After you complete ten hours of Florida massage law and rules, graduate from massage school, take your Board-Approved exam, get your license, and start working as a massage therapist, you are bound to forget the requirements for your first renewal. Here is a refersher about those rules, plus a few recent updates: The next renewal is …
The Florida Department of Health (DOH) and the Division of Medical Quality Assurance (MQA) have launched a new website to help guide massage licensees through the new renewal process. So, what has changed for the license renewal process? The Florida Department of Health (DOH) and the Division of Medical Quality Assurance (MQA), will …
Are you considering a career in massage therapy in Florida and do not know the regulations or requirements? Are you a massage therapist in another state moving to Florida and need to get a license there? Maybe you have visited the Florida Board of Massage website, or a few websites of massage schools you are …
Here is the latest rule change for Florida Massage Therapists: 64B7-28.008 Display of Licenses. (1) Each licensed practitioner shall conspicuously display a current license issued by the Department, or photo copy thereof, at each location at which he or she practices. (a) Effective on August 1, 2012, for each initial license or duplicate license issued …
If you look around for an online Florida Massage Law and Rules continuing education courses, you typically will see that there are two course options available: 2 CE Hours and 10 CE Hours. This choice causes some confusion, especially for Florida massage license applicants. So, who needs what? I’ll explain…
Here is an update I wanted to make all of my Florida colleagues aware of: As of July 1st, 2012, Florida massage therapists are no longer required to complete a minimum one hour HIV/AIDS continuing education course per biennial renewal. This continuing education requirement was previously required by Florida Law – Chapter 456.033. For more …
This video breaks down the two most common routes to attaining a Florida massage license, and then discusses the steps needed to complete each method of licensure. Have a special situation or need something clarified? Let me know in the comments below, and I’ll be happy to help you! ~ Ivy
What is the most confusing question on the Florida Massage License Application? “Are you applying for licensure as a Massage Therapist by Endorsement or as a Massage Therapist by Examination?” Most therapists assume if they are transferring their license from another state, they are applying as an Endorsement candidate. This is not always the case.
The process of attaining a Florida massage license can be confusing, and you may not know where to begin. I know this firsthand, having transferred my own license through the Florida Endorsement process. I also receive emails and calls every week from people asking about their own unique situation. I have compiled a list of …
