Wisconsin Administrative Code Massage Therapy and Bodywork Therapy Affiliated Credentialing Board
Here’s a comprehensive overview of the Wisconsin Administrative Code governing the Massage Therapy and Bodywork Therapy Affiliated Credentialing Board (MTBT):
📘 Chapters Overview (MTBT 1–7)
Chapter MTBT 1 – Authority, Intent & Definitions
Defines the board’s authority under Wis. Stat. ch. 460 and terms used throughout the rules (dsps.wi.gov, dsps.wi.gov).
Chapter MTBT 2 – Application
Covers license application, reciprocal licensing, waivers, and accommodations (dsps.wi.gov, law.cornell.edu).
Chapter MTBT 3 – Education
Specifies educational requirements for licensure applicants (dsps.wi.gov).
Chapter MTBT 4 – Requirements for Renewal
Addresses license expiration, renewal, late renewals, failures to renew, and reinstatement (dsps.wi.gov, law.cornell.edu).
Chapter MTBT 5 – Unprofessional Conduct
Defines conduct violations but details are available within the code text (dsps.wi.gov).
Chapter MTBT 6 – Temporary Licensure
Outlines criteria, limitations, disclosures, and supervision for temporary licenses (dsps.wi.gov).
Chapter MTBT 7 – Continuing Education
Covers continuing education rules to maintain licensure (dsps.wi.gov).
📜 Statutory Authority & Responsibilities
Under Wis. Stat. § 460.04, the board is empowered to:
Develop an exam on state laws and administrative rules.
Promote rules establishing professional conduct, education/training standards (e.g., ≥600 classroom hours), informed consent, AED proficiency, sexual boundary definitions, and temporary license procedures (law.justia.com).
The board’s authority is further rooted in Wis. Stat. ch. 230, 227, and primarily ch. 460 (regulations.justia.com).
🔎 Key Highlights
600 classroom hours minimum for approved training programs—MTBT 2 educational standards align with this .
Sexual boundaries are strictly governed: no sexual contact with clients is permitted (law.justia.com).
Temporary licenses require graduation from an approved school/program, AED competency, client disclosures, and licensed supervision .
Continuing education, renewal, and professional standards are structured across Chapters 4–7 (dsps.wi.gov).
📚 Where to Access the Full Text
Wisconsin DSPS “Massage Therapists and Bodywork Therapists” page for official rule listings (dsps.wi.gov).
Wisconsin Legislature’s Administrative Code viewer (e.g., Chapter MTBT on legis.wisconsin.gov) (docs.legis.wisconsin.gov).
Third-party sites like Justia and LII (Cornell) provide text for each chapter and section (regulations.justia.com).
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