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Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 260 CMR - BOARD OF REGISTRATION IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY › Title 260 CMR 2.00 - Application and Licensing Requirements › Section 2.01 - Application Procedures

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(1) Application must be made on electronic or paper forms furnished by the Board. Applicants are required to have a full understanding of M.G.L. c. 112, §§ 138 through 147 and 260 CMR.
(2) No application shall be acted upon by the Board unless said application is made on electronic or paper forms which are furnished by the Board, and unless said application is completely and properly filled out, signed under the penalties of perjury, includes designated fees, and is accompanied by such other information as the Board requires.
(3) Before commencing employment in the Commonwealth as a Speech-language Pathologist, Audiologist, Speech-language Pathology Assistant, or Audiology Assistant the applicant must first secure a license from the Board.
(4) There will be no proration of fees for those applying between renewal dates.
(5) An individual seeking licensure as both a Speech-language Pathologist and an Audiologist must submit a separate application for each license and will be required to pay the relevant fees for each license.
(6) An individual seeking licensure as both a Speech-language Pathology Assistant and an Audiology Assistant must submit a separate application for each license and will be required to pay the relevant fees for each license.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 260 CMR - BOARD OF REGISTRATION IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY › Title 260 CMR 2.00 - Application and Licensing Requirements › Section 2.02 - Good Moral Character Requirement

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(1) An application for registration as a Speech-language Pathologist, Audiologist, Speech-language Pathology Assistant, or Audiology Assistant, whether by examination pursuant to 260 CMR 2.03 or by reciprocity pursuant to 260 CMR 2.04, shall be accompanied by such written documentation as the Board may reasonably require in order to determine whether the applicant is of good moral character.
(2) If the Board receives information about an applicant for registration which reasonably raises a question about whether that applicant is of good moral character, the Board shall conduct a further inquiry into the relevant facts and circumstances before making a final decision on the application.
(a) If the Board determines, in its discretion, that such steps are reasonably necessary, the Board may require the applicant to appear personally before the Board, and/or furnish additional written information to the extent permitted by applicable state or federal law.
(b) The burden of demonstrating that the applicant possesses the good moral character required for registration shall rest with the applicant.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 260 CMR - BOARD OF REGISTRATION IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY › Title 260 CMR 2.00 - Application and Licensing Requirements › Section 2.03 - Educational, Supervised Professional Practice, and Examination Requirements

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To be licensed as a Speech-language Pathologist, Audiologist, Speech-language Pathology Assistant, or Audiology Assistant, an applicant must be of good moral character and meet the following educational, clinical, supervised professional practice, and examination requirements. Where standards created by professional organizations are referenced, the Board does not require that licensees maintain membership in said organization. Additionally, where clinical supervision is required, the Board will accept supervision from a supervisor with a current license in good standing in Speech-language Pathology or Audiology in Massachusetts, or a current license in good standing in a state or territory with equivalent standards to those of Massachusetts, or a certificate from the appropriate professional organization.
(1) Applicants who apply for licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist on or after October 1, 2016, or whose applications are pending as of that date, must submit evidence that the applicant meets the
2014 Standards for the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology
, revised March 1, 2016, published by the ASHA Council for Clinical Certification in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology and available at
http://www.asha.org/Certification/2014-Speech-Language-Pathology-Certification-Standards/
.
(2) Applicants who apply for licensure as an Audiologist on or after October 1, 2016, or whose applications are pending as of that date must submit evidence that the applicant either:
(a) meets the January 1,
2012 ASHA Standards and Implementation Procedures for a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology
available at
http://www.asha.org/certification/2012-Audiology-Certification-Standards/
; or
(b) meets the April 1, 2012, requirements for board certification from the American Board of Audiology available at
http://www.boardofaudiology.org
.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 260 CMR - BOARD OF REGISTRATION IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY › Title 260 CMR 2.00 - Application and Licensing Requirements › Section 2.04 - Reciprocal Licensure

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The Board may, at its discretion and without examination, license a Speech-language Pathologist, an Audiologist, a Speech-language Pathology Assistant, or an Audiology Assistant who is duly licensed or registered under the laws of another state or territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or from a foreign country, state or province that requires an exam approved by the Board or a Board Recognized Entity. Such an applicant must hold a current valid license from another state, district, or territory or foreign country, state or province. The applicant must meet the requirements prescribed under 260 CMR in effect at the time of application. The applicant must report to the Board any previous reprimands, suspensions, or revocations of their license or any other Disciplinary Action. In its determination whether or not to reciprocally license an applicant, the Board may require any necessary documents for proper evaluation and payment of any relevant fees.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 260 CMR - BOARD OF REGISTRATION IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY › Title 260 CMR 5.00 - Renewal Procedures › Section 5.03 - Dual Licensure in Speech-language Pathology and Audiology

