Ohio Code 4732.33 – Telehealth services; rules governing telepsychology
(A) The state board of psychology shall adopt rules governing the use of telepsychology for the purpose of protecting the welfare of recipients of telepsychology services and establishing requirements for the responsible use of telepsychology in the practice of psychology, independent school psychology, and school psychology, including supervision of persons registered with the state board of psychology as described in division (B) of section 4732.22 of the Revised Code. The rules adopted by the board shall be consistent with section 4743.09 of the Revised Code. The rules are not subject to the requirements of division (F) of section 121.95 of the Revised Code.
Terms Used In Ohio Code 4732.33
- practice of psychology: means rendering or offering to render to individuals, groups, organizations, or the public any service involving the application of psychological procedures to assessment, diagnosis, prevention, treatment, or amelioration of psychological problems or emotional or mental disorders of individuals or groups; or to the assessment or improvement of psychological adjustment or functioning of individuals or groups, whether or not there is a diagnosable pre-existing psychological problem. See Ohio Code 4732.01
- Psychologist: means any person who holds self out to the public by any title or description of services incorporating the words "psychologic" "psychological" "psychologist" "psychology" or any other terms that imply the person is trained, experienced, or an expert in the field of psychology. See Ohio Code 4732.01
- School psychologist: means any person who, within the scope of employment as described in division (D)(2) of this section, holds self out to the public by any title or description of services incorporating the words "school psychologist" or "school psychology" or who holds self out to be trained, experienced, or an expert in the practice of school psychology. See Ohio Code 4732.01
- state: means the state of Ohio. See Ohio Code 1.59
- Telepsychology: means the practice of psychology, independent school psychology, or school psychology by distance communication technology, including telephone, electronic mail, internet-based communications, and video conferencing. See Ohio Code 4732.01
(B) A psychologist, independent school psychologist, or school psychologist may provide telehealth services in accordance with section 4743.09 of the Revised Code.
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