Title XXVI, Occupations and Professions

services -- Disciplinary powers and procedures -- Retired or inactive licensure status -- Private letter rulings. The board may: (1) Employ needed personnel and contract with the Department of Professional Licensing within the Public Protection Cabinet for the provision of admini…

(1) The board shall require a national and state criminal background investigation for every: (a) Applicant seeking an initial license issued by the board permitting the applicant to engage in a profession authorized by the board; (b) Applicant seeking to reinstate a license; and…

(1) It shall be the duty of the board to establish requirements for licensure to practice applied behavior analysis in the state in accordance with KRS 319C.060, to receive applications for licensure from persons desiring to become a behavior analyst, an assistant behavior analys…

change. (1) Any license issued by the board shall contain the name of the person to whom it is issued, the address of the person, the date and number of the license, and other information the board deems necessary. The address contained on the license shall be the address where a…

Designation as "health service provider." (1) Before granting a license to practice psychology and to use the title "licensed psychologist" the board shall require the applicant to pass an examination in psychology and to fulfill all requirements for supervised experience. (2) Th…

The board may employ an executive secretary and such clerical or other assistants as are necessary for the proper performance of its work and may make expenditures of its funds for any purpose which in the opinion of the board is necessary for proper performance of its duties, in…

(1) A person holding a credential as a certified psychologist or as a licensed psychological associate may apply for a license to perform certain functions within the practice of psychology without supervision and to use the title of "licensed psychological practitioner" when all…

ARTICLE I PURPOSE Whereas, states license psychologists, in order to protect the public through verification of education, training and experience and ensure accountability for professional practice; Whereas, this Compact is intended to regulate the day to day practice of telepsy…

psychologist" -- Practice and title authorization. (1) A person currently authorized to use the title "certified psychologist with autonomous functioning" may continue to function with that title or may choose to permanently change this title to "licensed psychological practition…

"Grandfather" provisions for licensure. (1) On and after January 1, 2013, no person shall practice any profession governed by this chapter, or hold himself or herself out as being able to practice any such profession, or dispense a custom orthosis, prosthesis, or pedorthic device…

The executive secretary or any other person so designated by the board shall give bond to the state in such sum as determined by the board to be approved by the State Treasurer for the faithful performance of his duties. The secretary shall receive and account for all moneys deri…

Administrative regulations -- Fees. (1) The board shall have the right to regulate the practice of applied behavior analysis in the state including behavior analysts, assistant behavior analysts, and temporary licensees, including licensure, limitations of activities, supervision…

(1) An individual credentialed as a psychological associate shall use the title "licensed psychological associate" and the board shall issue a license with that title at the time of renewal. (2) The board shall issue a license to perform certain functions within the practice of p…

(1) The board shall administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter and shall have the responsibility of evaluating the qualifications of applicants for licensure. (2) The board may issue subpoenas, examine witnesses, administer oaths, and investigate allegations of practic…

care practitioner, physician, or advanced practice registered nurse. A licensee may provide care or services only if the care or services are provided pursuant to an order from: (1) A licensed health care practitioner authorized to issue such an order; or (2) A physician licensed…

of license by board -- Reasons for. The board may deny an application or reregistration for a license, place a licensee on probation for a period not to exceed five (5) years, suspend a license for a period not to exceed five (5) years, limit or restrict a license for an indefini…

Inactive status. (1) Licenses must be renewed every three (3) years on or before the anniversary date of issue or renewal. Credential holders shall pay to the board a renewal fee not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100) and shall receive a renewal license. The board shall cancel …

(1) The board shall require a national and state criminal background investigation for every: (a) Applicant seeking an initial license issued by the board permitting the applicant to engage in a profession authorized by the board; (b) Applicant seeking to reinstate a license; and…

"occupational therapist" -- Training requirements for use of deep physical agent modalities. (1) It shall be unlawful for any person to practice occupational therapy, assist in the practice of occupational therapy, or render services designated as occupational therapy in the Comm…

behavior analyst -- Temporary license -- Duties of certification board. (1) A person applying for a license as a licensed behavior analyst shall apply to the board upon such form and in such manner as the board shall prescribe and shall furnish evidence to the board that such per…

(1) The scope of practice of a licensee shall not include the right to diagnose a medical problem or condition or the right to give medical advice as to the nature, cause, or treatment for the problem or condition for which the orthotic, prosthetic, or pedorthic device is being d…

(1) The board may suspend, revoke, or refuse to issue or renew a license; may accept an assurance of voluntary compliance; restrict, or place a credential holder on probation; or issue an administrative reprimand or private admonishment upon proof that the credential holder has: …

or restricted by KRS Chapter 319B. Nothing in this chapter or in the administrative regulations promulgated by the board pursuant to this chapter shall be interpreted to limit or restrict: (1) A licensed health care practitioner or provider from engaging in the full scope of prac…

