California Code of Regulations
Title 16 - Professional and Vocational Regulations
Division 18 - Board of Behavioral Sciences
Article 1 - General Provisions
Section 1807.3 - Alcoholism and Other Chemical Substance Dependency Training

Universal Citation: 16 CA Code of Regs 1807.3

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 12, March 22, 2024

(a) The instruction and training in alcoholism and other chemical substance dependency required by sections 4980.41, 4996.2, 4996.17.2, and 4999.32 of the Code shall consist of not less than fifteen (15) hours of training or coursework and shall include each of the following areas:

(1) The definition of alcoholism, substance abuse, and other chemical dependency, and the evaluation of the client.

(2) Medical aspects of alcoholism, substance abuse, and other chemical dependency.

(3) Current theories of the etiology of substance abuse.

(4) The role of persons and systems that support or compound the abuse.

(5) Major treatment approaches to alcoholism, substance abuse, and chemical dependency.

(6) Legal aspects of substance abuse.

(7) Knowledge of certain populations at risk with regard to substance abuse.

(8) Community resources offering assessment, treatment, and follow-up for the client and family.

(9) The process of referring affected persons.

(10) Prevention of substance abuse.

(b) A licensed educational psychologist applying for a first-time license renewal shall have received not less than fifteen (15) hours of instruction and training in alcoholism and other chemical substance dependency as described in subsection (a).

1. Renumbering former section 1810 to new section 1807.3, including amendment of section heading, section and NOTE filed 8-8-2022; operative 7-1-2023 (Register 2022, No. 32).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 4980.60 and 4990.20, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 4980.41, 4980.81, 4989.34, 4996.2, 4996.17.2 and 4999.32, Business and Professions Code.

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