N.J. Admin. Code § 13:42-7.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 13:42-7.3 - Biofeedback; employer of biofeedback technician

(a) A licensed psychologist may perform or directly supervise the performance of appropriate biofeedback services in a clinical setting as a component of psychological services. Prior medical evaluation and supervision are not required for this psychological service.

(b) A licensed psychologist shall not diagnose, or offer to provide independent biofeedback treatment for a medical condition, a complaint of pain, or other significant physical symptom or condition that has not been medically evaluated. Following such evaluation, psychological biofeedback treatment may be offered in accordance with (a) above or (c) below.

(c) A licensed psychologist may, in a clinical setting, offer therapeutic or palliative biofeedback services in consultation with a licensed physician, as a component of an integrated psychological treatment program for a medically diagnosed condition reasonably believed to be amenable to such treatment.

(d) For purposes of this section, "biofeedback" means the application of bio-regulation procedures to the management of cognitive and physiological status. The feedback may encompass smooth muscle, striated muscle, cardiac muscle, brain wave, blood pressure, skin conduction and other physiological measures.

(e) For purposes of this section, "direct supervision" means that the licensee shall be constantly accessible, either on-site or through electronic communication, and available to render assistance when required and that the licensee shall retain full professional responsibility for client care and treatment.

(f) A licensee with specialized training in biofeedback may employ a biofeedback technician on the office premises, as appropriate to the primary practice of the employer, only under the following circumstances:

1. The licensee shall provide instruction to the technician; ascertain that the technician has received education and training appropriate for the work assigned; ensure that the technician obtains continuing education credits consistent with standards in the field; and regularly direct, supervise and monitor the technician's work;

2. The licensee shall provide direct supervision to the technician, as defined in (e) above; and

3. The activities of the technician shall be limited to:

i. Operating machinery for monitoring feedback, including positioning of the monitoring equipment; and

ii. Providing instruction in the use of the machinery to the client.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:42-7.3

Amended by R.1995 d.332, effective 6/19/1995.
See: 26 New Jersey Register 4738(a), 27 New Jersey Register 2422(a).