(1) The provisions of this chapter shall not be construed as preventing or restricting the practices, services, or activities of: (a) A person licensed in accordance with the provisions of another law of the Commonwealth from engaging in the profession or occupation for which lic…

The board shall issue a license to a person who holds a valid license or certificate from another state, who meets the requirements specified in KRS 319C.080, any licensing requirements contained in administrative regulation promulgated by the board, and who has no imposed or pen…

(1) In every proceeding for probation, suspension, or revocation of a license, an administrative hearing shall be conducted in accordance with KRS Chapter 13B. The board or a hearing officer appointed by the board shall conduct the hearing. (2) All decisions revoking or suspendin…

A temporary permit to practice as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant may be granted to a person who has completed the education and experience requirements of this chapter and has applied for licensure under the provisions of this chapter. The temporary p…

Any licensee or employer of a licensee having actual or direct knowledge of facts shall report to the board a behavior analyst or assistant behavior analyst who: (1) Has been convicted of a felony that involved any act that bears directly on the qualifications or ability of the a…

This chapter shall not apply to: (1) The practice of orthotics, prosthetics, or pedorthics by a person who is employed by the federal government or any bureau, division, or agency of the federal government while in the discharge of the employee's official duties; (2) The practice…

No person shall profess to be a licensee, or practice or assume the duties incident to a license issued under this chapter, or use the title "orthotist," "prosthetist," "pedorthist," "orthotic fitter," or any words or letters which designate or tend to designate to the public tha…

administrative hearing -- Causes for disciplinary action -- Private admonishment not subject to disclosure. (1) The board, after due notice and an opportunity for an administrative hearing conducted in accordance with KRS Chapter 13B, may take any one (1) or a combination of the …

(1) An applicant for licensure as an occupational therapist or as an occupational therapy assistant shall file a written application on a form provided by the board, showing to the satisfaction of the board that the person: (a) Is of good moral character; and (b) Has successfully…

maintain legal actions -- Effect of surrender of license or certificate -- Representation of board by public officers. (1) Members of the board, its agents, and employees shall be immune from personal liability in any action, civil or criminal, which is based upon any official ac…

penalties -- Trust and agency fund. (1) Every license issued under this chapter shall expire on June 30 following the date of issuance unless sooner revoked and canceled. (2) On or before June 1 of each year, the board shall send notices to all licensees, at their last known addr…

Individuals applying for licensure shall be required to pass a written or computer-based examination approved by the board, which is designed to test the knowledge and experience necessary to the safe, effective, and professional practice of occupational therapy in Kentucky. The …

Franklin Circuit Court. (1) The board may, within three (3) years, reinstate a license which has lapsed, upon payment of the prescribed renewal fee and, in addition, the payment of a reinstatement fee to be established by the board by administrative regulation. (2) The board may …

The board is authorized in its sound discretion to: (1) Enter into reciprocal agreements with corresponding boards of other states having qualifications and standards at least as high as those of this state, providing for reciprocal licensure without further examination of person…

employ personnel and purchase materials and supplies. (1) All fees received by the board and collected under KRS 319C.060 and 319C.090, the administrative regulations promulgated in accordance with KRS 319C.080, and all penalties assessed in accordance with KRS 319C.110 or 319C.9…

All fees received by the board of examiners under this chapter shall be placed in the State Treasury to the credit of a trust and agency fund for the use of the board in carrying out its functions.

informed consent and maintain confidentiality -- Board to promulgate administrative regulations -- Definition of "telehealth". (1) A treating psychologist or psychological associate who provides or facilitates the use of telehealth shall ensure: (a) That the informed consent of t…

On the payment to the board of fees required by this chapter and on submission of a written application on forms provided by the board, the board shall issue a license to: (1) A person who presents evidence satisfactory to the board of being a registered occupational therapist or…

(1) The board may deny or refuse to renew a license, may suspend or revoke a license, or may impose probationary conditions where the licensee or applicant for licensure has engaged in unprofessional conduct which has endangered or is likely to endanger the health, welfare, or sa…

Administrative regulations governing telehealth services. (1) A treating behavior analyst or assistant behavior analyst who provides or facilitates the use of telehealth, shall ensure: (a) That the informed consent of the patient, or another appropriate person with authority to m…

(1) Until January 1, 2013, any person who practices as an orthotic fitter, orthotist, prosthetist, or pedorthist in violation of this chapter shall be subject to only a warning for the first offense. The person shall be granted thirty (30) days to comply with the provisions of th…

The board shall issue a license to an individual who has met the requirements of this chapter upon the payment of the applicable license fee. An individual who is issued a license as an occupational therapist under the provisions of this chapter may use the title "occupational th…

license status -- Change of licensee's name, address, or employment. (1) Licenses issued under this chapter shall be subject to annual renewal and shall expire unless renewed upon the payment of a renewal fee in the manner prescribed by the rules of the board. (2) The board may s…