Part 52, Registration of Curricula

Admission requirements to a college of podiatry shall include the following preprofessional education: 60 semester hours of college study including courses in general chemistry, organic chemistry, biology or zoology, and physics.

Admission requirements to a college of dentistry shall include the following pre-professional education: 60 semester hours of college study including courses in general chemistry, organic chemistry, biology or zoology, and physics.

1. For licensure qualifying programs, admission requirements shall include successful completion of an approved four-year course of study in an approved secondary school.
2. Requirements for programs leading to the dental hygiene restricted local infiltration anesthesia/nitrous oxide analgesia certificate.
   1. Definitions. As used in this subdivision:
      1. Analgesia means the diminution of pain.
      2. Anxiolysis means the diminution or elimination of anxiety.
      3. Conscious sedation means a minimally depressed level of consciousness that retains the patient's ability to independently and continuously maintain an airway and respond appropriately to physical stimulation and verbal command and that is produced by a pharmacologic or non-pharmacologic method or a combination thereof. Patients whose only response is reflex withdrawal from repeated painful stimuli shall not be considered to be in a state of conscious sedation.
      4. Deep sedation means an induced state of depressed consciousness accompanied by partial loss of protective reflexes, including the inability to continually maintain an airway independently and/or to respond purposefully to physical stimulation or verbal command, and is produced by a pharmacologic or non-pharmacologic method or a combination thereof.
      5. General anesthesia means an induced state of unconsciousness, accompanied by partial or complete loss of protective reflexes, including the inability to maintain an airway independently and respond purposefully to physical stimulation or verbal command, and is produced by a pharmacologic or non-pharmacologic method or a combination thereof.
      6. Infiltration anesthesia means local anesthetic solution deposited near the terminal nerve endings in the area of prospective dental hygiene treatment.
      7. Local anesthesia means the elimination of sensation, especially pain, in one part of the body by topical application or regional injection of a drug.
      8. Local infiltration anesthesia means the administration of a local anesthetic solution, meant for the elimination of sensation, especially pain, in one part of the body by the regional injection of a drug, near the terminal nerve endings in the area of prospective dental hygiene treatment.
      9. Nitrous oxide analgesia means the administration of a combination of nitrous oxide and oxygen producing a diminution of pain and anxiety (anxiolysis).
      10. Scavenging system means the basic engineering control for waste nitrous oxide gas. Such systems collect waste gas and ventilate it from the operating room.
      11. Under personal supervision of a licensed dentist means that the supervising licensed dentist remains in the dental office or other location where the local infiltration anesthesia or nitrous oxide analgesia services are being performed by the licensed dental hygienist or other student in clinical practice in a program registered pursuant to this subdivision, personally authorizes and prescribes the use of local infiltration anesthesia or nitrous oxide analgesia for the patient and, before dismissal of the patient, personally examines the condition of the patient after the use of local infiltration anesthesia or nitrous oxide analgesia that is administered by the licensed dental hygienist or other student in clinical practice in a program registered pursuant to this subdivision is completed.
   2. In addition to meeting all applicable provisions of this Part, to be registered as a program leading to the dental hygiene restricted local infiltration anesthesia/nitrous oxide analgesia certificate, the program shall be offered by an institution which has programs that are registered by the department pursuant to Part 52 of this Title as leading to licensure in dentistry and/or dental hygiene and include the didactic component and clinical and laboratory experience component, as prescribed in this paragraph. A student admitted to the program must be a dental hygienist licensed in New York State or a student in a program registered as leading to licensure in dental hygiene pursuant to subdivision (a) of this section.
      1. Didactic component. The program shall include at least 30 clock hours of didactic instruction relating to the administration and monitoring of local infiltration anesthesia and nitrous oxide analgesia in the practice of dental hygiene. Such coursework shall include, but not be limited to, the following content areas:
         1. relevant New York State Education Law and Commissioner's Regulations;
         2. medical history and evaluation procedures;
         3. review of pediatric and adult respiratory and circulatory physiology and related anatomy;
         4. stages of drug-induced central nervous system depression through levels of anxiolysis, conscious sedation, deep sedation and general anesthesia;
         5. definitions and descriptions of physiological and psychological aspects of anxiety and pain;
         6. pharmacology of agents used in inhalation sedation, local anesthesia and vasoconstrictors, including drug interactions and incompatibilities;
         7. indications and contraindications for use of inhalation sedation and local anesthesia;
         8. recommended dosages of local anesthesia and nitrous oxide analgesia;
         9. patient monitoring using observation, with particular attention to vital signs and reflexes related to consciousness;
         10. selection and preparation of the armamentaria and record keeping for administering various local anesthetic agents and nitrous oxide analgesia;
         11. recognition and management of complications and management of reactions to local anesthetic agents and nitrous oxide analgesia;
         12. proper infection control techniques with regard to local anesthetic and nitrous oxide analgesia and proper disposal of sharps;
         13. description and use of inhalation sedation equipment;
         14. introduction to potential health hazards of trace anesthetics and proposed techniques for limiting occupational exposure such as appropriate scavenging systems;
         15. abuse potential and hallucinatory effects of nitrous oxide analgesia;
         16. post-operative care of the patient and instruction to the patient; and
         17. a course in basic life support (BLS), or its equivalent as determined by the department.
      2. Clinical and laboratory experience component. The program shall include at least 15 clock hours of clinical and laboratory experience relating to the administration and monitoring of local infiltration anesthesia and nitrous oxide analgesia in the practice of dental hygiene. When a licensed dental hygienist or other student administers or monitors nitrous oxide analgesia or local infiltration anesthesia in such clinical or laboratory practice, the licensed dental hygienist or other student shall be under the personal supervision of a licensed dentist, as defined in paragraph (1) of this subdivision. Such experience shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
         1. selection and preparation of the armamentaria for administering various local anesthetic agents and nitrous oxide analgesia including demonstrations regarding scavenging systems;
         2. demonstration of proper infection control techniques with regard to local anesthetics agents and nitrous oxide analgesia and proper disposal of sharps;
         3. demonstration of proper evaluation of the patient's health status, taking the patient's vital signs and monitoring the patient's physical status while under the effects of local anesthesia and/or nitrous oxide analgesia;
         4. administration of local anesthetic in conjunction with inhalation sedation techniques;
         5. a clinical experience demonstrating the successful use of local infiltration anesthesia in no fewer than 15 instances involving the treatment of a patient, provided that no individual patient may be treated more than three times; and a clinical experience, demonstrating the successful use of nitrous oxide analgesia in no fewer than 15 instances involving the treatment of a patient, of which at least five instances would be induced by the candidate and the remaining instances would be observed by the candidate, provided that in no such instance may an individual patient be treated more than two times. The clinical experience prescribed in this clause shall be under the personal supervision of a licensed dentist, as defined in paragraph (1) of this subdivision.

