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2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 459 - Hearing and speech examining board. › 459.05 - Issuance of license.

459.05
Issuance of license.
(1)
The department shall issue to each applicant who passes an examination under s. 459.06 and pays the fee specified in s. 440.05 (1) a license.
(1m)
Whenever the examining board determines that another state or jurisdiction has requirements equivalent to or higher than those in effect in the state for the practice of fitting and selling hearing aids, and that such state or jurisdiction has a program equivalent to or stricter than the program for determining whether applicants in this state are qualified to fit and sell hearing aids, the department may issue a license by reciprocity to applicants who hold valid licenses to deal in or fit hearing aids in such other state or jurisdiction, who pay the fee specified in s. 440.05 (2) and who are otherwise qualified for licensure. No applicant for a license by reciprocity under this subsection shall be required to submit to or undergo a qualifying examination, if the applicant personally appears at the next meeting of the examining board after filing the application to answer any questions the examining board has.
History:  1975 c. 224; 1977 c. 29, 418; 1979 c. 162 s. 38 (4); 1991 a. 39; 2003 a. 270.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 459 - Hearing and speech examining board. › 459.06 - License by examination.

459.06
License by examination.
(1)
Applicants may obtain a license by successfully passing a qualifying examination, provided the applicant is 18 years of age or older, does not have an arrest or conviction record, subject to ss. 111.321, 111.322 and 111.335, and has an education equivalent to a 4-year course in an accredited high school.
(2)
The examination shall include but not be limited to:
(a)
Tests of knowledge in the following areas as they pertain to the fitting of hearing aids:
1.
Basic physics of sound.
2.
The anatomy and physiology of the ear.
3.
The function of hearing aids.
(b)
Practical tests of proficiency in the following techniques as they pertain to the fitting of hearing aids:
1.
Pure tone audiometry, including air conduction testing and bone conduction testing.
2.
Live voice or recorded voice speech audiometry including speech reception threshold testing and most comfortable loudness measurements and measurements of tolerance thresholds.
3.
Masking when indicated.
4.
Recording and evaluation of audiograms and speech audiometry to determine proper selection and adaption of a hearing aid.
5.
Taking ear mold impressions.
(3)
The applicant for license by examination shall appear at a time and place as the examining board designates, to be examined by means of written and practical tests in order to demonstrate that he or she is qualified to practice the fitting of hearing aids. Such examinations shall be conducted at least twice a year and at such other times and places designated by the examining board.
(4)
Applications for examinations shall be submitted to the examining board at least 30 days before the date set for the examination and shall be accompanied by the examination fee specified under s. 440.05 (1).
History:  1975 c. 224; 1977 c. 29; 1979 c. 162 s. 38 (4); 1981 c. 380; 1981 c. 391 s. 211; 1983 a. 229.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 459 - Hearing and speech examining board. › 459.07 - Temporary trainee permit.

459.07
Temporary trainee permit.
(1)
An applicant who fulfills the requirements regarding age, character and high school education as set forth in s. 459.06, may obtain a trainee permit upon application to the examining board. The name of the licensee who is supervising the trainee shall appear on the face of the permit.
(2)
Upon receiving an application under this section, accompanied by the fee under s. 440.05 (6), the examining board may grant a trainee permit which may entitle the applicant to practice fitting of hearing aids for a period of one year. A person holding a valid hearing instrument specialist license issued under this subchapter or a valid license to practice audiology issued under s. 459.24 (3) shall be responsible for the direct supervision and training of the applicant and shall be liable for all negligent acts and omissions of the trainee in the fitting of hearing aids.
(3)
A trainee permit may be renewed or regranted once if the trainee shows that he or she had sufficient cause for being unable to complete the requirements for permanent licensure.
(4)
The examining board shall encourage the establishment of educational courses for the training of all persons wishing to become licensed hearing instrument specialists.
History:  1977 c. 29; 1979 c. 162 s. 38 (4); 1995 a. 170; 2003 a. 270.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 459 - Hearing and speech examining board. › 459.08 - Notice to department of place of practice; notice to holders of license; how given.

459.08
Notice to department of place of practice; notice to holders of license; how given.
(1)
A person who holds a license shall notify the department in writing or in accordance with other notification procedures approved by the department of the regular address of the places where he or she engages or intends to engage in the practice of fitting or selling hearing aids. The licensee shall inform the board of any changes in these addresses within 30 days of the change.
(2)
The department shall keep a record of the places of practice of persons who hold licenses.
(3)
Any notice required to be given by the department to a person who holds a license shall be mailed to the person by registered or certified mail at the address of the last place of practice of which he or she has notified the department.
History:  1979 c. 162 ss. 37, 38 (4); 1983 a. 289; 1997 a. 27.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 459 - Hearing and speech examining board. › 459.085 - Calibration of audiometric equipment.

