This bill amends various sections of the Minnesota Statutes related to health occupations, specifically focusing on the education requirements for licensure and continuing education topics for certain health-related professions. Key changes include the requirement for applicants for licensure as psychologists and marriage and family therapists to complete at least three credit hours of graduate-level courses related to domestic violence. Additionally, the bill mandates that licensed professionals, including psychologists, marriage and family therapists, and licensed professional counselors, complete a minimum of two hours of continuing education on domestic violence as part of their ongoing professional development.

The bill also emphasizes the importance of cultural competence in the training of health professionals. It requires that a portion of continuing education hours be dedicated to understanding the psychological needs of individuals from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. This includes topics such as cultural humility and social diversity. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the qualifications and competencies of health professionals in Minnesota, ensuring they are better equipped to address the needs of their clients, particularly in relation to domestic violence and cultural diversity.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 148.907, 148.911, 148B.31, 148B.33, 148B.53, 148B.54, 148E.055