In addition to meeting all applicable provisions of this Part, to be registered as a program recognized as leading to licensure which meets the requirements in section 72.1 of this Title, it shall be a doctoral degree program which shall require at least three years of full-time study or the equivalent; including seminars, tutorials, or other graduate level coursework representing two years of full-time study or the equivalent. The program shall include coursework in research, ethical and legal standards, individual and cultural diversity, professional values, attitudes and behaviors, communication and interpersonal skills, assessment and diagnosis, intervention, supervision, consultation and interprofessional/interdisciplinary skills. In addition, the program shall include one year of supervised practicum, internship, field experience, or applied research, which is appropriate to the practice of psychology, as such practice is defined in section 7601-a of the Education Law.

Admission requirements to a college of veterinary medicine shall include the following pre-professional education: 60 semester hours of college study including courses in general chemistry, organic chemistry, and biology or zoology.

1. Programs which prepare for admission to licensing examinations.
   1. The curriculum for a program preparing for admission to the licensing examination for registered professional nurse shall meet the following standards:
      1. The program leading to the diploma in nursing shall include a minimum of the equivalent of 30 semester hours in nursing and shall be at least two years in length.
      2. The program leading to an associate degree with a major in nursing shall include a minimum of 30 semester hours or the equivalent in nursing.
      3. The program leading to a baccalaureate or higher degree with a major in nursing shall include a minimum or 40 semester hours or the equivalent in nursing.
   2. The curriculum for a program preparing for admission to the licensing examination for licensed practical nurse shall meet the following standards:
      1. The curriculum offered by an agency or institution other than a college shall be a minimum or nine months in length.
      2. The curriculum offered by a college shall be a minimum or two semesters or the equivalent in length.
   3. Clinical facilities. A written contract or agreement shall be executed between the institution conducting the nursing program and the cooperating clinical facility or agency, shall be signed by the responsible officer or each party, and shall set forth the responsibilities or each party.
2. Programs and courses in nursing other than those that prepare for admission to a licensing examination.
   1. Nurse practitioner programs.
      1. Definitions of terms.
         1. For purposes of this paragraph, the term nurse practitioner program means an educational program which meets the requirements of this paragraph and which has as its objective the education of nurses who will, upon completion of their studies in such programs, be qualified to provide services, within the scope of practice permitted by section 6910 of the Education Law.
      2. Registration. No nurse practitioner program shall be offered until such program has been registered by the department.
      3. Admission. Licensure as a registered nurse in New York or another jurisdiction of the United States shall be required for admission to a registered program, except that in a combined program of education as a registered professional nurse and as a nurse practitioner, registered by the department or accredited by an accrediting agency acceptable to the department, the nurse practitioner component may be taken upon successful completion of the registered nurse component.
      4. Curriculum. The curriculum shall include, in addition to the requirements of section 52.2 (c) of this Title:
         1. classroom and supervised clinical designed to prepare nurse practitioners in the areas of diagnosis of illness and physical conditions and the performance of therapeutic and corrective measures within a specialty area of practice;
         2. a pharmacology component of not less than three semester hours or the equivalent; to include instruction in drug management of clients in the nurse practitioner specialty area and instruction in New York State and Federal laws and regulations relating to prescriptions and recordkeeping; and
         3. a preceptorship experience, supervised by a nurse practitioner or physician practicing in the specialty area of the program, of at least one semester in length or its equivalent.
      5. Credential. Upon satisfactory completion of all components of the program including class, supervised clinical nursing practice, and preceptorship, a certificate of completion indicating the specialty area shall be issued to each individual by the sponsoring institution/agency.
   2. Other courses. No institution may offer courses in clinical nursing for students enrolled in basic nursing programs, or for graduates of State-approved nursing education programs who are not licensed and currently registered to practice nursing in New York, unless such courses have been registered by the department.
   3. Clinical nurse specialist education programs.
      1. Registration. A clinical nurse specialist education program is a master’s degree, doctoral degree or post master’s certificate program, which prepares graduates to practice as a clinical nurse specialist as permitted by section 6911 of the Education Law. No clinical nurse specialist education program shall be offered in this State until such program has been registered by the department.
      2. Admission. A clinical nurse specialist education program sponsor shall ensure that each student holds a baccalaureate degree in nursing and an unrestricted license and current registration as a registered professional nurse in New York State prior to enrolling the student in any preceptorship, course or other activity that includes clinical practice.
      3. Curriculum. The curriculum shall include, in addition to the requirements of section 52.2(c) of this Title, clinical practice education of at least five hundred hours which is supervised by a clinical nurse specialist, nurse practitioner or physician practicing in the specialty area of the clinical nurse specialist program.
      4. Credential. Upon satisfactory completion of all components of the registered clinical nurse specialist education program, a certificate of completion of a course of study for clinical nurse specialists shall be issued to each individual by the education program sponsor.

1. Prior to August 1, 2004, the program shall meet the curricular requirements in this subdivision or subdivision (b) of this section.
   1. Undergraduate curriculum. An undergraduate curriculum shall lead to a baccalaureate degree and include not less than 120 semester hours or their equivalent, including the following semester hours or their equivalent in the specified subjects:
       

      Subject	Semester hours
      Accounting, including course coverage in each of the following subject areas-- accounting principles, cost accounting, tax accounting and auditing	24
      Commercial Law	6
      Finance	6
      Business statistics	3
      Business and accounting electives	21
      Economic principles (which may be used to satisfy the business and accouting electives requirements	6

       

      The department may recognize a curriculum of comparable course content but with fewer semester hours, if given either wholly or partly at the graduate level, as being equivalent to the undergraduate curriculum outlined above.