459.085
Calibration of audiometric equipment.
Audiometric equipment used in the evaluation of hearing sensitivity for the fitting and sale of hearing aids shall be calibrated periodically, as specified by rule by the examining board.
History:  1995 a. 170; 2003 a. 270; 2009 a. 356.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 459 - Hearing and speech examining board. › 459.09 - Renewal and posting of license.

459.09
Renewal and posting of license.
(1)
Each person issued a license under this subchapter shall, on or before the applicable renewal date specified under s. 440.08 (2) (a), do all of the following:
(a)
Pay to the department the applicable renewal fee determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a).
(b)
Submit with the renewal application proof that he or she completed, within the 2 years immediately preceding the date of his or her application, 20 hours of continuing education programs or courses of study approved or required under rules promulgated under s. 459.095. This paragraph does not apply to an applicant for renewal of a license that expires on the first renewal date after the date on which the examining board initially granted the license.
(2)
A licensee shall keep a license issued under this subchapter conspicuously posted in his or her office or place of business at all times. Where more than one office is operated by the licensee, duplicate licenses shall be issued by the department for posting in each location.
History:  1977 c. 29; 1991 a. 39; 1997 a. 49; 1999 a. 9; 2003 a. 270; 2007 a. 20.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 459 - Hearing and speech examining board. › 459.095 - Continuing education.

459.095
Continuing education.
The examining board shall do all of the following:
(1)
Promulgate rules establishing the criteria for approval of continuing education programs or courses of study required for renewal of a license under s. 459.09 and for approval of the sponsors and cosponsors of continuing education programs or courses of study.
(2)
Approve continuing education programs and courses of study in accordance with the criteria established under sub. (1).
(3)
In consultation with the department, promulgate rules that require each person issued a license under this subchapter to whom s. 459.09 (1) (b) applies to complete a specified continuing education program or course of study to ensure competence with respect to a matter related to the practice of fitting and dealing in hearing aids if the examining board has received a significant number of consumer complaints about the matter or if the examining board otherwise determines that there is a need for such a requirement. Rules promulgated under this subsection shall establish criteria for the examining board's approval of the continuing education program or course of study and of sponsors and cosponsors of the continuing education program or course of study. The rules shall also require the examining board to administer, prior to the continuing education program or course of study, an examination on the matter that is the subject of the continuing education program or course of study and to waive a requirement to complete the continuing education program or course of study if a person granted a license under this subchapter passes the examination. A person who takes an examination specified in this subsection shall pay the fee specified in s. 440.05 (1) (b).
History:  1997 a. 49; 2003 a. 270.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 459 - Hearing and speech examining board. › 459.105 - Injunction.

459.105
Injunction.
If it appears upon complaint to the examining board by any person or is known to the examining board that any person is practicing as a hearing instrument specialist without a license or trainee permit, the examining board, the attorney general or the district attorney of the proper county may investigate and may, in addition to any other remedies, bring an action in the name and on behalf of this state against the person to enjoin the person from practice.
History:  1983 a. 229; 1989 a. 316.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 459 - Hearing and speech examining board. › 459.12 - Rules.

459.12
Rules.
(1)
The examining board may make rules not inconsistent with the laws of this state which are necessary to carry out the intent of this chapter.
(2)
The examining board shall promulgate rules establishing the frequency of the calibrations, the standards for the calibrations and the standards for the certifications required by s. 459.085.
(3)
The examining board shall by rule prescribe the number of trainees a licensee may supervise under s. 459.07.
History:  1989 a. 316; 1995 a. 170; 2011 a. 146.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 459 - Hearing and speech examining board. › 459.14 - Exemptions.

459.14
Exemptions.
(1)
This subchapter does not apply to a physician licensed by the medical examining board.
(2)
This subchapter does not apply to a person engaged in the practice of measuring human hearing for selecting hearing aids or any other purpose if the person or the organization employing such person does not sell hearing aids or hearing accessories.
History:  1989 a. 316.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 459 - Hearing and speech examining board. › 459.20 - Definitions.

459.20
Definitions.
In this subchapter:
(1)
“Audiologist" means an individual engaged in the practice of audiology.
(2)
“Audiology" means all of the following:
(a)
Applying principles, methods or procedures of prevention, identification, evaluation, consultation, intervention, instruction or research related to hearing, vestibular function, or any abnormal condition related to tinnitus, auditory sensitivity, acuity, function or processing, speech, language or other aberrant behavior resulting from hearing loss.
(b)
Engaging in the practice of fitting and dealing in hearing aids.
(3)
“Examining board" means the hearing and speech examining board.
(3g)
“Hearing aid" means any wearable or implantable instrument or device designed for or offered for the purpose of aiding or compensating for impaired human hearing and any parts, attachments or accessories of such an instrument or device, except batteries and cords.
(3m)
“Licensee" means an individual licensed under this subchapter.
(3p)
“Practice of fitting and dealing in hearing aids" means the measurement of human hearing by means of an audiometer or by any other means accepted by the examining board for the purpose of making selections, adaptations or sales of hearing aids intended to compensate for impaired hearing, and includes making impressions for ear molds.
(3t)
“Sell" or “sale" means a transfer for a consideration of title or of the right to use.
(4)
“Speech-language pathologist" means an individual engaged in the practice of speech-language pathology.
(5)
“Speech-language pathology" means applying principles, methods or procedures of prevention, identification, evaluation, consultation, intervention, instruction or research related to speech, language, cognition or swallowing or any abnormal condition involving speech, articulation, fluency, voice, verbal or written language, auditory comprehension, cognition or communication or oral, pharyngeal or laryngeal sensorimotor competencies.
History:  1989 a. 316; 1997 a. 49.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 459 - Hearing and speech examining board. › 459.22 - Applicability.

