Rhode Island Code of Regulations
Title 216 - Department of health
Chapter 40 - Professional licensing and facility regulation
Subchapter 05 - Professional Licensing
Part 26 - Registration of Music Therapists (216-RICR-40-05-26)
Section 216-RICR-40-05-26.4 - General Registration Requirements

Universal Citation: 216 RI Code of Rules 40 05 26.4

Current through September 18, 2024

A. Registration Required. After January 1, 2015, the practice of music therapy is subject to the registration provision in R.I. Gen. Laws §23-20.8.1 -2

B. Exemptions. Exemptions to the requirements of the Act and these Regulations are pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws §23-20.8.1 -2.

C. Supervision.

1. A registered music therapist is permitted to supervise the following:
a. Registered music therapists;

b. Music therapy interns and students;

c. Care extenders and other team members as appropriate; and

d. Volunteers.

2. A registered music therapist cannot delegate any of the following tasks to individuals under their supervision, who are not registered music therapists:
a. Initiation, planning, adjustment, modification, or performance of music therapy procedures requiring the skills or judgment of a registered music therapist;

b. Acting on behalf of a registered music therapist in any matter related to music therapy which requires decision making or professional judgment.

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