Delaware
Title:
Licensed Massage Therapist
Certified Massage Technician (no new certifications for applications after Dec. 31, 2024)
How do I contact my board?
Division of Professional Regulation: Board of Massage and Bodywork
Cannon Building, Suite 203
861 Silver Lake Blvd.
Dover, DE 19904
Phone: 302-744-4500
Fax: 302-739-2711
[email protected]
What are the initial licensing requirements in my state?
Obtain 625 education hours, pass the MBLEx or NCBTMB exam, submit a fingerprint background check, send a copy of your transcript and course catalogue, and show proof of current CPR.
What are the licensing renewal requirements in my state?
Licenses must be renewed every even-numbered year between September 1 and August 31. Show proof of 24 hours of CE. Three CE hours must be in ethics (taken in a classroom or online), 9 CE hours must be core credits (taken in a classroom hands-on setting), and 12 CE hours must be elective or core credits (may be taken online). Online Courses cannot make up more than 50% of your total CE hours.
How do I look up a license? https://delpros.delaware.gov/OH_VerifyLicense
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