Phần II
Yêu cầu cấp phép

18VAC90-50-40. Cấp phép ban đầu.

A. Người nộp đơn xin cấp phép ban đầu phải nộp đơn đã hoàn thành và lệ phí bắt buộc cùng xác minh việc đáp ứng các yêu cầu của § 54.1-3029 A của Bộ luật Virginia như sau:

1. Có độ tuổi ít nhất là 18 năm;

2. Has successfully completed a minimum of 500 hours of training from a massage therapy program certified or approved by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia or an agency in another state, the District of Columbia, or a United States territory that approves educational programs, notwithstanding the provisions of § 23-276.2 23.1-226 of the Code of Virginia;

3. Đã vượt qua Kỳ thi cấp phép của Liên đoàn Hội đồng Xoa bóp Tiểu bang hoặc kỳ thi được hội đồng coi là chấp nhận được;

4. Không thực hiện bất kỳ hành vi hoặc thiếu sót nào có thể là căn cứ cho hành động kỷ luật hoặc từ chối chứng nhận theo quy định tại § 54.1-3007 của Bộ luật Virginia và 18VAC90-50-90; và

5. Đã hoàn tất việc kiểm tra lý lịch tư pháp theo yêu cầu của § 54.1-3005.1 của Bộ luật Virginia.

B. Người nộp đơn phải xác nhận rằng mình đã đọc và sẽ tuân thủ các luật lệ, quy định và quy tắc đạo đức nghề nghiệp liên quan đến liệu pháp xoa bóp.

B. C. An applicant who has been licensed or certified in another country and who, in the opinion of the board, meets provides certification of equivalency to the educational requirements in Virginia from a credentialing body acceptable to the board shall take and pass an examination as required in subsection A of this section in order to become licensed.

18VAC90-50-60. Giấy phép tạm thời.

A. An eligible candidate who has filed a completed application for licensure in Virginia, including completion of education requirements, may engage in the provisional practice of massage therapy in Virginia while waiting to take the licensing examination for a period not to exceed 90 days upon from the date on the written authorization from the board. A provisional license may be issued for one 90-day period and may not be renewed.

B. The designation of "massage therapist" or "licensed massage therapist" shall not be used by the applicant during the 90 days of provisional licensure.

C. An applicant who fails the licensing examination shall have his provisional licensure withdrawn upon the receipt of the examination results and shall not be eligible for licensure until he passes such examination.

Phần III
Gia hạn và Phục hồi

18VAC90-50-70. Gia hạn giấy phép.

A. Người được cấp phép sinh vào năm chẵn phải gia hạn giấy phép trước ngày cuối cùng của tháng sinh vào năm chẵn. Người được cấp phép sinh vào những năm lẻ phải gia hạn giấy phép trước ngày cuối cùng của tháng sinh vào những năm lẻ.

B. The licensee shall complete the renewal form and submit it with the required fee and attest that he has complied with continuing competency requirements of 18VAC90-50-75.

C. Failure to receive the application for renewal shall not relieve the licensed massage therapist of the responsibility for renewing the license by the expiration date.

D. The license shall automatically lapse by the last day of the birth month if not renewed, and the practice of massage therapy or use of the title "massage therapist" or "licensed massage therapist" is prohibited.

18VAC90-50-75. Yêu cầu về năng lực liên tục.

A. In order to renew a license biennially, a licensed massage therapist shall:

1. Hold current certification by the NCBTMB; or

2. Complete at least 24 hours of continuing education or learning activities with at least one hour in professional ethics. Hours chosen shall be those that enhance and expand the skills and knowledge related to the clinical practice of massage therapy and may be distributed as follows:

a. A minimum of 12 of the 24 hours shall be in activities or courses provided by an NCBTMB-approved provider one of the following providers and may include seminars, workshops, home study courses, and continuing education courses:

(1) NCBTMB;

(2) Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards;

(3) American Massage Therapy Association;

(4) Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals;

(5) Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation;

(6) A nationally or regionally accredited school or program of massage therapy; or

(7) A school of massage therapy approved by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia.

b. No more than 12 of the 24 hours may be activities or courses that may include consultation, independent reading or research, preparation for a presentation, a course in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or other such experiences that promote continued learning.