459.22
Applicability.
(1)
This subchapter applies after June 30, 1993.
(2)
This subchapter does not do any of the following:
(a)
Authorize an individual licensed under this subchapter to engage in any practice for which a license is required under ch. 448.
(b)
Authorize a speech-language pathologist licensed under this subchapter to dispense or sell hearing aids without obtaining a hearing instrument specialist license under subch. I.
(c)
Require a hearing instrument specialist licensed under subch. I to be licensed as an audiologist under this subchapter to engage in the testing of hearing or in other practices or procedures solely for the purpose of fitting or selling hearing aids.
(d)
Require an individual who engages in the practice of speech-language pathology or audiology as part of a supervised course of study, including an internship or clinical practicum, leading to a degree in speech-language pathology or audiology at a college or university to be licensed under this subchapter if the individual is designated by a title which clearly indicates status as a student or trainee.
(e)
Require an individual to be licensed under this subchapter to assist in the practice of speech-language pathology or audiology under the direct supervision of the speech-language pathologist or audiologist.
(f)
Require an individual to be licensed under this subchapter to engage in the practice of speech-language pathology or audiology, other than engaging in the practice of fitting and dealing in hearing aids, in a position for which the department of public instruction requires licensure as a speech and language pathologist or audiologist, if the individual's entire practice of speech-language pathology or audiology, other than engaging in the practice of fitting and dealing in hearing aids, is limited to the duties of that position.
History:  1989 a. 316; 1995 a. 27 s. 9145 (1); 1997 a. 27, 49; 1999 a. 9; 2003 a. 270.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 459 - Hearing and speech examining board. › 459.26 - Examination.

459.26
Examination.
(1)
The examining board shall conduct examinations for speech-language pathologist and audiologist licensure at least semiannually and at times and places determined by the examining board. The examining board shall provide public notice of each examination at least 60 days before the date of the examination.
(2)
(a)
Examinations for speech-language pathologists shall consist of the examinations required for certification as a speech-language pathologist by the American speech-language-hearing association or may consist of other written tests that require applicants to demonstrate minimum competency in services and subjects substantially related to the practice of speech-language pathology and that are substantially equivalent to the examinations required for such certification.
(am)
The examining board shall by rule select and approve examinations for audiology.
(b)
An applicant for an audiologist license shall also complete an examination administered by the examining board that consists of practical tests of proficiency in techniques that pertain to the fitting of hearing aids, including the following:
1.
Pure tone audiometry, including air conduction testing and bone conduction testing.
2.
Live voice or recorded voice speech audiometry including speech reception threshold testing and most comfortable loudness measurements and measurements of tolerance thresholds.
3.
Masking when indicated.
4.
Recording and evaluation of audiograms and speech audiometry to determine proper selection and adaptation of a hearing aid.
5.
Taking ear mold impressions.
(c)
The examining board may waive the requirement to complete the examination specified in par. (b) if it determines that an applicant for an audiologist license has completed education or training that is substantially equivalent to completing the examination.
(3)
An individual is not eligible for examination unless he or she, at least 30 days before the date of examination, submits an application for examination to the department on a form provided by the department and pays the fee specified in s. 440.05 (1).
History:  1989 a. 316; 1991 a. 39; 1997 a. 49; 2009 a. 356; 2013 a. 114.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 459 - Hearing and speech examining board. › 459.28 - Licensees of other jurisdictions.

459.28
Licensees of other jurisdictions.
(1)
Upon application and payment of the fee specified in s. 440.05 (2), the examining board shall do the following:
(a)
Grant a license to practice speech-language pathology or audiology under s. 459.24 (2) or (3) to an applicant who holds a current speech-language pathologist or audiologist license in another state or territory of the United States if the examining board determines that the requirements for licensure in the other state or territory are substantially equivalent to the requirements under s. 459.24 (2) or (3).
(b)
Notwithstanding s. 459.24 (3) (d), grant a license to practice audiology under s. 459.24 (3) to an applicant who holds a current audiologist license in another state or territory of the United States if the examining board determines all of the following:
1.
The requirements for licensure in the other state or territory are substantially equivalent to the requirements under s. 459.24 (3) (c), (e), and (em).
2.
The applicant has submitted evidence satisfactory to the examining board that he or she has completed a supervised clinical practicum and received a master's degree in audiology from a college or university approved by the examining board, or has completed education or training that the examining board determines is substantially equivalent to the completion of those requirements.
(2)
The examining board may enter into reciprocal agreements with officials of other states or territories of the United States for licensing speech-language pathologists and audiologists and grant licenses to applicants who are licensed in those states or territories according to the terms of the reciprocal agreements.
History:  1989 a. 316; 1993 a. 16; 2009 a. 356.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 459 - Hearing and speech examining board. › 459.32 - Limited permit.

