Virginia Massage Therapy Licensure and Examination Details
Massage Therapy is regulated by the Virginia Board of Nursing.
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License Renewal Information- Renew Online -24 CE Credits/ year
Virginia Massage Schools - A list of massage schools in Virginia
To practice Massage Therapy in the state of Virginia you must have at least 500 hours from an approved massage training program and a successful completion of a Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards MBLEx examination.
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| Web Information | www.dhp.virginia.gov |
| List of schools | Virginia Massage Schools |
| Education Requirements | 500 Hrs |
| Title | Certified Massage Therapist CMT |
| Type of Credential | Certification |
| State Law Test | Laws & Regulations |
| State Practical or Written Exam | Written Exam- MBLEx |
| National Exam Requirement | |
| CEU's | |
| Initial Cost of License | $140 |
| Require City License | Check Local City & County Business Regulations |
| Renewal Fee | $95/ 2 years |
| Liability ins | Massage Therapy Insurance Comparison |
| Credentialed Practitioners | 5,141 |
Department of Health Professions
Board of Nursing
Perimeter Center
9960 Mayland Drive #300
Henrico, VA 23233-1463
Phone: 804-367-4515
Fax: 804-527-4455
Email: nursebd@dhp.virginia.gov
Massage Schools in Virginia
The State Council for Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) is in charge of approved schools for Massage Therapy:
Please contact SCHEV at (804) 225-2600 or via the web at www.schev.edu for more information.
NOVA- Northern Virginia Community College 4001 Wakefield Chapel Rd. Annandale, VA 22003 Email: ncrippen@nvcc.edu |
Annandale | 703.878.5617 |
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14701 Lee Hwy Suite 306 Centreville, VA 20121 |
Centreville | 703.266.2220 |
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153 Zan Rd. Charlottesville, VA 22901 |
Charlottesville | 434.293.4031 |
Dabney's Lancaster Community College 1000 Dabney Dr. Clifton Forge, VA 24422 |
Clifton Forge | 540.261.1211 |
Northern Virginia School of Therapeutic Massage 200 Little Falls St. #303 Falls Church, VA 22046 |
Falls Church | 703.533.3113 |
Le Arai Beauty & Barber Academy 8630 J Lee Hwy Fairfax, VA 22031 |
Fairfax | 703.204.1166 |
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10130 Colvin Run Rd. #A&B Great Falls, VA 22066 |
Great Falls | 703.759.2200 |
Miller-Motte Technical College 1011 Creekside Lane Lynchburg, VA 24502 |
Lynchburg | 888.419.4508 |
Patrick Henry Community College 645 Patriot Ave. Martinsville, VA 24115 |
Martinsville | 276.638.8777 |
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1001 Omni Blvd. #200 Newport News, VA 23606 |
Newport News | 866.708.6174 |
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6300 Center Dr. #100 Norfolk, VA 23502 |
Norfolk | 757.499.5447 |
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2000 Westmoreland St. Ste. A Richmond, VA 23230 |
Richmond | 804.323.1020 |
Miller-Motte Technical College 4444 Electric Road Roanoke, VA 24018 |
Roanoke | 540.597.1010 |
Advanced Fuller School of Massage 195 Sout Rosemont Rd. #105 Virginia Beach, VA 23452 |
Virginia Beach | 757.340.7132 |
Cayce/Reilly School of Massotherapy 215 67th St. Virginia Beach, VA 23451 Email: Cayceschool@edgarcayce.org |
Virginia Beach | 757.457.7270 |
Virginia Continuing Education
| 24 CE Credits Biennially | Hours |
Requirements & Limitations |
List of Choices |
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| Renew on Last day of your Birthday Month, every other year, starting from State Approval Anniversary | |||
| Hold Current Certification by NCBTMB OR Complete 24 CE's for State Licensure Renewal | |||
| NCBTMB- Biennially | 24 |
CE Catalog |
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| OR Complete 24 CE's for State Licensure Renewal | |||
| Direct Contact (Live) Virginia Board Approved | 12 |
Required for Renewal |
Live |
| Remaining 12 hours may be contact or noncontact hours | |||
| Professional Ethics, Boundaries, or Communication | 1 |
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 | 12 |
Minimum Allowed Direct Contact (Live) or Online |
Basic Training |
| 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 | 12 |
Minimum Allowed |
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 | 12 | Minimum Allowed |
Live |
| Active Service on VA Massage Related Board, Task Force, Committee, or Attending Meetings | 1 hour of CE for each Meeting/Day/Hour- At Boards discretion |
Keep Record of Hours & Duties |
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| *CE Subject Matter Must Massage Therapy Related & Providers Must be NCBTMB Approved for a Minimum of 12 CE hours | |||
| Excess Hours taken do NOT carry over to the next renewal period | |||
| No CE requirements for First Renewal | |||
| Keep Records of CE Hours | 6 Years- Audit Selected at Random Annually- Must list on Renewal Form
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Department of Health Professions
Board of Nursing
Perimeter Center
9960 Mayland Drive #300
Henrico, VA 23233-1463
Phone: 804-367-4515
Fax: 804-527-4455
Email: nursebd@dhp.virginia.gov
*Board Approved Providers
- NCBTMB