by Updated on The Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL) is managing the massage therapist licensing process in Utah. Candidates have to be 8 years old and have a high-school diploma in order to apply. Training Requirements In Utah, you can get licensed by either attending a program or becoming an…
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by Updated on In Texas, massage therapists are under the jurisdiction of the Department of State Health Services who issues licenses. To obtain the license, those interested need to pass 2 exams after completing the required education. Required Education The education needed by massage therapy is a program of 500 hours. They need to study the…
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by Updated on Tennessee requires its massage therapists to be 18 years of age, hold a high school diploma and finish a training program. Let’s find out more about the criteria for this job below. Training Requirements You must finish a 500-hour program in a program accredited by y the Tennessee Higher Education…
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by Updated on South Dakota massage therapists need to be 18 years old, take a training course and pass an exam. Read more below in order to get acquainted with the requirements. Training Requirements You will need to complete 500 hours of training within an accredited program. A school can get either get…
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by Updated on To perform their jobs, massage therapists in South Carolina need a license that is issued by the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, in conjunction with the South Carolina Massage/Bodywork Therapy Panel. There are several requirements that must be met: A minimum age – 18 Completing certain specific education Passing an exam, MBLEx…
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by Updated on The Department of Health in Rhode Island, through the Board of Massage Therapy, has jurisdiction over massage therapists. They have to be licensed in order to operate, and for this, they need to be over the age of 18 and pass an exam after they completed an approved program for this field. Necessary…
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by Updated on Massage therapists in Pennsylvania must get appropriate training, pass an exam and a background check. Let’s learn more details about the industry requirements in this state. Training Requirements A 600-hour program is required for licensing in Pennsylvania. The hour must be split as per the following: 175 hours in Anatomy,…
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by Updated on The Oregon Board of Massage Therapists has jurisdiction over the professionals in this field. They need to meet some requirements and pass an exam to get a license in order to work in the field. If a person already has a license in a different healthcare field, they’ll have to…
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by Updated on In Oklahoma, licenses, are managed by The State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering. In order to apply for a license, you need to be 18 years old and have a high school diploma. Licensing Requirements You need to show proof of having passed an exam, an experience of 5 years,…
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by Updated on Massage therapists have been getting licenses in Ohio since 1915, which is the longest for any state. To get licensed, you need to fulfill certain training requirements and pass an exam. Training Requirements You need a total of 750 hours of training within an accredited program. The program must cover…
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by Updated on The State Board of Massage Therapy issues licenses to massage therapists who want to profess in North Dakota. For this, those interested need to complete an educational program, pass a recognized exam, prove they have a clean criminal past and beholders of a high school diploma or GED. Finding a…
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by Updated on In North Carolina, those who want to work as massage therapists need to obtain a license based on their education, background, and examination. Requirements Next, there’s more information related to each requirement. Education A future massage therapist has to complete educational programs of at least 500 hours. The programs need…
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by Updated on The massage therapy licenses in New York are managed by the Office of the Professions. You can get a license by either education or examination. The requirements in New York are more strict than in other states. License by Education To get licensed in New York, you need 1,000 hours…
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by Updated on To get a massage therapist license in New Mexico, you need to be 18 years old and have a high school diploma. You will also need to complete a program and get examined. Training Requirements You will need a total of 650 hours of education that cover: 165 hours of…
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by Updated on New Jersey requires future massage therapists to undergo a training program and take an exam. Read on to find out more about the requirements. License Criteria: Education The program you attend must be accepted by the New Jersey Department of Education, the New Jersey Commission on Higher Education, or the…
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by Updated on The massage therapy licensing process in New Hampshire is more demanding compared to other states. The licenses are managed by the Advisory Board of Massage Therapists. In order to get certified, you need to meet specific criteria that we will discuss in this article. You must also not have been…
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by Updated on Massage therapists in Nevada need to undergo training and an exam before being allowed to practice. You will also need to be 18 years old or older. The licenses in this state are managed by the State Board of Massage Therapy. Training Requirements You have to finish a 550-hour training…
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by Updated on If you want to get your massage therapy license in Nebraska, you should know requirements are higher than in other parts of the country. You will also have to be 19 years old and have a high school diploma. Schooling Criteria You need 1,000 hours of education, and 100 hours…
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by Updated on If you plan on becoming a massage therapist in Montana, you need training and a license that allows you to work. Read on to find out more about the criteria! Schooling Requirements You must complete 500 hours of training in an accredited school, as follows: 125 class hours in body…
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by Updated on Massage therapists in Missouri must follow the rules set by the Board of Therapeutic Massage. To get licensed, these professionals must first complete their education and pass the exam. The license in Missouri has several levels, with the lowest one being “student.” Students can perform therapeutic massage on the public….
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