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An individual seeking licensure as a Speech-language Pathologist and Audiologist must submit a separate application for each discipline and will be required to pay the full license and application fee for each discipline.
An individual seeking licensure as a Speech-language Pathology Assistant and Audiology Assistant must submit a separate application for each discipline and will be required to pay the full license and application fee for each discipline.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 260 CMR - BOARD OF REGISTRATION IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY › Title 260 CMR 5.00 - Renewal Procedures › Section 5.04 - Procedures for Renewal of a Lapsed/Expired License

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(1) If a licensee fails to meet the license requirements for renewal of his or her license, the license of such person is considered lapsed or expired. A lapsed/expired license is a license not in good standing. A licensee with a lapsed/expired license is not authorized to practice Speech-language Pathology or Audiology in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts during the period that the license is lapsed/expired.
(2) Reinstatement of a lapsed/expired license where the licensee practiced as a Speech-language Pathologist, Audiologist, Speech-language Pathology Assistant, or Audiology Assistant during the period the license was lapsed/expired.
When an applicant for reinstatement applies to reinstate a license which has been lapsed/ expired the application is subject to approval by the Board. The applicant for reinstatement must submit:
(a) a completed renewal form;
(b) payment of up to two past due renewal fees and a late fee, as required by the Board;
(c) documentation satisfactory to the Board showing completion of Continuing Education Activities, as defined in 260 CMR 7.00:
Continuing Education
, as required by the Board;
(d) submission of an affidavit signed under the pains and penalties of perjury by the Licensee listing the site(s) and date(s) where the Licensee has been practicing during the period the license was lapsed/expired;
(e) any other pertinent information as required by the Board; and
(f) the licensee may be required to personally appear before the Board.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 260 CMR - BOARD OF REGISTRATION IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY › Title 260 CMR 7.00 - Continuing Education › Section 7.01 - Scope and Purpose

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The purpose of continuing education is to assure high standards of practice of Speech-language Pathologists and Audiologists by requiring licensees to participate in on-going educational activities. Through these experiences, licensees may increase their competence and enhance the knowledge obtained during prior education and training as a Speech-language Pathologist and Audiologist.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 260 CMR - BOARD OF REGISTRATION IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY › Title 260 CMR 7.00 - Continuing Education › Section 7.02 - Continuing Education Requirements

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(1)
General Requirements
.
(a) Persons holding a license for more than one year before the last day of the license renewal period.
1. Licensees holding a license as either a Speech-language Pathologist or Audiologist are required, as a condition of license renewal, to complete a minimum of the equivalent of 20 Continuing Education Hours per licensure renewal period (every two years). A minimum of ten of the total 20 Continuing Education Hours must be completed in the licensee's area of licensure.
2. Licensees holding licenses as both a Speech-language Pathologist and Audiologist are required, as a condition of license renewal, to complete a minimum of 30 Continuing Education Hours per licensure renewal period (every two years). A minimum of ten of the total 30 Continuing Education Hours must be completed in the licensee's major area of clinical service delivery and a minimum of five of the Continuing Education Hours must be in the licensee's minor area of clinical service delivery.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 260 CMR - BOARD OF REGISTRATION IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY › Title 260 CMR 7.00 - Continuing Education › Section 7.03 - Evaluation and Verification of Continuing Education Hours and Programs

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(1) At the time of renewal, each licensee will be required to attest to his or her completion of the required hours of Continuing Education Hours on a form provided by the Board.
(2) The Board may randomly audit licensees as to satisfaction of the continuing requirements of 260 CMR 7.00.
(3) The Board may request the verification described in 260 CMR 7.03(4) through (6) for the two most recently preceding license renewal periods.
(4)
Continuing Education Program
. For each Continuing Education Hour earned by participation in formal learning programs, a licensee must be able to provide verification of the following:
(a) the title of the program;
(b) the number of hours spent in the program;
(c) the name of the entity or entities that sponsored and approved the program; and
(d) the date the licensee completed the program.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 260 CMR - BOARD OF REGISTRATION IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY › Title 260 CMR 8.00 - Location Of Licensees › Section 8.01 - Board Notification of Change in Name or Address

