Iowa Massage Therapy Exam and Licensure Application
Massage Board of Massage Therapy - Governing agency for massage licensing and certification requirements.
Iowa Massage Therapist License Application - Download and complete this document from the Iowa Board of Massage Therapy. Or Online Application process. You can also Renew Online as well.
Verify your License Status- Or validate a Massage Therapist
Iowa Massage Schools - A list of massage schools in Iowa
Becoming a massage therapist in Iowa starts with completing the initial course work from an Iowa approved massage course or school. Once the course is complete, you are required to take and pass the MBLEx (Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination). Passing this exam will allow you to apply for your state license. The MBLEx (Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination) is delivered on a computer at an approved testing center. The massage questions on the exam are delivered one at a time. The exam is complete when you have finished 100 questions or the 2 hours time limit has expired.
Proper test preparation is essential in passing the MBLEx. The MBLEx is governed by the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB). The tools we have created here on Massage-Exam were designed specifically for the purpose of helping you master the information on the licensing exam. Study from a pool of over 3500 massage questions covering the exact same topics as the MBLEx. With our massage exams you not only get the correct answer for each question, you also get the rationale or reasoning behind the correct answer. This allows you to actually learn concepts you may not know or are having difficulty with. Have a question about massage therapy curriculum? Use our Massage Support Desk that comes with your massage exam subscription to ask a Licensed Massage Therapist your question.
The state of Iowa maintains a fairly detailed FAQ about massage therapy licensing, renewal, and continuing education.
License Renewal Information- Renew Online -16 CE Credits/ 2 years
| List of schools | |
| Education Requirements | 500 Hrs |
| Title | Massage Therapist MT |
| Type of Credential | License |
| State Law Test | |
| State Practical or Written Exam | Written Exam |
| National Exam Requirement | |
| CEU's | |
| Initial Cost of License | $120 |
| Require City License | Check Local City & County Business Regulations |
| Renewal Fee | $120/ 2 years Renew Online |
| Liability ins | |
| Credentialed Practitioners | 2,396 |
Iowa Board of Massage Therapy
Iowa Department of Public Health
Bureau of Professional Licensure
Lucas State Office Building, 5th Floor
321 East 12th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319
Phone: 515.281.6959
Massage Schools in Iowa
Carlson College of Massage Therapy 11809 Country Rd. X-28 Anamosa, IA 52205 |
Anamosa | 319.462.3402 |
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2945 Williams Parkway SW Ceder Rapids, IA 52404 Email: cradm@capricollege.com |
Cedar Rapids | 800.397.0612 |
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2450 East 53rd Street Davenport, IA 52807 Email: davadm@capricollege.com |
Davenport | 800.728.1336 |
Continuing Education Only Windemere Institute of Healing Arts 2219 Pole Line Rd. Decorah, IA 52101 Email: WIHA@rconnect.com |
Decorah | 800.874.0905 |
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3601 Douglas Ave. Des Moines, IA 50310 Email: office@collegeofmassage.info |
Des Moines | 515.277.2126 |
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395 Main Street Dubuque, IA 52001 Email: dbqadm@capricollege.com |
Dubuque | 800.728.0712 |
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24 2nd Street NE Mason City, IA 50401 Email: lajames@lajames.com |
Mason City | 641.424.2161 |
East-West School of Integrative Healing Arts 1395 Jordan Street North Liberty, IA 52317 |
North Liberty | 319.351.3262 |
Indian Hills Community College 525 Grandview Ave. Ottumwa, IA 52501 |
Ottumwa | 800.726.2585 |
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1900 North Grand Ave. #8 Spencer, IA 51301 Email: jgentle@iowalakes.edu |
Spencer | 877.807.9585 |
Iowa Continuing Education
| 16 CE Credits Biennially | Hours |
Requirements & Limitations |
List of Choices |
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| Renew on the 15th of the State Approval Anniversary Month Biennially | |||
| Direct Contact (Live) Iowa Board Approved | 8 |
Required for Renewal |
Live |
| Remaining 8 hours may be contact or noncontact hours | |||
| Taking and Passing MBLEx | Keep Passing Record | MBLEx | |
| Taking and Passing NCBTMB | Keep Passing Record | NCBTMB | |
| Professional Ethics, Boundaries, or Communication | Not Limited |
Ethics Bench |
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Body Mechanics & Self-Care |
Not Limited |
Self-Care Guru |
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| Business Practices | Not Limited |
Business Mastery |
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| Adult CPR/ First Aid, Sanitation, or Geriatric Care | Direct Contact (Live) or Online |
Basic Training |
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| Kinesiology, Anatomy, & Physiology of Human Body | Not Limited |
Advanced Instruction Forum |
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| Cultural Competency & Specialized Training | Not Limited |
Special Population Techniques |
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| Pathology of the Human Body | Not Limited |
Advanced Instruction Forum |
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| Self-Study: Books, DVD's, Research Materials, & Related Publications | Not Limited |
Research Community |
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| Publishing an Article | 5 CE hr= 1 page | Research Community |
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| Somatic Education | Not Limited |
Advanced Instruction Forum |
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| Teacher Training | Not Limited |
Instructor Headquarters |
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| Lecture, Teaching a CE Class, or Massage Course | 4 |
Maximum Allowed - 1 hour= 1 CE hr must maintain course info for audit |
Live |
| Active Service on IA Massage Related Board, Task Force, Committee, or Attending Meetings | 1 hour of CE for each Meeting/Day/Hour |
Keep Record of Hours & Duties |
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| *CE Subject Matter Must be Massage Therapy related | |||
| Excess Hours taken will NOT carry over to the next renewal period | |||
| No CE requirements for First Renewal- CE's acquired within first 2 years of licensure can be used in next renewal only | |||
| Keep Records of CE Hours | 5 Years- Audit Selected at Random Annually- Must report CE's on Renewal Application
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Iowa Board of Massage Therapy
Iowa Department of Public Health
Bureau of Professional Licensure
Lucas State Office Building, 5th Floor
321 East 12th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319
Phone: 515.281.6959
* Board Approved Providers