459.32
Limited permit.
(1)
Upon application, the examining board shall grant a permit to practice speech-language pathology in association with a speech-language pathologist licensed under s. 459.24 (2), or to practice audiology in association with an audiologist licensed under s. 459.24 (3), to an individual who is not a resident of this state if the individual submits evidence satisfactory to the examining board of having satisfied the requirements for licensure under s. 459.24 (2) (c) and (d) or (3) (c) and (d). The permit shall be valid for the period designated by the examining board, not to exceed 10 days in any calendar year.
(2)
Upon application, the examining board shall grant a permit to practice speech-language pathology or audiology to an individual who is not a resident of this state if the individual holds a current speech-language pathologist or audiologist license in another state or territory of the United States and the examining board determines that the requirements for licensure in the other state or territory are substantially equivalent to the requirements under s. 459.24 (2) or (3). The permit shall be valid for the period designated by the examining board, not to exceed 45 days in any calendar year.
(3)
An applicant for a limited permit under sub. (1) or (2) shall pay the fee specified in s. 440.05 (6) and, if applicable, an applicant for a limited permit under sub. (2) shall also pay the fee specified in s. 440.05 (1) (b).
History:  1989 a. 316; 1993 a. 16; 1997 a. 49.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 460 - Massage therapy and bodywork therapy. › 460.01 - Definitions.

460.01
Definitions.
In this chapter:
(1g)
“Adjunctive therapy" means any of the following:
(a)
The use of a device that simulates or enhances a manual action.
(b)
The application of water, lubricants, or other nonprescription topical agents to the skin.
(c)
The application of heat or cold to the skin in the absence of an electromagnetic device.
(1r)
“Affiliated credentialing board" means the massage therapy and bodywork therapy affiliated credentialing board.
(2m)
“License holder" means a person granted a license under this chapter.
(3)
“Manual action" includes holding, positioning, rocking, kneading, compressing, decompressing, gliding, or percussing the soft tissue of the human body or applying a passive range of motion to the human body without joint mobilization or manipulation.
(4)
“Massage therapy" or “bodywork therapy" means the science and healing art that uses manual actions and adjunctive therapies to palpate and manipulate the soft tissue of the human body in order to improve circulation, reduce tension, relieve soft tissue pain, or increase flexibility. “Massage therapy" or “bodywork therapy" includes determining whether manual actions and adjunctive therapies are appropriate or contraindicated, or whether a referral to another health care practitioner is appropriate. “Massage therapy" or “bodywork therapy" does not include making a medical, physical therapy, or chiropractic diagnosis.
(6)
“Sexual contact" has the meaning given in s. 939.22 (34).
(7)
“Sexual intercourse" has the meaning given in s. 948.01 (7) (a).
History:  2001 a. 74; 2009 a. 12, 355; 2017 a. 364.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 460 - Massage therapy and bodywork therapy. › 460.02 - License required.

460.02
License required.
Except as provided in s. 460.03, no person may provide massage therapy or bodywork therapy, designate himself or herself as a massage therapist or bodywork therapist or masseur or masseuse, or use or assume the title “massage therapist and bodywork therapist" or “massage therapist" or “bodywork therapist" or “masseur" or “masseuse" or any title that includes “massage therapist," “bodywork therapist," or “bodyworker," or append to the person's name the letters “M.T.," “R.M.T.," “L.M.T.," “C.M.T.," “B.T.," “B.W.," “ L.B.W.," “R.B.W.," or “C.B.W.," or use any other title or designation that represents or may tend to represent that he or she is licensed under this chapter, unless the person is licensed under this chapter.
History:  2001 a. 74; 2009 a. 355.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 460 - Massage therapy and bodywork therapy. › 460.03 - Applicability.

