SECTION 1 - Fingerprinting and Background Check

Colorado State Massage Therapy Registration

SECTION 1 - Fingerprinting and Background Check

Option #1 (One Step)

This option offers fingerprinting and background check and then sends them electronically to DORA (background check takes at least 12 weeks).

Total Cost: $62

Arapahoe Community College 5900 South Santa Fe Drive, 2nd Floor Room M-2600

Littleton, CO ph 303-797-5800

Hours: Monday - Thursday 8 AM - 6 PM, Friday 8 AM - 4 PM (no appointment necessary); call before you go to be sure they are up and running. It is a new program. Cash, checks, and credit cards accepted ($62, this includes the background check fee of $39.50 for CBI). They send everything electronically to DORA _____________________________________________________________________

Option # 2 (Two Step) (DO NOT FOLD MANUAL CARD & USE BLACK INK)

Fingerprint Card Form FD258 is provided at Colorado Correctional Industries and/or you can take your own (in case they have run out). They will do the fingerprinting there you must mail the completed Fingerprint Card Form to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for background check which takes at least 12 weeks. NOTE: Information on the Fingerprint Card must be in black ink!

Total Cost: $10 for fingerprinting and $39.50 for background check. Colorado Correctional Industries

4999 Oakland Street (Two blocks west of Peoria) Denver, CO 80239

ph. 303-370-2165

Hours: Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4 PM (no appointment necessary)

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Option # 3 (Two Step) (DO NOT FOLD MANUAL CARD & USE BLACK INK)

Fingerprint Card Form FD258 is usually provided by you to your local law enforcement agency. They will do the fingerprinting you must mail the completed Fingerprint Card Form to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for background check which takes at least 12 weeks. Total Cost: $5-20 for fingerprinting and $39.50 for background check.

NOTE: Information on the Fingerprint Card must be in black ink!

See Addendum for a list of agencies, but you will need to confirm the information. Contact the agency you will use to find out (a) if they use the electronic (preferred) or manual method for fingerprinting; (b) if they supply the appropriate Fingerprint Card (Form FD258) or if you need to obtain the card; and (c) residency requirements, hours of operation, and cost. Investigation (CBI) for background check which takes at least 12 weeks.

Fingerprinting and Background Check

Regardless of the method you choose, you will need the following information for your fingerprint FD258 form, whether electronic or paper:

Employer and Address Reason Fingerprinted OCA ORI (if not already completed as follows) Massage Therapist Registration 1560 Broadway, Suite 1350 Denver, CO 80202 Box #4 on fingerprint form FD258 Massage Therapist Registration CRS 12-35.5-101 Box #5 on form FD258 CONCJ9300 Box #10 on form FD258 COCBI0000 COLO B of I Denver, CO

All electronic fingerprint forms are sent directly to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. All paper fingerprint forms are

sent by you

background check fee to:

Colorado Bureau of Investigation 690 Kipling

Lakewood, CO 80215 Phone: 303-239-4208

CBI accepts cash, money order, cashiers check, company check or credit card.

They do

not accept personal checks.

requiring re-submittal for an additional fee if: (1) fingerprints are not readable, due to low quality of print characteristics; (2) payment is not made in the exact amount ($39.50); or (3) the wrong fingerprint card is used (you must use Form FD 258) (4) form not

completed in BLACK ink.

CBI will complete the background check and submit it directly to DORA. Please do not call DORA repeatedly to check on the status. This part of the process may take up to 12 weeks. DORA will hold the background check on file (for up to a year) until the rest of your application is received.

SECTION 2 - Registration application for submission to

DORA

The application for state registration will be

available December 1, 2008

http://www.dora.state.co.us/massage-therapists/index.htm

An application is considered complete by DORA when:

9 The original application form (no photocopies, no fax), and all questions are filled out completely and accurately;

9 The appropriate fee ($90) has been remitted;

9 Fingerprint card has been submitted to CBI in BLACK ink and the background check has been received;

9 The original (no photocopies) Affidavit of Eligibility form is complete;

9 Any additional information requested by the director (i.e. explanation addressing screening questions) has been received;

9 Any additional requirements listed in the application's instructions and checklist are complete, including an affidavit stating that you have, and will maintain, professional liability insurance. ABMP Professional, Practitioner, and Certified levels of membership include professional liability insurance and meet this qualification.

Avoid common mistakes:

/ If you have changed your name because of a marriage or divorce and the name on the application is different than the name you used in school, send a copy of your marriage or divorce documentation along with your application.

/ Don't lie on the screening questions. An arrest, criminal conviction, or

disciplinary action will not automatically disqualify a candidate for registration. Lying on the application will not help your cause and could be considered a violation of ABMP's Code of Ethics.

/ Don't skip any lines on the application.

