District of Columbia Massage License and Board of Massage Therapy Exam
District of Columbia Board of Massage Therapy - Links to main categories of massage licensure information, forms, and contact information.
Massage License Application for the District of Columbia - PDF document that you must fill out and submit to be a massage therapist. Please read the Application Instructions.
Application Checklist- For both Endorsement (Supervised Parctice Form) and Examination
District of Columbia Massage Schools - A list of massage schools in District of Columbia
The District of Columbia requires that anyone practicing massage therapy shall be licensed by the Board of Massage Therapy. Applicants can view this checklist to see everything they will need to meet the requirements for submission of the massage license application.
Step 1: Graduate School or Endorsement
Step 2: Apply for a DC State License and obtain a Background check
Step 3: Apply to take and pass the Licensing Exam MBLEx (results are sent to your state automatically) DC Regulations 7504
Step 4: Obtain DC License and Liability Ins.
Renew License online - All renewal is done every 2 years on the odd numbered year by January 31st. License Renewal -12 CE Credits/ 2 years
The DC Board of Massage requires your email address to ensure you are updated on regulatory changes and have access to the newsletter.
Along with several identification documents, you will need to have proof that you have passed the MBLEx. This proof should be sent directly to the Board of Massage from the exam administrator. If you are already a licensed, or certified massage therapist in another state, you may apply for a massage endorsement license which will give you reciprocity to the District of Columbia.
To prepare for the DC licensing Massage Examination, we suggest using our massage practice exams. With over 3500 massage assessment, application, ethics, anatomy and physiology questions, you will be completely prepared for the MBLEx. Staffed with Licensed Massage Therapists and available 24 hours a day, our massage testing application is the study aid that can make the difference between pass and fail. Take a look at some of our sample massage questions.
| Web Information | http://doh.dc.gov/node/146342 |
| List of schools | District of Columbia Massage Schools |
| Education Requirements | 500 Hrs |
| Title | Massage Therapist MT |
| Type of Credential | License |
| State Law Test | Regulations |
| State Practical or Written Exam | Written Exam- MBLEx - DC Regulations 7504 |
| National Exam Requirement | MBLEx |
| CEU's | 12 CE / 2 years |
| Initial Cost of License | $262 |
| Require City License | Check Local City & County Business Regulations |
| Renewal Fee | $177/ 2 years |
| Liability ins | Massage Therapy Insurance Comparison |
| Credentialed Practitioners | 638 |
Department of Health Board of Massage Therapy
899 North Capitol St. NE 1st Floor
Washington, DC 20002
Phone: 877.374.1157
Fax: 202.727.8471
Send All Documents to:
Department of Health
Health Professional Licensing Administration
Board of Massage Therapy
899 North Capitol Street, NE 1st Floor
Washington, DC 20002
Massage Schools in District of Columbia
Potomac Massage Training Institue 5028 Wisconsin Ave NW #LL Washington, DC 20016 Email: tgelman@pmti.org |
DC |
202.686.7046 ext. 115 |
National Massage Therapy Institue 803 W. Broad Street # 400 Falls Church, VA 22046 |
Falls Church, VA |
800.509.5058 |
Northern Virginia School of Therapeutic Massage 200 Little Falls Street #303 Falls Church, VA 22046 |
Falls Church, VA | 703.533.3113 |
District of Columbia Continuing Education
| 12 CE Credits Biennially | Hours |
Requirements & Limitations |
List of Choices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renew on January 31st every Odd year | |||
| Direct Contact (Live) DC Board Approved | 6 |
Required for Renewal |
Live |
| 9 CE's of the 12 Hours must be Massage-Related. Remaining 6 hours may be contact or noncontact hours | |||
| Professional Ethics, Boundaries, or Communication | 3 |
Required for Renewal |
Ethics Bench |
Body Mechanics & Self-Care |
Not Limited |
Self-Care Guru |
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| Business Practices | Not Limited |
Business Mastery |
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| Adult CPR/ First Aid Instructor-Led | Required for Renewal, Not part of CE Hours. Direct Contact (Live) |
Basic Training |
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| Kinesiology, Anatomy, & Physiology of Human Body | Not Limited |
Advanced Instruction Forum |
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| Cultural Competency & Specialized Training | Not Limited |
Special Population Techniques |
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| Pathology of the Human Body | Not Limited |
Advanced Instruction Forum |
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| Self-Study: Books, DVD's, Research Materials, & Related Publications | Not Limited |
Research Community |
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| Publishing a Book Review or Review Paper | 2 |
Minimum Allowed - Must submit proof |
Research Community |
| Publishing an Article | 4 |
Minimum Allowed - Must submit proof |
Research Community |
| Publishing a Book | 8 |
Minimum Allowed - Must submit proof |
Research Community |
| Somatic Education | Not Limited |
Advanced Instruction Forum |
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| Teacher Training | Not Limited |
Instructor Headquarters |
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| Lecture or Teaching a CE Class | Dbl Credit for the amount of CE's - One time credit per class with same subject |
Live |
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| Active Service on DC Massage Related Board, Task Force, or Committee, or Attending Meetings | 1 hour of CE for each Meeting/Day |
Keep Record of Hours & Duties |
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| *CE Subject Matter Must be Board Approved (7507) | |||
| Excess Hours taken may NOT carry over to the next renewal | |||
| No CE requirements for First Renewal | |||
| Keep Records of CE Hours | 5 Years- Audit Selected at Random Annually
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Department of Health Board of Massage Therapy
899 North Capitol St. NE 1st Floor
Washington, DC 20002
Phone: 877.374.1157
Fax: 202.727.8471
Send All Documents to:
Department of Health
Health Professional Licensing Administration
Board of Massage Therapy
899 North Capitol Street, NE 1st Floor
Washington, DC 20002
* Board Approved Providers
- National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB)