Ohio Administrative Code

The following federal statutes or regulations or state statutes and administrative rules make personal information maintained by the board confidential and identify the confidential personal information within the scope of the rules promulgated by this board in accordance with se…

For personal information systems that are computer systems and contain confidential personal information, the following shall apply:(A) Access restrictions. Access to confidential personal information that is kept electronically shall require a password or other authentication me…

License fees shall be established by the board in amounts not to exceed the maximum allowable under Chapter 4758. of the Revised Code. Fees are subject to change by action of the board, the controlling board, and/or the general assembly.(A) Fees shall be paid by , credit card unl…

(A) All applicants for initial licensure, certification or endorsement shall file with the executive director of the board a formal application on a form prescribed by the board. Any person who knowingly makes a false statement on an application may be found guilty of falsificati…

(A) After three consecutive failed attempts and before testing for a fourth time, a candidate shall complete one of the following remedial actions:Submit a remedial action plan on a form prescribed by the board.(B) Upon receipt of the remedial action plan, the board shall approve…

The chemical dependency counselor assistant (CDCA) certificate is obtained first as a thirteen-month, non-renewable preliminary certification before application for the subsequent two-year, renewable certification.(A) To be certified as a chemical dependency counselor assistant (…

To be licensed as a chemical dependency counselor II (LCDC II) the applicant shall:(A) Submit a formal application, including:(1) Suitable documentation;(2) An application fee; (3) A personal attestation statement agreeing to practice by the code of ethical standards adopted by t…

To be licensed as a chemical dependency counselor III (LCDC III) the applicant shall :(A) Submit a formal application, including:(1) Suitable documentation;(2) An application fee; (3) A personal attestation statement agreeing to practice by the code of ethical standards adopted b…

To be licensed as an independent chemical dependency counselor (LICDC) the applicant shall:(A) Submit a formal application, including:(1) Suitable documentation;(2) An application fee; (3) A personal attestation statement agreeing to practice by the code of ethical standards adop…

To be licensed as an independent chemical dependency counselor-clinical supervisor (LICDC-CS) the applicant shall hold an active LICDC license that is in good standing and shall:(A) Submit a formal application, including:(1) Suitable documentation;(2) An application fee; (3) A pe…

(A) To be certified as a registered applicant, an individual shall complete the following:(1) Complete and submit a registered applicant form and a professional development plan that is acceptable to the board along with the required fee.(2) Be at least eighteen years of age.(3) …

(A) To be certified as a prevention specialist assistant (OCPSA), an applicant shall:(1) Be at least eighteen years of age and hold a high school diploma or equivalent;(2) Submit a formal application, including:(a) Suitable documentation provided in a manner specified by the boar…

To be certified as a prevention specialist (OCPS) the applicant shall:(A) Submit a formal application including:(1) Suitable documentation;(2) An application fee;(3) A personal attestation statement agreeing to practice by the code of ethical standards adopted by the board; and(4…

To be certified as a prevention consultant, an individual shall:(A) Submit a formal application, including:(1) Suitable documentation:(2) An application fee;(3) A personal attestation statement agreeing to practice by the code of ethical standards adopted by the board; and(4) A r…

To receive a gambling disorder endorsement, an individual shall complete the following:(A) Submission of formal application.(B) Verification of an active independent chemical dependency counselor, chemical dependency counselor III, or chemical dependency counselor II license issu…

(A) An individual holding a valid chemical dependency counselor assistant certificate may do both of the following in addition to practicing substance use disorder counseling:Perform treatment planning, assessment, crisis intervention, individual, family, and group counseling, ca…

(A) In addition to practicing substance use disorder counseling, an individual holding a valid chemical dependency counselor II license may do all of the following:(1) Perform treatment planning, assessment, crisis intervention, individual, group and family counseling, case manag…

(A) In addition to practicing substance use disorder counseling, an individual holding a valid chemical dependency counselor III license may do all of the following:(1) Diagnose substance use disorder conditions in accordance with section 4758.56 of the Revised Code;(2) Treat sub…

In addition to practicing substance use disorder counseling, an individual holding a valid independent chemical dependency counselor license may do all of the following:(A) Diagnose and treat substance use disorder conditions;(B) Perform treatment planning, assessment, crisis int…

In addition to practicing substance use disorder counseling, an individual holding a valid independent chemical dependency counselor license may do all of the following:(A) Diagnose and treat substance use disorder conditions;(B) Perform treatment planning, assessment, crisis int…

(A) An individual holding a valid registered applicant certificate may: Perform the following prevention services only while under supervision of anyone listed in paragraph (B) of this rule:(1) Information dissemination;(2) Prevention education;(3) Communication;(4) Alternatives;…

(A) An individual holding a valid prevention specialist assistant certificate may: Perform the following prevention services only while under the supervision of anyone listed in paragraph (B) of this rule:(1) Information dissemination;(2) Prevention education;(3) Communication;(4…

(A) An individual holding a valid prevention specialist certificate issued under Chapter 4758. of the Revised Code may:(1) Perform the following prevention services:(a) Information dissemination;(b) Prevention education;(c) Communication;(d) Alternatives; and(e) Problem identific…

(A) An individual holding a valid prevention consultant certificate issued under Chapter 4758. of the Revised Code may:(1) Manage, supervise and perform the following prevention services:(a) Information dissemination;(b) Prevention education;(c) Alternatives; and(d) Problem ident…

