Section 17-7503. APPLICANTS EDUCATED IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES

 

7503.1The Board may grant a license to practice massage therapy to an applicant who completed an educational program in a foreign country if the applicant meets the following requirements:

 

(a)Meets all requirements of this chapter except for §7502.1; and

 

(b)Demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Board that the applicant's education and training are substantially equivalent to the requirements of this subtitle and the Act in ensuring that the applicant is qualified to practice massage therapy by arranging for an evaluation of the applicant's education and practical training.

 

7503.2To qualify for a license under this section, an applicant shall have successfully completed a training program that meets the standards for accreditation of massage therapy programs equivalent to those set forth in §7502.1.

 

7503.3The Board may interview an applicant under this section to determine whether the applicant's education and/or training meets the requirements of the Act and this chapter.

 

7503.4If a document required by this subtitle is in a language other than English, an applicant shall arrange for its translation into English by a translation service acceptable to the Board and shall submit a translation signed by the translator attesting to its accuracy.

 

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Final Rulemaking published at 45 DCR 7716 (October 30, 1998).