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;DRA proposal to regulate the profession of creative arts therapy in law, including setting conditions for a therapist certificate, training requirements and Ministry of Health supervision.
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What does the bill do?
The proposal adds a definition of "creative arts therapist" to the Regulation of Practice of Health Professions Law, and sets requirements for certification: a master's degree in creative arts therapy, practical training of 600 to 960 hours, passing examinations and meeting additional conditions. The proposal recognizes earlier certificates granted until 2005 and brings creative arts therapists into the Patient's Rights Law. The therapists will be able to practice in these fields: visual art, bibliotherapy, movement and dance, music, drama therapy and psychodrama.
The votes on this bill
Coalition 64 seats
Opposition 56 seats
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