PURPOSE: This rule outlines the documentation to be maintained by the certified mentor regarding an approved apprenticeship training program.

1. (1) Prior to enrolling an apprentice in an approved training program, the certified mentor shall provide, in writing, the following information to the apprentice:

   1. (A) Course of instruction to include delivery method, textbooks, or reading materials;
   2. (B) Anticipated time frame for completion of course of instruction;
   3. (C) Attendance requirements to include time and dress code;
   4. (D) Grading system;
   5. (E) Hours certified mentor is accessible outside of regular course of instruction; and
   6. (F) Required cost(s) of apprenticeship program.
2. (2) Documentation of this information shall be submitted with apprentice enrollment application pursuant to 20 CSR 2197- 4.030(2).
3. (3) Annually, the certified mentor shall submit an apprenticeship progress report, on a form provided by the board, regarding apprentice(s) enrolled, attendance record, and evaluation of apprentice. The form shall be signed by the certified mentor and apprentice.

4. (4) The certified mentor shall maintain an individual transcript record for each apprentice currently or formerly enrolled in the approved apprenticeship training program. The transcript shall be maintained by the certified mentor for at least five (5) years from the date of the last course attended by the apprentice and include the following elements:

   1. (A) Name and license number of certified mentor and address of the approved apprenticeship program as reported on the applica- 2197—Board of Therapeutic Massage

tion pursuant to 20 CSR 2197-4.010(2);

1. (B) Full name of the apprentice;
2. (C) Date apprentice entered approved apprenticeship program;

3. (D) Information relating to each course taken under the supervision of the certified mentor to include:

   1. 1. Course title or name;
   2. 2. Course program or credit hours

offered;

1. 3. Course program or credit hours

attended;

1. 4. Course completion date;
2. 5. Date training program was complet-

ed;

1. 6. Notation and date of withdrawal from

approved apprenticeship program, designated with the word “withdrawal” and the grade “W” for any course from which the apprentice withdrew;

1. 7. Name, title, and signature of certified

mentor; and

1. 8. Date transcript was issued.

1. (5) Upon renewal of the massage therapy license, the certified mentor shall indicate whether he/she wishes to maintain the mentorship certification. Upon relinquishing the mentorship certification, the massage therapist shall discontinue the approved apprenticeship training program and may apply for reinstatement upon submitting an application pursuant to 20 CSR 2197-4.010 and 20 CSR 2197-4.030.

AUTHORITY: sections 324.240 and 324.245, RSMo Supp. 2009.* Material in this rule was originally filed as 4 CSR 197-4.010 and 20 CSR 2197-4.010. Original rule filed Aug. 27, 2009, effective Feb. 28, 2010. *Original authority: 324.240, RSMo 1998, amended 1999, 2008 and 324.245, RSMo 1998, amended 1999, 2003, 2006.