   2. Graduate curriculum. A graduate curriculum shall include not less than the following semester hours or their equivalent in the specified subjects depending on the undergraduate preparation of the students:
       

      Subject	Subject Semester hours (prerequisites for the respective programs are described below)
      	Alternative A	Alternative B
      Accounting, including at least one course each in accounting theory, tax accounting, and auditing, and in addition, under the B program, at least one course in cost accounting	9	24
      Economic analysis	3	3
      Finance	3	3
      Commercial law-six semester hours at the undergraduate level will be considered equivalent	---	4
      Other business and accounting electives	15	26
      Total	30	60

       
      1. The prerequisite for alternative A is a bachelor's degree or the equivalent in the field of accounting or business administration, including at least 21 semester hours of accounting and meeting the minimum semester hour requirements in the other subjects set forth in paragraph (1) of this subdivision. Deficiencies of not more than three semester hours each in any two of the following subjects may be made up by using electives in the graduate curriculum:
         1. accounting;
         2. commercial law;
         3. finance;
         4. economics; and
         5. business statistics.

         Further deficiencies may be duly made up, but credit therefor may not be applied to the 30-semester-hour requirement above.

      2. The prerequisite for alternative B is a bachelor's degree or the equivalent in a field other than accounting or business administration, including:
         1. at least six semester hours shall be in economic principles;
         2. at least six semester hours in finance; and
         3. three semester hours in business statistics.

         If such curriculum did not include the requirements set forth in this paragraph relating to economic principles, finance and business statistics, equivalent study in these subjects shall be carried out through the use of electives in the graduate curriculum.

2.  
   1. Definitions. As used in this subdivision:
       
      1. Prior to August 1, 2027, professional accountancy content area shall mean curricular content in professional accountancy that includes but is not limited to each of the subjects identified in clauses (a) through (d) of this subparagraph and may also include but need not be limited to the subjects identified in clauses (e) through (g) of this subparagraph:
         1. financial accounting and reporting;
         2. cost or managerial accounting;
         3. taxation; and
         4. auditing and attestation services;
         5. fraud examination;
         6. internal controls and risk assessment; and
         7. accounting information systems.
      2. Prior to August 1, 2027, general business content area shall mean curricular content relating to the development of knowledge in traditional business principles and technical skills. Curricular content in general business may but is not limited to each of the following subjects:
         1. business statistics;
         2. business law;
         3. computer science;
         4. economics;
         5. finance;
         6. management;
         7. marketing;
         8. operations management;
         9. organizational behavior;
         10. business strategy;
         11. quantitative methods; and
         12. information technology and systems.
   2. Curriculum. On or after August 1, 2004, in addition to meeting all applicable provisions of this Part, to be registered as a program recognized as leading to licensure in public accountancy which meets the requirements in section 70.2 of this Title, such program shall be a baccalaureate or higher program that, by requisites or prerequisites, shall ensure completion of at least 150 semester hours or its equivalent, including a minimum of 33 semester hours or its equivalent in the professional accounting content area and a minimum of 36 semester hours or its equivalent in the general business content area. Such curriculum shall include the study of business and accounting communications, ethics and professional responsibility, and accounting research, either by integration into the coursework of other courses or in separate courses.
3.  
   1. Definitions. As used in this subdivision:
      1. On or after August 1, 2027, professional accountancy content area shall mean curricular content in professional accountancy that includes but is not limited to each of the subjects identified in clauses (a) through (e) of this subparagraph and may also include but need not be limited to the subjects identified in clauses (f) through (i) of this subparagraph:
         1. financial accounting and reporting;
         2. cost or managerial accounting;
         3. taxation;
         4. auditing and attestation services;
         5. accounting information systems;
         6. fraud examination;
         7. internal controls and risk assessment;
         8. accounting ethics; and
         9. accounting data analytics.
      2. On or after August 1, 2027, general business content area shall mean curricular content relating to the development of knowledge in traditional business principles and technical skills. Curricular content in general business shall include content in clauses (a) through (e) of this subparagraph and may also include but is not limited to subjects in clauses (f) through (m) of this subparagraph:
         1. information technology and systems;
         2. business law;
         3. business data analytics;
         4. economics;
         5. finance;
         6. management;
         7. marketing;
         8. operations management;
         9. organizational behavior;
         10. business strategy;
         11. quantitative methods;
         12. business statistics; and
         13. computer science.
   2. Curriculum. On or after August 1, 2027, in addition to meeting all applicable provisions of this Part, to be registered as a program leading to licensure in public accountancy that meets the requirements in section 70.2 of this Title, such program shall be a baccalaureate or higher program in accountancy or its equivalent that, by requisites or prerequisites, shall ensure completion of at least 150 semester hours or its equivalent, including a minimum of 33 semester hours or its equivalent in the professional accounting content area and a minimum of 36 semester hours or its equivalent in the general business content area.

Admission requirements to a college of chiropractic shall include the following preprofessional education: 90 semester hours of college study, with a GPA of not less than 2.75 on a 4.0 scale or its substantial equivalent as determined by the department and a minimum of 24 semester hours in life and physical science courses, which may include, but not be limited to, courses in general biology, human anatomy, physiology, general chemistry, biochemistry, physics, biomechanics and kinesiology. At least half of these courses shall include a laboratory component.

