New Choices Approved for LMT Test
The Florida Board of Massage Therapy recently expanded the list of approved exams for licensure. This rule became effective September 9, 2009.
(1) The Department shall issue a license to a person who:
(a) Pays to the Department the fee set out in subsection 64B7-27.002(1), F.A.C.;
(b) Submits a completed application on form DH-MQA 1115, “Application For Licensure,” (Rev. 7/08). The form and the attached instructions are incorporated herein by reference and may be obtained from the Board Office at 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C-06, Tallahassee, Florida 32399 or from the website located at ;
(c) Completes a course of study at a massage school approved by the Board pursuant to Rule Chapter 64B7-32, F.A.C.; or completes an approved apprenticeship program in accordance with Rule Chapter 64B7-29, F.A.C.;
(d) Completes the HIV/AIDS course requirement in Rule 64B7-25.0012, F.A.C.;
(e) Passes a national examination approved by the Board;
(f) Completes a course relating to the prevention of medical errors as required by subsection 456.013(7), F.S.
(2) The Board approves the following examinations:
(a) National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork Examination;
(b) National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage;
(c) National Exam for State Licensure option administered by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork;
(d) The Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination administered by the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards.
For more information about these exams, please visit the following websites:
The offers:
-National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork Examination
-National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage
-National Exam for State Licensure
The offers:
-The Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx)
