Oklahoma State Massage Regulations
Oklahoma is working with the State Board of Cosmetology, Barbering, & Massage Therapy to provide statewide regulations for Massage Therapists.
Application for Licensure submitted After May 1st 2017
- Must be 18 years of Age
- Certificate of Completion from Massage school with 500 hours or more
- Pass the MBLEx
- Proof of Current Liability Insurance
- Full Disclosure with Background check
Application for OK Licensure may be given to those who maintain a Valid license under any US, DC, or Foreign Nation that meets or exceeds the educational and examination requirements of the Oklahoma Massage Therapy Practice Act
Oklahoma Bill - 687- Approved by Governor 05/11/2016
Oklahoma Massage Schools - A list of massage schools in Oklahoma
The Massage Therapy Practice Act enforces a minimum of 500 hours in a state approved course curriculum and a passing score on the MBLEx (Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination) governed by the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB).
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| eb Information | https://www.ok.gov/cosmo/ |
| List of schools | Oklahoma Massage Schools |
| Education Requirements | 500 Hrs |
| Title | Massage Therapist MT |
| Type of Credential | Massage Therapists must be licensed by May 1st 2017 |
| State Law Test | Laws & Rules |
| State Practical or Written Exam | Written Exam |
| National Exam Requirement | |
| CEU's | 0 CE's/ 2 years - In Process |
| Initial Cost of License | $25 |
| Require City License | Check Local City & County Business Regulations |
| Renewal Fee | $50/ 2 years- Only a 30 day grace period |
| Liability ins | Massage Therapy Insurance Comparison |
| Credentialed Practitioners |
Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology, Barbering, & Massage Therapy
2401 NW 23rd Street #84
Oklahoma City, OK 73107
Phone: 405-521-2441
Fax: 405-521-2440
Massage Schools in Oklahoma
Integrated Massage Therapy College (IMTC) 14909 N. Kelly Ave Edmond, OK 73013 |
Edmond | 405.880.8697 |
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112 Sw 11th St. Lawton, OK 73501 |
Lawton | 580.355.4416 |
Central State Beauty & Wellness College 8494 NW Expressway Oklahoma City, OK 73162 |
Oklahoma City | 405.722.4499 |
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8900 North Weston Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73114 |
Oklahoma City | 405.879.0224 |
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3131 S. Sharidan Tulsa, OK 74145 |
Tulsa | 918.298.8200 |
Oklahoma Continuing Education
| 0 CE Credits Biennially | Hours |
Requirements & Limitations |
List of Choices |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABMP- Biennially | 16 |
Not Limited |
CE Catalog |
| AMTA- Quadrennially | 48 |
Not Limited |
CE Catalog |
| NCBTMB- Biennially | 24 |
Not Limited |
CE Catalog |
| Increase Professional Knowledge and Skills to ensure effective and safe Massage Therapy Practices by taking advantage of the benefits Continuing Education offers | |||
| Check your Massage Association or City/County Professional/Business Laws to meet Continuing Education requirements | |||
| 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) 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 | Not Limited |
Live |
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| Active Service on OK 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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| No CE requirements for State License Renewal | |||
| Keep Records of CE Hours | 5 Years
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Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology, Barbering, & Massage Therapy
2401 NW 23rd Street #84
Oklahoma City, OK 73107
Phone: 405-521-2441
Fax: 405-521-2440