Maryland Massage Therapy Regulations and Certification Exam
The State of Maryland Board of Chiropractic & Massage Therapy Examiners- Regulatory body under the Board of Chiropractic Examiners for Massage therapists.
Fill out this application for Massage Therapy Certification & Registration- To become eligible to practice Massage in the state of Maryland.
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Maryland Massage Schools - A list of massage schools in Maryland
Maryland has two types of Massage therapists. The first is an LMT or Licensed Massage Therapist and the second is an RMP Registered Massage Practitioner. An LMT and RMP are required to obtain 500 accredited hours at an approved establishment regulated by the Maryland State Massage Therapy Advisory Committee. In addition to their 500 hours, a CMT must also attend 60 hours of college courses. Having this distinction allows the CMT to practice in health care facilities such as nursing homes, clinics, doctors’ offices, and hospitals. An RMT only has the right to practice under a private business, health club, or spa.
Both a CMT and RMT are also required to pass the MBLEx.
The MBLEx is designed to provide a standard examination for students of Massage for entry-level professional scope of practice in gaining licensure. The FSMTB was established in 2005 with the intent to build a support system for the Member Boards.
The state of Maryland has a mandatory Jurisprudence examination given by the council on the Massage Therapy Advisory Committee under the direction of Maryland’s Board of Chiropractic Examiners. Before you are eligible to take the jurisprudence exam, you must show proof of passing the MBLEx. The Jurisprudence Exam (page 7) must be completed in an hour and a half. It contains 55 multiple-choice questions on Maryland state laws and regulations for Massage Therapists. It also contains questions on continuing education requirements and code of ethics questions on doing business professionally. You must pass this examination with a 75% or better to obtain approval to practice Massage Therapy in Maryland. To find this material, visit the Maryland Massage Therapy Advisory Committee’s "How To Search Maryland Statues and Regulations" page.
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Jurisprudence Application - (Page 7) Fee for JP exam is $100. However, after you have sent in the application for licensure, and have taken the Jurisprudence exam it is another $200 to obtain your License or Registration in order to practice Massage. Study Guide for JP exam: Massage Therapy Jurisprudence Exam Dates & Instructions
Maryland State Massage Board Newsletters
Continuing Education Requirements- Changes applied to 2014 LMT Renewal 24 CE/ 2 years
| Web Information | www.mdmassage.org |
| List of schools | Maryland Massage Schools |
| Education Requirements | 500 Hrs and 60 College credit Hrs |
| Title | Licensed Massage Therapist LMT Registered Massage Practitioner RMP |
| Type of Credential | Licensed LMT Registration RMP |
| State Law Test | |
| State Practical or Written Exam | Written Exam- MBLEx |
| National Exam Requirement | |
| CEU's | 24/ 2 years- Approved |
| Initial Cost of License | $450 |
| Require City License | Check Local City and County Business Laws |
| Renewal Fee | $200/ 2 years |
| Liability ins | Massage Insurance Comparison |
| Credentialed Practitioners | 3,379 |
Maryland Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Massage Therapy Advisory Committee
4201 Patterson Ave. #301
Baltimore, MD 21215
Phone: 410-764-4738
Fax: 410-358-2863
Email: jonesel@dhmh.state.md.us
Massage Schools in Maryland
Anne Arundel Community College 101 College Parkway Arnold, MD 21012 |
Arnold | 410.777.2222 |
Baltimore School of Reflexology 3505 Pinkney Rd. Baltimore, MD 21215 Email: karen@mdkwi.com |
Baltimore | 410.358.9580 |
Holistic Massage Training Institute 1 East University Parkway #110 Baltimore, MD 21218 Email: holistic-massage@comcast.net |
Baltimore | 410.243.4688 |
The Community College of Baltimore County 7200 Sollers Point Rd. Dundalk, MD 21222 |
Dundalk | 410.780.6431 |
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8730 Mitchell Rd. La Plata, MD 20646 |
La Plata | 301.934.2251 |
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517 Progress Dr. #A-L Linthicum, MD 21090 |
Linthicum | 888.636.7929 |
Baltimore School of Reflexology 26008 Shenandoah Dr. Mechanicsville, MD 20659 |
Mechanicsville | 301.481.3898 |
Baltimore School of Reflexology 797 Irongate Circle Sykesville, MD 21784 Email: agdill@comcast.net |
Sykesville | 410.795.3849 |
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700 York Rd. Towson, MD 21204 |
Towson | 410.337.5155 |
Maryland Continuing Education
| 24 CE Credits Biennially | Hours |
Requirements & Limitations |
List of Choices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renew on October 30th every Even year | |||
| CE hours may be contact or noncontact hours | |||
| 17 hours must be *Board Approved | |||
| Professional Ethics, Boundaries, Communication, or Jurisprudence | 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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| AIDS/HIV, Adult CPR/ First Aid Instructor-Led | 3 |
Required for Renewal- Contact or noncontact- CPR cert not required for renewal |
Basic Training |
| Kinesiology, Anatomy, & Physiology of Human Body | Not Limited |
Advanced Instruction Forum |
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| Diversity, Cultural Competency, & Specialized Training | 1 |
Required for Renewal |
Special Population Techniques |
| 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 | 6 |
Maximum Allowed |
Live |
| Active Service on MD Massage Related Board, Task Force, Committee, or Attending Meetings | 12 |
1 hour of CE for each hour |
Keep Record of Hours & Duties |
| *CE Subject Matter Must be Board Approved | |||
| Excess Hours taken will NOT carry over to the next renewal period | |||
| No CE requirements for First Renewal | |||
| Keep Records of CE Hours | 4 Years- Audit Selected at Random Annually
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Maryland Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Massage Therapy Advisory Committee
4201 Patterson Ave. #301
Baltimore, MD 21215
Phone: 410-764-4738
Fax: 410-358-2863
Email: jonesel@dhmh.state.md.us
* Board Approved