To provide distance professional services as the practice of professional counseling defined under AS 08.29.490, a licensee shall ensure informed consent from a client. The informed consent must:

1. (1) inform the client of who might have authorized or unauthorized access to electronic transmissions;
2. (2) identify pertinent legal rights and limitations governing the licensee's practice over state lines or international boundaries;
3. (3) inform clients if and for how long records are archived and maintained;
4. (4) inform the client of emergency procedures, such as calling 911 or a local crisis hotline when the licensee is not available;
5. (5) inform the client of the limits of confidentiality under AS 08.29.200;
6. (6) identify, as applicable time zone differences, local customs, and cultural or language differences that might impact services delivery;
7. (7) inform the client when distance professional services are not covered by insurance; and
8. (8) fully disclose the licensee's licensing, credentials, and areas of expertise.

(Eff. 11/10/2019, Register 232)

Authority: AS 08.29.020, AS 08.29.200, AS 08.29.400, AS 08.29.490