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SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 DEADLINE FOR
ISSUING INITIAL REGISTRATION TO PRACTICE AS A MASSAGE PRACTITIONER (RMP)
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 6-302(e) — On or after October 1, 2024, the Board may not issue an initial registration to practice as a registered massage practitioner.
In order to timely process the remaining RMP applications and ensure compliance with the above stated statutory requirement, as of
September 16, 2024, the Board is unable to accept any applications from individuals who completed a massage education program of less than 750 contact hours. Applicants who are presently scheduled for the online jurisprudence examination must take and pass the examination no later than
September 20, 2024. Datasheets and license fee payments must be received by the Board no later than
September 25, 2024 to ensure issuance of the initial registration by September 30, 2024.
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NEW:
2024-2026 License/Registration Renewal: The
Online Renewal Portal will open on August 12, 2024.
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NEW: HB 1497 - Scope of Practice, Reinstatements, and Examinations by Health Care Providers; Effective July 1, 2024.
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NEW: HB 1498 - Aiding or Abetting Unauthorized Practice – Prohibition; Effective July 1, 2024.
- Proposed Regulations published in the Maryland Register
- The RMP Conversion regulations, codified at COMAR 10.65.01.06.F, are now in effect. To convert your registration to a license you must meet at least one of the following requirements:
- Have held an active registration continuously in good standing for a minimum of 10 years preceding the conversion request;
Or
- Attest to have accumulated 1,000 hours of hands-on experience over the previous 2 years between work hours and continuing education hours;
Or
- Provide documentation verifying a total of 750 contact hours which include program education hours and continuing education hours.
You will be able to combine continuous licensure history and hands-on work experience from another state and Maryland to potentially qualify under options 1 & 2 above for conversion.
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RMP Conversion Application
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NEW:
Servicemember and Spouse License Portability Under the Veterans Auto and Education Improvement Act of 2022 (PL 117-333): Access Application Form Here
NEW:
New Fees
- Jurisprudence/State Examination - $180.00
- Jurisprudence Re-Examination - $250.00
- License/Registration Reinstatement - $475.00
- CE Course Review - $40.00
- Paper Copy of Laws and Regulations - $40.00
- License/Registration Verification - $50.00
2024 Massage Board Member Vacancies
The Massage Therapy Board is seeking candidates to fill three (3) Board Member position: 2 Licensed Massage Therapists (LMTS) and 1 Consumer Member.
LMTs: All interested LMTs are to
submit their applications through the American Massage Therapy Association -Maryland Chapter (AMTA-MD) or the Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP). LMT nominees are also required to submit an application via the Governor’s Appointments Office website at:
http://govappointments.maryland.gov/instructions-for-filling-out-the-general-application-form/. You are not required to be a member of either organization to be nominated.
Consumer Member: Potential Consumer Member candidates are to apply through the Governor’s Appointments Office website at:
http://govappointments.maryland.gov/instructions-for-filling-out-the-general-application-form/
Check Out: Additional Board Membership Information
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LMT Massage Education Requirements
NEW: Implicit Bias Training Requirement for Renewal
The Cultural and Linguistic Health Care Professional Competency Program within the Maryland Department of Health must approve the implicit bias training program. Other courses are not approved and will not be accepted. The list of approved courses may be accessed at
https://health.maryland.gov/mhhd/Pages/Implicit-Bias-Resources.aspx
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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