Regulation of the Practice of Health Professions Law (Amendment – Arts Therapy) Bill
Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק הסדרת העיסוק במקצועות הבריאות (תיקון - טיפול באמצעות אמנויות)
TL;DRRegulating the profession of creative arts therapy in law, setting conditions for recognition of a therapist certificate and academic and practical requirements.
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What does the bill do?
The proposal adds a new definition of "creative arts therapist" to the Regulation of Practice of Health Professions Law, and sets conditions for receiving a certificate as a therapist in this field. The conditions include a bachelor's or master's degree in creative arts therapy from a recognized institution of higher education, completion of practical training hours, and passing examinations. The proposal also amends the Patient's Rights Law to include a creative arts therapist in the definitions of various caregivers. Creative arts therapy is defined as including six fields: visual art, bibliotherapy, movement and dance therapy, music, drama therapy and psychodrama.
The votes on this bill
Coalition 64 seats
Opposition 56 seats
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