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United States Code (Last Updated: May 24, 2014) |
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Title 42. THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE |
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Chapter 6A. PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE |
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SubChapter V. HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION |
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Part F. General Provisions |
§ 295p. Definitions
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For purposes of this subchapter: (1) (A) The terms “school of medicine”, “school of dentistry”, “school of osteopathic medicine”, “school of pharmacy”, “school of optometry”, “school of podiatric medicine”, “school of veterinary medicine”, “school of public health”, and “school of chiropractic” mean an accredited public or nonprofit private school in a State that provides training leading, respectively, to a degree of doctor of medicine, a degree of doctor of dentistry or an equivalent degree, a degree of doctor of osteopathy, a degree of bachelor of science in pharmacy or an equivalent degree or a degree of doctor of pharmacy or an equivalent degree, a degree of doctor of optometry or an equivalent degree, a degree of doctor of podiatric medicine or an equivalent degree, a degree of doctor of veterinary medicine or an equivalent degree, a graduate degree in public health or an equivalent degree, and a degree of doctor of chiropractic or an equivalent degree, and including advanced training related to such training provided by any such school. (B) The terms “graduate program in health administration” and “graduate program in clinical psychology” mean an accredited graduate program in a public or nonprofit private institution in a State that provides training leading, respectively, to a graduate degree in health administration or an equivalent degree and a doctoral degree in clinical psychology or an equivalent degree. (C) The terms “graduate program in clinical social work” and “graduate program in marriage and family therapy” and “graduate program in professional counseling” mean an accredited graduate program in a public or nonprofit private institution in a State that provides training, respectively, in a concentration in health or mental health care leading to a graduate degree in social work and a concentration leading to a graduate degree in marriage and family therapy and a concentration leading to a graduate degree in counseling. (D) The term “graduate program in behavioral health and mental health practice” means a graduate program in clinical psychology, behavioral health and mental health practice, clinical social work, professional counseling, or marriage and family therapy. (E) The term “accredited”, when applied to a school of medicine, osteopathic medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, optometry, podiatry, pharmacy, public health, or chiropractic, or a graduate program in health administration, clinical psychology, clinical social work, professional counseling, or marriage and family therapy, means a school or program that is accredited by a recognized body or bodies approved for such purpose by the Secretary of Education, except that a new school or program that, by reason of an insufficient period of operation, is not, at the time of application for a grant or contract under this subchapter, eligible for accreditation by such a recognized body or bodies, shall be deemed accredited for purposes of this subchapter, if the Secretary of Education finds, after consultation with the appropriate accreditation body or bodies, that there is reasonable assurance that the school or program will meet the accreditation standards of such body or bodies prior to the beginning of the academic year following the normal graduation date of the first entering class in such school or program. (2) The term “teaching facilities” means areas dedicated for use by students, faculty, or administrative or maintenance personnel for clinical purposes, research activities, libraries, classrooms, offices, auditoriums, dining areas, student activities, or other related purposes necessary for, and appropriate to, the conduct of comprehensive programs of education. Such term includes interim facilities but does not include off-site improvements or living quarters. (3) Physician assistant education program.— The term “physician assistant education program” means an educational program in a public or private institution in a State that— (A) has as its objective the education of individuals who, upon completion of their studies in the program, be has as one of its principal functions identifying and implementing strategies and activities that address health care workforce needs in its service area, in coordination with the local workforce investment boards. (14) Clinical social worker.— The term “clinical social worker” has the meaning given the term in section 1395x(hh)(1) of this title. (15) Cultural competency.