Board of Massage Therapy Examiners
IMPORTANT NEWS ABOUT YOUR LICENSE/REGISTRATION RENEWAL
YOUR LICENSE/REGISTRATION DOES NOT EXPIRE ON OCTOBER 31, 2020
License/Registration expiration date:Automatically extended by the Board in compliance with Governor Hogan’s Executive Order dated June 19, 2020. License/registrations will expire 30 days after the state of emergency is terminated.
Renewal Deadline: Automatically extended by the Board in compliance with Governor Hogan’s Executive Order dated June 19, 2020. License/registrations will expire 30 days after the state of emergency is terminated. Inactive status changes may also be completed online during the renewal period.
Online Renewal Access: through the Board’s website
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.
LATE RENEWAL FEE: WAIVED FOR 2020
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.
Email Sharon Oliver at sharon.oliver@maryland.gov or mdh.bcmte@maryland.gov. with questions.
2020 RENEWAL CYCLE CEU REQUIREMENTS
7 REQUIRED CEUs & CPR
- 3 CEUs in Ethics and Jurisprudence
- 3 CEUs in Communicable Diseases
- 1 CEU in Cultural Competence/Diversity
- CPR Provider Level Certification
WAIVED: 17 ELECTIVE CEUs
BOARD MEMBER VACANCIES
There is an opportunity for two (2) Maryland Licensed Massage Therapists (LMTs) and one (1) Consumer to serve on the Board of Massage Therapy Examiners. Please read the announcement for details regarding the requirements for the vacancies (3), which also provide a link to the application, to start the process. THE DEADLINE TO APPLY IS 10/30/2020.
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