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Laws and Rules Governing Massage Practice

State: Florida
Hours: 2
Price: $10.00

Elite CME offers the very best in continuing education at a guaranteed low cost. You will be amazed at how much you can save using our courses.

Unlike other continuing education providers, we do not require payment in advance. You can take your test, see the results, and upon passing, submit your payment information.

If you are NCBTMB certified, you may use all of these courses toward your required hours. Our 6 hour Ethics course includes Standard V and meets the NCBTMB ethics requirement.

You may have already received and reviewed our continuing education course book by mail. If you are now ready to take the test online, use the BEGIN TEST button below.

If you pass the test with a score of 75% or better, you will be prompted for your name, address and credit card information. Please have this information available. Once you pass the test, you must provide this information for your certificate of completion to be processed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why am I receiving this course?
Florida Massage Therapy Board records indicate that your license will need to be renewed by August 31, 2011. Our courses are approved by the Florida Board of Massage Therapy. Our Florida approved provider number is 50-4007. Elite CME, Inc. is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider. Our NCBTMB approved provider number is 450215-06.

What are the continuing education rules?
You are required to complete 24 hours of continuing education plus and HIV course. You are only be able to complete half of your hours through correspondence/internet. In addition, you may also complete your HIV course through correspondence/internet.

The other 12 hours of massage therapy technique must be completed in a classroom.

This course will satisfy all of your required courses, plus give you 6 hours of electives. The only thing left for you to complete will be your 12 hours of technique. You may register for our classroom courses on our website. We have many dates, locations and subjects available to choose from.

If you are NCBTMB certified, you may use all of these courses towards your required hours. Our 6 hour Ethics course includes Standard V and meets the NCBTMB ethics requirement.

What mandatory hours am I required to complete?
For your license renewal you are required to complete 2 hours of Professional Ethics, 2 hours of Prevention of Medical Errors and 2 hours of Florida Laws and Rules. In addition to these required hours, a course in HIV/AIDS is also required for renewal.

How do I complete this course?
This course contains everything you need to complete the 12 hours of CE requirements plus the HIV/AIDS requirement allowed through correspondence/internet. Carefully review the information contained in these chapters.

How do I get my test graded and get my certificate of completion?
Either review the material from the course booklet that has been sent to you or download it from the web and then take your final exam. If you pass the test with a score of 75% or better, you will be prompted for your name, address and credit card information. Please have this information available. Once you pass the test, you must provide this information for your certificate of completion to be processed.

Will you report my hours to the state?
Yes, we will report your hours electronically to the state through CE Broker within one business day. You keep your certificate of completion for your records.

I still have questions
No problem, we are here to help you. Call us toll free at 1-866-344-0973.

Remember completing your continuing education does not renew your license. License renewals are processed by the State of Florida.
Overview/Approvals

Course Overview

  • Define “massage” according to the Florida Massage Therapy Act.
  • List the qualifications for licensure as a professional massage therapist under Florida law.
  • Explain the meaning and significance of “biennial” licensing renewal, and list the necessary continuing education requirements.
  • List the acts that are gounds for disciplinary action against massage therapists.
  • Describe the relationship and responsibilities of apprentices and sponsors in an approved apprenticeship training program.
  • Describe the requirements for instructors and massage therapy students training in colonics irrigation.
  • List the laws and guidelines governing establishments of massage therapy.

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    Every year 100,000 professionals nationwide use Elite Continuing Education. They do so because we provide the highest quality continuing education nationwide at an affordable price. I hope you enjoy our course and find it to be beneficial and informative.

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    Elite CME's Course Approval

    Florida CE Provider #50-4007
    Visit www.cebroker.com or to view our approval click on the button below.

    Elite CME, Inc. is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB)as a continuing education Approved Provider. Our NCBTMB provider number is 450215-06.