460.03
Applicability.
A license under this chapter is not required for any of the following:
(1)
A person holding a license, permit, registration, or certification granted by this state or the federal government who engages in a practice of massage therapy or bodywork therapy within the scope of his or her license, permit, registration, or certification and who does not imply that he or she is licensed under this chapter. A person who is exempt from licensure under this subsection may use the terms “bodywork," “bodyworker," and “bodywork therapy" to identify his or her practice.
(2)
A person who is authorized to practice massage therapy or bodywork therapy in another state or country and is providing a consultation to or demonstration with a license holder. A person who is exempt from licensure under this subsection may use the terms “bodywork," “bodyworker," and “bodywork therapy" to identify his or her practice.
(2m)
(a)
A person who does any of the following and who satisfies the requirements of par. (b):
1.
Uses touch, words, and directed movement to deepen a client's awareness of his or her existing patterns of movement and to suggest to the client new patterns of movement.
2.
Uses touch to affect the energy systems of the human body.
3.
Uses touch and education to effect change in the structure of the body while engaged in the practice of structural integration.
(b)
The person is recognized by or meets the established standards of either a professional organization or credentialing association that recognizes a person in a practice after that person demonstrates an adequate level of training and competency and adherence to ethical standards.
(c)
A person who is exempt from licensure under this subsection may use the terms “bodywork," “bodyworker," and “bodywork therapy" to identify his or her practice.
(3)
A person who manipulates only the soft tissues of the hands, feet, or ears of the human body, provided that the services are not represented or implied to be massage therapy or bodywork therapy.
History:  2001 a. 74; 2009 a. 355; 2011 a. 260 s. 80.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 460 - Massage therapy and bodywork therapy. › 460.04 - Duties of affiliated credentialing board.

460.04
Duties of affiliated credentialing board.
(1m)
The affiliated credentialing board shall prepare an examination on state laws and administrative rules governing massage therapy and bodywork therapy.
(2)
The affiliated credentialing board shall promulgate rules that establish all of the following:
(a)
Standards that govern the professional conduct of license holders in practicing massage therapy or bodywork therapy. The standards shall prohibit a license holder from having sexual contact or sexual intercourse with a client.
(b)
Criteria for approving a training program for purposes of s. 460.05 (1) (e) 1. Rules promulgated under this paragraph shall require the training program to meet the requirements under s. 460.095 and to consist of at least 600 classroom hours.
(c)
Requirements and procedures for obtaining the informed consent of a client under s. 460.11 (1) and for making a report required under s. 460.12 (1).
(d)
A definition of “sexually oriented business" for purposes of s. 460.11 (3).
(e)
A requirement that an applicant for a license under this chapter submit evidence satisfactory to the affiliated credentialing board that the applicant has current proficiency in the use of an automated external defibrillator achieved through instruction provided by an individual, organization, or institution of higher education approved under s. 46.03 (38) to provide such instruction.
(f)
Requirements to be satisfied by a person seeking a temporary license under s. 460.08. The rules promulgated under this subsection shall require the person to be a graduate of a massage therapy or bodywork therapy school or program and may require the holder of a temporary license to make disclosures to clients and to practice under the supervision of a massage therapist or bodywork therapist licensed under this chapter.
(g)
A requirement that an applicant for a license under this chapter pass an examination on state laws and administrative rules governing massage therapy and bodywork therapy.
History:  2001 a. 74; 2007 a. 104; 2009 a. 355.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 460 - Massage therapy and bodywork therapy. › 460.05 - Licensure of massage therapists and bodywork therapists.

460.05
Licensure of massage therapists and bodywork therapists.
(1)
The affiliated credentialing board shall grant a license as a massage therapist or bodywork therapist to a person who satisfies all of the following:
(a)
The person is 18 years of age or older.
(b)
The person has graduated from high school or attained high school graduation equivalency as determined by the department of public instruction under s. 115.29 (4).
(c)
The person submits an application for the license to the affiliated credentialing board on a form provided by the affiliated credentialing board.
(d)
The person pays the fee specified in s. 440.05 (1).
(e)
Except as provided in sub. (2), the person submits evidence satisfactory to the affiliated credentialing board that he or she has done all of the following:
1.
Graduated from a school of massage therapy or bodywork therapy approved by the department under s. 440.52 that meets the requirements under s. 460.095 or completed a training program approved by the affiliated credentialing board under the rules promulgated under s. 460.04 (2) (b).
2.
Completed at least 6 classroom hours in the laws of this state and rules of the affiliated credentialing board relating to the practice of massage therapy or bodywork therapy in a course of instruction approved by the affiliated credentialing board.
(f)
The person passes the examinations under s. 460.06.
(g)
The person submits evidence satisfactory to the affiliated credentialing board that he or she has in effect malpractice liability insurance coverage in an amount that is not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and $1,000,000 for all occurrences in one year.
(h)
The person has not been convicted of any of the following:
1.
An offense under s. 940.22, 940.225, 944.15, 944.17, 944.30 (1m), 944.31, 944.32, 944.33, 944.34, 948.02, 948.025, 948.08, 948.081, 948.085, 948.09, 948.095, or 948.10.
2.
An offense under federal law or a law of any other state that is comparable to an offense under subd. 1.
(i)
The person submits evidence satisfactory to the department that he or she has current proficiency in the use of an automated external defibrillator achieved through instruction provided by an individual, organization, or institution of higher education approved under s. 46.03 (38) to provide such instruction.
(2)
The affiliated credentialing board may waive a requirement specified in sub. (1) (e) if a person establishes, to the satisfaction of the affiliated credentialing board, that he or she has education, training, or other experience that is substantially equivalent to the requirement.
(4)
The affiliated credentialing board may assign a unique license number to each person licensed under this chapter.
History:  2001 a. 74; 2005 a. 22, 25, 254, 277; 2007 a. 104; 2009 a. 355 ss. 21, 28 to 34; 2013 a. 362; 2017 a. 59, 128.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 460 - Massage therapy and bodywork therapy. › 460.06 - Examinations.

