Wisconsin Administrative Code

MPSW 2.01 Definitions. In chs. MPSW 2 to 6: (1) XAccreditedY means accredited by the council on social work education. (2) XCertified advanced practice social workerY means a person who holds a certificate under s. 457.08 (2), Stats. (4) XCertified independent social workerY mean…

MPSW 20.01 Definition. “Gross negligence” in the practice of social work, or marriage and family therapy, or professional counseling means the performance of professional services that does not comply with an accepted standard of practice that has a significant relationship to th…

MPSW 20.02 Unprofessional conduct. Unprofessional conduct related to the practice under a privilege to practice or a credential issued under ch. 457, Stats., includes engaging in, attempting to engage in, or aiding or abetting the following conduct: (1) Performing or offering to …

MPSW 20.03 Telehealth. The standards of practice and professional conduct under this chapter apply to a licensee regardless of whether a health care service is provided in person or by telehealth. the chapter was last published.

MPSW 3.01 Application for certification as a social worker. In addition to paying the fee under s. 440.05 (1), Stats., an applicant for certification as a social worker shall submit a completed, signed application form together with: (1) A certificate of professional education, s…

MPSW 3.05 Application for certification as an advanced practice social worker. In addition to paying the fee under s. 440.05 (1), Stats., an applicant for certification as an advanced practice social worker shall submit the completed, signed application form and: (1) A certificat…

MPSW 3.07 Application for certification as an independent social worker. In addition to paying the fee under s. 440.05 (1), Stats., an applicant for certification as an independent social worker shall submit the completed, signed application form and: (1) A certificate of profess…

MPSW 3.09 Application for licensure as a clinical social worker. In addition to paying the fee under s. 440.05 (1), Stats., an applicant for licensure as a clinical social worker shall submit the completed, signed application form and: (1) A certificate of professional education,…

MPSW 3.11 Temporary certificate or license. (1) The social worker section may issue a temporary certificate permitting the use of the title Xsocial workerY to an individual who pays the fee under s. 440.05 (6), Stats., and who meets all the qualifications for the social worker ce…

MPSW 3.12 Reciprocal certificate or license. (1) Except as provided in s. MPSW 3.125, the social worker section shall grant a certificate as a social worker under s. 457.08 (1), Stats., to an applicant who pays the fee required by s. 440.05 (2), Stats., and provides evidence of a…

MPSW 3.125 Reciprocal credentials for service members, former service members, and their spouses. The social worker section shall grant a reciprocal certificate or a license to practice social work under s. 457.08, Stats., to a service member, former service member, or the spouse…

MPSW 3.13 Social worker training certificate. (1) APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS. The social worker section shall grant a training certificate to an applicant who submits the fee under s. 440.05 (6), Stats., together with the completed, signed application form and all of the following:…

MPSW 4.01 Supervised pre-certification and pre-licensure social work practice. (1) Supervision of pre-certification or pre-licensure practice of social work under s. 457.08 (3) (c) and (4) (c), Stats., shall include the direction of social work practice in face-to-face individual…

MPSW 5.01 Examination. (1) The social worker, advanced practice social worker, independent social worker, and clinical social worker examination process consists of 2 examinations. One examination tests entry level competency in the practice area for which the credential is sough…

MPSW 6.01 Certified social worker. A certified social worker may evaluate and assess difficulties in psychosocial functioning, develop a plan to alleviate those difficulties, and either carry out the plan or refer clients to other qualified resources for assistance. Intervention …

MPSW 6.02 Certified advanced practice social worker. A certified advanced practice social worker may evaluate and intervene in complex difficulties in psychosocial functioning. Intervention plans may include counseling of individuals, families, and groups; advocacy; referral to c…

MPSW 6.03 Certified independent social worker. A certified independent social worker may evaluate and intervene in complex difficulties in psychosocial functioning. Intervention plans may include counseling of individuals, families, and groups; advocacy; referral to community res…

MPSW 6.04 Licensed clinical social worker. A licensed clinical social worker may provide services without supervision for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental and emotional disorders in individuals, families, and groups to restore, maintain, and enhance social funct…

MTBT 1.01 Authority and intent. The rules in chs. MTBT 1 to 7 are adopted by the board pursuant to s. 227.11 (2), Stats., and ch. 460, Stats., to govern the credentialing of massage therapists and bodywork therapists. eff. 6-1-14.

MTBT 1.02 Definitions. As used in chs. MTBT 1 to 7, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) XAccrediting agencyY means either of the following: (a) A regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. department of education. (b) A state government agency or territ…

MTBT 2.01 Application for a license.

MTBT 2.015 Waiver of education requirements.

MTBT 2.03 Reciprocal license.

MTBT 2.035 Reciprocal credentials for service members, former service members, and their spouses.

