Title XXX, Occupations and Professions

In this chapter: I. "Applicant" means a physician associate who has submitted an application for licensure. I-a. "Approved continuing medical education activity" means a continuing education activity certified for American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) Category 1 credit,…

The purpose of this chapter is to protect and assist the public by providing standards for the practice of family mediation, training and continuing education for certified family mediators and certified family mediator training programs, and disciplinary procedures for violating…

In this chapter: I. "Board" means the board of registration of medical technicians. II. [Repealed.] III. [Repealed.] IV. "Health care facility" means health care facilities licensed under RSA 151. V. "Medical establishment" means a setting where health care services are provided …

I. The general court finds that a significant number of New Hampshire residents choose acupuncture and Asian medicine to be part of their health care needs and declares that acupuncture and Asian medicine form a distinct health care profession that affects the public health, safe…

The general court, to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the people of the state of New Hampshire, establishes a regulatory program for massage therapists, including establishing basic qualifications for licensure of massage therapists and massage establishments.

After notice and opportunity for hearing, as provided under RSA 541-A, the executive director may revoke or suspend any license issued pursuant to this chapter if the licensee: I. Fails to maintain his or her national certification as required by RSA 328-H:2, VII; II. Violates th…

I. A physical therapist shall use the letters "PT" in connection with the physical therapist's name or place of business to denote licensure under this chapter. II. A person or business entity, its employees, agents or representatives shall not use in connection with that person'…

I. Nothing in this chapter shall prevent a person licensed by this state pursuant to any other provision of law, or any person employed by such a licensee as an assistant, from performing the occupation for which he or she is licensed. II. Nothing in this chapter shall be constru…

Beginning July 31, 2018, no person shall perform medical imaging or administer radiation therapy procedures on humans for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes as defined in this chapter or otherwise indicate or imply that the person is licensed to perform medical imaging procedures…

I. The board is authorized to undertake investigations and disciplinary proceedings upon: (a) The board's initiative. (b) A written complaint made by any person complaining that a registrant has committed an act of misconduct and specifying the nature of the misconduct. (c) A wri…

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent the court from retaining jurisdiction to make emergency orders as appropriate, nor to stop family mediation if one party or the family mediator has indicated to the court that no agreement can be reached through family mediati…

I. The board shall adopt rules under RSA 541-A relative to: (a) [Repealed.] (b) Content of the application for licensure. (c) [Repealed.] (d) [Repealed.] (e) [Repealed.] (f) [Repealed.] (g) Notification of changes in employment. (h) [Repealed.] (i) Manner of recordkeeping under R…

I. The board shall adopt rules under RSA 541-A relative to: (a) The practice of naturopathic health care. (b) Naturopathic assistants who assist doctors of naturopathic medicine, including the qualifications of naturopathic assistants who are not otherwise licensed by law. (c) Fu…

I. Under this chapter the scope of practice of acupuncture shall include the allied techniques and modalities of Asian medicine, both traditional and modern. The scope of practice shall include: diagnostic procedures; electrical and magnetic stimulation; moxibustion and other for…

Any person issued a license under this chapter shall display the license at all times in a conspicuous place in the office where the licensee practices, and shall, whenever requested, exhibit such license to any of the members of the board or its authorized agent.

The board shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, requiring, as part of the license renewal process, completion by licensees of a survey or opt-out form provided by the office of rural health, department of health and human services, for the purpose of collecting data regarding…

The board shall keep a record of its proceedings under this chapter in accordance with the retention policy established by the office of professional licensure and certification.

Any person practicing massage within the meaning of this chapter, without first obtaining a license as required by this chapter, or who violates any of the provisions of, or rules adopted under this chapter, shall be guilty of a violation if a natural person, or guilty of a misde…

I. The governing boards shall adopt rules pursuant to RSA 541-A establishing: (a) The eligibility requirements for initial licensure and for initial certification if certification of individuals is authorized by their practice acts. (b) The eligibility requirements for license re…

I. The board shall: (a) Ensure that licensed acupuncturists serving the public meet minimum standards of proficiency and competency to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public. (b) Administer and enforce all provisions of this chapter, which pertain to licensees and …

I. A physical therapist is responsible for managing all aspects of the physical therapy care of each patient. The physical therapist shall provide: (a) The initial written evaluation for each patient; (b) Periodic written re-evaluation of each patient; and (c) A written discharge…

The executive director, in consultation with the board, shall issue a license to individuals in this section according to the requirements in this section. The license issued under this section shall be valid for the modality or modalities for which the licensee has achieved the …

The contested case provisions of RSA 541-A:31-36 shall apply when a person is aggrieved by a decision of the executive director under this chapter. Appeals shall be made in accordance with RSA 541-A.