1. A program of instruction in massage therapy may be offered at a degree-granting institution or by a school or institute of massage therapy which meets the requirements of this Part.
2. Curriculum. The institution shall maintain a satisfactory program of not less than 1,000 clock hours of classroom instruction or the semester hour equivalent, as prescribed as follows:
   1. 200 clock hours in anatomy, physiology, and neurology, provided that a minimum of 50 clock hours of instruction is in neurology;
   2. 150 clock hours in myology and/or kinesiology;
   3. 100 clock hours in general pathology, including instruction related to skin, neuromuscular, and soft tissue conditions;
   4. 75 clock hours in the subject of hygiene, first aid, and other areas related to the practice of massage therapy, including but not limited to instruction in: infection control procedures; cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) resulting in certification; the recognition of abused and/or neglected patients; and the uses, effects, and chemical ingredients of powders, oils, and other products used in the practice of massage therapy;
   5. 150 clock hours in general theory and techniques in the fundamentals of western massage therapy and oriental massage therapy, provided that a minimum of 50 clock hours of instruction is given in each type of massage therapy; and
   6. 325 clock hours of additional instruction and student practice in massage therapy techniques, within the practice of massage therapy as defined in section 7801 of the Education Law, provided that each student shall be required to directly apply massage therapy techniques to another individual for a minimum of 150 clock hours and that student practice shall be under the on-site supervision of a person licensed to practice massage therapy pursuant to the requirements of section 7804 of the Education Law or authorized to practice massage therapy by subdivision one of section 7805 of the Education Law.

Programs needed for a certificate to practice acupuncture as set forth in subparagraph (b)(1)(i) of section 60.9 of this Title or for a license to practice acupuncture as set forth in Subpart 79-2 of this Title may be registered only upon compliance with the requirements set forth in this section. No program may be offered in New York State unless duly registered or approved pursuant to this Part.

Programs may be offered within New York State only by an institution which is either chartered by the Board of Regents or otherwise approved to offer professional training pursuant to section 6506(3) of the Education Law.

1. Certificate Programs. In addition to meeting all applicable provisions of this Part, a certificate program to be registered shall meet the following requirements:
   1. Admissions. Admission shall be limited to licensed physicians and dentists eligible for authorization to practice acupuncture as provided in section 60.9(b)(1)(i) of this Title.
   2. Instruction. A program shall provide:
      1. at least 100 hours of instruction and clinical demonstrations in general and basic aspects of acupuncture;
      2. at least 100 hours of sequential specialized instruction in specific uses and techniques of acupuncture; and
      3. at least 100 hours of supervised experience acceptable to the department and under the supervision of a licensed physician or dentist certified in acupuncture.
   3. Records. Programs shall maintain adequate individual student records, including all evidence of prior experience submitted by applicants and of the performance of students in both the academic and clinical portions of the program.
2. Licensure Programs. In addition to meeting all applicable provisions of this Part, a licensure program to be registered shall meet the following requirements:
   1. Admissions. Admission shall be limited to persons who have successfully completed at least 60 semester hours of study, including at least nine semester hours in the biosciences, creditable as part of one or more college or university programs which are:
      1. registered by the department pursuant to this Part; or
      2. offered by a college or university accredited by at least one accrediting agency accepted by the department as a reliable authority for the purpose of accreditation at the postsecondary level, which applies its criteria for granting accreditation in a fair, consistent, and nondiscriminatory manner, such as an agency recognized for these purposes by the United States Department of Education; or
      3. determined by the department to be the equivalent of a program approved pursuant to subparagraphs (i) or (ii) of this paragraph.
   2. Curriculum. A program shall provide a minimum of 4,050 hours, of at least 50 minutes each in length, of classroom instruction, supervised clinical experience, and out of classroom or out of clinic study assignments. For each hour of classroom instruction there shall be two hours of out of classroom study assignments. For each hour of supervised clinical experience there shall be one-half hour of clinic study assignments. To be registered a program must provide:
      1. at least 200 classroom instructional hours in the biosciences including anatomy, physiology and pathology; and
      2. at least 600 classroom instructional hours in acupuncture including acupuncture principles; acupuncture channel and point theory; acupuncture physiology; acupuncture pathology; acupuncture clinical examination and diagnosis; acupuncture techniques; acupuncture treatment principles; and sterilization and precautions; and
      3. at least 650 hours of supervised clinical acupuncture experience in general health problems to include acupuncture diagnosis; therapeutic treatment planning; acupuncture needling technique; moxibustion; electroacupuncture; pre- and post- treatment instruction; contraindications and precautions; treatment of emergencies; when to refer to appropriate health professionals; and acupuncture hygiene.
3. Educational programs for the training of persons to practice acupuncture for the treatment of alcoholism, substance dependence, or chemical dependency in hospital or clinical programs approved by the Division of Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse, the Division of Substance Abuse Services or the Department of Health as provided in section 8216(4) of the Education Law, may be approved upon meeting the following conditions:
   1. Sponsorship. An acceptable program for training in the use of acupuncture for detoxification may be offered by a hospital or a medical or dental school satisfactory to the department and shall have adequate equipment and resources.
   2. Instruction. Such programs shall include didactic and clinical instruction in the use of acupuncture for detoxification purposes.
   3. Faculty. Such programs shall provide a sufficient number of qualified instructors and a director with satisfactory professional training for both the clinical and the didactic portions of the program.
   4. Records. Such programs shall maintain adequate individual student records, including evidence of the performance of students in both the didactic and clinical portions of the program.

Admission requirements to a college of optometry shall include the following preprofessional education: 60 semester hours of college study, including courses in general chemistry, organic chemistry, biology or zoology, and physics.

1. To be registered as a program creditable towards the education/experience requirement necessary for certification to use the title certified interior designer, as prescribed in section 79-3.2(b) of this Title, a baccalaureate degree curriculum shall contain at least 48 semester hours of course work in the following content areas:
   1. drafting and presentation techniques;
   2. fundamentals of space planning and design;
   3. materials and methods of construction;
   4. furniture, finishes, and equipment;
   5. history of architecture and the decorative arts;
   6. codes - construction, fire, safety, and accessibility;
   7. environmental and building systems;
   8. color theory and application;
   9. business practices and ethics; and
   10. construction documents.
2. To be registered as a program creditable towards the education/experience requirement necessary for certification to use the title certified interior designer, as prescribed in section 79-3.2(b) of this Title, an associate degree curriculum shall contain at least 30 semester hours of course work in the following content areas:
   1. drafting and presentation techniques;
   2. fundamentals of space planning and design;
   3. materials and methods of construction;
   4. furniture, finishes, and equipment;
   5. history of architecture and the decorative arts; and
   6. codes — construction, fire, safety, and accessibility.

