Mississippi Massage Licensure Exam and Certification Breakdown
Mississippi State Board of Massage Therapy- Important information pertaining to Licensed Massage therapists for the state of Mississippi.
Application for Mississippi Professional LMT - If it has been longer than 24 months since graduating from a Mississippi massage school, you will need to provide proof of completion of a 3-hour Mississippi Law / Rules and Regulations CEU course OR apply to take the Mississippi Rules and Regulations examination. Renew application.
Application for Mississippi State Exam- Examination Schedule- $200 In-state & $300 Out-of-state Handbook
Mississippi Law/Rules and Regulation- The Laws, Rules & Regulations (changes effective December 1st 2014) exam has 50 True or False questions. Scope of Practice
Online Renewal License- CE Approved Providers- 24 CE/ 2 years
Mississippi Massage Schools - A list of massage schools in Mississippi & FAQs
Mississippi State requires 700 hours minimum in an approved training program. The state exam MSBMT consists of 200 multiple-choice and True/False questions as well as 50 Law/ Rules and Regulation True/False questions in 3 hours. The completion of the MBLEx Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination is required.
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| Web Information | www.msbmt.state.ms.us |
| Education Requirements | 700 Hrs- Approved Schools |
| Title | Licensed Massage Therapist LMT |
| Type of Credential | Licensure |
| State Law Test | Part of Written Exam- Rules & Regulations |
| State Practical or Written Exam | Written Exam (MSBMT) - Code of Ethics |
| National Exam Requirement | MBLEx |
| CEU's | 24/ 2 years |
| Initial Cost of License | $200 MS State Exam (in-state) $300 (out-of-state) or $100 (reciprocity with MBLEx taken) $50 Application $100 Mississippi State Law Exam (MSLE) $150 Mississippi Board Pre-Licensure Exam Fee $25 for each Mobile Therapist Card |
| Require City License | Check Local City & County Business Regulations |
| Renewal Fee | $200/ 2 years |
| Liability ins | Massage Therapy Insurance Comparison |
| Credentialed Practitioners | 1,700 |
Mississippi State Board of Massage Therapy
PO BOX 20
Morton, MS 39117
Phone: 601-732-6038
Fax: 601-732-6447
director@msbmt.state.ms.us
Massage Schools in Mississippi
| Board List | ||
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12251 Bernard Parkway Gulfport, MS 39503 |
Gulfport | 228.896.9727 |
Healing Touch School of Massage Therapy 5360 I-55 North #150 Jackson, MS 39211 |
Jackson | 769.251.5181 |
MS Gulf Coast Community College -West Harrison County Center 21500 B Street Long Beach, MS 39560 |
Long Beach | 228.563.2223 |
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7900 Airways Blvd. #103 Southaven, MS 38671 |
Southaven | 662.429.9909 |
Southwest Mississippi Community College 1156 College Dr. Summit, MS 39666 |
Summit | 601.276.2000 |
Waldrip Center for Therapeutic Massage 3018 Cliff Gookin Blvd. #3 Tupelo, MS 38801 |
Tupelo | 662.407.0578 |
Mississippi Continuing Education
| 24 CE Credits Biennially | Hours |
Requirements & Limitations |
List of Choices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renew on May 31st every 2 years from State Approval Anniversary Date | |||
| Direct Contact (Live) Mississippi Board Approved | 19 |
Required for Renewal |
Live |
| Remaining 5 hours may be contact or noncontact hours | |||
| *CE Subject Matter Must be Mississippi Board Approved | |||
| Professional Ethics, Boundaries, or Communication | 3 |
Required for Renewal |
Ethics Bench |
| Laws, Rules, & Regulations | 3 |
Required for Renewal |
Ethics Bench |
Body Mechanics & Self-Care |
Not Limited |
Self-Care Guru |
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| Business Practices | Not Limited |
Business Mastery |
|
| Adult CPR/ First Aid Instructor-Led | Required for Renewal
NOT Part of CE's |
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 |
|
| Self-Study: Books & DVD's with Exam and Certificate | 5 |
Minimum Allowed- Noncontact hours Do Not Carry over to Next renewal periods |
Research Community |
| Somatic Education | Not Limited |
Advanced Instruction Forum |
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| Teacher Training | Not listed as an accepted CE |
Instructor Headquarters |
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| Lecture or Teaching a CE Class | Not Allowed |
Live |
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| Active Service on MS Massage Related Board, Task Force, Committee, or Attending Meetings | 1 hour of CE for each hour |
Keep Record of Hours & Duties |
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| *CE Subject Matter Must be Board Approved | |||
| Excess Contact Hours taken will carry over to the next 2 renewal periods- View CE's recorded by Board | |||
| No CE requirements for First Renewal | |||
| Keep Records of CE Hours | 5 Years- Audit Selected at Random Annually- Must have CE's Reported & Tracked by Mississippi Reporting System
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Mississippi State Board of Massage Therapy
PO BOX 20
Morton, MS 39117
Phone: 601-732-6038
Fax: 601-732-6447
director@msbmt.state.ms.us
* Board Approved Providers
- Mississippi Massage Board Approval
- CEU Mississippi Providers
- Tracked with Mississippi Reporting system
- Ten (10) days. CEU providers are required to report to the Board within 5 days after a class; the additional 5 days are for internal Board processing.