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The licensee shall notify the Board of any change in his or her name and mailing address. Such notification shall be submitted on a form provided by the Board within 30 days of the change in name or address.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 260 CMR - BOARD OF REGISTRATION IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY › Title 260 CMR 10.00 - Use and Supervision of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Assistants › Section 10.01 - Supervision and Documentation

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(1) A Supervising Speech-language Pathologist is required to inform patients/clients when services are to be provided by Speech-language Pathology Assistants, before such services commence. A Supervising Audiologist is required to inform patients/clients when services are to be provided by Audiology Assistants, before such services commence.
(2) The supervisor is responsible for the services provided by assistants.
(3) A supervisor must verify that an assistant holds a current, valid license from the Board prior to the commencement of services.
(4) The supervisor must not delegate services requiring licensure to anyone not licensed by the Board.
(5) The amount and type of supervision should be based on the skills and experience of the Speech-language Pathology Assistant or Audiology Assistant, the needs of patients/clients being served, the service setting, and the tasks assigned.
(a) At least 10% of services rendered by Assistants each month must be provided under Direct Supervision. An additional 10% of services must be supervised, either directly or indirectly.
(b) Additional direct and indirect supervision, beyond the minimum 20% required may be necessary depending on the skills of the assistant and the needs of the patient/client. The supervisor will review each plan of care as needed for timely implementation of modifications.
(c) The amount and type of supervision must be documented. Documentation must include hours of employment per month, and the date, type, and duration of supervision. The name, signature, and license number of the supervisor must appear on the form.
(d) It is the responsibility of the assistant to maintain a record of such supervision and provide a copy of this record to the Board upon request, or for audit or license renewal purposes.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 260 CMR - BOARD OF REGISTRATION IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY › Title 260 CMR 10.00 - Use and Supervision of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Assistants › Section 10.02 - Scope of Practice

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(1) A Speech-language Pathology Assistant or Audiology Assistant may perform the following tasks under the supervision of a Supervising Speech-language Pathologist or Supervising Audiologist:
(a) Assist speech-language and hearing screenings (without interpretation);
(b) Assist with informal documentation as directed by the supervisor;
(c) Follow documented treatment plans or protocols developed by the supervisor;
(d) Document patient/client performance (
e.g
., tallying data for the Speech-language Pathologist to use; preparing charts, records, and graphs) and report this information to the supervisor;
(e) Assist the Speech-language Pathologist or Audiologist during assessment of patients/ clients;
(f) Assist with clerical duties such as preparing materials and scheduling activities as directed by the supervisor;
(g) Perform checks and maintenance of equipment; (h) Collect data for monitoring quality improvement.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 260 CMR - BOARD OF REGISTRATION IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY › Title 260 CMR 10.00 - Use and Supervision of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Assistants › Section 10.03 - Code of Ethics

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(1) Licensees shall provide all services competently.
(2) Licensees shall not discriminate in the delivery of professional services or the conduct of research and scholarly activities on the basis of race or ethnicity, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability.
(3) Licensees shall adequately maintain and appropriately secure records of professional services rendered, research, and scholarly activities conducted.
(4) Licensees shall not reveal, without authorization, any professional or personal information about identified persons served professionally or identified participants involved in research and scholarly activities unless required by law to do so, or unless doing so is necessary to protect the welfare of the person or of the community or otherwise required by law.
(5) Licensees shall engage in only those aspects of the professions that are within the scope of their competence, considering their level of education, training and experience.
(6) Individuals shall not misrepresent their credentials, competence, education, training, experience or scholarly or research contributions.
(7) Licensees shall not participate in professional activities that constitute a conflict of interest.
(8) Individuals shall not engage in dishonesty, fraud, deceit, misrepresentation, sexual harassment, or any other form of conduct that adversely reflects on the professions or on the individual's fitness to serve persons professionally.
(9) Licensees shall not engage in sexual activities with patients, clients, or students over whom they exercise professional authority.
(10) Licensees shall not provide professional services without exercising independent professional judgment, regardless of referral source or prescription.
(11) Licensees shall not discriminate in their relationships with colleagues, students, and members of allied professions on the basis of race or ethnicity, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 260 CMR - BOARD OF REGISTRATION IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY › Title 260 CMR 10.00 - Use and Supervision of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Assistants › Section 10.04 - Code of Ethics

