Massachusetts State Organization Directory

The Board of Registration of Optometrists licenses optometrists. It establishes rules and regulations to ensure the integrity and competence of licensed optometrists.

The Board of Registration in Pharmacy protects public health and safety by regulating pharmacies, pharmacists, and the distribution of prescription drugs to ensure quality pharmaceutical care.

The Board of Registration in Podiatry licenses qualified applicants and establishes rules and regulations to ensure the competence of licensed podiatrists.

The Board of Registration in Veterinary Medicine licenses qualified individuals to practice veterinary medicine. We monitor the practices of the veterinarians, ensuring they meet all educational and examination requirements.

Allied Mental Health and Human Services Professions include behavioral analysis, educational psychology, marriage and family therapy, mental health counseling, and rehabilitation counseling. The Board licenses qualified professionals in these fields.

The Board of Registration of Architects protects the public by regulating who can use the title “architect” and practice architecture in Massachusetts. It sets the requirements to become a registered architect, decides who can take licensing exams, investigates complaints, and disciplines architects who break the rules.

The board licenses chiropractors and monitors licensees to ensure they follow laws and regulations. It investigates complaints and takes disciplinary action when needed.

The Board of Registration of Cosmetology and Barbering regulates cosmetology, barbering, and electrology in Massachusetts. The board issues licenses to qualified individuals, businesses, and schools to ensure public health and safety by maintaining high standards for these industries. Massachusetts law requires individuals to hold the appropriate Board-issued license before performing services that fall within the Board of Registration of Cosmetology and Barbering's scope of practice. Performing regulated services without the required license is prohibited. All training programs, classes, demonstrations, workshops, and similar educational activities conducted within licensed establishments or involving services regulated by the Board must receive prior Board approval. Salons, shops, instructors, schools, and event organizers are responsible for obtaining the necessary approval before offering or conducting such activities.

The Board of Registration of Dietitians and Nutritionists licenses qualified professionals and monitors them to ensure their services follow state laws and board regulations.

The Board of Registration of Dispensing Opticians protects the public by testing and licensing qualified opticians, enforcing state laws and regulations, and handling consumer complaints.