Utah Admin. Code 156-47b-302a

Current through Bulletin 2024-23, December 1, 2024

Section R156-47b-302a - Qualifications for Licensure - Equivalent Education and Training

(1) Under Subsection 58-47b-302(2)(d)(i)(B), an applicant shall demonstrate equivalent education and training by submitting documentation of:

(a) a massage therapist license issued by another state, district, or territory of the United States or by a jurisdiction outside of the United States that meets the requirements for licensure by endorsement in Section 58-1-302; or

(b) for an applicant for licensure by endorsement under Subsection 58-1-302(3)(b) with education and training in a jurisdiction outside of the United States, a credential evaluation satisfactory to the Division from an evaluation service that is a current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).

(2) Under Subsection 58-47b-302(2)(d), an applicant for licensure as a massage therapist may not:

(a) satisfy any of the required minimum 600 hours of school instruction under Subsection 58-47b-302(2)(d)(i) and Section R156-47b-302 by using:

(i) hours of supervised training as a massage apprentice under Subsections 58-47b-302(2)(d)(ii) and R156-47b-302c(5); or

(ii) hours of education and training as a massage assistant in-training under Subsection 58-47b-302(4)(b)(i)(B) and Section R156-47b-302d; or

(b) satisfy any of the required minimum 1,000 hours of supervised training as a massage apprentice under Subsections 58-47b-302(2)(d)(ii) and R156-47b-302c(5) by using:

(i) hours of school instruction under Subsection 58-47b-302(2)(d)(i) and Section R156-47b-302;

(ii) hours of school instruction under Subsection 58-47b-302(4)(b)(i)(A) or (ii)(A); or

(iii) hours of supervised education and training obtained while licensed as a massage assistant in-training under Subsection 58-47b-302(4)(b)(i)(B) or (ii)(B).

Utah Admin. Code R156-47b-302a

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2015-12, effective 5/28/2015

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2016-7, effective 3/8/2016

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2022-01, effective 12/27/2021

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-01, effective 12/28/2023