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(1) Licensees shall provide all services competently.
(2) Licensees shall not discriminate in the delivery of professional services or the conduct of research and scholarly activities on the basis of race or ethnicity, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability.
(3) Licensees shall adequately maintain and appropriately secure records of professional services rendered, research, and scholarly activities conducted.
(4) Licensees shall not reveal, without authorization, any professional or personal information about identified persons served professionally or identified participants involved in research and scholarly activities unless required by law to do so, or unless doing so is necessary to protect the welfare of the person or of the community or otherwise required by law.
(5) Licensees shall engage in only those aspects of the professions that are within the scope of their competence, considering their level of education, training and experience.
(6) Individuals shall not misrepresent their credentials, competence, education, training, experience or scholarly or research contributions.
(7) Licensees shall not participate in professional activities that constitute a conflict of interest.
(8) Individuals shall not engage in dishonesty, fraud, deceit, misrepresentation, sexual harassment, or any other form of conduct that adversely reflects on the professions or on the individual's fitness to serve persons professionally.
(9) Licensees shall not engage in sexual activities with patients, clients, or students over whom they exercise professional authority.
(10) Licensees shall not provide professional services without exercising independent professional judgment, regardless of referral source or prescription.
(11) Licensees shall not discriminate in their relationships with colleagues, students, and members of allied professions on the basis of race or ethnicity, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 261 CMR - BOARD OF RESPIRATORY CARE › Title 261 CMR 2.00 - Licensure and practice › Section 2.01 - Purpose

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261 CMR governs the licensure and practice of respiratory therapists, establishes the requirements and procedures for the issuance and renewal of licenses.
All licensees are charged with having knowledge of the existence of 261 CMR and shall be deemed to be familiar with their provisions and required to render respiratory care services in accordance with them.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 261 CMR - BOARD OF RESPIRATORY CARE › Title 261 CMR 2.00 - Licensure and practice › Section 2.10 - Severability

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The provisions of 261 CMR are severable. If any provision in 261 CMR 2.00 is declared unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the validity of the remaining portions shall not be affected.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 261 CMR - BOARD OF RESPIRATORY CARE › Title 261 CMR 3.00 - Documentation of license › Section 3.04 - General Licensure Requirement

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(1) No person may render respiratory care services other than those services listed in 261 CMR 3.05 unless he has been issued a license or limited license by the Board.
(2) Except as otherwise provided by law, no individual shall represent himself or herself to be a Licensed Respiratory Therapist or hold a limited license, or use any words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia indicating or implying the he or she is a Licensed Respiratory Therapist or holds a limited license, unless such person holds a current license or limited license issued by the Board pursuant to 261 CMR 3.00.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 261 CMR - BOARD OF RESPIRATORY CARE › Title 261 CMR 3.00 - Documentation of license › Section 3.06 - Criteria and Application for Licensure

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(1)
License by Examination
. The Board may issue a license to practice respiratory care to any applicant who:
(a) is 18 years of age or older and of good moral character;
(b) has completed a Board approved respiratory therapy program;
(c) has received a passing score on the licensure examination; and
(d) has submitted the following to the Board:
1. An accurate, complete and signed application for initial licensure, as specified by Board for that purpose;
2. Verification of his or her successful completion of a respiratory care program approved by the Board;
3. Verification of a passing score on the national licensing examination administered by a Board approved body;
4. Verification of his or her certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) or certification as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) issued by NBRC; and
5. Payment of a fee determined by the Secretary of Administration and Finance, unless waived in accordance with M.G.L. c. 112, § 1B.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 261 CMR - BOARD OF RESPIRATORY CARE › Title 261 CMR 3.00 - Documentation of license › Section 3.07 - Limited License

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(1) The Board may issue a limited license to an applicant who:
(a) is 18 years of age or older and of good moral character;
(b) is either currently enrolled in, or a graduate of, a Board approved respiratory care educational program;
(c) is eligible to sit for the licensure examination; and
(d) has submitted the following to the Board:
1. An accurate, complete and signed application for a limited license, as specified by the Board for that purpose;
2. Verification of Education Form certified by the school seal that lists the curriculum components that the applicant has completed;
3. Payment of a fee determined by the Secretary of Administration and Finance, unless waived in accordance with M.G.L. c. 112, § 1B.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 261 CMR - BOARD OF RESPIRATORY CARE › Title 261 CMR 3.00 - Documentation of license › Section 3.08 - License Renewal

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(1) Each licensed Respiratory Therapist must renew his or her license every even numbered year. A licensed Respiratory Therapist who fails to renew his or her license before the expiration date shall not practice until he or she renews his or her license and may be subject to disciplinary action by the Board.
(2) A licensed Respiratory Therapist who meets the continuing education requirements in 261 CMR 5.02:
Continuing Education Requirement for License Renewal
may apply to renew his or her license by submitting an application in the manner specified by the Board together with payment of the license renewal fees prescribed by the Executive Office of Administration and Finance pursuant to M.G.L. c. 7, § 3B, unless waived in accordance with M.G.L. c. 112, § 1B.
(3) A limited license issued pursuant to 261 CMR 3.07 may not be renewed.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 261 CMR - BOARD OF RESPIRATORY CARE › Title 261 CMR 3.00 - Documentation of license › Section 3.09 - License Retirement

