Kentucky Massage Therapy Licensure Requirements and Examination
Board of Licensure for Massage Therapy- Administrative authorities for Kentucky Massage Therapists. Home page has a list of revised Statutes.
Massage Therapist Application - Is available to download, fill out, and send in to the Kentucky Board of Massage. FAQs. Proper Initial Application Guide.
Approved MBLEx Licensing Examination KRS 309.358(5)
Kentucky Massage Schools - A list of massage schools in Kentucky
Keep in touch with the Kentucky Board through their Newsletter.
The Kentucky Massage Therapy Board has been established to process your application for licensure and provide necessary information and guidelines for Massage Therapists. You must complete a minimum of 600 hours to be considered for licensure in the state of Kentucky. They also require that the MBLEx be passed and proof sent along with a completed application to obtain a License to practice. Kentucky Board also accepts the Ohio and New York State licensing exams.
To properly prepare for your exam, our Massage-Exam website offers a strong foundation of information for all categories covered on the MBLEx. With over 3500 questions including rationale, and the simulation exams, which will help you be familiar with the test format, structure, and content base, you will be well on your way to passing your certification exam.
You also have the ability to view your progress on various subjects with each test taken, finding where you need to spend more time studying. The categories available are pathology, massage application, massage assessment, business ethics/standards, anatomy/physiology and kinesiology. The MBLEx also has definition questions on CAM modalities, history, and CPR that are also included in our practice exams.
**Kentucky and The Massage Therapy Practice Act- 2011**
| Web Information | bmt.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx |
| List of schools | Kentucky Massage Schools |
| Education Requirements | 600 Hrs |
| Title | Massage Therapist MT |
| Type of Credential | License |
| State Law Test | Laws & Regulations |
| State Practical or Written Exam | Written Exam- MBLEx |
| National Exam Requirement | |
| CEU's | 24 CE Credits/ 2 years |
| Initial Cost of License | Application $50 and Initial Licensure $75 |
| Require City License | Check Local City & County Business Regulations |
| Renewal Fee | $100/ 2 years |
| Liability ins | Massage Therapy Insurance Comparison |
| Credentialed Practitioners | 4,277 |
Kentucky Board of Licensure for Massage Therapy
911 Leawood Drive, Frankfort KY 40601
PO BOX 1360
Frankfort, KY 40602
Phone: 502-782-8808
Fax: 502-696-5230
Email: jessie.parker@ky.gov
Massage Schools in Kentucky
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1711 Destiny Lane, #102 Bowling Green, KY 42104 |
Bowling Green | 800.639.7284 |
Gateway Community and Technical College 500 Technology Way Florence Florence, KY 41042 |
Covington | 859.441.4500 |
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465 East High St. #110 Lexington, KY 40507 |
Lexington | 859.475.0023 |
Bluegrass Professional School of Massage Therapy 501 Darby Creek Rd. #15A Lexington, KY 40509 |
Lexington | 859.264.1450 |
Lexington Healing Arts Academy 272 Southland Dr. Lexington, KY 40503 |
Lexington | 859.252.5656 |
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2700 Bardstown Rd. Louisville, KY 40205 |
Louisville | 502.895.3500 |
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4112 Fern Valley Rd. Louisville, KY 40219 |
Louisville | 502.495.1040 |
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4627 Dixie Highway Louisville, KY 40216 |
Louisville | 800.264.1799 |
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914 West Broadway Mayfield, KY 42066 |
Mayfield | 270.247.8923 |
Kentucky Continuing Education
| 24 CE Credits Biennially | Hours |
Requirements & Limitations |
List of Choices |
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| Renew on State Approval Anniversary Date | |||
| All 24 hours may be contact (live) 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 | Direct Contact (Live) or Online |
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, & Publishing an Article | Not Limited |
Research Community |
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| 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 | Earn Double CE's |
Limit of 12 Hrs per renewal |
Live |
| Active Service on KY Massage Related Board, Task Force, Committee, or Attending Meetings | 1 hour of CE for each Meeting/Day/Hour |
Keep Record of Hours & Duties |
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| *CE Providers Must be Board Approved subject matter must be Massage Therapy related | |||
| No CE's will be given for repeated instruction of the same course within a 2 year renewal period | |||
| 12 Excess Hours taken will carry over to the next renewal period only | |||
| Coursework on animals will not qualify for Massage and Bodywork CE requirements | |||
| Keep Records of CE Hours | 4 Years- Audit Selected at Random Annually- Must list CE's on Renewal Application
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Kentucky Board of Licensure for Massage Therapy
911 Leawood Drive, Frankfort KY 40601
PO BOX 1360
Frankfort, KY 40602
Phone: 502-782-8808
Fax: 502-696-5230
Email: jessie.parker@ky.gov
*Board Approved Providers