(A) An individual who holds a chemical dependency counselor II license and a gambling disorder endorsement may do all of the following in addition to those services outlined in rule 4758-6-03 of the Administrative Code:(1) Treat gambling disorder conditions; and(2) Perform treatm…

(A) An individual who holds a chemical dependency counselor III license and a gambling disorder endorsement may do all of the following in addition to those services outlined in rule 4758-6-04 of the Administrative Code:(1) Treat gambling disorder conditions;(2) Diagnose gambling…

(A) An individual who holds an independent chemical dependency counselor license and a gambling disorder endorsement may do all of the following in addition to those services outlined in rule 4758-6-05 of the Administrative Code:(1) Diagnose and treat gambling disorder conditions…

An individual who holds an independent chemical dependency counselor-clinical supervisor license and a gambling disorder endorsement may do all of the following in addition to those services outlined in rule 4758-6-06 of the Administrative Code:(A) Diagnose and treat gambling dis…

Individuals who hold an active chemical dependency counselor assistant credential shall comply with the following clinical supervision requirements.(A) Individuals shall have sixty days from the start of each new employment or new supervisory relationship to establish a supervisi…

(A) The following rules of conduct set forth the minimum standards of conduct which all applicants for licensure or certification shall follow and establishes the minimum standard of practice for certified chemical dependency counselor assistants (CDCA), licensed chemical depende…

(A) The purpose of this rule is to state the rules of conduct that apply to individuals who hold a valid independent chemical dependency counselor-clinical supervisor license (LICDC-CS), independent chemical dependency counselor license (LICDC) or chemical dependency counselor II…

(A) The following rules of conduct set forth the minimum standards of conduct which all applicants for certification shall follow and establishes the minimum standard of practice for registered applicants (RA), Ohio certified prevention specialist assistants (OCPSA), Ohio certifi…

(A) Telehealth means the use of real-time audio or audiovisual communications that permit accurate and meaningful interaction between at least two people, one of whom is a licensee or certificate holder. For the purposes of this rule, modalities, including but not limited to phon…

(A) Each rule of rules 4758-01 to 4758-99 of the Administrative code and every part of each rule is hereby declared to be an independent rule, and the holding of any rule or part thereof to be unconstitutional, void, or ineffective for any cause shall not affect the validity or c…

For purposes of Chapter 4759. of the Revised Code and rules promulgated thereunder:(A) An adjudication hearing held pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 119. of the Revised Code shall be conducted in conformance with the provisions of Chapter 4731-13 of the Administrative Code.(…

The following meanings apply to all rules promulgated by the state medical board of Ohio, unless a specific paragraph explicitly defines or uses the word or term in a different manner subject to the laws of Chapter 4759. of the Revised Code, including section 4759.01 of the Revis…

(A) Each applicant for initial licensure or renewal of a license or limited permit shall submit to the board an application which demonstrates compliance with sections 4759.05 and 4759.06 of the Revised Code and this chapter. This application shall be submitted under oath in the …

(A) An applicant shall successfully complete a preprofessional practice experience in dietetics that is accredited by the "Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics" (ACEND) of "The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics" and is at least equivalent to the require…

(A) As a prerequisite to the issuance of an initial license, the applicant shall provide evidence of passing the examination designated in paragraph (B) of this rule.(B) The board selects and approves of the examination for dietitians offered by "The Commission On Dietetic Regist…

(A) An applicant for renewal or restoration of a license shall demonstrate compliance with the continuing education/professional development requirements of this rule.(B) An applicant for license renewal or restoration shall:(1) If licensee is a registered dietitian, certify comp…

(A) The board may grant a limited permit to a person who has completed the education and preprofessional requirements for licensure upon the following conditions:(1) The person has filed a completed application for a limited permit and paid the appropriate fee;(2) The application…

(A) The board shall prepare and provide to each new licensee and limited permit holder a certificate signed by the board's president and secretary, and attested by its seal.(B) Neither the holder nor anyone else shall make any alteration on a certificate issued by the board.(C) O…

For the purposes of the supervision requirement contained in divisions (B) and (E) of section 4759.10 of the Revised Code the dietitian who provides supervision shall be responsible for the supervision of the person claiming exemption from licensure as a dietetic technician, or d…

(A) For purposes of divisions (D)(1) and (D)(2) of section 4759.02 of the Revised Code, a student dietitian may only engage in dietetic practice as defined in division (A) of section 4759.01 of the Revised Code that is a part of the academic or pre-professional program.(B) In ord…

For purposes of the exemption from licensure contained in division (F) of section 4759.10 of the Revised Code, a person when acting under the direction and supervision of a professional licensed under Title 47 of the Revised Code, need not be a licensed dietitian if the person is…

For purposes of division (D) of section 4759.10 of the Revised Code, the board hereby permits the woman, infant, and children's program which is part of the Ohio department of health and known as "W.I.C.", to designate a person to engage in providing such additional nutritional a…

For purposes of division (G) of section 4759.10 of the Revised Code, the free distribution of literature includes its sale. Last updated August 14, 2025 at 10:28 AM Authorized By: 4759.05(A) Amplifies: 4759.10(G) Five Year Review Date: 7/30/2030 Prior Effective Dates: 11/30/1987,…