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If I'm licensed to practice massage therapy, where can I find out where my license is valid?
Asked by Gin&Colonic
I'm starting school for massage therapy. I will graduate with 750 hours in massage therapy and I will have my license through the state I'm graduating from. Where can I find out about moving locations and more in depth information on my certification?
Asked by Gin&Colonic
I'm starting school for massage therapy. I will graduate with 750 hours in massage therapy and I will have my license through the state I'm graduating from. Where can I find out about moving locations and more in depth information on my certification?
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Best Answer:
http://www.massagetherapy.com/careers/stateboards.php This site will give you the best reference to each state's requirements for a credential. 750 hours will cover requirements for most states or municipalities. The National Certification Exam, provided by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, will be beneficial, but will not guarantee reciprocity across the nation. If you are looking to relocate, narrow your focus to 3-5 locations that also offer cost of living and "amenities" advantages that you would prefer. Research well before making a jump to a different state. If you don't have your ducks in a row before migrating, you could be stuck without a job for several months. Best wishes...
http://www.massagetherapy.com/careers/stateboards.php This site will give you the best reference to each state's requirements for a credential. 750 hours will cover requirements for most states or municipalities. The National Certification Exam, provided by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, will be beneficial, but will not guarantee reciprocity across the nation. If you are looking to relocate, narrow your focus to 3-5 locations that also offer cost of living and "amenities" advantages that you would prefer. Research well before making a jump to a different state. If you don't have your ducks in a row before migrating, you could be stuck without a job for several months. Best wishes...
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You should google the massage therapy board for your state. They have all the information you could possibly need as each state is different. You may also want to check the massage therapy board for the state you are moving to and see if they recognize your licensethere.
Answered by unclezed2001
Answered by unclezed2001
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You can practice in your state and that is about it. There is no such thing as reciprocal licensing. Even if they use the same test (the NCBTMB or the MBLEx exam there may be different classes required to make up the education requirements. That is the problem with the so called "National Certification" in the US. It doesn't mean that you can go anywhere and work.
You have to check with each state where you are going to work and if in CA - each city.
Answered by Jono
Answered by Jono
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Your state should have a website site that you can visit to verify license of a medical professional in your state. Most of them will have you enter your name and the occupation you obtained your license in. Contact your state medical board as they should be able to give you everything you need.
Answered by cpaige517
Answered by cpaige517
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