North Dakota Code 43-59-03 – Qualifications for licensure
1. In order to obtain a license to practice music therapy in this state, an application must be made to the board. The application must be upon the form adopted by the board and must be made in the manner prescribed by the board.
Terms Used In North Dakota Code 43-59-03
- Individual: means a human being. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
2. An applicant for licensure to practice music therapy shall file an application on forms provided by the board showing to the board’s satisfaction that the applicant is an individual of good moral character, is at least eighteen years of age, and satisfied all the requirements established by the board which may include:
a. Successful graduation of a board-approved educational program; b. Successful completion of a board-approved examination prescribed or endorsed by the board; c. Hold in good standing a board-approved designation, such as:
(1) A music therapist board-certified credential from the certification board for music therapists; or
(2) A professional designation from the national music therapy registry, which may include registered music therapist, certified music therapist, and advanced certified music therapist.
d. Physical, mental, and professional capability for the practice of music therapy in a manner acceptable to the board; e. A history free of any finding by the board, any other state licensure board, or any court of competent jurisdiction of the commission of any act that would constitute grounds for disciplinary action under this chapter or chapter 43-57. The board may modify this restriction for cause.
3. The application must be accompanied by the board-established license fees and application fees and by the documents, affidavits, and certificates necessary to establish that the applicant possesses the necessary qualifications.