Md. Code Regs. 10.41.05.03

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 25, December 13, 2024

Section 10.41.05.03 - Licensure Requirements

A. To qualify for a license, an applicant shall be an individual who meets the requirements of this chapter.

B. The applicant shall:

(1) Be of good moral character;

(2) Be at least 18 years old;

(3) Be a CBMT-certified music therapist;

(4) Provide proof of:

(a) Passing the examination for certification offered by the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT) or any successor organization approved by the Board; or

(b) Being transitioned into Board licensure and that the applicant is currently a CBMT-certified music therapist;

(5) Hold a bachelor's degree or higher in music therapy, or its equivalent, including clinical training, from an educational program that is:

(a) Approved by the American Music Therapy Association or any successor organization; and

(b) Within an accredited college or university;

(6) Be in good standing based on a review of the applicant's music therapy licensure, certification, or registration history in other jurisdictions, including a review of any disciplinary actions in the practice of music therapy; and

(7) Meet any other requirements established by the Board.

C. To apply for a license, an applicant shall:

(1) Submit an application to the Board on the form that the Board requires;

(2) Pay to the Board the application fee set by the Board; and

(3) Submit to a criminal history records check in accordance with Health Occupations Article, § 2-303.1, Annotated Code of Maryland.

D. The Board shall issue a license to any applicant who meets the requirements of:

(1) Health Occupations Article, Title 2, Subtitle 4A, Annotated Code of Maryland; or

(2) §C of this regulation and provides evidence satisfactory to the Board that the applicant is licensed and in good standing as a music therapist in another jurisdiction where the qualifications required are equal to or greater than those required in this subtitle.

E. The Board shall include on each license that the Board issues:

(1) The full name of the licensed music therapist;

(2) The dates of issuance and expiration; and

(3) A license number.

F. A music therapist license authorizes the licensee to engage in the practice of music therapy while the license is effective.

Md. Code Regs. 10.41.05.03

Regulation .03 adopted effective 51:15 Md. R. 708, eff. 8/5/2024.