The BBS has recently added a couple FAQ's to their website due to AB 1759 being signed recently. This bill has a few major items to make note of.

Beginning January 1, 2023
1. New annual continuing education requirements for registration renewal
2. Changes to the California law and ethics re-exam process
https://bbs.ca.gov/pdf/ab_1759_faq_registrant.pdf

Beginning July 1, 2023
Training or Coursework in the Provision of Mental Health Services via Telehealth (3 Hours)
https://bbs.ca.gov/pdf/ab_1759_faq_telehealth.pdf

Additionally, please remember AB 1758 was also signed recently
Supervision of Applicants for Licensure via Videoconferencing
https://bbs.ca.gov/pdf/ab1758_faq.pdf

We have also updated our Continuing Education page to include the new Associate requirements as well as update the Telehealth and Suicide Risk one time requirements under the Mandatory Coursework heading.
https://bbs.ca.gov/licensees/cont_ed.html

Please take the time to review these FAQ's and become familiar with the new requirements.

Check our legal updates page or the BBS law changes page.