1. Definitions. As used in this section:
   1. Professional respiratory care content areas shall mean didactic courses accompanied by supervised clinical experiences which include, but are not limited to, the following curricular areas:
      1. respiratory therapy procedures and protocols;
      2. cardiopulmonary sciences, diagnostics, interpretation, monitoring, rehabilitation, and resuscitation;
      3. ethics of respiratory care;
      4. infection control;
      5. general patient care; and
      6. pediatrics and perinatology.
   2. Equivalent shall mean substantially the same, as determined by the department.
2. Respiratory therapy. In addition to meeting all applicable provisions of this Part, to be registered as a program recognized as leading to licensure in respiratory therapy which meets the requirements in section 79-4.2(a) of this Title, it shall be a program in respiratory therapy leading to an associate degree or higher academic credential, except that respiratory therapy programs which do not lead to an associate degree or higher credential and which were accredited on or before June 1, 1993 by an acceptable accrediting agency as defined in Subpart 79-4 of this Title may be registered pursuant to this Part through June 1, 1999. Further, as to program content:
   1. An associate degree program in respiratory therapy shall contain at least 62 semester hours, or the equivalent, including a minimum of 30 semester hours in professional respiratory care content areas, or the equivalent, and additional semester hours in appropriate related basic sciences and clinical sciences.
   2. A baccalaureate degree program in respiratory therapy shall contain a minimum of 40 semester hours of professional respiratory care content areas, or the equivalent, and additional semester hours in appropriate related basic sciences and clinical sciences.
   3. Clinical facilities. A written contract or agreement shall be executed between the educational institution conducting the respiratory therapy program and the clinical facility or agency which is designated to cooperate in providing the clinical experience, which shall set forth the responsibilities of each party, and shall be signed by the responsible officer of each party.
3. Respiratory therapy technician.
   1. In addition to meeting all applicable provisions of this Part, to be registered as a program recognized as leading to licensure in respiratory therapy technician which meets the requirements in section 79-4.2(b) of this Title, it shall be a one-year respiratory therapy technician program leading to a certificate, or the equivalent, shall contain a minimum of 20 semester hours in professional respiratory care content areas, or the equivalent, and additional course work in appropriate related basic sciences and clinical sciences.
   2. Clinical facilities. A written contract or agreement shall be executed between the educational institution conducting the respiratory therapy technician program and the clinical facility or agency which is designated to cooperate in providing the clinical experience, which shall set forth the responsibilities of each party, and shall be signed by the responsible officer of each party.

Effective October 5, 2011

1. Definitions. As used in this section:
   1. Educational content in the biological, physical and social sciences supportive to health care shall mean coursework which includes, but is not limited to, the following curricular areas:
      1. biology;
      2. embryology, human development and genetics;
      3. chemistry;
      4. microbiology;
      5. human anatomy and physiology, including pathophysiology;
      6. psychology; and
      7. sociology or cultural anthropology.
   2. Educational preparation for the practice of midwifery shall mean didactic courses accompanied by supervised clinical experiences which include, but are not limited to, the following curricular areas:
      1. technical health care skills;
      2. preconceptional, antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum care;
      3. physical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of health problems of women;
      4. primary care of women, including preventative care;
      5. neonatal care;
      6. family planning and gynecological care of prepubescent through postmenopausal women;
      7. professional, legal, and ethical aspects of midwifery practice;
      8. nutrition related to the practice of midwifery; and
      9. pharmacology as described in section 79-5.5 of this Title.
   3. Equivalent shall mean substantially the same, as determined by the department.
2. Curriculum. In addition to meeting all applicable provisions of this Part, the following requirements shall be met:
   1. To be registered as a program recognized as a program leading to licensure in midwifery which meets the requirements in section 79-5.2 of this Title, it shall be a program in midwifery leading to a Masters degree or higher academic credential, or the equivalent, and shall include educational preparation for the practice of midwifery as defined in paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of this section. Admission requirements to such a program shall include successful completion of a baccalaureate degree, or the equivalent, and successful completion of the educational content in the biological, physical and social sciences supportive to health care as defined in paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of this section, provided that such admission requirements may be integrated as part of the Master’s degree program.
3. Clinical facilities. A written contract or agreement shall be executed between the educational institution conducting the midwifery program and the clinical facilities or agencies which are designated to cooperate in providing the clinical experience, which shall set forth the responsibilities of each party, and shall be signed by the responsible officer of each party.

1. Definitions. As used in this section:
   1. Professional dietetics and nutrition content area shall mean courses which include, but are not limited to, the following curricular areas:
      1. principles of nutrition in health and disease;
      2. human nutrition needs throughout the life span;
      3. assessment and evaluation of the nutritional status of individuals, families, and communities;
      4. nutrient composition of food;
      5. food service management, including but not limited to such topics as human resources, planning, purchasing, preparation and service, delivery, and sanitation;
      6. diet modifications;
      7. counseling, education, and communication skills;
      8. interpretation of nutrition information and its application; and
      9. ethics and professionalism.
   2. Human biological sciences and social and behavioral sciences content area shall mean courses which include, but are not limited to, the following curricular areas:
      1. human biological sciences, including principles of biochemistry and physiology; and
      2. social and behavioral sciences, including cultural aspects.
   3. Certification shall mean certification to use the title certified dietitian, certified dietician, or certified nutritionist.
   4. Equivalent shall mean substantially the same, as determined by the department.
2. Curriculum. In addition to meeting all applicable provisions of this Part, to be registered as a program recognized as leading to certification which meets the requirements in section 79-6.2 of this Title, it shall be either:
   1. a program in dietetics or nutrition leading to the baccalaureate degree or higher academic credential which contains at least 45 semester hours, or the equivalent, of course work in the professional dietetics and nutrition content area; and at least 20 semester hours, or the equivalent, of course work in the human biological sciences and social and behavioral sciences content area; or
   2. a program in dietetics or nutrition leading to the associate degree which contains at least 30 semester hours, or the equivalent, of course work in the professional dietetics and nutrition content area; and at least 15 semester hours, or the equivalent, of course work in the human biological sciences and social and behavioral sciences content area.

