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Home » US Law » 2022 Rhode Island General Laws » Title 23 - Health and Safety » Chapter 23-20.8.1 - Registration of Music Therapists

Section 23-20.8.1-1. – Definitions.

§ 23-20.8.1-1. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) “Board certified music therapist” means an individual who has completed the education and clinical training requirements established by the American Music Therapy Association; has passed the certification board for music therapists certification examination; or transitioned into board certification, and remains actively certified by the certification board […]

Section 23-20.8.1-2. – Applicability and scope.

§ 23-20.8.1-2. Applicability and scope. After January 1, 2015, a person shall not practice music therapy or represent himself or herself as being able to practice music therapy in this state unless the person is registered pursuant to this chapter. Nothing in this chapter may be construed to prohibit or restrict the practice, services, or […]

Section 23-20.8.1-3. – Issuance of registration — Minimum qualifications.

§ 23-20.8.1-3. Issuance of registration — Minimum qualifications. (a) The director shall issue a registration to an applicant for a music therapy registration when such applicant has completed and submitted an application, upon a form and in such manner as the director prescribes, accompanied by applicable fees, and evidence satisfactory to the director that: (1) […]

Section 23-20.8.1-4. – Suspension and revocation of registration.

§ 23-20.8.1-4. Suspension and revocation of registration. (a) Every registration issued under this chapter shall be renewed biennially. A registration shall be renewed upon payment of a renewal fee if the applicant is not in violation of any of the terms of this chapter at the time of application for renewal. The following shall also […]

Section 23-20.8.1-5. – Waiver of examination.

§ 23-20.8.1-5. Waiver of examination. The director shall waive the examination requirement for an applicant until January 1, 2015, who is: (1) A board-certified music therapist; or (2) Designated as a registered music therapist, certified music therapist, or advanced certified music therapist and in good standing with the national music therapy registry. History of Section.P.L. […]

Section 23-20.8.1-6. – Rules and regulations.

§ 23-20.8.1-6. Rules and regulations. The director is authorized to adopt, modify, repeal, and promulgate rules and regulations in accordance with the purposes of this chapter, and only after procedures in accordance with the administrative procedures act (chapter 35 of title 42) have been followed. The director is further authorized to assess fees for registrations […]