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Features:
- Details on Holiday Celebration Event
- Membership Committee Report
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Licensure Update
- Research
- "Taking Care of You" Retreat
- Sports Team Report
- Membership Milestone
- Call for Candidates NJ Chapter Election
- Code of Ethics
- Details on Holiday Celebration Event
- Membership Committee Report
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Licensure Update
- Research
- "Taking Care of You" Retreat
- Sports Team Report
- Membership Milestone
- Call for Candidates NJ Chapter Election
- Code of Ethics
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- NJ STATE LICENSURE UPDATE - June 2011
The AMTA New Jersey Chapter continues to monitor the progress of the New
Jersey Massage Licensure Rule Process.
In an effort to keep our membership well informed, we recently contacted Mr.
George J. Hebert, Executive Director of the New Jersey Board of Nursing, to
inquire about the current status of the Rules and Regulations process. The
following is his response:
"The regulations are going through the review process. They are currently
under review in the Division of Law. It may be several months before the
review process is complete, since the proposed regulations need to be
reviewed by the Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs' office, as well
as the Attorney General's office.
If individuals have applied for certification or have been certified by the
Massage Committee, their applications or certifications will be converted to
Massage Board applications or licenses, as appropriate. The usual fees
associated with certification/licensure will be required. The only
circumstance that would require repayment of any fees would be for those
applications that have been in the Board office for more than one year, since
they are considered abandoned after one year."
We continue to recommend that our members take these steps:
New Jersey State Certified Practitioners:
- Renew your State Certification to remain current and in good standing.
- If you are not currently State Certified and meet all necessary requirements,
apply NOW through the New Jersey Board of Nursing
- Make sure your Basic Life Support and First Aid Certification is current.
On the issue of State Licensure and the pending Licensure Rules: As soon
as this information becomes available, the AMTA NJ Chapter will notify all
practitioners, via email blasts, voice mail, website and Chapter Newsletter .
Licensure information will specifically apply to practitioners seeking State
Licensure through the future formal state licensure process, and also for all
practitioners utilizing the licensure Grandfathering options.
If you have any additional questions , please feel free to contact your AMTA NJ
Government Relations Committee.
Thank you,
Your AMTA NJ Chapter Board of Directors
Charlie Behm and Adrienne Asta,
Government Relations Committee Co-Chairs
Sally Hacking, AMTA NJ Chapter Legislative Consultant
The AMTA New Jersey Chapter continues to monitor the progress of the New
Jersey Massage Licensure Rule Process.
In an effort to keep our membership well informed, we recently contacted Mr.
George J. Hebert, Executive Director of the New Jersey Board of Nursing, to
inquire about the current status of the Rules and Regulations process. The
following is his response:
"The regulations are going through the review process. They are currently
under review in the Division of Law. It may be several months before the
review process is complete, since the proposed regulations need to be
reviewed by the Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs' office, as well
as the Attorney General's office.
If individuals have applied for certification or have been certified by the
Massage Committee, their applications or certifications will be converted to
Massage Board applications or licenses, as appropriate. The usual fees
associated with certification/licensure will be required. The only
circumstance that would require repayment of any fees would be for those
applications that have been in the Board office for more than one year, since
they are considered abandoned after one year."
We continue to recommend that our members take these steps:
New Jersey State Certified Practitioners:
- Renew your State Certification to remain current and in good standing.
- If you are not currently State Certified and meet all necessary requirements,
apply NOW through the New Jersey Board of Nursing
- Make sure your Basic Life Support and First Aid Certification is current.
On the issue of State Licensure and the pending Licensure Rules: As soon
as this information becomes available, the AMTA NJ Chapter will notify all
practitioners, via email blasts, voice mail, website and Chapter Newsletter .
Licensure information will specifically apply to practitioners seeking State
Licensure through the future formal state licensure process, and also for all
practitioners utilizing the licensure Grandfathering options.
If you have any additional questions , please feel free to contact your AMTA NJ
Government Relations Committee.
