Ariz. Admin. Code § 4-26-109

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section R4-26-109 - General Provisions Regarding Telepractice
A. Except as otherwise provided by law, a licensee who provides psychological service or supervision by telepractice to a client or patient or supervisee located outside Arizona shall comply with not only A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 19.1, § 36-3602 and this Chapter but also the laws and rules of the jurisdiction in which the client or patient or supervisee is located.
B. Before providing psychological service or supervision by telepractice, a licensee shall establish competence in use of telepractice that conforms to prevailing standards of scientific and professional knowledge.
C. A licensee who provides psychological service or supervision by telepractice shall maintain competence in use of telepractice through continuing education, consultation, or other procedures designed to address changing technology used in telepractice.
D. A licensee who provides psychological service or supervision by telepractice shall take all reasonable steps to ensure confidential communications stored electronically cannot be recovered or accessed by an unauthorized person when the licensee disposes of electronic equipment or data.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R4-26-109

Former Rule 9; Repealed effective July 27, 1979 (Supp. 79-4). Adopted by final rulemaking at 22 A.A.R. 3084, effective 10/4/2016. Amended by final rulemaking at 28 A.A.R. 3879, effective 1/29/2023.