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(1) A licensee who meets the eligibility requirements in 261 CMR 3.09(2) may submit a petition to the Board to request that his or her license be placed on retired status. A retired status is a nondisciplinary license status. The Board may review any petition for reinstatement or return to current status from any licensee whose status has been changed to retired status.
(2) A licensee will be eligible to submit a petition for retired status, if he or she:
(a) Has a license that is not surrendered, suspended or revoked at the time of the petition; and
(b) Demonstrates, to the Board's satisfaction, that he or she intends to permanently retire from active practice in the Commonwealth and in all other jurisdictions.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 261 CMR - BOARD OF RESPIRATORY CARE › Title 261 CMR 3.00 - Documentation of license › Section 3.11 - Responsibilities of Licensed Respiratory Therapists in Director Roles

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A licensed Respiratory Therapist who is employed as the director of a respiratory therapy program shall notify the Board in writing within five days the name of any student who has been issued a limited license, has not completed the program and is no longer enrolled.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 261 CMR - BOARD OF RESPIRATORY CARE › Title 261 CMR 4.00 - Disciplinary proceedings › Section 4.01 - Purpose

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261 CMR 4.00 authorizes Board staff to conduct investigations and initiate formal docketed complaints on behalf of the Board. It also establishes the grounds for discipline and the actions that may be taken in resolution of such complaints, by the Board and on behalf of the Board, in accordance with M.G.L. c. 30A and 801 CMR 1.01:
Formal Rules
. It also establishes the standards and procedures for summary suspensions.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 261 CMR - BOARD OF RESPIRATORY CARE › Title 261 CMR 4.00 - Disciplinary proceedings › Section 4.02 - Investigations, Formal Docketed Complaints and Licensee's Responsibility to Respond Prior to the Issuance of an Order to Show Cause

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(1)
Investigations Generally
. Any person or organization may submit information, in any form, alleging misconduct by a licensee to the offices of the Board. The Board may direct or authorize one or more of following actions to be taken on its behalf:
(a) Review all information received alleging or indicating acts or omissions by a licensee and identify whether such acts or omissions, if true, constitute grounds for Board action pursuant to 261 CMR 4.03;
(b) Request the licensee, who is alleged to have engaged in the alleged acts or omissions, submit a written response to the allegations and any documents or other evidence in the licensee's possession and control that may be relevant to the allegations;
(c) Gather additional information as necessary to determine if the alleged acts or omissions are supported by evidence; and
(d) Initiate a formal, docketed complaint against a licensee based on evidence that the licensee has engaged in specific acts or omissions constituting grounds for Board action.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 261 CMR - BOARD OF RESPIRATORY CARE › Title 261 CMR 4.00 - Disciplinary proceedings › Section 4.04 - Board Actions on Complaints

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(1)
Dismissal
.
(a) The Board may direct or authorize the dismissal of a docketed complaint for the following reasons:
1. The Board lacks jurisdiction;
2. There is insufficient evidence to support a finding that the licensee engaged in acts or omissions constituting grounds for Board action; or
3. There may be sufficient evidence to support a finding that the licensee engaged in acts or omissions that constitute grounds for Board action; however the Board concludes, even if the allegations are true, the alleged acts or omissions in the specific circumstances presented do not warrant action against the license.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 261 CMR - BOARD OF RESPIRATORY CARE › Title 261 CMR 4.00 - Disciplinary proceedings › Section 4.05 - Summary Suspension

