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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".02" citation="COMAR 10.58.11.02" title_num="10" subtitle_num="58" chapter_num="11" heading="Definitions.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Terms Defined.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>“Advanced assessment” means to use instruments that require specialized psychological training for administration and interpretation.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Face-to-Face Supervision.</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>“Face-to-face supervision” means in the physical presence of the individuals involved in the supervisory relationship during supervision.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>“Face-to-face supervision” does not include:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Telephone supervision; or</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Video conferencing.</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iii)">
          <text>Internet communication.</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>“Supervisor who is proficient in the use of advanced assessment tests” means a licensed mental health professional approved by the Board, who:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Under Health Occupations Article, §§17-302, 17-303, and 17-304, Annotated Code of Maryland:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Is qualified to practice clinical alcohol and drug counseling, clinical marriage and family therapy, or clinical professional counseling;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Has completed the courses and supervised experience required by Health Occupations Article, §17-310(1) and (2), Annotated Code of Maryland;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iii)">
          <text>Has passed the National Counselors Examination (NCE) or another examination, as determined by the Board, that includes a comparable number of items assessing knowledge of advanced assessment procedures; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iv)">
          <text>Has 2 years experience practicing as a licensed clinical professional counselor, a licensed clinical marriage and family therapist, or a licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor; or</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Has 2 years of documented, professional experience in psychological testing or advanced assessment, as approved by the Board, using the modalities, principles, and procedures of advanced assessment, including, but not limited to:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Teaching;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Counseling;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iii)">
          <text>Clinical practice; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iv)">
          <text>Research modalities.</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>