NYSED Office of the Professions News http://www.op.nysed.gov http://www.op.nysed.gov http://usny.nysed.gov/images/rss-nysed.gif 98 100 NYSED Office of the Professions News Section 29.10 of the Rules of the Board of Regents and section 52.13 and Part 70 of the Commissioner’s Regulations have been amended to implement Chapter 651 of the Laws of 2008. http://www.regents.nysed.gov/meetings/2009Meetings/June2009/0609monthmat-new.html#pp http://www.regents.nysed.gov/meetings/2009Meetings/June2009/0609monthmat-new.html#pp Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:30:00 EDT Questions and answers for licensees, as well as information and forms for potential providers of continuing education have been posted. Chapter 207 of the Laws of 2008, which requires physical therapists and physical therapist assistants to complete thirty-six hours of continuing education during each three-year re-registration period takes effect September 1, 2009. http://www.op.nysed.gov/ptcenotice.htm http://www.op.nysed.gov/ptcenotice.htm Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:00:00 EDT The Office of the Professions phone system changed on June 1, 2009. Our general phone number, 518-474-3817, and all of our 3-digit office extensions remain the same. The system will, however, no longer provide automated license verifications. Our official source of licensee verification information is available at www.op.nysed.gov/opsearches.htm. The hours of operation for the phone system are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. excluding State holidays. http://www.op.nysed.gov/ http://www.op.nysed.gov/ Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:00:00 EDT Part 77 of the Commissioners Regulations have been amended to implement Chapter 207 of the Laws of 2008, which requires physical therapists and physical therapist assistants to complete thirty-six hours of continuing education during each three-year re-registration period. The law takes effect September 1, 2009. http://www.op.nysed.gov/part77.htm http://www.op.nysed.gov/part77.htm Thu, 14 May 2009 12:00:00 EDT A joint letter from the NYS Commissioners of Education and Health to pharmacies and wholesalers concerning availabiltiy of antiviral medications (Oseltamivir and Zanamivir) for prevention and treatment of S-OIV infection. Also posted is the New York State Clinical Guidance for Treatment of Swine-Origin Influenza A H1N1 (Swine Flu) Virus Infection. http://www.op.nysed.gov/pharmissues.htm http://www.op.nysed.gov/pharmissues.htm Wed, 06 May 2009 12:00:00 EDT The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Federal Trade Commission are alerting the public to be wary of Internet sites and other promotions for products that claim to diagnose, prevent, mitigate, treat or cure the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus. http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2009/NEW02007.html http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2009/NEW02007.html Tue, 05 May 2009 12:00:00 EDT The Office of the Professions, whose role is to protect the health, welfare, and safety of the public through its many functions in licensure, professional discipline and the oversight of practice, has for the public and for licensees concerning the recent swine flu outbreak. http://www.op.nysed.gov/nurse-swineflu2009.htm http://www.op.nysed.gov/nurse-swineflu2009.htm Thu, 30 Apr 2009 12:00:00 EDT ServNY is a Department of Health registry of health care and mental health professionals who wish to volunteer during an emergency or major disaster. http://www.nyhealth.gov/servny http://www.nyhealth.gov/servny 05 Mar 2009 12:00:00 EST Chapter 651 of the Laws of 2008 significantly changes the regulation and practice of the practice of public accountancy in New York. http://www.op.nysed.gov/cpa-lawchange2009.htm http://www.op.nysed.gov/cpa-lawchange2009.htm 20 Feb 2009 12:00:00 EST The NYS Board of Pharmacy will hold a round-table discussion regarding pharmacy technicians on February 24. http://www.op.nysed.gov/02242009rxmtg.htm http://www.op.nysed.gov/02242009rxmtg.htm 04 Feb 2009 12:00:00 EST Proposed regulations for this new requirement will be discussed at the February 2009 meeting of the State Board of Regents. http://www.regents.nysed.gov/meetings/2009Meetings/February2009/0209ppcd1.htm http://www.regents.nysed.gov/meetings/2009Meetings/February2009/0209ppcd1.htm 04 Feb 2009 12:00:00 EST Requirements, forms and FAQs for the Restricted Dental Faculty License are available. http://www.op.nysed.gov/dent-rdfllic.htm http://www.op.nysed.gov/dent-rdfllic.htm 04 Feb 2009 12:00:00 EST It has come to the attention of the State Board for Social Work that certain LMSWs have completed, or are in the process of completing, experience for licensure as an LCSW in a setting or under a supervision arrangement that may not be consistent with general requirements related to the practice of the professions. After reviewing the matter, the Committee on the Professions (COP) has determined that the State Board for Social Work may accept certain experience for licensure, if the experience was started prior to February 2, 2009 and meets all other requirements in law and regulation. http://www.op.nysed.gov/swprivatepractice.htm http://www.op.nysed.gov/swprivatepractice.htm 30 Jan 2009 12:00:00 EST Requirements, forms and FAQs for the Clinical Laboratory Technologist Restricted License are available. http://www.op.nysed.gov/cltrllic.htm http://www.op.nysed.gov/cltrllic.htm 01 Jan 2009 12:00:00 EST NCLEX passing rate data of all NYS RN programs for the years 2003-2007 have been posted. http://www.op.nysed.gov/nurseprogs-nclex-rn.htm http://www.op.nysed.gov/nurseprogs-nclex-rn.htm 08 Dec 2008 12:00:00 EST A new law and regulations that will permit licensed pharmacists who obtain an additional certification to administer influenza and pneumococcal vaccinations to adults 18 years of age and older will take effect on December 5, 2008. http://www.op.nysed.gov/pharmimmunizations.htm http://www.op.nysed.gov/pharmimmunizations.htm 24 Nov 2008 12:00:00 EST Practice Guidelines for Occupational Therapy have been posted on OP's site. http://www.op.nysed.gov/otguidelines.htm http://www.op.nysed.gov/otguidelines.htm 10 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EST The New York State Board of Regents approved regulatory changes permitting architectural interns to take the Architect Registration Examination (ARE) concurrent with the Intern Development Program (IDP) beginning on October 9, 2008. http://www.op.nysed.gov/arch.htm http://www.op.nysed.gov/arch.htm 08 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EST