N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 8 § 29.16

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 38, September 18, 2024

Section 29.16 - Special provisions for the social work professions

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.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 8 § 29.16