As used in this section, section 19a-14 and sections 20-195nnn to 20-195qqq, inclusive:

1. (1) “Art therapy” means clinical and evidence-based use of art, including art media, the creative process and the resulting artwork, to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an art therapy program approved by the American Art Therapy Association, or any successor of said association;
2. (2) “Art therapist” means a person who has been licensed as an art therapist pursuant to section 20-195ooo or issued a temporary permit pursuant to section 20-195ppp;
3. (3) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Public Health; and
4. (4) “Department” means the Department of Public Health.

(P.A. 16-66, S. 36; P.A. 18-168, S. 74; P.A. 19-117, S. 176.)

History: P.A. 18-168 amended Subsec. (a)(2) by deleting reference to bachelor's degree; P.A. 19-117 deleted Subsec. (b) re use of art therapist title, deleted Subsec. (c) re application of provisions in section, deleted Subsec. (a) designator, added reference to Sec. 19a-14, and Secs. 20-195nnn to 20-195qqq, redefined “art therapist” in Subdiv. (2), added Subdiv. (3) defining “Commissioner”, added Subdiv. (4) defining “Department”, and made technical changes.