New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 8 - EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Chapter I - Rules of the Board Of Regents
Part 29 - Unprofessional Conduct
Section 29.16 - Special provisions for the social work professions

Universal Citation: 8 NY Comp Codes Rules and Regs ยง 29.16

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 39, September 25, 2024

Unprofessional conduct in the practice of licensed master social work and licensed clinical social work shall include conduct prohibited by sections 29.1 and 29.2 of this Part and, in accordance with section 7708 of the Education Law, shall also include:

(a) prescribing or administering drugs as a treatment, therapy, or professional service in the practice of his or her profession; or

(b) using invasive procedures as a treatment, therapy, or professional service in the practice of his or her profession. For purposes of this subdivision, invasive procedure means any procedure in which human tissue is cut, altered, or otherwise infiltrated by mechanical or other means. Invasive procedure includes, but is not limited to, surgery, lasers, ionizing radiation, therapeutic ultrasound, or electroconvulsive therapy.

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