1. Definitions. As used in this section:
   1. Biomedical sciences content area shall mean course work, accompanied where appropriate by laboratory and/or equivalent clinical experiences, which includes, but is not limited to, the following curricular areas:
      1. body structure and function;
      2. basic concepts of microbiology pertaining to infection control; and
      3. basic nutrition.
   2. Professional dental assisting content area shall mean course work relevant to the practice of registered dental assisting, accompanied where appropriate by laboratory and/or equivalent clinical experiences, which includes, but is not limited to, the following curricular areas:
      1. dental materials and instruments;
      2. dental radiography techniques and safety;
      3. basic dental and oral anatomy;
      4. introductory content in oral histology, embryology, pathology, and therapeutics; and
      5. legal and ethical aspects of dentistry, consisting of dental recordkeeping, terminology, and charting and issues related to patient confidentiality.
   3. Clinical content area shall mean course work in clinical procedures which includes, but is not limited to, the following curricular areas:
      1. chairside dental assisting and dental laboratory procedures appropriate to the practice of registered dental assisting which shall include, but not be limited to, specific course work in the following clinical procedures subject to the restrictions set forth in section 61.13(c) of this Title:
         1. placing and removing temporary restorations;
         2. placing, condensing, and carving amalgam restorations; and
         3. placing, condensing, and finishing non-metallic restorations.
      2. patient education and preventive dentistry;
      3. dental radiographic procedures;
      4. infection control; and
      5. assisting in management of dental and medical emergencies.
   4. Direct personal supervision shall mean supervision by a licensed dentist of dental procedures based on instructions given by a licensed dentist in the course of a procedure who remains in the dental office where the supportive services are being performed, personally diagnoses the condition to be treated, personally authorizes the procedures, and before dismissal of the patient, evaluates the services performed by the dental assistant.
2. Curriculum. In addition to meeting all applicable provisions of this Part, to be registered as a program recognized as leading to licensure in registered dental assisting which meets the requirements of section 61.11 of this Title, it shall be
   1. either:
      1. a one-year program in registered dental assisting, consisting of at least 24 semester hours or its equivalent, which is offered in an educational setting prescribed in section 6608-b(4)(B)(i) of the Education Law, such program to include:
         1. the biomedical sciences content area, the professional dental assisting content area, the clinical content area and course work in oral and written communications and basic behavioral concepts; and
         2. at least 200 hours of clinical experience in the practice of registered dental assisting, as defined in section 6608 of the Education Law and section 61.13 of this Title, under the direct personal supervision of a licensed dentist; or
      2. an alternate course of study in registered dental assisting, which requires the student to complete equivalent study as that required in a program prescribed in subparagraph (i) of this paragraph and in an educational setting prescribed in section 6608-b(4)(B)(ii) of the Education Law, such course of study to include:
         1. the biomedical sciences content area, the professional dental assisting content area, and the clinical content area; and
         2. at least 1,000 hours of relevant work experience constituting a clinical experience in the practice of registered dental assisting, as defined in section 6608 of the Education Law and section 61.13 of this Title, under the direct personal supervision of a licensed dentist.
   2. The programs prescribed in paragraph (1) of this subdivision shall have sufficient content, scope and depth to prepare a student for the practice of registered dental assisting, as defined in section 6608 of the Education Law and section 61.13 of this Title.
   3. Clinical facilities. A written contract or agreement shall be executed between the educational institution conducting the registered dental assisting program and the clinical facility or agency which is designated to cooperate in providing the clinical experience, which shall set forth the responsibilities of each party, and shall be signed by the responsible officer of each party.

1. Definitions. As used in this section:
   1. Acceptable accrediting agency shall mean an organization accepted by the department as a reliable authority for the purpose of accreditation at the postsecondary level, applying its criteria for granting accreditation in a fair, consistent, and nondiscriminatory manner, such as an agency recognized for this purpose by the United States Department of Education.
   2. Human biological and physical sciences and social and behavioral sciences content area shall mean courses which include, but are not limited to, the following curricular areas:
      1. principles of human anatomy and physiology;
      2. neuroscience;
      3. nutrition;
      4. pharmacology;
      5. psychology;
      6. sports psychology; and
      7. counseling, education and communication skills.
   3. Professional athletic training content area shall mean didactic courses and supervised clinical experiences which include, but are not limited to, the following curricular areas:
      1. kinesiology/biomechanics;
      2. exercise physiology;
      3. infection control;
      4. professionalism and ethics; and
      5. prevention and care of athletic injuries, including but not limited to: preconditioning, conditioning, reconditioning, recognition, assessment, therapeutic modalities, therapeutic exercise, first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
   4. Practicum shall mean a supervised clinical experience in the practice of athletic training, as defined in section 8352 of the Education Law.
2. Curriculm. In addition to meeting all applicable provisions of this Part, to be registered as a program recognized as leading to certification in athletic training which meets the requirements in section 79-7.2 of this Title, it shall be a program leading to the baccalaureate degree, its equivalent or higher academic degree, which contains at least 9 semester hours or its equivalent of course work in the human biological and physical sciences and social and behavioral sciences content area; at least 30 semester hours or its equivalent of course work in the professional athletic training content area; and a practicum as described in paragraph (a)(4) of this section which shall consist of 800 clock hours or the number of clock hours that is required for accreditation by an acceptable accrediting agency.

