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IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO THE PUBLIC ABOUT MASSAGE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS

The Maryland State Board of Massage Therapy Examiners (the “Board”) does not approve apprenticeship programs. An apprenticeship program would likely not lead to licensure or registration under the Board’s statutes or regulations. As a reminder, an individual must be licensed or registered with the Board before practicing massage therapy in Maryland.

Before enrolling in any massage therapy school or program, an individual interested in practicing massage therapy in Maryland should ensure that the training offered meets the requirements of the Board. Historically, the Board has only approved programs including in-person, hands-on training in a classroom setting.
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LICENSE/REGISTRATION RENEWAL

YOUR LICENSE/REGISTRATION EXPIRES ON JUNE 30, 2021.

Renewal Deadline: June 30, 2021, in compliance with Governor Hogan’s Executive Order dated March 9, 2021. Inactive status changes may also be completed online during the renewal period.

The online renewal portal closes at 12:00 am on July 1, 2021.

July 1, 2021 - You must submit a paper Reinstatement Application and the applicable fees to practice massage therapy.

Reinstatement Fees: LMT - $676.00; RMP - $650.00.

Mandatory CEUs, Electives Waiver, and CPR Certification:

• Mandatory 7 CEUs: 3 Hrs. Ethics or Jurisprudence; 3 Hrs. in Communicable Diseases including HIV/AIDS; 1 Hr. Diversity or Cultural Competency.
• 17 elective CEUs waived.
• Must possess an unexpired CPR certificate (LMTs Healthcare Provider Level & RMP's Basic CPR) at the time of renewal.

CEU Exemption Notice: Initial licenses and registrations issued on or after 10/31/2019 are exempt from the CEU requirements but must renew and hold a valid CPR certification.

LMT's & RMP's with Tax and/or Child Support Holds: The Board must receive official clearance from the MD Comptroller and/or the Division of Child Support Enforcement before a license or registration may be issued.

IF YOU WERE SCHEDULED TO RENEW YOUR LICENSE BY OCTOBER 31, 2020, YOU MUST RENEW YOUR LICENSE AGAIN BY OCTOBER 31, 2022 IN THE NORMAL COURSE.

Email Christopher Hawkins at christopher.hawkins1@maryland.gov or mdh.bcmte@maryland.gov with questions.

• LMT Status - Education Requirements

COVID-19 INFORMATION:

• NEW: 3/9/21: Amended Order on License Extension  
• NEW: 3/9/21: Amended Order on Gatherings  
• NEW: 3/9/21: MDH Order - General Directives Regarding Certain Businesses and Facilities 
• NEW: 3/9/21: Amended Order on Healthcare Actions 
• NEW: 3/9/21: MDH Order - Amended Various Health Care Matters Order 
  
  
• 02-04-2021: MDH Order- Amended Vaccination Matters (Additional Covered Persons)
• 02-04-2021: MDH Notice - Bulletin COVID 19 Vaccine Distribution Updates (Week 9)
• 01-28-2021: Executive Order-Regarding Businesses, Facilities and Use of Face Coverings.
• 1/5/21: MDH Order Requiring Reporting of Covid-19 Vaccine Administration 
• 1/1/21: Amended Directive and Order Regarding Vaccination Matters 
• 12-08-2020: Vaccination Matters Executive Order
• 12-08-2020: Amended Nursing Home Matters 
• State of Emergency Renewed - 10/29/2020 Governor's Executive Order
• 10-01-2020 Executive Order by Governor Hogan regarding Testing and Other Healthcare Matters
• 7/1/20 COVID -19 Update - MDH Order - Amended Various Healthcare Matters - COVID Testing on Demand
• RMPs may return to work starting 5:00 pm on June 5, 2020, if allowed by your County Executive.  RMPs must comply with the MDH  reopening requirements.   Also review the FSMTB's Guidelines for Reopening.
• 06-03-2020 Executive Order by Governor Hogan regarding Reopening of certain businesses and facilities
•  05-27-2020: Governor's Executive Order
•  Updated Interim Guidance on CPR card Extensions
• 05-19-2020: Secretary of Health Order
• Certification of Compliance
• 05-13-2020: Governor's Executive Order
• 05-06-2020: Governor's Executive Order-Amending Order of March 30, 2020
• 05-06-2020: Secretary Neall's Amended Directive and Order Regarding Various Healthcare Matters