460.06
Examinations.
The affiliated credentialing board may not grant a license under this chapter unless the applicant achieves a passing grade on the following examinations:
(1)
A nationally administered, entry-level competency examination for therapeutic massage and bodywork therapy that meets generally accepted psychometric principles and standards or a substantially equivalent examination approved by the affiliated credentialing board.
(2)
The examination on state laws and administrative rules governing massage therapy and bodywork therapy required under s. 460.04 (2) (g).
History:  2001 a. 74 s. 16; 2009 a. 355; 2013 a. 168 s. 21.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 460 - Massage therapy and bodywork therapy. › 460.07 - Display of certificate; expiration and renewal.

460.07
Display of certificate; expiration and renewal.
(1)
Each person who is licensed under this chapter shall conspicuously display the license in the place of business where he or she practices massage therapy or bodywork therapy so that the license can easily be seen and read.
(2)
Renewal applications shall be submitted to the department on a form provided by the department on or before the applicable renewal date specified under s. 440.08 (2) (a) and shall include all of the following:
(a)
The renewal fee determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a).
(b)
If applicable, proof of completion of continuing education under s. 460.10.
(c)
Evidence satisfactory to the affiliated credentialing board that the applicant has in effect malpractice liability insurance coverage in an amount that is not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and $1,000,000 for all occurrences in one year.
(d)
Evidence satisfactory to the affiliated credentialing board that the applicant has current proficiency in the use of an automated external defibrillator achieved through instruction provided by an individual, organization, or institution of higher education approved under s. 46.03 (38) to provide such instruction.
History:  2001 a. 74; 2007 a. 20, 104; 2009 a. 355.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 460 - Massage therapy and bodywork therapy. › 460.08 - Temporary license.

460.08
Temporary license.
The affiliated credentialing board may grant a temporary license for a period not to exceed 6 months to an applicant who satisfies the requirements established in the rules under s. 460.04 (2) (f). A temporary license may not be renewed.
History:  2009 a. 355.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 460 - Massage therapy and bodywork therapy. › 460.09 - Reciprocal license.

460.09
Reciprocal license.
Upon application and payment of the fee specified in s. 440.05 (2), the affiliated credentialing board shall grant a massage therapist or bodywork therapist license to a person who holds a similar license in another state or territory of the United States or another country if the affiliated credentialing board determines that the requirements for receiving the license in the other state, territory, or country are substantially equivalent to the requirements under s. 460.05.
History:  2001 a. 74; 2009 a. 355.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 460 - Massage therapy and bodywork therapy. › 460.095 - Massage therapy and bodywork therapy school, training program, and instructor requirements.

460.095
Massage therapy and bodywork therapy school, training program, and instructor requirements.
Each massage therapy or bodywork therapy school located in this state and each massage therapy or bodywork therapy training program offered in this state shall do all of the following:
(1)
Provide and require as a prerequisite to graduation completion of a course of instruction on state laws and regulations applicable to massage therapy and bodywork therapy.
(2)
Administer, score, and require as a prerequisite to graduation, the examination required under s. 460.06 (2).
(3)
Ensure that each instructor hired by the school or training program on or after December 1, 2010, to teach courses in anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, and pathology has at least one of the following:
(a)
Professional training and 2 years of experience in a health-related field.
(b)
Two years of post-secondary education and training.
(4)
Ensure that each instructor hired by the school or training program on or after December 1, 2010, to teach courses in theory and the practice of massage therapy or bodywork therapy is licensed under this chapter and has at least one of the following:
(a)
Two years experience as a practicing professional.
(b)
Formal education and training as a massage therapy or bodywork therapy instructor.
History:  2009 a. 355.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 460 - Massage therapy and bodywork therapy. › 460.10 - Continuing education.

460.10
Continuing education.
(1)
The affiliated credentialing board may promulgate rules establishing all of the following:
(a)
Requirements and procedures for a license holder to complete continuing education programs or courses of study to qualify for renewal of his or her license. The rules promulgated under this paragraph may not require a license holder to complete more than 24 hours of continuing education programs or courses of study in order to qualify for renewal of his or her license.
(b)
Qualifications applicable to providers of continuing education programs and courses required under par. (a).
(2)
The affiliated credentialing board may waive all or part of any requirement established in rules promulgated under sub. (1) (a) if it determines that prolonged illness, disability, or other exceptional circumstances have prevented a license holder from completing the requirement.
History:  2001 a. 74; 2009 a. 355; 2011 a. 260.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 460 - Massage therapy and bodywork therapy. › 460.11 - Practice requirements.