1. Definitions. As used in this section:
   1. Professional ophthalmic dispensing content area shall mean coursework, which includes but is not limited to, each of the following curricular areas:
      1. ocular anatomy, physiology, and pathology;
      2. ophthalmic lens design and types;
      3. ophthalmic medical technology;
      4. theory of optics and refraction;
      5. patients' subjective signs and symptoms;
      6. prescription interpretation and analysis, including application of required instruments and equipment;
      7. ocular pharmacology;
      8. lens applications;
      9. lens fitting and adjusting techniques;
      10. clinical experience in ophthalmic dispensing; which may occur in an internship or externship;
      11. contact lens application, patient education and follow-up care;
      12. optics and contact lenses;
      13. contact lens fitting and adjusting techniques;
      14. ocular prostheses and devices;
      15. ethics of ophthalmic dispensing;
      16. safety, protective, and environmental requirements; and
      17. clinical experience in contact lens fitting, which may occur in an internship or externship.
   2. General education content area shall mean coursework which includes, but is not limited to, each of the following curricular areas:
      1. mathematics;
      2. basic science;
      3. humanities;
      4. communications (including oral and written English);
      5. behavioral science; and
      6. computer studies.
2. Curriculum.
   1. In addition to meeting all applicable provisions of this Part, to be registered as a program leading to licensure in ophthalmic dispensing and certification to fit contact lenses that fulfills the requirements of section 67.1 of this Title, such program shall consist of at least 60 semester hours or its equivalent, including a minimum of 30 semester hours or its equivalent in the professional ophthalmic dispensing content area, and a minimum of 20 semester hours or its equivalent in the general education contact area.
   2. Clinical facilities. A written contract or agreement shall be executed between the educational institution conducting the ophthalmic dispensing program and the clinical facility or agency which is designated to cooperate in providing the clinical experience, which shall set forth the responsibilities of each party, and shall be signed by the responsible officer of each party.

1. Definitions. As used in this section:
   1. General education content area shall mean coursework, which includes but is not limited to, each of the following curricular areas:
      1. Social and behavioral sciences; and
      2. humanities, including but not limited to English.
   2. Basis sciences content area shall mean coursework, which includes but is not limited to the following curricular areas:
      1. mathematics;
      2. biological sciences, including but not limited to general biology; and
      3. physical sciences, including but not limited to general and organic chemistry.
   3. Biomedical sciences content area shall mean coursework, which includes but is not limited to, each of the following curricular areas:
      1. anatomy;
      2. physiology;
      3. microbiology/immunology;
      4. biochemistry;
      5. pathology; and
      6. biostatistics.
   4. Pharmaceutical sciences content area shall mean coursework, which includes but is not limited to, each of the following curricular areas:
      1. pharmaceutical or medicinal chemistry;
      2. basic pharmaceutics, including but not limited to compounding and dispensing;
      3. biopharmaceutics;
      4. pharmacokinetics;
      5. pharmacognosy or natural products;
      6. pharmacology; and
      7. pharmacy administration.
   5. Clinical sciences content area shall mean coursework in clinical applications using knowledge gained in the biomedical sciences content area and in the pharmaceutical sciences content area, including but not limited to coursework in each of the following curricular areas: clinical and practice foundations, disease processes, clinical pharmacology and therapeutics, and drug information and literature evaluation; and shall include an appropriate mix of clinical experiences in community and institutional pharmacies and in appropriate in-patient and out-patient settings.
2. Curriculum. In addition to meeting all applicable provisions of this Part, to be registered as a program recognized as leading to licensure in pharmacy which meets the requirements of section 63.1 of this Title, it shall be a program leading to the baccalaureate degree, its equivalent, or a higher academic degree, which includes:
   1. a total of at least 60 semester hours or its equivalent of preprofessional study consisting of a combination of coursework in the basic sciences content area and the general education content area, provided that a minimum of 20 semester hours or its equivalent shall be in the basic sciences content area and a minimum of 20 semester hours or its equivalent shall be in the general education content area; and
   2. a total of at least 90 semester hours or its equivalent of professional study consisting of a combination of coursework in the biomedical sciences content area, pharmaceutical sciences content area, and the clinical sciences content area, provided that a minimum of 15 semester hours or its equivalent shall be in the biomedical sciences content area, a minimum of 20 semester hours or its equivalent shall be in the pharmaceutical sciences content area, and a minimum of 15 semester hours or its equivalent shall be in the clinical sciences content area.

[Effective September 1, 2004]

1. Programs leading to licensure in licensed master social work. In addition to meeting all applicable provisions of this Part, to be registered as a program recognized as leading to licensure in licensed master social work, which meets the requirements of subdivision (b) of section 74.1 of this Title, the program shall:
   1. be a program in social work leading to a master's degree or its equivalent, which includes at least 60 semester hours, or the equivalent, of graduate study, provided that no more than half of the total semester hours for the program may be advanced standing credit granted for social work study at the baccalaureate level;
   2. contain curricular content, including but not limited to, each of the following content areas:
      1. social work values and ethics;
      2. diversity, social justice, and at-risk populations;
      3. human behavior in the social environment;
      4. social welfare policy and service delivery systems;
      5. foundation and advanced social work practice; and
      6. social work practice evaluation and research;
   3. include a field practicum of at least 900 clock hours in social work integrated with the curricular content prescribed in paragraph (2) of this subdivision.
2. Programs leading to licensure in licensed clinical social work. In addition to meeting all applicable provisions of this Part, to be registered as a program recognized as leading to licensure in licensed clinical social work, which meets the requirements of subdivision (c) of section 74.1 of this Title, the program shall:
   1. be a program in social work leading to a master's degree or its equivalent, which includes at least 60 semester hours, or the equivalent, of graduate study, provided that no more than half of the total semester hours for the program may be advanced standing credit granted for social work study at the baccalaureate level;
   2. contain curricular content, including but not limited to, each of the following content areas:
      1. social work values and ethics;
      2. diversity, social justice, and at-risk populations;
      3. human behavior in the social environment;
      4. social welfare policy and service delivery systems;
      5. foundation and advanced social work practice; and
      6. social work practice evaluation and research;
   3. include a field practicum of at least 900 clock hours in social work integrated with the curricular content prescribed in paragraph (2) of this subdivision; and
   4. include at least 12 semester hours or the equivalent of coursework that prepares the individual to practice as a licensed clinical social worker, by providing clinical content which emphasizes the person-in-environment perspective and knowledge and skills in the following:
      1. diagnosis and assessment in clinical social work practice;
      2. clinical social work treatment; and
      3. clinical social work practice with general and special populations.

