Florida
Title: Licensed Massage Therapist
How do I contact my board?
Florida Board of Massage Therapy
4052 Bald Cypress Way
Bin C-06
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Phone: 850-245-4161
Fax: 850-412-2681
What are the initial licensing requirements in my state?
Obtain 500 education hours, pass the MBLEx or NCBTMB exam, and submit a criminal background check.
What are the licensing renewal requirements in my state?
Licenses must be renewed every odd-numbered year. Show proof of 24 hours of CE. 12 CE hours of live/in-person training relevant to massage therapy techniques are required. The remaining 12 hours can be completed online: 2 CE hours in medical error prevention, 2 CE hours Florida law, 1 CE hour in human trafficking awareness, 2 CE hours in ethics, and 5 “general” CE hours.
How do I look up a license? https://floridasmassagetherapy.gov/
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