B. A massage therapist shall be exempt from the continuing competency requirements for the first biennial renewal following the date of initial licensure in Virginia.

C. The massage therapist shall retain in his records the completed form with all supporting documentation for a period of four years following the renewal of an active license.

D. The board shall periodically conduct a random audit of licensees to determine compliance. The persons selected for the audit shall provide evidence of current NCBTMB certification or the completed continued competency form provided by the board and all supporting documentation within 30 days of receiving notification of the audit.

E. Failure to comply with these requirements may subject the massage therapist to disciplinary action by the board.

F. Hội đồng có thể gia hạn thời hạn đáp ứng các yêu cầu về năng lực liên tục lên đến một năm, nếu có lý do chính đáng được nêu rõ trong yêu cầu bằng văn bản từ người được cấp phép trước ngày gia hạn.

G. Hội đồng có thể cấp miễn trừ cho toàn bộ hoặc một phần các yêu cầu đối với những trường hợp nằm ngoài tầm kiểm soát của người được cấp phép, chẳng hạn như khuyết tật tạm thời, nghĩa vụ quân sự bắt buộc hoặc thảm họa được tuyên bố chính thức.

Phần IV
Các quy định kỷ luật

18VẮC XOÁY90-50-90. Quy định kỷ luật.

The board has the authority to deny, revoke, or suspend a license issued by it or to otherwise discipline a licensee upon proof that the practitioner has violated any of the provisions of § 54.1-3007 of the Code of Virginia or of this chapter or has engaged in the following:

1. Fraud or deceit, which shall mean, but shall not be limited to:

a. Nộp giấy tờ giả;

b. Falsely representing facts on an application for initial licensure, or reinstatement or renewal of a license; or

c. Misrepresenting one's qualifications including scope of practice.

2. Unprofessional conduct, which shall mean, but shall not be limited to:

a. Performing acts which that constitute the practice of any other health care profession for which a license or a certificate is required or acts which that are beyond the limits of the practice of massage therapy as defined in § 54.1-3000 of the Code of Virginia;

b. Assuming duties and responsibilities within the practice of massage therapy without adequate training or when competency has not been maintained;

c. Failing to acknowledge the limitations of and contraindications for massage and bodywork or failing to refer patients to appropriate health care professionals when indicated;

d. Entering into a relationship with a patient or client that constitutes a professional boundary violation in which the massage therapist uses his professional position to take advantage of the vulnerability of a patient, a client, or his family, to include [ but not be limited to ] actions that result in personal gain at the expense of the patient or client, a nontherapeutic personal involvement, or sexual conduct with a patient or client;

e. Falsifying or otherwise altering patient or employer records;

f. Violating the privacy of patients or the confidentiality of patient information unless required to do so by law;

g. Employing or assigning unqualified persons to practice under the title of "massage therapist" or "licensed massage therapist";

h. Engaging in any material misrepresentation in the course of one's practice as a massage therapist; or

i. Obtaining money or property of a patient or client by fraud, misrepresentation, or duress;

j. Violating state laws relating to the privacy of patient information, including § 32.1-127.1:03 of the Code of Virginia;

k. Providing false information to staff or board members in the course of an investigation or proceeding;

l. Failing to report evidence of child abuse or neglect as required by § 63.2-1509 of the Code of Virginia or elder abuse or neglect as required by § 63.2-1606 of the Code of Virginia;

m. Violating any provision of this chapter; or

n. Failing to practice in a manner consistent with the code of ethics of the NCBTMB, as incorporated by reference into this chapter with the exception of the requirement to follow all policies, procedures, guidelines, regulations, codes, and requirements promulgated by the NCBTMB.