460.11
Practice requirements.
(1)
A license holder may not practice massage therapy or bodywork therapy on a client unless the license holder first obtains the informed consent of the client and has informed the client that he or she may withdraw the consent at any time.
(2)
A license holder shall keep confidential any information that a client in confidence gives to the license holder and any other information that the license holder obtains about a client in the course of practicing massage therapy or bodywork therapy that a reasonable person in the client's position would want kept confidential, unless the information is otherwise required by law to be disclosed or the client specifically authorizes the disclosure of the information.
(3)
A license holder may not, whether for compensation or not, practice massage therapy or bodywork therapy for a sexually oriented business, as defined by the affiliated credentialing board by rule.
History:  2001 a. 74; 2009 a. 355.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 460 - Massage therapy and bodywork therapy. › 460.13 - Advertising.

460.13
Advertising.
Except as provided in s. 460.03 (1) and (2), a license holder may not advertise that he or she practices massage therapy or bodywork therapy unless the advertisement includes a statement that the license holder is a “licensed massage therapist and bodywork therapist" or “licensed massage therapist" or “licensed bodywork therapist."
History:  2001 a. 74; 2009 a. 355; 2011 a. 260 s. 80.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 460 - Massage therapy and bodywork therapy. › 460.14 - Disciplinary proceedings and actions.

460.14
Disciplinary proceedings and actions.
(1)
Subject to the rules promulgated under s. 440.03 (1), the affiliated credentialing board may make investigations and conduct hearings to determine whether a violation of this chapter or any rule promulgated under this chapter has occurred.
(2)
Subject to the rules promulgated under s. 440.03 (1), the affiliated credentialing board may reprimand a license holder or deny, limit, suspend, or revoke a license under this chapter if it finds that the applicant or license holder has done any of the following:
(a)
Made a material misstatement in an application for a license or for renewal of a license.
(b)
Subject to ss. 111.321, 111.322, and 111.335, been convicted of an offense the circumstances of which substantially relate to the practice of massage therapy or bodywork therapy.
(c)
Advertised in a manner that is false, deceptive, or misleading.
(d)
Advertised, practiced, or attempted to practice under another's name.
(e)
Subject to ss. 111.321, 111.322, and 111.34, practiced massage therapy or bodywork therapy while his or her ability to practice was impaired by alcohol or other drugs.
(f)
Intentionally made a false statement in a report submitted under s. 460.12 (1).
(g)
Engaged in unprofessional conduct in violation of the standards established in rules promulgated under s. 460.04 (2) (a).
(h)
Engaged in conduct while practicing massage therapy or bodywork therapy that jeopardizes the health, safety, or welfare of a client or that evidences a lack of knowledge of, inability to apply, or the negligent application of, principles or skills of massage therapy or bodywork therapy.
(j)
Violated this chapter or any rule promulgated under this chapter.
(2m)
Subject to the rules promulgated under s. 440.03 (1), the affiliated credentialing board shall revoke a license under this chapter if the license holder is convicted of any of the following:
(a)
An offense under s. 940.22, 940.225, 944.15, 944.17, 944.30 (1m), 944.31, 944.32, 944.33, 944.34, 948.02, 948.025, 948.08, 948.081, 948.085, 948.09, 948.095, or 948.10.
(b)
An offense under federal law or a law of any other state that is comparable to an offense under par. (a).
(3)
The affiliated credentialing board may restore a license that has been suspended or revoked on such terms and conditions as the affiliated credentialing board may deem appropriate.
(4)
The affiliated credentialing board may, in addition to or in lieu of a reprimand or revocation, limitation, suspension, or denial of a license, assess against a person who has done anything specified under sub. (2) (a) to (j) a forfeiture of not more than $1,000 for each separate offense. Each day of continued violation constitutes a separate offense.
History:  2001 a. 74; 2005 a. 277; 2009 a. 355; 2013 a. 362; 2017 a. 128; 2019 a. 41.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 460 - Massage therapy and bodywork therapy. › 460.145 - Employment of unlicensed persons.

460.145
Employment of unlicensed persons.
No person may employ or contract for the services of an individual to provide massage therapy or bodywork therapy who is required to be licensed under s. 460.02 unless the individual is licensed under this chapter.
History: 2019 a. 41.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 460 - Massage therapy and bodywork therapy. › 460.15 - Penalty.

460.15
Penalty.
Any person who violates this chapter or any rule promulgated under this chapter may be fined not more than $1,000 for each violation or imprisoned for not more than 90 days, or both.
History:  2001 a. 74; 2009 a. 355; 2019 a. 41.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 460 - Massage therapy and bodywork therapy. › 460.17 - Local regulation.