DORA expects to issue registration within 14 days of receipt of completed applications. You will be able to check the progress of your application on the DORA website. It has been reported that up to 40% of applicants to the Division of Registration submit

incomplete applications. This only causes a delay in processing. Check your application twice before sending it in. DORA has made this process extremely easy by not requiring applicant to document eligibility by providing transcripts or test scores. If everyone double-checks their applications prior to sending them in, there should be no problem receiving your registration by 4/1/2009.

Qualifications for Registration

Registration will begin 12/1/08 and the grandfathering period will end 12/31/09. Until 12/31/2009, applicants can meet EITHER the education or exam requirement or demonstrate that they have practiced for 5 years and have had 300 hours massage

education. DORA will accept an attestation for proof of education or experience during the initial registration process.

Anyone applying after 12/31/2009 will need to meet both the entry-level education requirements (500 hours) and exam requirement (MBLEX or NCBTMB exam). Future applicants will have to submit their transcripts and exam scores.

Renewal

This initial state registration will be effective for two years. The renewal date will be 1/31/11. There is no background check or continuing education required for renewal and a fee has not been set at this time. Renewal notices will be sent by DORA as a courtesy. However, it is the responsibility of the massage therapist to renew. You are also required to keep your address current with DORA.

Contact information

All information related to the registration of massage therapists can be found at: Department of Regulatory Agencies

Division of Registrations

Office of Licensing - Massage Therapists Registration 1560 Broadway, Suite 1350

Denver, CO 80202 Phone: 303.894.7800

Website: http://www.dora.state.co.us/massage-therapists/index.htm

Exempt professions

Professions exempt from obtaining state registration, as long as practitioners do not practice or advertise that they practice massage therapy, include: reflexology, movement educators (Feldenkrais, Trager, and Body-Mind Centering), energy work (reiki, shiatsu, asian bodywork, polarity), structural integrators (Rolfing and Hellerwork), and the process of muscle activation techniques.

Local Licenses

You must comply with your city's requirements since they have regulatory jurisdiction until 3/31/09. The State has sent a notice to the municipal clerks regarding the change in jurisdiction but has no authority to compel cities or local jurisdictions to waive the renewal fee if you are required to renew your license before April 1, 2009.

All massage therapists must be state registered by April 1, 2009 in order to continue practicing. Some people have confused the grandfathering provision, which only relates to qualifications for registration, with the April 1, 2009, date by which massage therapists need to be state registered in order to practice. Do not delay applying! All massage therapists must be state registered by April 1, 2009.

SUMMARY: Fingerprinting and Background

In order to qualify for state registration, applicants will have to be fingerprinted, and have background checks completed. All applicants are required to submit fingerprints for a new background check, even if you have previously completed this process for your local license. Unless you are able to have your fingerprinting done electronically (as described

above – Option 1), this will be a 2-step process. First, get your fingerprints taken; next send the fingerprint card to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. Start this process immediately. Background checks can take up to 12 weeks to be processed.

ADDENDUM

List of fingerprint locations in the Denver Metro and surrounding areas. This information is provided as a reference only. Please contact individual agencies to confirm fees, hours of operation and conditions.

Adams County Sheriff 4201 E. 72nd Ave. (720) 322-1145 Wed. 1 to 5 pm No appointment needed

$5 for the first card $2.50 each additional Must reside/work in county Arapahoe County 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy. (720) 874-3600 Mon./Wed./Friday; 1-3 pm No appointment needed $5 teaching $25 real estate Arvada Police Dept. 8101 Ralston Road (720) 898-6920 Monday – Thursday By appointment only $7 per card Aurora Police Dept. 15001 E. Al ameda Pkwy. (303) 739-6320 Tuesday and Thursday 10 to 11:30 am and 3 to 5:30 pm $10 residents $20 non-residents Black Hawk Police 221 Church St. (303) 582-0503 Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm No appointment needed $10 per person Boulder County Sheriff 1777 6th St. (303) 441-3600 Wed.; 7 am to 4 pm No appointment needed

$3 per car – resident $5 per card – non-resident

Boulder Police Dept.

1805 33rd St. (303) 441-3300 Tues. & Thurs.; 8 am to206 pm No appointment needed $10 per card Must reside/work in city Brighton Police Dept. 3401 Bromley Lane (303) 665-23 00 Wed.; 1:30 to 4:30 pm No appointment needed $10 per person (CASH) exact amount please Broomfield Police Dept. 7 Descombes Drive (303) 438-5734 Mon.– Fri. 9 am to 4 pm Mon. 6 to 8 p.m. Call for availability No charge to residents

$5 non-residents

Clear Creek Sheriff 405 Argentine St. (303) 679-2376 Mon.-Fri. 8 am - 4:30 pm (closed 12-1 pm) No appointment needed $10 per person Commerce City PD 5291 E. 60th Ave. (303) 287-2844 Tues. 10 am - 12 pm Wed. 2 – 4 pm No appointment needed $5 residents $20 non-residents Dacono Police Dept. 512 Cherry St. (303) 833-3095 Mon.-Fri., 9 am to 5 pm

Call for availability $20 per card

Denver Police Dept.

