49 Pa. Code § 20.24 - Application requirements for existing practitioners

(a) Existing practitioners shall submit, by January 2, 2012, an application, application fee and the information required under § 20.21(b), (c) and (d) (relating to application for temporary practice permit, initial licensure and licensure by reciprocity) if applicable, and shall be subject to the provisions of § 20.21(e) -

(i).

(b) Existing practitioners shall establish that they have conducted a business and been an active participant in that business which was mainly the practice of massage therapy by submitting one of the following:

(1) A signed copy of the applicant's Federal tax return for the previous year, that lists the applicant's occupation as massage therapist.

(2) A signed copy of Schedule C of the applicant's Federal income tax return for the previous year demonstrating that the individual has reported income from the practice of massage therapy.

(3) Proof of professional or practitioner membership level or above in a professional association approved by the Board.

(4) For applicants who have been employed as massage therapists, a notarized statement from the applicant's employer (on a form provided by the Board) attesting that the individual is a practicing massage therapist, a copy of the employer's business card or letterhead, and a copy of the applicant's Federal W-2 or 1099 form.

(c) Existing practitioners applying for licensure under section 5(b)(3)(i) of the act (63 P. S. § 627.5(b)(3)(i)) shall demonstrate that they have been in active, continuous practice for at least 5 years immediately preceding October 9, 2010, by submitting one of the following:

(1) Signed copies of the applicant's tax returns for the past 5 years, each listing the applicant's occupation as massage therapist.

(2) Signed copies of Schedule C of the Federal income tax returns for the past 5 years demonstrating that the applicant has reported income from the practice of massage therapy.

(3) Proof, sent directly from a Board-approved professional association, of at least 5 years membership at the professional or practitioner level or above in the professional association.

(4) For applicants who have been employed as massage therapists, a notarized letter from the applicant's employer (on a form provided by the Board) attesting that the individual has practiced massage therapy for at least the last 5 years, a copy of the employer's business card or letterhead, and copies of the applicant's Federal W-2 or 1099 forms for the last 5 years.

(d) Existing practitioners applying for licensure under section 5(b)(3)(ii) of the act shall have the certification agency provide, directly to the Board, evidence that the practitioner passed a massage therapy examination that is part of a certification program accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies.

(e) Existing practitioners applying for licensure under section 5(b)(3)(iii) of the act shall request that their educational program provide an official transcript directly to the Board to demonstrate that the practitioner completed at least 500 hours of instruction in massage and related subjects. Transcripts generated in a language other than English shall be translated into English at the applicant's expense by a professional translation service and verified to be complete and accurate.

(f) Existing practitioners applying for licensure under section 5(b)(3)(iv) of the act shall demonstrate, through certificates of completion, official transcript provided directly from the educational institution, or correspondence from the practitioner's instructor, that the practitioner completed at least 100 hours of instruction in massage and related subjects and passed the NESL option of the NCBTMB.

(g) Existing practitioners applying for licensure under section 5(b)(3)(v) of the act shall demonstrate, through certificates of completion, official transcript provided directly from educational institution, or correspondence from the practitioner's instructor, that the practitioner completed at least 100 hours of instruction in massage and related subjects and passed the MBLEx.

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49 Pa. Code § 20.24