Title 54.1, Professions and Occupations

Any person licensed, certified, or registered by the Board and operating in a nonhospital setting shall post a copy of his license, certification, or registration in a conspicuous place. The posting shall also provide clients with (i) the number of the toll-free complaint line at…

The Board shall recognize the National Counselor Examination (NCE) administered by the National Board for Certified Counselors as a valid examination to meet the qualifications for licensure as a professional counselor in the Commonwealth. The Board shall incorporate the NCE into…

As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning: "Applied psychologist" means an individual licensed to practice applied psychology. "Board" means the Board of Psychology. "Certified sex offender treatment provider" means a person who is certified to prov…

The requirements for licensure provided for in this chapter shall not be applicable to: 1. Persons who render services that are like or similar to those falling within the scope of the classifications or categories in this chapter, so long as the recipients or beneficiaries of su…

This chapter shall not be construed as permitting the administration or prescribing of drugs or in any way infringing upon the practice of medicine as defined in Chapter 29 (§ 54.1-2900 et seq.) of this title.

The Board of Psychology shall regulate the practice of psychology. The membership of the Board shall be representative of the practices of psychology and shall consist of nine members as follows: five persons who are licensed as clinical psychologists, one person licensed as a sc…

Nominations for professional members may be made from a list of at least three names for each vacancy submitted to the Governor by the Virginia Psychological Association, the Virginia Academy of Clinical Psychologists, the Virginia Applied Psychology Academy and the Virginia Acad…

In addition to the powers granted in other provisions of this title, the Board shall have the following specific powers and duties: 1. To cooperate with and maintain a close liaison with other professional boards and the community to ensure that regulatory systems stay abreast of…

A. In order to engage in the practice of applied psychology, school psychology, or clinical psychology, or to engage in practice as a psychological practitioner, it shall be necessary to hold a license. B. Notwithstanding the provisions of subdivision 4 of § 54.1-3601 or any Boar…

A. The Board shall promulgate regulations governing continuing education requirements for psychologists licensed by the Board. Such regulations shall require the completion of the equivalent of 14 hours annually in Board-approved continuing education courses for any license renew…

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; and Whereas, this Compact is intended to regulate the day-to-day practice of …

A. It is unlawful for any person to practice or hold himself out as a psychological practitioner in the Commonwealth or use the title of psychological practitioner unless he holds a license issued by the Board. B. The Board shall establish criteria for licensure as a psychologica…

No person, including licensees of the Boards of Counseling; Medicine; Nursing; Psychology; or Social Work, shall claim to be a certified sex offender treatment provider unless he has been so certified. No person who is exempt from licensure under subdivision 4 of §§ 54.1-3501, 54…

Any licensed psychologist may delegate to unlicensed personnel supervised by him such activities or functions as are nondiscretionary and do not require the exercise of professional judgment for their performance and which are usually or customarily delegated to such persons by p…

No person regulated under this chapter shall use the title "Doctor" or the abbreviation "Dr." in writing or in advertising in connection with his practice unless he simultaneously uses a clarifying title, initials, abbreviation or designation or language that identifies the type …

As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning: "Administration" means the process of attaining the objectives of an organization through a system of coordinated and cooperative efforts to make social service programs effective instruments for the amelio…

The requirements for licensure provided for in this chapter shall not be applicable to: 1. Persons who render services that are like or similar to those falling within the scope of the classifications or categories in this chapter, so long as the recipients or beneficiaries of su…

This chapter shall not be construed as permitting the administration or prescribing of drugs or in any way infringing upon the practice of medicine as defined in Chapter 29 (§ 54.1-2900 et seq.) of this title.

The Board of Social Work shall regulate the practice of social work. The Board shall be composed of nine nonlegislative citizen members appointed by the Governor, seven of whom shall be licensed social workers who have been in active practice of social work for at least five year…

Nominations for professional members may be made from a list of at least three names for each vacancy submitted to the Governor by the Virginia Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers and by the Virginia Society for Clinical Social Work. The Governor may notify such…

In addition to the powers granted in § 54.1-2400, the Board shall have the following specific powers and duties: 1. To cooperate with and maintain a close liaison with other professional boards and the community to ensure that regulatory systems stay abreast of community and prof…

In order to engage in the practice of social work, it shall be necessary to hold a license.

All licenses heretofore issued by the Board of Social Work and its predecessors shall continue in effect, and be renewable under this chapter.

