Title 201 | Chapter 042 | Regulation 070


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201 KAR 42:070.Endorsement.

Section 1.

An applicant Meeting Equal or Higher Standards. An applicant holding a license issued by another state with licensure standards equal to or higher than the requirements of KRS 309.358 shall submit:

(1)

A completed Application for Licensure as a Massage Therapist, which is incorporated by reference in 201 KAR 42:035;

(2)

A verifiable statement that the individual is in good standing as a massage therapist from the credentialing authority of the jurisdiction in which the applicant holds a license or credential including duration of the license or credential; and

(3)

The appropriate fee for licensure as required by 201 KAR 42:020, Section 2(1).

Section 2.

An Applicant Meeting Lesser Standards. An applicant who is credentialed as a massage therapist in another state with less stringent requirements than KRS 309.358 shall submit:

(1)

A completed Application for Licensure as a Massage Therapist, which is incorporated by reference in 201 KAR 42:035;

(2)

A certified statement that the individual is in good standing as a massage therapist from the credentialing authority of the jurisdiction in which the applicant holds a license or credential including duration of the license or credential;

(3)

The appropriate fee for licensure as required by 201 KAR 42:020, Section 2(1); and

(4)

Documents evidencing the applicant's combined initial training, professional experience, continuing education, or other credentials constituting equivalency to KRS 309.358. Acceptable documentation may include:

(a)

Passage of the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork's National Certification Exam (NCE) or an examination that has been approved by the board pursuant to 201 KAR 42:035;

(b)

Certified school transcripts received directly from the massage school;

(c)

Copies of continuing education certificates from studies completed after or not included as part of the initial training;

(d)

Certified transcript of health care related academic course work;

(e)

Proof of teaching massage therapy relevant curriculum as stated in KRS 309.363;

(f)

Other credentials that may constitute equivalence to the standards in KRS 309.358, which may also include research, clinical internships, publications, and massage therapy leadership positions; or

(g)

Current proof of hands-on therapeutic massage or bodywork sessions with supporting documentation for the hours or years of massage therapy work.

1.

The supporting documentation shall include:

a.

Appointment books, employer verification, and log books; or

b.

If self-employed, appointment books.

2.

If this is the only documentation to establish equivalency, a minimum of four (4) years' experience shall be required.

HISTORY: (33 Ky.R. 2227; Am. 2936; eff. 4-6-07; 37 Ky.R. 1020; 1704; 1993; eff. 3-4-2011; 39 Ky.R. 1939; 2164; eff. 5-31-2013; Crt eff. 2-26-2020.)

7-Year Expiration: 7/5/2029

Last Updated: 7/7/2022


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