— The term “cultural competency” shall be defined by the Secretary in a manner consistent with section 300u–6(d)(3) of this title. (16) Direct care worker.— The term “direct care worker” has the meaning given that term in the 2010 Standard Occupational Classifications of the Department of Labor for Home Health Aides [31–1011], Psychiatric Aides [31–1013], Nursing Assistants [31–1014], and Personal Care Aides [39–9021]. (17) Federally qualified health center.— The term “Federally qualified health center” has the meaning given that term in section 1395x(aa) of this title. (18) Frontier health professional shortage area.— The term “frontier health professional shortage area” means an area— (A) with a population density less than 6 persons per square mile within the service area; and (B) with respect to which the distance or time for the population to access care is excessive. (19) Graduate psychology.— The term “graduate psychology” means an accredited program in professional psychology. (20) Health disparity population.— The term “health disparity population” has the meaning given such term in section 299a–1(d)(1) of this title. (21) Health literacy.— The term “health literacy” means the degree to which an individual has the capacity to obtain, communicate, process, and understand health information and services in order to make appropriate health decisions. (22) Mental health service professional.— The term “mental health service professional” means an individual with a graduate or postgraduate degree from an accredited institution of higher education in psychiatry, psychology, school psychology, behavioral pediatrics, psychiatric nursing, social work, school social work, substance abuse disorder prevention and treatment, marriage and family counseling, school counseling, or professional counseling. (23) One-stop delivery system center.— The term “one-stop delivery system” means a one-stop delivery system described in section 2864(c) of title 29. (24) Paraprofessional child and adolescent mental health worker.— The term “paraprofessional child and adolescent mental health worker” means an individual who is not a mental or behavioral health service professional, but who works at the first stage of contact with children and families who are seeking mental or behavioral health services, including substance abuse prevention and treatment services. (25) Racial and ethnic minority group; racial and ethnic minority population.— The terms “racial and ethnic minority group” and “racial and ethnic minority population” have the meaning given the term “racial and ethnic minority group” in section 300u–6 of this title. (26) Rural health clinic.— The term “rural health clinic” has the meaning given that term in section 1395x(aa) of this title.
References In Text
The reference to section 254b of this title the first place appearing and the reference to section 254c of this title, referred to in par. (6)(B), were in the original references to sections 329 and 330, meaning sections 329 and 330 of act
Section 256a of this title, referred to in par. (6)(B), was repealed by Pub. L. 104–299, § 4(a)(3),
Amendments
2010—Par. (3). Pub. L. 111–148, § 5002(b)(1), added par. (3) and struck out former par. (3) which defined “program for the training of physician assistants” by describing its objective, duration, minimum enrollment, and specific areas of instruction.
Pars. (12) to (26). Pub. L. 111–148, § 5002(b)(2), added pars. (12) to (26).
2002—Par. (6)(B). Pub. L. 107–251 substituted “254b(h)” for “256”.
1998—Par. (1)(C). Pub. L. 105–392, § 108(b)(1)(A), inserted “and ‘graduate program in professional counseling’ ” before “mean an” and “and a concentration leading to a graduate degree in counseling” before period at end.
Par. (1)(D). Pub. L. 105–392, § 108(a), (b)(1)(B), inserted “behavioral health and” before “mental”, “behavioral health and mental health practice,” before “clinical”, and “professional counseling,” after “social work,”.
Par. (1)(E). Pub. L. 105–392, § 108(b)(1)(C), inserted “professional counseling,” after “social work,”.
Par. (3). Pub. L. 105–392, § 108(d), amended par. (3) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (3) read as follows: “The term ‘program for the training of physician assistants’ means an educational program that—
“(A) has as its objective the education of individuals who will, upon completion of their studies in the program, be qualified to provide primary health care under the supervision of a physician; and
“(B) meets regulations prescribed by the Secretary in accordance with section 293n(b) of this title.”
Par. (5)(C). Pub. L. 105–392, § 108(b)(2), inserted “or a degree in counseling or an equivalent degree” before period at end.
Par. (6)(D). Pub. L. 105–392, § 108(c), added subpar. (D).
Par. (11). Pub. L. 105–392, § 108(e), added par. (11).
Miscellaneous
Reference to community health center, migrant health center, public housing health center, or homeless health center considered reference to health center, see section 4(c) of Pub. L. 104–299, set out as a note under section 254b of this title.
For termination of Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, see note set out preceding section 1681 of Title 48, Territories and Insular Possessions.