MTBT 2.04 Accommodations relating to a disability. Note: Chapter RL 91 was renumbered chapter SPS 91 under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 1., (f) Subject to ss. 111.321, 111.322 and 111.335, Stats., has not been convicted of any other offense not listed in par. (e), the circumstances of which …

MTBT 3.01 Approved training program. (1) An applicant who has not graduated from a school of massage therapy or bodywork therapy approved by the department of safety and professional services shall submit an official transcript or other official documentation showing dates and to…

MTBT 4.01 License expiration. Licenses for massage therapists and bodywork therapists expire on March 1 of each odd-numbered year.

MTBT 4.02 Renewal of license. To renew a license, a licensee shall, by the renewal date under s. MTBT 4.01, submit all of the following to the board: (1) An application for renewal on a form provided by the board. (2) The renewal fee required under s. 440.08 (2) (c), Stats. (3) E…

MTBT 4.03 Failure to renew. A licensee who fails to renew a license by the applicable renewal date may not use any title or description that implies that he or she is credentialed by the board as a massage therapist or bodywork therapist until the license is renewed under s. MTBT…

MTBT 4.04 Late renewal. A massage therapist or bodywork therapist who fails to renew a license by the renewal date MTBT 4.04 MTBT 4.05 Late renewal. Reinstatement. may renew the license by satisfying one of the following requirements: (1) If applying within 5 years of the renewal…

MTBT 4.05 Reinstatement. A massage therapist or bodywork therapist who has unmet disciplinary requirements and has failed to renew a license within 5 years of the renewal date or whose license has been surrendered or revoked may apply for reinstatement of the license by submittin…

MTBT 5.01 Unprofessional conduct. The definitions of this chapter are adopted by the board pursuant to the authority delegated by ss. 15.085 (5) (b) and 460.04 (2) (a), Stats., to establish the standards of ethical conduct for massage therapists and bodywork therapists. History: …

MTBT 5.02 Unprofessional conduct. XUnprofessional conductY includes the following, or aiding, abetting, or conspiring the same: (1) Violating s. 460.14 (2) (a) to (j), Stats., or any provision of a board order. (2) Being convicted of an offense under s. 940.22, 940.225, 944.15, 9…

MTBT 5.03 Duty to make reports. (1) A licensee shall submit a report to the board if the licensee has reasonable cause to believe another licensee has committed a crime relating to prostitution under ss. 944.30 to 944.34, Stats., or has had sexual contact or sexual intercourse wi…

MTBT 5.04 Audits. Any licensee who is under investigation by the board for alleged misconduct shall be audited by the board for compliance with the continuing education requirements under s. MTBT 7.02. April 2020 No. 772, eff. 5-1-20. the chapter was last published.

MTBT 6.01 Authority. The rules in ch. MTBT 6 are adopted under the authority of ss. 460.04 (2) (f) and 460.08, Stats.

MTBT 6.02 Temporary license prior to licensure. (1) The board may issue a temporary license to an applicant to practice massage therapy and bodywork therapy who meets the criteria under s. 460.05, Stats., other than passing the examination under s. 460.05 (1) (f), Stats., and who…

MTBT 7.01 Authority. The rules in ch. MTBT 7 are adopted under the authority of s. 460.10, Stats.

MTBT 7.02 Continuing education required. (1) Beginning with the biennial registration period commencing on March 1, 2015, unless granted a waiver under s. MTBT 7.02 (4), each licensee is required to complete 24 hours of continuing education prior to renewal of a license to practi…

MTBT 7.03 Acceptable continuing education activities. The board shall accept the following in satisfaction of the biennial training requirement provided under s. MTBT 7.02: (1) Continuing education activities approved or provided by any of the following: (a) Massage therapy or bo…

Med 1.01 Authority and purpose. The rules in this chapter are adopted by the medical examining board pursuant to the authority delegated by ss. 15.08 (5), 227.11, 448.05 (2) (c), and 448.40, Stats., and govern application and examination for license to practice medicine and surge…

Med 1.015 Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) XFLEXY means the federated licensing examination. (2) XNBMEY means the national board of medical examiners examination. (2m) XRegular licenseY means a license to practice medicine and surgery under s. 448.04 (1) (a), Stats. (3) …

Med 1.02 Applications and credentials. Every person applying for regular license to practice medicine and surgery shall make application therefor on forms provided for this purpose by the board and shall submit to the board the following: (1) A completed and verified application …

Med 1.03 Translation of documents. If any of the documents required under this chapter are in a language other than English, the applicant shall also submit a verified English translation thereof, and the cost of such translation shall be borne by the applicant. History: Cr. Regi…

Med 1.05 Fees. The required fees must accompany the application, and all remittances must be made payable to the Wisconsin medical examining board. History: Cr. Register, October, 1976, No. 250, eff. 11-1-76.

Med 1.06 Panel review of applications; examinations required. (1) (a) All applicants shall complete the examination under sub. (3) (b). In addition, an applicant may be required to complete an oral examination if the applicant: 1. Has a medical condition which in any way impairs …

Med 1.08 Failure and reexamination. If an applicant has been examined 4 or more times in another licensing jurisdiction in the United States or Canada before achieving a passing grade in written or computer-based examinations also required under this chapter, the board may requir…