Rhode Island Code of Regulations
Title 216 - Department of health
Chapter 40 - Professional licensing and facility regulation
Subchapter 05 - Professional Licensing
Part 10 - Massage Therapists
Section 216-RICR-40-05-10.4 - Licensing Requirements
Universal Citation: 216 RI Code of Rules 40 05 10.4
Current through September 18, 2024
A. Any individual practicing or offering to practice massage, except persons exempt under the provisions of R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-20.8-9 and § 10.4(B) of this Part shall hold a valid and active license to practice massage therapy issued by the Rhode Island Department of Health.
B. Persons Exempt
1. In addition to the provisions of R.I. Gen.
Laws §
23-20.8-9, nothing contained in
this Part shall prohibit:
a. The practice of
massage by any person who is authorized to practice medicine, nursing,
osteopathy, physiotherapy, chiropractic, or podiatry in this state.
b. The practice of massage that is
customarily given in barber shops or beauty parlors for the purpose of
beautification by any licensed barber, hairdresser, or esthetician.
c. The practice of massage by any person
employed in a medical institution licensed or chartered by the state or
enrolled in a program of a school or institute of massage approved by the board
of regents.
d. The practice of
massage by any person duly employed as a certified athletic trainer by a
professional athletic association, club, or team, or as a member of the
physical education department of an accredited university, college, or high
school.
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