1. Definitions. As used in this section: acceptable accrediting agency means an organization accepted by the department as a reliable authority for the purpose of accreditation at the postsecondary level, applying its criteria for granting accreditation in a fair, consistent, and nondiscriminatory manner, such as an agency recognized for this purpose by the United States Department of Education.
2. In addition to meeting all applicable provisions of this Part, to be registered as a program recognized as leading to licensure in a specialty of medical physics as defined in section 8701 of the Education Law, the program shall be offered by a college or university accredited by an acceptable accrediting agency or an equivalent institution, as determined by the department, and shall be a master's or doctoral degree program in medical physics, physics, another physical science, mathematics, engineering or an equivalent field, containing at least 10 semester hours, or the equivalent, of coursework which includes but is not limited to: radiation protection, radiation biology, dosimetry, instrumentation, and the clinical applications thereof and/or a supervised clinical experience, as such coursework and experience pertain to such medical physics specialty.

In addition to meeting all applicable provisions of this Part, to be registered as a program recognized as leading to licensure in mental health counseling, which meets the requirements of section 79-9.1 of this Title, the program shall:

1. be a master's or doctoral degree program in counseling;
2. through December 31, 2009, include at least 48 semester hours, or the equivalent, of study, and effective January 1, 2010 and thereafter, include at least 60 semester hours, or the equivalent, of study;
3. contain curricular content that includes but is not limited to each of the following content areas:
   1. human growth and development;
   2. social and cultural foundations of counseling;
   3. counseling theory and practice;
   4. psychopathology;
   5. group dynamics;
   6. lifestyle and career development;
   7. assessment and appraisal of individuals, couples, families and groups;
   8. research and program evaluation;
   9. professional orientation and ethics;
   10. foundations of mental health counseling and consultation;
   11. clinical instruction; and
4. include a supervised internship or supervised practicum in mental health counseling of at least one-year, defined as at least 600 clock hours for purposes of this section.

In addition to meeting all applicable provisions of this Part, to be registered as a program recognized as leading to licensure in marriage and family therapy, which meets the requirements of section 79-10.1 of this Title, the program shall:

1. be a program in marriage and family therapy leading to a master's or doctoral degree, which includes at least 45 semester hours, or the equivalent, of study;
2. contain curricular content that includes but is not limited to each of the following content areas:
   1. the study of human development, including individual, child and family development, at least three semester hours;
   2. marriage and family therapy clinical knowledge, including but not limited to psychopathology, at least twelve semester hours;
   3. marriage and family therapy theoretical knowledge, at least six semester hours;
   4. family law;
   5. research, at least three semester hours; and
   6. professional ethics, at least three semester hours; and
3. include a supervised practicum in marriage and family therapy of at least 300 client contact hours.

In addition to meeting all applicable provisions of this Part, to be registered as a program recognized as leading to licensure in creative arts therapy, which meets the requirements of section 79-11.1 of this Title, the program shall:

1. be a master's or doctoral degree program in creative arts therapy, which includes at least 48 semester hours, or the equivalent, of study;
2. contain curricular content that includes but is not limited to each of the following content areas:
   1. preparation in one or more of the creative arts therapies, including but not limited to art, music, dance, drama, psychodrama, or poetry therapies, for the practice of creative arts therapy as defined in section 8404(1) of the Education Law;
   2. human growth and development;
   3. theories in creative arts therapy;
   4. group dynamics;
   5. assessment and appraisal of individuals and groups;
   6. research and program evaluation;
   7. professional orientation and ethics;
   8. foundations of creative arts therapy and psychopathology; and
   9. clinical instruction; and
3. include a supervised internship or supervised practicum in the practice of creative arts therapy of at least 500 clock hours.

In addition to meeting all applicable provisions of this Part, to be registered as a program recognized as leading to licensure in psychoanalysis, which meets the requirements of section 79-12.1 of this Title, the program shall meet the requirements of this section.

1. The program shall be offered by a psychoanalytic institute chartered by the Board of Regents, or an institution authorized by its charter or by authorization of the Board of Regents to confer degrees in New York State. The program shall lead to a certificate of completion, which shall be conferred upon students who successfully complete the program.
2. In order to be admitted into the program, the program shall require the student to have completed a master's or higher degree program in any field registered by the department pursuant to this Part, or a substantially equivalent program.
3. The course of study shall include coursework substantially equivalent to coursework required in a master's degree program in a health or mental health field of study. The course of study shall include a total of at least 1,350 clock hours of study, distributed as set forth in this subdivision in the following four categories: coursework, personal psychoanalysis, supervised analysis, and clinical experience.
   1. Coursework. The program shall include at least 45 clock hours of classroom instruction in each of the following areas, totaling at least 405 clock hours of classroom instruction:
      1. personality development;
      2. psychoanalytic theory of psychopathology;
      3. psychoanalytic theory of psychodiagnosis;
      4. sociocultural influence on growth and psychopathology;
      5. practice technique (including dreams and symbolic processes);
      6. analysis of resistance, transference, and countertransference;
      7. case seminars on clinical practice;
      8. practice in psychopathology and psychodiagnosis; and
      9. professional ethics and psychoanalytic research methodology.
   2. Personal psychoanalysis. The program shall require the student to complete at least 300 clock hours of personal psychoanalysis.
   3. Supervised analysis. The program shall include at least 150 clock hours of supervised analysis of the student's psychoanalytic cases. The supervised analysis shall include:
      1. 50 clock hours of individual supervision with one supervisor working on one case; and
      2. at least 100 clock hours of individual supervision with another supervisor working on one or more additional cases.
   4. Clinical experience. The program shall require the student to complete at least 300 clock hours of supervised clinical experience in the practice of psychoanalysis, as defined in section 8405(1) of the Education Law. The clinical experience shall meet the requirements set forth in section 79-12.3 of this Title. In addition, if the setting for the clinical experience is not within the institution offering the program itself, a written contract or agreement shall be executed between the institution and clinical facility which is designated to cooperate in providing the clinical experience, which shall set forth the responsibilities of each party, and shall be signed by the responsible officer of each party.