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(1)
Purpose
. 261 CMR 4.05 establishes parameters for the summary suspension of a license, in advance of a hearing, by either the full Board or the Board Chair acting on the Board's behalf, in order to prevent an immediate and serious threat to the public health, safety or welfare presented by a licensee's practice. 261 CMR 4.05 also establishes requirements for a post-suspension hearing within seven business days.
(2)
Authorization for Order of Summary Suspension
.
(a)
Request
. The Executive Director, may present a request for an Order of Summary Suspension to the Board or, if the next scheduled meeting of the Board will not be held for more than 48 hours, to the Board Chair. The Board Chair may either defer to the full Board or act on the Board's behalf. All members of the Board shall receive a copy of the request for an Order of Summary Suspension presented to the Board Chair. The request for an Order of Summary Suspension must be supported by affidavits, or documentary evidence.
(b)
Immediate and Serious Threat
. If upon review of the information presented in the request for an Order of Summary Suspension, the Board, or Board Chair, determines the licensee's continued practice presents an immediate and serious threat to the public health, safety or welfare, and summary suspension is necessary to prevent that threat, the Board, or the Board Chair, acting on the Board's behalf, may authorize the Executive Director to issue an order summarily suspending the license of a licensee.
(c)
Serious Threat
. If upon review of the information presented in the request for an Order of Summary Suspension the Board, or Board Chair, determines the licensee's continued practice presents a serious threat to the public health, safety or welfare, and summary suspension is necessary to prevent that threat, the Board, or the Board Chair acting on the Board's behalf, may authorize the Executive Director to issue an order commanding the licensee to file opposing affidavits or other evidence within three business days. If upon review of all the evidence submitted to the Board, the Board or Board Chair again determines the licensee's continued practice presents a serious threat to the public health, safety or welfare, and summary suspension is necessary to prevent that threat, the Board, or the Board Chair acting on the Board's behalf, may authorize the Executive Director to issue an order summarily suspending the license of a licensee.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 261 CMR - BOARD OF RESPIRATORY CARE › Title 261 CMR 4.00 - Disciplinary proceedings › Section 4.06 - Additional Provisions Applicable to Investigations, Complaints and Board Actions

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(1)
Advisory Letters
. An advisory letter is not a formal Board action against a license and makes no determination or finding on whether the licensee engaged in alleged acts or omissions. It constitutes a public record of notice to the licensee:
(a) identifying the reason for closure of an investigation or dismissal of a complaint;
(b) identifying any applicable statute(s), regulation(s), rules, advisories or policies that are relevant to the alleged acts or omissions that form the subject matter of an investigation or complaint; and
(c) including a reminder of the general requirement to comply with the identified provisions.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 261 CMR - BOARD OF RESPIRATORY CARE › Title 261 CMR 5.00 - Continuing Education › Section 5.01 - Purpose

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The goal of continuing education is to improve the delivery of health care to the public by ensuring appropriate on-going activities or programs to enhance the knowledge and skills of Respiratory Therapists, so that they may continue to practice competently, safely, and effectively. Respiratory Therapists are required to comply with 261 CMR 5.00. The Board provides these criteria to assist Respiratory Therapists in maintaining the high standards of the profession by selecting quality educational programs to fulfill the goal of continuing education.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 261 CMR - BOARD OF RESPIRATORY CARE › Title 261 CMR 5.00 - Continuing Education › Section 5.02 - Continuing Education Requirement for License Renewal

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(1) Except as provided in 261 CMR 5.02(2), every Licensed Respiratory Therapist shall complete a minimum of 20 contact hours of continuing education per license renewal period. The renewal period runs from June 1st of even numbered years through May 31st of the next even-numbered year.
(2)
Exceptions
.
(a) A Licensed Respiratory Therapist who obtains licensure by examination pursuant to 261 CMR 3.03:
Criteria and Application for Licensure
is exempt from the requirements of 5.02(1) during the first license renewal cycle; and
(b) Every Licensed Respiratory Therapist shall complete a minimum of 15 contact hours of continuing education for the renewal period that runs from June 1, 2018 through May 31, 2020.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 261 CMR - BOARD OF RESPIRATORY CARE › Title 261 CMR 5.00 - Continuing Education › Section 5.04 - Qualifying Continuing Education Activities or Programs

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The following criteria are given to guide Respiratory Therapists in selecting an appropriate activity or program and to guide the provider in planning and implementing continuing education activities or programs. The overriding consideration in determining whether a specific activity or program qualifies as acceptable continuing education is that it be a planned program of learning which contributes directly to the professional competence of the Respiratory Therapist.
(1)
Learner Objectives
.
(a) Objectives shall be written and be the basis for determining content, learning experience, teaching methodologies, and evaluation.
(b) Objectives shall be specific, attainable, measurable, and describe expected outcomes for the learner.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 262 CMR - BOARD OF ALLIED MENTAL HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES PROFESSIONS › Title 262 CMR 2.00 - Requirements For Licensure As A Mental Health Counselor › Section 2.01 - Preface

