For Initial Licensure

Licensees are required to submit proof of completion of the following continuing education (CE) upon initial licensure:

• Ten (10) hours of Florida Laws & Rules for Massage Therapy
• Two (2) hours relating to prevention of medical errors
• One (1) hour of HIV/AIDS

For Initial Licensure Renewal

Licensees initially licensed must complete one (1) hour of CE for each month or partial month that has elapsed since the issuance of the license for which renewal is sought, up to a maximum of 24 hours for the renewal period. The requirements are:

• Two (2) hour course relating to prevention of medical errors
• At least one (1) hour of HIV/AIDS (although required, this course does not count towards meeting your specific hour requirement)
• The remaining required hours may include courses on:
• Communications with clients and other professionals;
• Insurance relating to third party payment or reimbursement for services;
• Psychological dynamics of the client-therapist relationship;
• Risk management, including charting, documentation, record keeping, or infection control (other than the HIV/AIDS course required by section 456.034, F.S.), or massage practice management
• Four (4) hours credit for adult cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) provided the course is sponsored by the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association or the American Safety and Health Institute, or is instructed by persons certified to instruct courses for those organizations.

All courses must be obtained through a Board of Massage Therapy Approved Provider.

For Renewal of License Following Initial Renewal

Every licensee must complete 24 hours of approved CE within the biennium for which they are claimed. The requirements are:

• Two (2) hour course relating to prevention of medical errors
• At least one (1) hour of HIV/AIDS (although required, this course does not count towards meeting your specific hour requirement)
• Two (2) hours of Florida Laws and Rules governing the Massage Therapy Act
• Two (2) hours of Professional Ethics
• At least twelve (12) of the hours must be relevant to and focus on massage therapy techniques, which may include the history of massage, human anatomy & physiology, kinesiology and/or pathology.
• These hours must be completed via live classroom instruction (including hands-on instruction or demonstration).
• 6 of the live hours may be completed via performance of Pro Bono services pursuant to 64B7-28.0095, F.A.C.
• The remaining hours may include courses on:
• Communications with clients and other professionals;
• Insurance relating to third party payment or reimbursement for services;
• Psychological dynamics of the client-therapist relationship;
• Risk management, including charting, documentation, record keeping, or infection control (other than the HIV/AIDS course required by section 456.034, F.S.), or massage practice management
• Four (4) hours credit for adult cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) provided the course is sponsored by the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association or the American Safety and Health Institute, or is instructed by persons certified to instruct courses for those organizations.

All courses must be obtained through a Board of Massage Therapy Approved Provider.

See Rule 64B7-28.009, F.A.C. for more information about continuing education requirements.