The Board shall accept proof of the successful completion of the following as evidence of the satisfaction of the educational requirements for licensure as a clinical social worker: (i) a master's degree in social work with a clinical course of study from a program accredited by …

The Board shall require each applicant for licensure as a baccalaureate social worker, master's social worker, or clinical social worker to submit fingerprints and provide personal descriptive information to be forwarded along with his fingerprints through the Central Criminal Re…

The Board shall establish in regulations requirements for the continuing education of licensed social workers. The Board may approve persons who provide continuing education or accredit continuing education programs in order to accomplish the purposes of this section.

A. It shall be unlawful for any person not licensed under this chapter to use the title "Social Worker" in writing or in advertising in connection with his practice unless he simultaneously uses clarifying initials that signify receiving a baccalaureate or master's degree in soci…

As used in this article, unless the context requires a different meaning: "Music therapist" means a person who has (i) completed a bachelor's degree or higher in music therapy, or its equivalent; (ii) satisfied the requirements for licensure set forth in regulations adopted by th…

A. The Board shall adopt regulations governing the practice of music therapy, upon consultation with the Advisory Board on Music Therapy established in § 54.1-3709.3. The regulations shall (i) set forth the educational, clinical training, and examination requirements for licensur…

A. The Advisory Board on Music Therapy (Advisory Board) is hereby established to assist the Board in formulating regulations related to the practice of music therapy. The Advisory Board shall also assist in such other matters relating to the practice of music therapy as the Board…

The General Assembly hereby enacts, and the Commonwealth of Virginia hereby enters into, the Social Work Licensure Compact with any and all states legally joining therein according to its terms, in the form substantially as follows: Social work licensure compact. § 1. Purpose The…

Any person shall be regarded as practicing veterinary medicine within the meaning of this chapter who represents himself, directly or indirectly, publicly or privately, as a veterinary doctor or uses any title, words, abbreviation or letters in a manner or under circumstances whi…

This chapter shall not apply to: 1. The owner of an animal and the owner's full-time, regular employee caring for and treating the animal belonging to such owner, except where the ownership of the animal was transferred for the purpose of circumventing the requirements of this ch…

The Board of Veterinary Medicine shall consist of seven members as follows: five licensed veterinarians, one licensed veterinary technician and one citizen member. The terms of the members of the Board shall be for four years. The Board shall annually elect a president, vice-pres…

Nominations of professional members may be made from a list of at least three names for each vacancy submitted to the Governor by the Virginia Veterinary Medical Association. The Governor may notify such organization of any professional vacancy other than by expiration. In no cas…

In addition to the powers granted in § 54.1-2400, the Board shall have the following specific powers and duties: 1. To establish essential requirements and standards for approval of veterinary programs. 2. To establish and monitor programs for the practical training of qualified …

No person shall practice veterinary medicine or as a veterinary technician in this Commonwealth unless such person has been licensed by the Board.

The Board shall adopt regulations which provide for continuing education requirements for relicensure and licensure by endorsement of veterinarians and veterinary technicians. After January 1, 1997, a veterinarian shall be required to complete a minimum of fifteen hours, and a ve…

The Board may provide for the limited practice of veterinary medicine, as that term is defined by the Board, by a veterinary medicine licensure applicant enrolled in a traineeship program under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian. Veterinarians who are eligible to p…

The Board may license a veterinary technician to perform acts relating to the treatment or the maintenance of the health of any animal under the immediate and direct supervision of a person licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the Commonwealth or a veterinarian who is empl…

Any animal medical care facility in the Commonwealth, excluding those facilities dealing with livestock, as defined in § 3.2-5900, which does not provide continuous medical care for all animals left in its charge shall, before taking charge of an animal, provide the client or age…

The Board may refuse to grant or to renew, may suspend, or may revoke any license to practice veterinary medicine or to practice as a veterinary technician or registration to practice as an equine dental technician if such applicant or holder: 1. Is convicted of any felony or of …

It shall be the duty of the clerk of the court in which any person is convicted of a violation of this chapter or enjoined from practicing veterinary medicine to report the same to the Board.

Any person licensed by the Board of Veterinary Medicine who, in good faith and without charge or compensation, renders health care services within the limits of his license to any animal, shall not be liable for civil damages for any act or omission resulting from the rendering o…

A. A veterinarian licensed by the Board shall release or authorize the release of rabies immunization records and other relevant treatment data of an animal under his care to (i) a requesting physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse who is contemplati…

Any person regulated by the Board who makes a report of suspected animal cruelty or who provides records or information related to a report of suspected cruelty or testifies in any judicial proceeding arising from such report, records, or information shall be immune from any civi…