicine. “Collaborating physician” means a person who…

prescribing psychologists and prescribing psychologists. The list shall be transmitted annually to the board of medicine. 883.10(1) Information. The list shall include the name of the psychologist, license number, license expiration date, expiration date of the conditional prescr…

violation of this chapter shall be forwarded to the board of medicine. Any complaint received by the board of medicine alleging a violation of this chapter shall be forwarded to the board. [ARC 9403C, IAB 7/9/25, effective 8/13/25]

upon approval by both the board and the board of medicine. [ARC 9403C, IAB 7/9/25, effective 8/13/25]

by agreement of the board and board of medicine through a joint rulemaking process. [ARC 9403C, IAB 7/9/25, effective 8/13/25] These rules are intended to implement Iowa Code chapters 148 and 154B. [Filed ARC 9403C (Notice ARC 8877C, IAB 2/19/25), IAB 7/9/25, effective 8/13/25]…

authorize a psychologist to prescribe psychotropic medications to patients with mental disorders under supervision in accordance with the requirements of this chapter. 883.2(1) Application. Unless a basis for denial exists in accordance with rule 481—883.9(154B), the board shall …

An applicant for a conditional prescription certificate shall have completed a program of study designated by the APA as a program for the psychopharmacology training of postdoctoral psychologists. The program must have included didactic instruction, a clinical experience, and a …

conditional prescribing psychologist shall complete a minimum of two years of supervised practice in prescribing psychotropic medications to patients with mental disorders in accordance with this rule to be eligible to apply for a prescription certificate. 883.4(1) Supervision pl…

prescribe psychotropic medications to patients with mental disorders in accordance with the requirements of this chapter. 883.5(1) Application. Unless a basis for denial exists in accordance with rule 481—883.9(154B), the board shall issue a prescription certificate to a conditio…

psychologists and prescribing psychologists. A psychologist shall comply with all prescription requirements described in rule 481—552.12(155A). The following limits apply to a psychologist’s prescriptive authority: 1. A psychologist shall only prescribe psychotropic medications f…

conditional prescribing psychologists and prescribing psychologists. A psychologist shall maintain a cooperative relationship with the primary care provider who oversees a patient’s general medical care to ensure that necessary medical examinations are conducted, the psychotropic…

883.8(1) A prescribing psychologist shall have one or more collaborating physicians at all times, as evidenced by a current collaborative practice agreement. Prior to executing a collaborative practice agreement, a prescribing psychologist and a collaborating physician shall revi…

discipline as outlined in 481—Chapter 504 against a psychologist who holds a conditional prescription certificate or prescription certificate for any of the following: 883.9(1) Violating any of the grounds for discipline set forth in rule 481—882.2(147,272C). 883.9(2) The inabili…

“APA” means the American Psychological Association. “Client” means the individual, couple, family, or group to whom a licensee provides direct social work services. “Clinical records” means records created by a licensee regarding the observation and treatment of patients, such as…

of practice for psychologists practicing in Iowa. The practice of psychology is occurring in Iowa if the patient or examinee is located in Iowa. Psychologists will ensure any interns or residents under supervision adhere to the minimum standards of practice and must comply with t…

884.3(1) A mental health counselor or marriage and family therapist shall maintain sufficient, timely, and accurate documentation in client records. 884.3(2) For purposes of this rule, “client” means the individual, couple, family, or group to whom a mental health counselor or ma…

884.4(1) Informed consent. a. A social worker will provide services to clients only in the context of a professional relationship based, when appropriate, on valid written informed consent. A social worker will use clear and understandable language to inform clients about the nat…

The board hereby adopts by reference the following: 885.1(1) Uniform Rules on Agency Procedure, 7—Chapters 2501 through 2505. 885.1(2) Military Service, Veteran Reciprocity, and Spouses of Active-Duty Service Members, 481—Chapter 7. 885.1(3) Licensing and Child Support Noncomplia…

authority of the department of inspections and appeals in which the director of the department of inspections and appeals is the final decision-making authority. [ARC 3523C, IAB 12/20/17, effective 1/24/18]

contested case proceeding upon request or its own initiative, the department shall transmit the proceeding to the administrative hearings division, which shall issue a notice of hearing and assign the proceeding to an administrative law judge to serve as the presiding officer. Al…

