Policy Regarding Reinstatement of Lapsed/Expired Licenses

Purpose:

259 CMR 2.05 provides the procedures that licensees must follow in order to reinstate a lapsed/expired license.

The purpose of this policy statement is to offer guidance to Licensees/Applicants regarding the "other Board requirements", as stated in 259 CMR ยงยง2.05 (1)(d) & (2)(d), that the Board may impose as a condition for re-licensure after a licensee has allowed his or her license to expire.

Policy:

Individuals previously licensed by the Board of Registration in Allied Health Professionals ("the Board") may be eligible for reinstatement by the Board under the following conditions:


  1. An individual whose license has lapsed /expired for 1 year to fewer than five years is required to demonstrate successful completion of such continuing education credits as are necessary for the Board to determine proficiency in the profession. In the event the Board cannot determine proficiency in the profession through successful completion of continuing education credits, then the applicant must take and pass the appropriate licensing examination upon reexamination.

  2. Individuals whose license has lapsed for five years or more are required to take and pass the appropriate licensing examination upon reexamination.

  3. The Board may also exempt from the examination requirement individuals who submit satisfactory proof that they were unable to renew their license in a timely manner due to illness and/or other extenuating circumstances.

  4. In any circumstance, the Board reserves the right to require the licensee/applicant to appear before the Board to demonstrate sufficient proficiency and knowledge in the appropriate profession.