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Timestamp: 2018-02-20 23:01:31
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Matched Legal Cases: ['§5306', '§5306', '§10115', '§5308', '§5309', '§5309', '§5309', '§2410']

11 DE Reg 692 11-01-07
Statutory Authority: 24 Delaware Code, Section 5306(a)(1) (24 Del.C. §5306)
The Delaware Board of Massage and Bodywork, in accordance with 29 Del.C. Chapter 101 and 24 Del.C. §5306(a)(1), proposed amendments to its regulation 1.0. Specifically, the proposed amendments to 1.0 Definitions and General Definitions clarify which practices or modalities are included in the definition of either massage or bodywork and, therefore, require licensure to practice.
Minor grammatical, typographic, and stylistic changes are also included.
In compliance with 29 Del.C. §10115, notice of the public hearing and a copy of the proposed regulatory changes was published in the Delaware Register of Regulations, Volume 11, Issue 2, at page 178 on August 1, 2007.
One letter was received by the Board on September 20, 2007, from Linda S. Lowry. In her letter, Ms. Lowry expresses several opinions, none of which relate to the current proposal. Ms. Lowry’s letter has been marked as an exhibit and retained in the Board’s files in this matter.
Ms. Lora Byner addressed the Board during the public comment period to state her support for the proposal but asked the Board to continue to work to further clarify and define the scope of practice of the various modalities.
The Board finds that adoption of the proposed amendments is necessary to clarify which practices require licensure.
IT IS SO ORDERED this 20th day of September 2007, by the Delaware Board of Massage and Bodywork.
Wade Carey, Vice-President
Suzie Stehle, Secretary
1.2.1 The 300 hour course must be a unified introductory training program in massage and bodywork, including training in the subjects set forth in Regulation 1.4. The entire 300 hour course must be taken at one school or approved program. The Board may, upon request, waive the “single school” requirement for good cause or hardship, such as the closure of a school.
1.4 The “practice of massage and bodywork” “Massage” includes, but is not limited to, the following practices or modalities:
1.5 The practice of the following modalities does not constitute the “practice of massage and bodywork” “Bodywork” includes the following practices or modalities:
Clinical Aaroma therapy
1.6 “CPR certification” means a valid Heartsaver� CPR Certification or its equivalent issued by the American Heart Association, a valid Adult CPR Certification or its equivalent issued by the American Red Cross, or a valid Standard CPR Certification or its equivalent issued by the National Safety Council.
2.1 A person seeking licensure as a massage/bodywork therapist must submit a completed application on a form prescribed by the board to the board office at the Division of Professional Regulation, Dover, Delaware. Each application must be accompanied by (1) proof of current CPR certification and (2) payment of the application fee established by the Division of Professional Regulation.
2.2 In addition to the application and materials described in Regulation 2.1, an applicant for licensure as a massage/bodywork therapist shall have (1) each school or approved program of massage or bodywork where the applicant completed the hours of study required by 24 Del.C. §5308(a)(1) submit to the Board an official transcript or official documentation showing dates and total hours attended and a description of the curriculum completed; and (2) Assessment Systems, Incorporated or its predecessor, submit to the Board verification of the applicant's score on the written examination described in Regulation 3.0.
2.3 The board shall not consider an application for licensure as a massage/bodywork therapist until all items specified in Regulations 2.1 are submitted to the board's office.
2.3.1 The board may, in its discretion, approve applications contingent on receipt of necessary documentation. If the required documentation is not received within 120 days from the date when the application is first reviewed by the board, the board will propose to deny the application.
2.3.2 If an application is complete in terms of required documents, but the candidate has not responded to a board request for further information, explanation or clarification within 120 days of the board’s request, the board will vote on the application as it stands.
2.4 Renewal. Applicants for renewal of a massage/bodywork therapist license shall submit a completed renewal form, renewal fee, proof of continuing education pursuant to Regulation 7.0 and proof of a current CPR certification. License holders shall be required to maintain current CPR certification throughout the biennial licensure period.
4.1 A person seeking certification as a massage technician must submit a completed application on a form prescribed by the board to the board office at the Division of Professional Regulation, Dover, Delaware. Each application must be accompanied by (1) proof of current certification and (2) payment of the application fee established by the Division of Professional Regulation.
