Section 50810 - Designation of Qualified Professionals(a) Each regional center and developmental center shall designate in writing one or more persons to serve as qualified professionals to be responsible for reviewing proposed treatment plans that may cause pain or trauma in accordance with this article. Only physicians or psychologists licensed by the State Department of Consumer Affairs to practice in the State of California or other professionals whose California licensure permits the practice of behavior modification programs may be so designated. The regional center or developmental center, as appropriate, shall designate a sufficient number of qualified professionals to review all proposed treatment plans that may cause pain or trauma within a reasonable period of time following the date of the plans' submission for review.(b) Each qualified professional designated in (a) shall possess the following minimum qualifications: (1) One year of experience designing behavior modification programs for persons with developmental disabilities; or(2) Two years of experience teaching behavior modification at the college level or above.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 17, § 50810
1. New section filed 9-29-89; operative 10-29-89 (Register 89, No. 40).
2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (a) and (b)(1) filed 1-14-2003 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2003, No. 3). Note: Authority cited: Section 4505, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Section 4505, Welfare and Institutions Code.
1. New section filed 9-29-89; operative 10-29-89 (Register 89, No. 40).
2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (a) and (b)(1) filed 1-14-2003 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2003, No. 3).