South Dakota Board of Massage Therapy- The regulatory Board information, rules, and laws.
Application- Completely fill out and notarize before sending in the application for a Massage Therapy license. FAQ
License Renewal Information- 8 CE Credits/ 2 years
South Dakota Massage Schools - A list of massage schools in South Dakota
In the past, 100 hours was enough to get you a job as a massage therapist in the state of South Dakota. However, grandfathering laws are now in place so people who are already massage therapists can carry a license if they have performed competently in a job for three years. The new requirements are the basic 500 hours of massage curriculum and the passing of one of these accepted exams: The NBCA administered by the AMMA or the MBLEx by the FSMTB. To be in compliance, anyone wishing to be a Licensed Massage Therapist after 2005 must have the minimum 500 hours at an approved Massage training establishment, passing score on chosen exam, and Liability Insurance.
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Web Information | http://doh.sd.gov/boards/Massage/ |
List of schools | South Dakota Massage Schools |
Education Requirements | 500 Hrs |
Title | Massage Therapist MT |
Type of Credential | License |
State Law Test | Laws, Rules, Statute & Regulations |
State Practical or Written Exam | Written-NBCA and MBLEx |
National Exam Requirement | |
CEU's | 8/ 2 years |
Initial Cost of License | $120 |
Require City License | Check Local City & County Business Regulations |
Renewal Fee | $65/year |
Liability ins | Massage Therapy Insurance Comparison @ least 250,000 Liability |
Credentialed Practitioners | 730 |
South Dakota Board of Massage Therapy - Contact
PO BOX 340 (mailing)
1351 North Harrison Ave
Pierre, SD 57501
Phone: 605-224-1721
Fax: 888-425-3032
Email: sdbmt@midwestsolutionssd.com
National Accreditation
Accepted By:
Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA)
Accrediting Council for Independent
Colleges and Schools (ACICS)
National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts & Sciences (NACCAS)
Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET)
Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)
Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC)
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Spring Bath House School of Massage 1111 S. Miller Ave. |
Mitchell | 605.999.0064 |
623 St. Joseph St. Rapid City, SD 57701 Email: tom@bhbeautycollege.com |
Rapid City | 605.342.0697 |
South Dakota School of Massage Therapy 902 West 22nd St. Sioux Falls, SD 57105 Email: info@sdschoolmassage.com |
Sioux Falls | 605.334.4422 |
604 N. West Ave Sioux Falls, SD 57104 |
Sioux Falls | 605.336.2775 |
8 CE Credits Biennially | Hours |
Requirements & Limitations |
List of Choices |
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Renew on September 30th every Even year | |||
All 8 CE hours may be contact or noncontact hours | |||
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 SD 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 Providers Must be Board Approved by NCBTMB or American Medical Massage Association | |||
Excess Hours taken do NOT carry over to the next renewal period | |||
All 8 CE's are required for the First Renewal- CE Hours are Prorated based on Initial Licensure Date | |||
Keep Records of CE Hours | 5 Years- Audit Selected at Random Annually- Must list CE's on Renewal Form
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South Dakota Board of Massage Therapy - Contact
PO BOX 340 (mailing)
1351 North Harrison Ave
Pierre, SD 57501
Phone: 605-224-1721
Fax: 888-425-3032
Email: sdbmt@midwestsolutionssd.com
*Board Approved Providers