Thank you,
Your AMTA NJ Chapter Board of Directors
Charlie Behm and Adrienne Asta,
Government Relations Committee Co-Chairs
Sally Hacking, AMTA NJ Chapter Legislative Consultant
Be among the professional members that shape our association. Vote for
needs top leadership to be a strong voice and guide us to the future. Your
vote is needed to ensure that the organization, remains on top and
continues to be well represented.
Get to know the candidates by linking up with them on facebook, linked-in or
twitter. Ask them questions or read what someone else asked. Find out what
their vision and goals are for the future of AMTA and the massage
profession. If the candidate established any social media sites, you can
access the information at the bottom of each candidate’s bio information
page found on the AMTA official election website.
Your voice counts in this organization. Make a decision to support one of our
core values, ‘to be a membership driven organization’ and vote. That is what
‘member driven’ means. Join in, become a more informed voter and cast
your vote by December 1.
2011 Election Timeline
November 1-5: A link to the online ballot will be sent via electronic mail to all
voting members.
December 1: Completed ballots are due.
January 1: Results will be announced no later than January 1 on the AMTA
website.
March 1: New officers assume office.
Please contact Gail Friedman at 877-905-2700 x168 or
gfriedman@amtamassage.org if you have questions.
needs top leadership to be a strong voice and guide us to the future. Your
vote is needed to ensure that the organization, remains on top and
continues to be well represented.
Get to know the candidates by linking up with them on facebook, linked-in or
twitter. Ask them questions or read what someone else asked. Find out what
their vision and goals are for the future of AMTA and the massage
profession. If the candidate established any social media sites, you can
access the information at the bottom of each candidate’s bio information
page found on the AMTA official election website.
Your voice counts in this organization. Make a decision to support one of our
core values, ‘to be a membership driven organization’ and vote. That is what
‘member driven’ means. Join in, become a more informed voter and cast
your vote by December 1.
2011 Election Timeline
November 1-5: A link to the online ballot will be sent via electronic mail to all
voting members.
December 1: Completed ballots are due.
January 1: Results will be announced no later than January 1 on the AMTA
website.
March 1: New officers assume office.
Please contact Gail Friedman at 877-905-2700 x168 or
gfriedman@amtamassage.org if you have questions.
| YOUR VOTE COUNTS! |
| 2012 AMTA Healing Tools with Reflexology CE & Annual Elections Meeting Sunday, March 25, 2012 Holiday Inn Somerset, NJ See Education page for details on the CE class. Call for Candidates! The following positions are up for election in March: President (2 yr term), 2nd VP (2 yr term), Secretary (2 yr term), 2 Delegates (2 yr term). Please download and complete the Candidate Application and mail to PO Box 4559, Toms River, NJ 08754. Applications must be received 5 days prior to the elections. |
NEW RULE PROPOSAL
VOLUME 43, ISSUE 21
ISSUE DATE:NOVEMBER 7, 2011
Here is the link to the official Proposed Rules & Regs,
which were released today for public comment:
http://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/proposal/nurpro_110711.htm
or: Click HERE FOR PDF FILE. (Please note Massage and
Bodywork Therapy rules begin on the second column of the
first page.)
Time frame for public comment closed on January 6,
2012. Please click on the following links to view AMTA
New Jersey Chapters official response to the proposed
rules and regulation:
AMTA-NJ Chapter Official Comment to Licensing Board
AMTA-NJ Chapter Support of Assembly Bill 4384
VOLUME 43, ISSUE 21
ISSUE DATE:NOVEMBER 7, 2011
Here is the link to the official Proposed Rules & Regs,
which were released today for public comment:
http://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/proposal/nurpro_110711.htm
or: Click HERE FOR PDF FILE. (Please note Massage and
Bodywork Therapy rules begin on the second column of the
first page.)
Time frame for public comment closed on January 6,
2012. Please click on the following links to view AMTA
New Jersey Chapters official response to the proposed
rules and regulation:
AMTA-NJ Chapter Official Comment to Licensing Board
AMTA-NJ Chapter Support of Assembly Bill 4384