1331 Cherokee St. (720) 913-6756 Wed & Thurs 10 am - 8 pm No appointment needed

$5 for first card $2 each additional card Denver residents only Douglas County SO 4000 Justice Way (303) 660-7545 Tues.-Thurs.; 9 am – 4 pm No appointment needed $10 per person $3 each additional card Edgewater Police Dept. 5901 W. 25th Ave. (303) 235-0502 Mon/Wed/Fri; 9 am-12 pm No appointment needed $10 per person Must reside/work in city Englewood Police Dept. 3615 S. Elati St. (303) 761-7410 Mon. – Fri.; 8 am – 4 pm $5 residents $10 non-residents

Erie Police Dept. 645 Holbrook St. (303) 926-2800 Mon.-Fri.; 8 am – 5 pm No appointment needed $5 per card Federal Heights PD < SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">2380 W. 90th Ave. (303) 428-8538 ext. 254 Mon-Fri, 8:30 -11:30 am Mon-Fri, 2:30 – 4:30 pm No appointment needed

$5 per card residents $7 per card non-residents Firestone Police Dept 151 Grant Ave. (303) 833-0811 Mon-Fri, 8 am – 5 pm No appointment needed No charge Residents only Fort Lupton Police 130 S. McKinley Ave. (303) 857-4011 Tues/Thurs, 1 – 5 pm No appointment needed $10 per person Glendale Police Dept. 950 S. Birch (303) 759-1511 Thurs, 8:30 – 11:30 am No appointment needed No charge Must reside/work in city Golden Police Dept. 911 10th St. (303) 384-8045 Thurs, 12:30 – 4:30 pm No appointment needed $10 per person Must reside/work in city Greenwood Village 6060 S. Quebec St. (303) 773-2525 Tues/Thurs; 9 am– 12 pm & 2 – 4 pm No appointment needed $5 per card Must reside/work in city Jefferson County 200 Jefferson County Pkwy (303) 271-5542 Mon-Fri, 8 am – 4:30 pm No appointment needed $10 per person Must reside in county

Lafayette Police Dept. 1290 S. Public Road (303) 665-5571 Wed., 8 am – 4 pm No appointment needed $6 per card Must reside/work in city Lakewood Police Dept 445 S. Allison Pkwy (303) 987-7022 Tues, 8 – 10 am Wed, 11:30 am–1:30 pm $5 residents $20 non-residents $2 each additional card

Littleton Police Dept.

2255 W. Berry Avenue (303) 795-3880 Tues.-Fri., 1 – 4 pm No appointment needed No charge Must reside/work in city Longmont Police Dept. 225 Kimbark St. (303) 651-8555 Tues.-Thurs, 10 am-6 pm No appointment needed $5 first card $2 each additional card Must reside/work in city Louisville Police Dept. 749 Main St. (303) 666-8633 Tues, 8:30 am – 1 pm Thurs., 11:30 am – 3 pm By appointment only No charge Must reside/work in city Loveland Police Dept 810 E. 10th St (970) 962-2051 ext. 1020 Flexible hours – 7 days a weeks By appointment only $10 first card $3 each additional card Northglenn Police Dept. 11701 Community Cntr Dr. (303) 450-8892 Mon., 7:15 am-8:15 am Tuesday, 6 - 8 pm Friday, 1 – 4 pm By appointment only $5 per card resident $7 per card non-resident

Park County Sheriff< o:p> 30298 US Hwy 285 (303) 838-4441 Mon-Fri, 8 am – 12 pm and 1 – 5 p.m. No appointment needed $10 per person

Parker Police Dept.

19600 E. Parker Sq. Dr. (303) 841-9800 Mon-Fri, 8 am – 7 pm Sat-Sun, 9 am – 7 pm No appointment needed $5 first 2 cards $3 each additional card Must reside/work in city Thornton Police Dept. 9500 Civic Center Dr. (303) 538-7444 Wed., 12:30 – 4:30 pm No appoi ntment needed No charge to residents $5 non-residents Westminster Police 9110 Yates St. (303) 430-2400 ext. 4378

Mon – Fri, < st1:time w:st="on" Hour="8" Minute="0">8 am – 2 pm (303) 430-2400 ext. 4377 Mon – Fri, 5 – 9 pm By appointment only $5 per card Must reside/work in city Westminster Mall Police Substation 5433 W. 88th Ave. (303) 430-2400 ext. 4019 Sun-Tues, 10 am – 4 pm (303) 430-2400 ext. 4117 Thurs – Sun, 10 am – 4 pm By appointment only $5 per card Must reside/work in city

Wheat Ridge Police

7500 W. 29th Ave (303) 235-2921 Mon-Fri, 9 am – 4 pm No appointment needed $10 per pers on Must be a resident