4731-1-12. Application and examination for certificate to practice massage therapy  


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  • (A) No application shall be considered complete until the applicant has complied with the requirements of paragraph (A) of rule 4731-4-02 of the Administrative Code and the board has received the results of criminal records checks and any other forms required to be submitted pursuant to paragraph (A) of rule 4731-4-02 of the Administrative Code.

    (B) All applicants seeking a certificate to practice massage therapy who meet the requirements of section 4731.19 of the Revised Code, shall apply to the board in compliance with section 4731.19 of the Revised Code.

    (C) Any person seeking a certificate to practice massage therapy shall have passed the MBLEx available through the federation of state massage therapy boards.

    (1) An applicant for the MBLEx shall apply directly to the federation of state massage therapy boards.

    (2) The passing performance for the examination as reported by the federation of state massage therapy boards shall constitute successful completion of the examination.

Replaces: 4731-1-12


Effective: 11/30/2016
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 11/30/2021
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4731.05, 4731.15, 4731.16, 4776.03
Rule Amplifies: 4731.16, 4731.17, 4731.171, 4731.19, 4776.02
Prior Effective Dates: 1/24/12