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2011 Ohio Revised Code
Title [47] XLVII OCCUPATIONS - PROFESSIONS
Chapter 4731: PHYSICIANS; LIMITED PRACTITIONERS
4731.19 [Effective Until1/1/2012] Determining sufficiency of preliminary education of applicants.

Universal Citation:
OH Rev Code § 4731.19
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(A) The state medical board shall determine the standing of the schools, colleges, or institutions giving instruction in the limited branches of medicine of massage therapy and cosmetic therapy.

(B) An applicant for a certificate to practice a limited branch of medicine shall, as a condition of admission to the examination, have one of the following:

(1) A diploma or certificate from a school, college, or institution in good standing as determined by the board, showing the completion of the required courses of instruction;

(2) A current license, registration, or certificate that is in good standing in another state for massage therapy or cosmetic therapy, as applicable;

(3) Certification from a national certification body and a diploma or certificate from a school, college, or institution showing completion of a course of instruction that meets course requirements determined by the board through rules adopted under section 4731.05 of the Revised Code. The entrance examiner of the board shall determine the sufficiency of the preliminary education of applicants for a certificate to practice massage therapy or cosmetic therapy in the same manner that sufficiency of preliminary education is determined under section 4731.09 of the Revised Code, except that the board may adopt rules defining and establishing for the limited branch of medicine preliminary educational requirements that are less exacting than those prescribed by such section, as the nature of the case may require.

Effective Date: 03-09-1999; 2008 SB279 01-06-2009

This section is set out twice. See also § 4731.19, as amended by 129th General Assembly File No. 28, HB 153, § 101.01, eff. 1/1/2012.

4731.19 [Effective1/1/2012] Certificate to practice a limited branch of medicine

(A) A person seeking a certificate to practice a limited branch of medicine shall file with the state medical board an application in a manner prescribed by the board. The application shall include or be accompanied by evidence of all of the following:

(1) That the applicant is at least eighteen years of age and of good moral character;

(2) That the applicant has attained high school graduation or its equivalent;

(3) That the applicant holds one of the following:

(a) A diploma or certificate from a school, college, or institution in good standing as determined by the board, showing the completion of the required courses of instruction;

(b) A diploma or certificate from a school, college, or institution in another state or jurisdiction showing completion of a course of instruction that meets course requirements determined by the board through rules adopted under section 4731.05 of the Revised Code;

(c) For not less than five years preceding application, a current license, registration, or certificate in good standing in another state for massage therapy or cosmetic therapy.

(4) Evidence that the applicant has successfully passed an examination, prescribed in rules described in section 4731.16 of the Revised Code, to determine competency to practice the applicable limited branch of medicine;

(5) An affidavit signed by the applicant attesting to the accuracy and truthfulness of information submitted under this section and consenting to release of information;

(6) Any other information the board requires.

(B) An applicant for a certificate to practice a limited branch of medicine shall comply with the requirements of section 4731.171 of the Revised Code.

(C) At the time of making application for a certificate to practice a limited branch of medicine, the applicant shall pay to the board a fee of one hundred fifty dollars, no part of which shall be returned. No application shall be considered filed until the board receives the appropriate fee.

(D) The board may investigate the application materials received under this section and contact any agency or organization for recommendations or other information about the applicant.

Amended by 129th General Assembly File No. 28, HB 153, § 101.01, eff. 1/1/2012.

Effective Date: 03-09-1999; 2008 SB279 01-06-2009

This section is set out twice. See also § 4731.19, effective until 1/1/2012.

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