460.17
Local regulation.
(1)
A city, village, town, or county may not enact an ordinance that regulates the practice of massage therapy or bodywork therapy by a person who is licensed by the affiliated credentialing board under this chapter. No provision of any ordinance enacted by a city, village, town, or county that is in effect before February 1, 1999, and that relates to the practice of massage therapy or bodywork therapy, may be enforced against a person who is licensed by the affiliated credentialing board under this chapter.
(2)
(a)
1.
A city, village, or town may enact and enforce an ordinance that prohibits an individual from violating the prohibitions under s. 460.02 unless the individual is licensed under this chapter as required under s. 460.02.
2.
A city, village, or town may enact and enforce an ordinance that prohibits a person from employing or contracting for the services of an individual to provide massage therapy or bodywork therapy who is required to be licensed under s. 460.02 unless the individual is licensed under this chapter.
(b)
Law enforcement personnel of a city, village, or town may issue citations for violations of a local ordinance described in par. (a), and the city, village, or town may impose forfeitures, not to exceed the amount specified in s. 460.14 (4), for violations of such an ordinance.
History:  2001 a. 74 s. 19; 2009 a. 355; 2019 a. 41.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 462 - Radiographers and limited x-ray machine operators. › 462.01 - Definitions.

462.01
Definitions.
In this chapter:
(1)
“Board" means the radiography examining board.
(2)
“Bone densitometry" means the quantitative assessment of bone mass using single or dual energy X-ray absorptiometry.
(3)
“Department" means the department of safety and professional services.
(4)
“Physician" means a person licensed to practice medicine and surgery under s. 448.04 (1) (a), (b), or (bg).
(5)
“Practice of radiography" means the imaging of anatomical structures, produced by the combined application of X-rays to the human body and the application of knowledge in the fields of anatomy, radiographic positioning, and radiographic technique, and knowledge of principles of radiation protection, for the purpose of medical diagnosis except that “practice of radiography" does not include bone densitometry.
History:  2009 a. 106; 2011 a. 32; 2013 a. 240.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 462 - Radiographers and limited x-ray machine operators. › 462.02 - Practice, use of title restricted.

462.02
Practice, use of title restricted.
(1)
(a)
Subject to sub. (2), no person may use the title “radiographer," represent himself or herself as a radiographer, or engage in the practice of radiography, unless the person is granted a license under s. 462.03 (2).
(b)
A person who holds a limited X-ray machine operator permit to perform radiography and who does not hold a license under s. 462.03 (2) may not perform radiography except as authorized under the permit. A limited X-ray machine operator permit shall authorize the holder to perform radiography of one or more of the following:
1.
The thorax, lungs, and ribs.
2.
The upper and lower extremities, including the pectoral girdle but excluding the hip and pelvis.
3.
The foot, ankle, and lower leg below the knee.
4.
The cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine.
(2)
Subsection (1) does not apply to any of the following:
(a)
A physician.
(b)
A person enrolled as a student in a radiography program approved by the board, if the person is directly supervised by a physician or a person licensed under s. 462.03 (2).
(c)
A chiropractor licensed under s. 446.02 or a person under the direct supervision of such a chiropractor, if the person has successfully completed a course of instruction comprising at least 48 hours of instruction approved by the chiropractic examining board related to X-ray examinations.
(d)
A dentist licensed under s. 447.04 (1), a dental hygienist licensed under s. 447.04 (2), a person certified as an expanded function dental auxiliary under s. 447.04 (3), or a person under the direct supervision of a dentist.
(e)
A physician assistant licensed under s. 448.974.
(f)
A podiatrist licensed under s. 448.63 or a person under the direct supervision of such a podiatrist, if the person has successfully completed a course of instruction approved by the podiatry affiliated credentialing board related to X-ray examinations under s. 448.695 (3).
History:  2009 a. 106; 2017 a. 364 s. 49; 2021 a. 23, 254.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 462 - Radiographers and limited x-ray machine operators. › 462.03 - Issuance of license, permit.

462.03
Issuance of license, permit.
(1)
General requirements. The board may not grant a license or limited X-ray machine operator permit under this section to a person unless all of the following apply:
(a)
The person is at least 18 years of age.
(b)
The person holds a high school diploma or its equivalent, as determined by the board.
(c)
The person pays the initial credential fee determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a).
(d)
The person submits an application on a form provided by the department.
(e)
Subject to ss. 111.321, 111.322, and 111.335, the person does not have an arrest or conviction record.
(2)
License. Subject to sub. (1), the board shall grant a license to practice radiography to a person who passes an examination administered by the board and submits evidence satisfactory to the board that the person has completed a course of study in radiography that has been approved by the board or an equivalent course of study, as determined by the board.
(3)
Permit. Subject to sub. (1), the board shall grant a limited X-ray machine operator permit to perform radiography to a person who passes an examination administered by the board and submits evidence satisfactory to the board that the person has completed an appropriate course of study, as determined by the board.
History:  2009 a. 106.