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To qualify for licensure as a mental health counselor, pursuant to the requirements of M.G.L. c. 112, § 165, an applicant must provide evidence satisfactory to the Board that the education and clinical field experience requirements listed in 262 CMR 2.04 through 2.08 have been met by the applicant.
All Licensed Mental Health Counselors are charged with having knowledge of 262 CMR and are required to practice Mental Health Counseling in accordance with its provisions.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 262 CMR - BOARD OF ALLIED MENTAL HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES PROFESSIONS › Title 262 CMR 2.00 - Requirements For Licensure As A Mental Health Counselor › Section 2.03 - Licensure Application Requirements

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(1) An applicant for licensure as a mental health counselor must provide to the Board the following:
(a) a complete application for licensure as prescribed by the Board;
(b) a final transcript which demonstrates that the applicable degree and education requirements under 262 CMR 2.04 and 2.05 have been met;
(c) evidence which demonstrates that the applicant has completed the clinical field experience requirements under 262 CMR 2.06 through 2.08; and
(d) evidence of a passing score on the Board Examination. Passing scores remain valid for a period of five years from the date the examination was taken.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 262 CMR - BOARD OF ALLIED MENTAL HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES PROFESSIONS › Title 262 CMR 2.00 - Requirements For Licensure As A Mental Health Counselor › Section 2.04 - Education and Degree Requirements: Pre-July 1, 2017

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(1) Eligible applicants who matriculated into their degree program pre-July 1, 2017 must demonstrate the completion of a minimum of 60 semester credit hours of Graduate Level Courses in Mental Health Counseling or a Related Field; this includes a minimum 48 semester credit Master's degree.
(2) If the candidate does not have a minimum 48 semester credit Master's degree, the candidate must have:
(a) a Master's degree with an advanced certificate;
(b) a second Master's degree; or
(c) a Doctoral degree.
All degrees and certifications must be from Recognized Educational Institutions.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 262 CMR - BOARD OF ALLIED MENTAL HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES PROFESSIONS › Title 262 CMR 2.00 - Requirements For Licensure As A Mental Health Counselor › Section 2.05 - Education and Degree Requirements: Post-July 1, 2017

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(1) Eligible Applicants who matriculated into their degree program on or after July 1, 2017 must meet the following degree requirements:
(a) a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling or a Related Field with a minimum of 60 semester credit hours or 80 quarter credit hours from an integrated, planned and comprehensive program from a Recognized Educational Institution; or
(b) a Doctoral degree in Mental Health Counseling or a Related Field from an integrated, planned and comprehensive program from a Recognized Educational Institution.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 262 CMR - BOARD OF ALLIED MENTAL HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES PROFESSIONS › Title 262 CMR 2.00 - Requirements For Licensure As A Mental Health Counselor › Section 2.06 - Pre-master's Degree Clinical Field Experience Requirements

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(1) Eligible applicants must demonstrate the completion of a pre-Master's degree Practicum that includes Supervised Clinical Field Experience and Direct Client Contact Experience. The Practicum must take place over a minimum period of at least seven weeks on the academic campus or in a Clinical Field Experience Site. The Practicum must include:
(a) 40 Contact Hours of Direct Client Contact Experience in Clinical Field Experience Sites conforming to the Mental Health Counseling scope of practice as defined under 262 CMR 2.02 or peer role plays and laboratory experience in individual, group, couple and family interactions;
(b) 25 Supervisory Contact Hours of supervision; of which:
1. a minimum of ten Supervisory Contact Hours must be Individual Supervision;
2. a minimum of five Supervisory Contact Hours must be Group Supervision with no more than ten supervisees in a group;
3. the remaining ten Supervisory Contact Hours may be Individual or Group Supervision.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 262 CMR - BOARD OF ALLIED MENTAL HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES PROFESSIONS › Title 262 CMR 2.00 - Requirements For Licensure As A Mental Health Counselor › Section 2.07 - Post-master's Degree Clinical Field Experience Requirements

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(1) Eligible applicants must complete, in no less than two and no more than eight years, a minimum of two years of full-time or equivalent part-time, post-Master's degree Supervised Clinical Field Experience and Direct Client Contact Experience.
(2) Eligible applicants must demonstrate the completion of the following post-Master's experience requirements:
(a) 3,360 total hours; which includes:
(b) 960 Contact Hours of Direct Client Contact Experience, of which:
1. a minimum of 610 Direct Client Contact Experience Contact Hours are in individual, couples, or family counseling; and
2. a maximum of 350 Direct Client Contact Experience Contact Hours may be in group counseling.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 262 CMR - BOARD OF ALLIED MENTAL HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES PROFESSIONS › Title 262 CMR 2.00 - Requirements For Licensure As A Mental Health Counselor › Section 2.08 - Supervision by Licensed Mental Health Counselors

