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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".02" citation="COMAR 10.58.17.02" title_num="10" subtitle_num="58" chapter_num="17" 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>“Accredited educational institution” means a college or university that is:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Accredited through a recognized body endorsed by the U.S. Department of Education; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Approved by the Board.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>“Applicant” means an individual applying for licensure as a clinical or graduate professional art therapist.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>“Approved art therapy supervisor” means:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>An Art Therapy Credentials Board Certified Supervisor;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>An Art Therapy Credentials Board Registered Art Therapist or Board Certified Art Therapist;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>A licensed clinical professional art therapist; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Another mental health care provider approved by the Board and licensed under the Health Occupations Article, Title 17, Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>“Equivalent” means a degree in a program of studies determined by the Board to have:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Substantial art therapy emphasis in the subject matter; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>The extent of training required for the specified level of licensure.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Face-to-Face.</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>“Face-to-face” means in the physical presence of the individuals involved in the supervisory relationship during either individual or group supervision or using video conferencing which allows individuals to hear and see each other in actual points of time.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>“Face-to-face” does not include:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Telephone supervision; or</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Internet communication that does not involve actual or real time video conferencing, such as instant messaging services, emails, texting, and social networking sites.</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>“Group supervision” means the provision of face-to-face supervision to more than one individual at a time.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>“Licensed graduate professional art therapist” means an individual approved by the Board to practice graduate professional art therapy under the supervision of an approved supervisor while fulfilling the supervised clinical experience for licensure under:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Health Occupations Article, §§17-304.1 and 17-309, Annotated Code of Maryland; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Regulation .04 of this chapter.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>“Licensed mental health care provider” means:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>A licensed clinical professional art therapist;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Another mental health care provider approved by the Board and licensed under Health Occupations Article, Title 17, Annotated Code of Maryland; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>A licensed mental health care provider from a state, territory, or jurisdiction that authorizes the application of equivalent art therapy principles and methods as set forth in Health Occupations Article, §17-308, Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(9)">
      <text>“Practice” means to engage professionally and for compensation in art therapy and appraisal activities by providing services for individuals, couples, families and groups involving:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The application of therapy principles; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Methods in the diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and amelioration of psychological problems, emotional conditions, or mental conditions.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(10)">
      <text>“Relative” means:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Spouse, or domestic partner;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Parent, stepparent or legal guardian;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Sibling or stepsibling;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Child, stepchild, foster child, or ward;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>Mother-in-law or father-in-law;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(f)">
        <text>Son-in-law or daughter-in-law;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(g)">
        <text>Grandparent or grandchild;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(h)">
        <text>Aunt or uncle; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(i)">
        <text>Cousin.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(11)">
      <text>“Supervised clinical experience in professional art therapy” means therapy services conducted under the supervision of an approved art therapy supervisor that includes:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Monitoring the performance of a supervisee; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Providing, with respect to clinical skill and competencies:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Documented and direct consultation;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Guidance; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iii)">
          <text>Instruction.</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(12)">
      <text>“Supervision training” means a course or program designed to provide information regarding the supervision process utilized by:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Licensed clinical professional art therapists; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Licensed mental health providers.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>