OAR 334-010-0009: Credentialing Review

(1) The Board may grant a license to applicants who are or have legally practiced massage and/or bodywork for a minimum of the previous 3 years after successful completion of the jurisprudence examinations, the written examination and upon a credentialing review. (a) Credentialing review must be submitted on the approved Board of Massage forms (Credentialing Review), submitted with official transcripts and/or certificates as proof of completion. (b)(A) Of the 200 Anatomy & Physiology, Pathology and Kinesiology hours required, 120 hours minimum must be from certified class instruction. Of the 200 hours required, up to 80 supervised hours of prior continuing education in subject areas may apply. Official Transcripts or Certificates of Completion must be documented on the approved Board of Massage form: Credentialing Review. (B) Of the 300 Massage Theory and Practical Application, Clinical Practice, Business Development, Communication and Ethics, and Sanitation hours required, 140 hours minimum must be from certified class instruction. Of the 300 hours required up to 120 contact hours of prior continuing education in subject areas may apply. Of the 300 hours required, up to 40 hours of practical work experience may apply. (C) The additional 125 hours can be in Anatomy & Physiology, Pathology, Kinesiology, Massage or Bodywork Theory and Practical Application, Clinical Practice, Business Development, Communication, Ethics, Sanitation or Hydrotherapy. Of the 125 hours required, up to 75 supervised hours of prior continuing education in subject areas may apply. (2) Credentialing Review applications must be accompanied by: (a) Current Credentialing Review fee and (b) Any additional documentation required by the Board.