9.3(1) A request for review of a proposed decision shall be made within 15 days of issuance of the proposed decision, unless otherwise provided by statute. Requests shall be mailed or delivered by either party to the Director, Department of Inspections and Appeals, Lucas State Of…

within 20 days of issuance of a final decision. A rehearing may be granted when new legal issues are raised, new evidence is available or an obvious mistake is corrected or when the decision failed to include adequate findings or conclusions on all issues. A request for rehearing…

accordance with Iowa Code section 17A.19. [ARC 3523C, IAB 12/20/17, effective 1/24/18] These rules are intended to implement Iowa Code chapters 10A and 17A. [Filed ARC 3523C (Notice ARC 3407C, IAB 10/25/17), IAB 12/20/17, effective 1/24/18]

“Active case” means a household that is receiving public assistance. “Allotment reduction” means an amount withheld from a financial or SNAP benefit. “Benefit reduction” refers to SNAP. “Debt” means the dollar amount of public assistance, by program, received by or on behalf of a…

assistance program(s) owed a debt is successfully entered on the designated overpayment recovery system and a notice of debt is issued to the debtor. [ARC 0013D, IAB 1/21/26, effective 2/25/26]

under the debtor’s name, including information maintained pursuant to rule 441—11.2(217). [ARC 0013D, IAB 1/21/26, effective 2/25/26]

Agreement to Pay a Debt, is used to initiate payments of a debt. The minimum rate of payment is determined by each program unless set by a court order or otherwise negotiated by HHS. All recoveries are transmitted to the HHS cashier. Payments are made directly by cash, check, or …

described in rule 481—90.4(10A), or if the repayment agreement is not returned, further collection action may be taken. This action includes but is not limited to the following: 90.5(1) For all debts. a. Debts of $6,500 or less, small claims court action. b. Debts of more than $6…

debtor and the debtor wishes to contest the debt, an appeal is submitted to the recovery unit or to HHS. If an appeal is submitted, the recovery process is suspended until conclusion of the appeal process outlined in 7—Chapter 2506 and 441—Chapter 7. [ARC 0013D, IAB 1/21/26, effe…

data processing systems to identify the location, resources, or income of a debtor. Part or all of a data processing system is used. The recovery unit uses but is not limited to using the data processing systems of the following entities: 1. Social Security Administration, 2. Dep…

[ARC 0013D, IAB 1/21/26, effective 2/25/26] These rules are intended to implement Iowa Code section 10A.402. [Filed 9/18/87, Notice 7/29/87—published 10/7/87, effective 11/11/87] [Filed 1/5/90, Notice 8/23/89—published 1/24/90, effective 2/28/90] [Filed 9/27/90, Notice 5/30/90—pu…

“Alternative container” means an unfinished wood box or other nonmetal receptacle or enclosure, without ornamentation or a fixed interior lining, that is designed for the encasement of human remains and that is made of fiberboard, pressed wood, composition materials (with or with…

900.10(1) Recordkeeping. a. Delivery receipt. (1) When a human remains is delivered to a cremation establishment, the cremation establishment will furnish to the delivery person a delivery receipt containing: 1. The name, address, age, gender, and cause of death of the decedent w…

of the licensed activity relating to the custody of each decedent, each funeral director will create and the funeral establishment will maintain the records identified in this rule. If a registered intern or registered removal technician first takes custody of a decedent, the fun…

900.2(1) Practices requiring a funeral director’s license include but are not limited to: a. Removal as specified in rule 481—900.4(142,156). b. Embalming human remains as specified in rule 481—900.6(156) and completing embalming records as specified in paragraph 900.11(2)“d.” c.…

900.3(1) The funeral director, intern, or removal technician who assumes possession of a human remains will attach a permanent identification tag. 900.3(2) The identification tag will initially contain, at a minimum, the name of the deceased. 900.3(3) Before final disposition, th…

900.4(1) Removal and transfer of human remains. The funeral director will perform the following duties upon notification of a death: a. Comply with jurisdictional authority, with respect to medicolegal responsibilities, regarding the removal of the human remains. b. Provide signa…

for the removal and transfer of human remains, according to state law and the administrative rules promulgated by the department of health and human services. [ARC 7812C, IAB 4/17/24, effective 5/22/24; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 9/18/24]