Foreign Transcripts : Students who attended foreign schools are advised that it is solely their responsibility to ensure that all transcripts are in a format acceptable to the Board. Transcripts from foreign schools must be independently reviewed and investigated at the expense of the applicant.
Only original transcripts and translations are acceptable. Transcripts will only be accepted from massage schools that are approved or accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education USDE.
Additionally, schools located outside of the United States must undergo a strict comprehensive review and scrutiny through a professional, private contract commission. The Board-approved commissions to determine the eligibility and competency of such school s is listed in the chart at the bottom of this page. In many instances, fraudulent information has been detected in applications, particularly from transcripts purportedly derived from foreign schools and institutions.
Accordingly, the following procedures apply to any foreign school:. Academic Evaluation Services, Inc. Box Anaheim, CA Phone: info iescaree. Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. Pleasant St. Educational Records Evaluation Service, Inc. Maryland residents should have their fingerprints made at a Livescan electronic fingerprinting facility prior to application.
Nonresidents may also use Maryland Livescan facilities. If this is not feasible, they may have their fingerprints made locally. Those who do not opt to use Maryland Livescan facilities will wait until after application. The licensing agency will send fingerprinting materials once the application has been received. Prospective massage therapists are advised to call the Criminal Justice Information System CJIS at if they have questions about the background check process.
Application materials are available on the Board website dhmh. Applicants must read the massage therapy statute and regulations before submitting their materials; they will need to attest to having read them in a notarized statement. The licensing agency will require official transcripts. They are to be sent straight from the issuing institution. The completed application packet will also include a number of photocopied documents.
Among them are transcripts, score reports, and CPR certification. The complete application package is to be sent to the Board of Chiropractic and Massage Therapy Examiners in Baltimore. Calvert Street, Baltimore, MD Please enter the building using the Calvert Street entrance and arrive at least 10 minutes early before your scheduled appointment time.
Overseeing 21 licensing boards, commissions and programs appointed by the Governor, the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing is responsible for regulating the activities of more than , individuals and businesses across 25 professions. The Division's mission is to help foster economic growth by assisting our customers in a timely, professional manner while protecting the health, safety and welfare of the public by assuring that our licensees have met a standard of expertise.
From the time you wake up in the morning until you go to sleep at night, you will likely have come into contact with one of our licensees. We are focused on making sure that these services are provided to our citizens by competent, duly licensed professionals. We strive to provide these licensing services in a customer-friendly and efficient manner.
The information contained in this web site is being made available as a public service by the Maryland State Board of Massage Therapy Examiners the Board. No posted information or materials provided is intended to constitute legal or medical advice.
The information contained in this web site was supplied from license applications and other sources such as schools and other states. The Board makes no representations or warranties, either express or implied, as to the accuracy of any posted information and assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions contained therein.
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