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(1) For supervision received before July 1, 2017, a minimum of 50 Supervisory Contact Hours of the 200 total Supervisory Contact Hours of supervision required (pre- or post-Master's degree) must be supervision by a Licensed Mental Health Counselor or an equivalently Licensed Mental Health Counselor from another state or jurisdiction.
(2) For Supervision received after July 1, 2017, a minimum of 75 Supervisory Contact Hours of the 200 total Supervisory Contact Hours of supervision required (pre- or post-Master's degree) must be supervision by a Licensed Mental Health Counselor or an equivalently licensed mental health counselor from another state or jurisdiction.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 262 CMR - BOARD OF ALLIED MENTAL HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES PROFESSIONS › Title 262 CMR 3.00 - Requirements For Licensure As A Marriage And Family Therapist › Section 3.01 - Preface

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To qualify for licensure as a marriage and family therapist, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 112, § 165, an applicant must provide evidence satisfactory to the Board that the professional standards and education experience requirements of one of the Licensure Eligibility Requirements described in 262 CMR 3.03 have been met by the applicant.
All licensed marriage and family therapists are charged with having knowledge of the existence of 262 CMR and are required to practice marriage and family therapy in accordance with them.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 262 CMR - BOARD OF ALLIED MENTAL HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES PROFESSIONS › Title 262 CMR 3.00 - Requirements For Licensure As A Marriage And Family Therapist › Section 3.03 - Licensure Eligibility Requirements

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A candidate for licensure as a marriage and family therapist must meet the minimum requirements of 262 CMR 3.03.
(1) Clinical Member of the AAMFT. A candidate applying under this category must provide satisfactory evidence that:
(a) the applicant is currently a clinical member in good standing of the AAMFT;
(b) The applicant has achieved a passing score on the national licensing examination, or its equivalent; or
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 262 CMR - BOARD OF ALLIED MENTAL HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES PROFESSIONS › Title 262 CMR 3.00 - Requirements For Licensure As A Marriage And Family Therapist › Section 3.04 - Reciprocity

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The Board shall issue a license without examination to an applicant licensed as a professional in a comparable field in another state whose requirements for the license are determined by the Board to be equivalent to or exceed the requirements of the Commonwealth.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 262 CMR - BOARD OF ALLIED MENTAL HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES PROFESSIONS › Title 262 CMR 5.00 - Requirements For Licensure As An Educational Psychologist › Section 5.01 - Licensure Requirements

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(1)
Preface
. To qualify for licensure as an educational psychologist, pursuant to the requirements of M.G.L. c. 112, § 165, as amended, an applicant must provide evidence satisfactory to the Board that the professional standards and education experience requirements described in 262 CMR 5.01(3) have been met by the applicant.
All licensed educational psychologists are charged with having knowledge of the existence of 262 CMR and required to practice educational psychology in accordance with them.
(2)
Definitions
.
Approved Supervisor
. A school psychologist who:
(a) is licensed as an educational psychologist, or meets the qualifications for licensure as an educational psychologist by the Board; and
(b) has a minimum of five full-time academic years, or equivalent part-time, experience as a certified school psychologist.
Board
. Board of Allied Mental Health and Human Services Professions.
CAGS. Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study.
Full-Time Academic Year
. A full-time academic year consists of a minimum of 180 days. Two full-time academic years consist of a minimum of 360 days.
Licensure Examination
. The examination for licensure as an educational psychologist shall be the National School Psychology Examination (ETS/NTE #40) of the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) administered by Education Testing Service (ETS). NASP Certification as an NCSP is not required for licensure. The licensure examination is administered three times per year by ETS. For information on sites, dates of administration, and fees, contact ETS.
School Psychological Services
. Consists of employment by a public school system or private school or agency as a Department of Education certified school psychologist engaged in the role and performing the duties of a school psychologist. Private practice/self-employment as a school psychologist is not acceptable in fulfillment of the post-master's degree work experience in school psychological services requirement.
Supervised Clinical Experience
. A minimum of 60 hours of post-master's degree supervision in the practice of school psychological services by an approved supervisor.
Supervision
. A regularly scheduled meeting of not more than six school psychologists with an approved supervisor for period of at least one hour. "Peer" supervision will not be considered to be qualifying supervision for these purposes.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 262 CMR - BOARD OF ALLIED MENTAL HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES PROFESSIONS › Title 262 CMR 6.00 - Disciplinary Action › Section 6.02 - Definitions

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Board
. The Board of Allied Mental Health and Human Services Professions.
Licensee
. A person holding a license issued pursuant to M.G.L. c. 112, §§ 163 through 172.