Washington Massage Regulatory Board and Exam Licensure Process

Washington Health Professions Quality Assurance Board of Massage - regulated by the Department of Health.

Application- for licensure to practice massage in Washington.

A minimum of 500 hours from an accredited school is required in order to obtain a Massage Therapist license. The State also requires a jurisprudence (Law) exam (located at the end of the application) along with proof of passing the National exam regulated by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. The state of Washington now accepts the MBLEx certification as well as exam from the NCBTMB. The new MBLEx is administered by the FSMTB and give at Pearson Vue testing centers. The new MBLEx exam is in direct competition with the NCETMB so it is likely the state will accept both certifications for some time.

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Web Information www.doh.wa.gov/massage
List of accredited schools
Education Requirements 500 Hrs
Title Licensed Massage Practitioner LMP
Type of Credential License
State Law Test
State Practical or Written Exam Written Exam
National Exam Requirement NCETMB * or MBLEx
CEU's 16/ 2 years
Initial Cost of License $50
Require City License
Renewal Fee $25/ year
Liability ins Massage Therapy Insurance Comparison
Credentialed Practitioners 13,222

Washington State Board of Massage
PO BOX 47867
Olympia, WA 98504
Phone: 360-236-4700
Fax: 360-664-9077
Email: hpqa.csc@doh.wa.gov

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