The governing board shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, requiring, as part of the license renewal process, completion by licensees of a survey or opt-out form provided by the office of rural health, department of health and human services, for the purpose of collecting data…

The executive director of the office of professional licensure and certification, after notice and opportunity for hearing, pursuant to rules adopted under RSA 541-A, may impose an administrative fine not to exceed $2,000 for each offense upon any person who violates any provisio…

Any person whose license has been suspended or revoked by the executive director may apply to the executive director, in writing, to request a hearing for reinstatement. Upon a hearing, the executive director may issue a new license or modify the suspension or revocation of the l…

I. It is unlawful for any person to practice or in any manner to represent, imply, or claim to practice physical therapy or use any word or designation that implies that the person is a physical therapist unless that person is licensed pursuant to this chapter. An unlicensed pers…

I. A person holding a license under this chapter may use radioactive substances, equipment emitting ionizing radiation, magnetic resonance, or ultrasound for medical imaging or radiation therapy procedures on humans for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes only by prescription of a…

A physician associate is responsible for his or her own medical decision making. A participating physician included in a collaboration agreement with a physician associate shall not, by the existence of the collaboration agreement alone, be legally liable for the actions or inact…

I. No doctor of naturopathic medicine shall practice naturopathic childbirth or acupuncture without first obtaining a certificate of specialty practice. The board shall adopt rules under RSA 541-A for the certification of doctors of naturopathic medicine for specialty practice. I…

The practice of massage by a person without a license issued under this chapter or whose license has been suspended or revoked, or has expired is declared to be a danger to the public health and welfare. In addition to any other civil, criminal, or disciplinary remedy, the attorn…

Any person injured by the actions of a person engaged as a medical technician in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter may bring a civil action to recover damages suffered by reason of the violation.

Persons licensed by the executive director shall be permitted to provide services through the use of telemedicine. "Telemedicine" means the use of audio, video, or other electronic media for the purpose of diagnosis, consultation, or treatment.

I. Applications for licensure or for a temporary license shall be in the manner prescribed by the office of professional licensure and certification, shall contain statements made under oath, showing the applicant's education and a detailed summary of the applicant's technical wo…

I. The license to practice naturopathic medicine shall be renewed every 2 years in accordance with RSA 310:8. II. As a condition of renewal of license, the board shall require each licensee to show proof at least every 2 years that the licensee has completed an approved continuin…

I. Nothing in this chapter shall prevent a person licensed by this state pursuant to any other provision of law from performing the occupation for which he or she is licensed. II. Nothing in this chapter shall require a residential care or health facility licensed pursuant to RSA…

I. Any person who, not being licensed or otherwise authorized according to the law of this state, shall advertise oneself or hold oneself out as a physician assistant, physician associate, or PA, or any person who does such act after receiving notice that such person's license ha…

A person, licensed or authorized to practice as a physician associate under this chapter or under the laws of any other state, who, in good faith, renders emergency care at the scene of an emergency, shall not be liable for any civil damages as a result of acts or omissions by su…

All educational programs approved by the executive director, in consultation with the board, in radiography, radiation therapy, nuclear medicine technology, magnetic resonance technology, sonography, radiologist assistant or limited x-ray machine operation may be offered by a med…

I. Whoever, not being licensed as provided in this chapter, shall advertise oneself or in any way hold oneself out as qualified to practice naturopathy, or shall practice naturopathy, or whoever does so after receiving notice that one's license has been revoked, and whoever, bein…

In lieu of a disciplinary proceeding prescribed by this chapter or RSA 328-F, the board may permit a licensee to actively participate in a board-approved substance abuse recovery program if: I. The board has evidence that the licensee is impaired. II. The licensee has not been co…

I. It shall be a misdemeanor for any person, as owner, manager, or agent to open, establish, conduct or maintain an establishment without first having obtained an establishment license. Any New Hampshire licensed massage therapist may obtain an establishment license upon applicat…

Any person practicing reflexology, structural integration, or Asian bodywork therapy within the meaning of this chapter without first obtaining a license as required by this chapter, or who violates any of the provisions of, or rules adopted under this chapter, shall be guilty of…

I. A physician associate licensed in this state or licensed or authorized to practice in any other U.S. jurisdiction or who is credentialed as a physician associate by a federal employer who is responding to a need for medical care created by an emergency or a state or local disa…

I. [Repealed.] II. [Repealed.] III. If a referring practitioner is deriving direct or indirect compensation from the referral to physical therapy the physical therapist shall disclose this information in writing to the patient prior to the initial evaluation. IV. A physical thera…

The executive director, after notice and an opportunity for a hearing, pursuant to rules adopted under RSA 541-A, may impose an administrative fine not to exceed $2,000 for each offense upon any person who violates any provision of this chapter or rules adopted pursuant to it. Re…