4.2 In addition to the application and materials described in Regulation 4.1, an applicant for certification as a massage technician shall have the school or approved program of massage or bodywork therapy where the applicant completed the hours or study required by 24 Del.C. §5309(a)(1) submit to the Board an official transcript or official documentation showing dates and total hours attended and a description of the curriculum completed.
4.2.1 An applicant for a temporary massage technician certification, in addition to the application and materials described in Regulation 4.1, shall have the school or approved program of massage or bodywork therapy where the applicant completed the hours or study required by 24 Del.C. §5309(b) submit to the Board an official transcript or official documentation showing dates and total hours attended and a description of the curriculum completed.
4.3 The board shall not consider an application for certification as a massage technician until all items specified in Regulation 4.1 and 4.2 are submitted to the board's office.
4.3.1 The board may, in its discretion, approve applications contingent on receipt of necessary documentation. If the required documentation is not received within 120 days from the date when the application is first reviewed by the board, the board will propose to deny the application.
4.3.2 If an application is complete in terms of required documents, but the candidate has not responded to a board request for further information, explanation or clarification within 120 days of the board’s request, the board will vote on the application as it stands.
4.4 Renewal. Applicants for renewal of a massage technician certificate shall submit a completed renewal form, renewal fee, proof of continuing education pursuant to Rule 7.0 and proof of current CPR certification. Certificate holders shall be required to maintain current CPR certification throughout the biennial licensure period. Temporary massage technician certificates are valid for no more than one (1) year and may not be renewed or reissued pursuant to the provision of 24 Del.C. §5309(b).
6.2 A licensee on inactive status seeking to re-enter practice must notify the board in writing of his/her intention, pay the appropriate fee, and provide the board with documentation demonstrating compliance with the continuing education hours required by Regulation 7.0, and proof of current CPR certification.
7.1 Hours required. For license or certification periods beginning September 1, 2004 and thereafter, each massage/bodywork therapist shall complete twenty-four (24) hours of Board approved continuing education during each biennial licensing period, except as otherwise provided in these Rules and Regulations. Each massage technician shall complete twelve (12) hours of acceptable continuing education during each biennial licensing period, except as otherwise provided in these Rules and Regulations.Completion of the required continuing education is a condition of renewing a license or certificate. Hours earned in a biennial licensing period in excess of those required for renewal may not be credited towards the hours required for renewal in any other licensing period.
7.1.1 Calculation of Hours. For academic course work, corresponde nce courses or seminar/workshop instruction, one (1) hour of acceptable continuing education shall mean 50 minutes of actual instruction. One (1) academic semester hour shall be equivalent to fifteen (15) continuing education hours; one (1) academic quarter hour shall be equivalent to ten (10) continuing education hours.
7.8 Continuing Education Requirements for Licensees Returning from Inactive Status. Unless extended by the Board for hardship as defined in Rule 7.6, a massage therapist returning from inactive status must provide notice to the Board as set forth in Rule 6.2 and must provide to the Board adequate proof of the satisfactory completion of twenty-four (24) hours of Board approved continuing education within the immediately preceding two (2) year period prior to the date of the notice to return to active. A massage technician returning from inactive status must provide notice to the Board as set forth in Rule 6.2 and must provide to the Board adequate proof of the satisfactory completion of twelve (12) hours of Board approved continuing education within the immediately preceding two (2) year period prior to the date of the notice to return to active status. Continuing education hours required to return to active status may not be credited towards the hours required for renewal in any other licensing period.
9.5 Failure to cooperate fully with the participating Board chairperson or that chairperson's designate or designates or the Director of the Division of Professional Regulation or his/her designate in regard to the Voluntary Treatment Option or to comply with their requests for evaluations and screens may disqualify the regulated professional from the provisions of the Voluntary Treatment Option, and the participating Board chairperson or that chairperson's designate or designates shall cause to be activated an immediate investigation and institution of disciplinary proceedings, if appropriate, as outlined in subsection 9.8 of this section.
10.1.89 Breaking and Entering, Etc. to Place or Remove Equipment. 11 Del.C. §2410.
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