64B7-29.001. Definitions

CHAPTER 64B7-29 APPRENTICESHIP 64B7-29.001 Definitions 64B7-29.002 Qualification (Repealed) 64B7-29.003 Massage Apprenticeship Training Program 64B7-29.004 Change of Sponsor; Termination of Apprenticeship 64B7-29.005 Extension of Apprenticeship (Repealed) 64B7-29.006 Change of Sponsoring Massage Therapist (Repealed) 64B7-29.007 Colonic Irrigation Apprenticeship Training Program 64B7-29.001 Definitions. (1) “Massage therapy apprentice” means a person who is not enrolled in a board approved massage therapy school who is studying massage therapy under the direct supervision of a sponsor. (2) “Colonic irrigation apprentice” means a licensed massage therapist who is studying colonic irrigation under the direct supervision of a sponsor. (3) “Sponsor” means a licensed massage therapist who has not had disciplinary action taken against their license and who has been engaged in the practice of massage for at least three years prior to sponsorship. If the apprenticeship includes training in colonic irrigation, the sponsor must be certified to practice colonic irrigation pursuant to subsection 64B7-25.001(2), F.A.C., and must have been engaged in the practice of colonic irrigation for at least three years immediately prior to sponsorship. (4) “Sponsorship” means assumption of the responsibility to provide training and direct supervision of an apprentice, pursuant to Rule 64B7-29.003 or 64B7-29.007, F.A.C. (5) “Direct supervision” means the physical presence of the sponsor in the qualified establishment during training. (6) “Qualified establishment” means a massage establishment licensed pursuant to Section 480.043, F.S., which, in addition to meeting the requirements of Chapter 64B7-26, F.A.C., is equipped for apprenticeship training.