Changes have been made, effective October 9, 2008, to the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education relating to education, examination, experience, and endorsement provisions for the licensure of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists. http://www.op.nysed.gov/speech.htm http://www.op.nysed.gov/speech.htm 08 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EST Changes to the Clinical Laboratory Technology Practice Act have added a new profession of certified histological technician, provide changes and additions to the special provisions (grandparenting) for licensure, and will establish new licensure types (limited licenses and restricted licenses) within the clinical laboratory technology professions. http://www.op.nysed.gov/clp.htm http://www.op.nysed.gov/clp.htm 02 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EST On July 7, 2008, Chapter 207 of the Laws of 2008, which requires physical therapists and physical therapist assistants to complete thirty-six hours of continuing education during each three-year re-registration period, was signed into law by Governor David A. Paterson. The law does not take effect until September 1, 2009. The law cannot be fully implemented until regulations are developed and adopted by the Board of Regents, which is expected to occur early next year. http://www.op.nysed.gov/ptcenotice.htm http://www.op.nysed.gov/ptcenotice.htm 05 Aug 2008 12:00:00 EDT On July 7, 2008, Governor David A. Paterson signed into law changes to the Clinical Laboratory Technology Practice Act that will add a new profession of certified histological technician, will provide changes and additions to the special provisions (grandparenting), and will establish new licensure types (limited licenses and restricted licenses) within the clinical laboratory technology professions. http://www.op.nysed.gov/clpques-ans2008.htm http://www.op.nysed.gov/clpques-ans2008.htm 16 Jul 2008 12:00:00 EDT Practice Guidelines for these four professions have been posted. http://www.op.nysed.gov/mhppg.htm http://www.op.nysed.gov/mhppg.htm Tue, 6 May 2008 12:00:00 EDT The Commissioner of Education is proposing amendments to the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education relating to education, examination, experience, and endorsement provisions for licensure of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists. The amendments will be discussed by the New York State Board of Regents at their April 2008 meeting. The complete proposed amendments are available online. http://www.regents.nysed.gov/2008Meetings/April2008/0408ppcd1.htm http://www.regents.nysed.gov/2008Meetings/April2008/0408ppcd1.htm Fri, 4 Apr 2008 16:00:00 EDT The Office of the Professions Strategic Communications Team has begun a new initiative to provide interested parties with news and updates about the Office of the Professions via email. Individuals can subscribe to the listserv OPNEWS to receive regular updates about office activities and performance; the license, practice and discipline of the 47 professions; professional practice alerts; and meetings of the 29 State Boards. (October 22, 2007) http://listserv.nysed.gov/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=opnews&A=1 http://listserv.nysed.gov/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=opnews&A=1 Mon, 22 Oct 2007 10:00:00 EST [Updated September 4, 2007] - The State Education Department (SED) and Touro College have developed a process whereby Touro can properly verify degrees and coursework for Touro student/graduates to SED for a specific credential as a New York State teacher or licensed professional. SED is now expediting reviews of applications that were held up while the process was devised. SED has been notified by Touro College that any students, employers, or higher education program officials with concerns or questions regarding externship placement, potential employment or Touro records, may call Touro's hotline at (212) 292-5540 or write via e-mail at registrarinfo@touro.edu. Touro advises that the latest updates on Student Records are available on its Web site: http://www.touro.edu/general/statements/records-aug3007.asp. http://www.op.nysed.gov/ The Office of the Professions is pleased to announce that online registration renewal is now available for licensees renewing their registrations for the period beginning January 1, 2008. Phased in over the next three years, the online process will provide a timely and secure alternative to the paper registration applications used for many years. When registering online, the registration fees can be paid using a credit card, and no additional charge will be added for this convenience. (August 20, 2007) http://www.op.nysed.gov/renewalinfo.htm http://www.op.nysed.gov/renewalinfo.htm The Commissioner of Education is proposing to amend Part 74 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education (8 NYCRR Part 74) relating to the licensure and practice of licensed clinical social work (LCSW). The amendments would require an applicant to meet the experience requirements for entry to the licensing examination and clarify when group supervision is acceptable. http://www.op.nysed.gov/ On July 3, 2007, the Governor signed into law Chapter 183 of the Laws of 2007, which will affect the continuing education requirements for dentists registered to practice in New York State. The law will become effective December 30, 2007 and the changes will occur as stated in the text of the law. http://www.op.nysed.gov/ The Commissioner of Education is proposing to add Part 31 to the Rules of the Board of Regents (8 NYCRR Part 31) relating to civil enforcement proceedings for the unauthorized practice of the professions and the unauthorized use of a professional title. http://www.op.nysed.gov/ Applications and fees for licensure by grandparenting (Special Provisions) for the Clinical Laboratory Technology professions must be submitted by September 1, 2007. Applications that are postmarked on or after September 1, 2007 will be considered for licensure under the standard licensing requirements, not under grandparenting conditions. Although Education Law and the Regulations of the Commissioner allow for certain grandparenting requirements to be satisfied by September 1, 2008, all applications for licensure with the appropriate fee must be postmarked no later than August 31, 2007 to be considered under grandparenting provisions. http://www.op.nysed.gov/ The Office of the Professions is now offering all NYS licensed and registered professionals the opportunity to be issued a professional photo ID card. http://www.op.nysed.gov/