State of Louisiana Massage Therapy Licensure Exam Summary
Massage Therapy Board for the State of Louisiana- Open this link to find access to important information regarding licensure in Louisiana.
Application for licensure- It is required that this application be thoroughly filled out and submitted with the application fee of $75. You must have your money in 30 days prior to your scheduled oral exam date. Money orders only.
Louisiana Massage Schools - A list of massage schools in Louisiana
After schooling is completed, you must pass the MBLEx (Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination), it is governed by the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB). You can obtain proof of passing the MBLEx at the testing center after you have completed your one hundred, multiple-choice question exam administered by a designated local Pearson Vue facility. The Federation sends results to the state listed on the initial application.
To be prepared for materials covered on the licensing examination, utilize our state-of-the-art program available on Massage-Exam.com. With the ability to monitor how many questions you have taken and in what categories, you can choose where you want to study from the following:
Anatomy/physiology and Kinesiology
Pathology
Massage Assessment
Massage Application
Business ethics and standards
There are simulated exams, which simulate the actual exam, missed question tests that help you review the information you did not know, or do focused study in the regular categories, focusing on one category at a time.
Massage-Exam.com Grades and stores each test so you may review them at will. The answers and rationale accompany each graded question so you can review and become familiar and knowledgeable with the structure and content of the Licensing exam. Also, with over 3500 multiple-choice questions, you will feel well prepared when taking your exam.
License Renewal Information- Renew Online -12 CE Credits/ year
| Web Information | |
| List of schools | |
| Education Requirements | 500 Hrs |
| Title | Massage Therapist |
| Type of Credential | License |
| State Law Test | |
| State Practical or Written Exam | Written |
| National Exam Requirement | |
| CEU's | |
| Initial Cost of License | $75 |
| Require City License | Check Local City & County Business Regulations |
| Renewal Fee | $125/ Each year on March 31st |
| Liability ins | |
| Credentialed Practitioners | 2,400 |
Louisiana Board of Massage Therapy
2645 O'Neal Lane
Bldg C, Ste. E
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Phone: 225.756.3488
Fax: 225.756.3493
Email: admin@labmt.org
Massage Schools in Louisiana
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1505 Metro Dr. #I Alexandria, LA 71301 |
Alexandria | 800.499.7293 |
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3704 Coliseum Blvd. Alexandria, LA 71303 |
Alexandria | 318.445.6649 |
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10525 Plaza Americana Dr. Baton Rouge, LA 70816 |
Baton Rouge | 225.926.5820 |
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19231 6th Ave. Covington, LA 70433 |
Covington | 985.892.6651 |
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803 Barrow St. Houma, LA 70360 |
Houma | 800.511.9506 |
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1227 Grand Caillou Rd. Houma, LA 70363 |
Houma | 985.223.1755 |
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120 James Comeaux Rd. Lafayette, LA 70508 |
Lafayette | 800.514.2609 |
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3605 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy. |
Lafayette | 337.988.6764 |
LA Institute of Massage Therapy 3750 Nelson Rd. Lake Charles, LA Email: info@LaMassageSchool.com |
Lake Charles | 337.474.3737 |
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2829 4th Ave. Lake Charles, LA 70601 |
Lake Charles | 337.564.5716 |
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3200 Cleary Ave. Metairie, LA 70002 |
Metairie | 800.517.8176 |
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4436 Veterans Memorial BLVd. Metairie, LA 70006 |
Metairie | 800.517.8176 |
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2319 Louisvile Ave. Monroe, LA 71201 |
Monroe | 318.323.2889 |
Delgado Community College 2600 General Meyer Ave. New Orleans, LA 70114 |
New Orleans | 504.762.3100 |
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8731 Park Plaza Drive Shreveport, LA 71105 |
Shreveport | 800.516.6597 |
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1227 Shreveport Barksdale Hwy. Shreveport, LA 71105 |
Shreveport | 318.323.2889 |
Louisiana Continuing Education
| 12 CE Credits Annually | Hours |
Requirements & Limitations |
List of Choices |
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| Renew on March 31st Annually | |||
| All 12 CE's Subject Matter and Provider Must be Louisiana Board Approved | |||
| Professional Ethics, Boundaries, or Communication | Not Limited |
Ethics Bench |
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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) |
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 | No CE credit received |
Live |
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| Active Service on LA 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 Subject Matter and Provider Must be Louisiana Board Approved | |||
| Excess Hours taken do NOT carry over to the next renewal period | |||
| No CE requirements for First Renewal- Must Type "No CE's Required" on Renewal Application | |||
| Keep Records of CE Hours | 5 Years- Audit Selected at Random Annually
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Louisiana Board of Massage Therapy
2645 O'Neal Lane
Bldg C, Ste. E
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Phone: 225.756.3488
Fax: 225.756.3493
Email: admin@labmt.org
* Board Approved Providers
- Providers and Programs Must be approved by the Louisiana Massage Board