Approval in Florida

Renewals 24 CEUs every two years Relevant to and Focused on Massage Therapy Techniques, Skills and Protocols (Classroom Hours) 12 hours Courses in this subject area are usually required to be in an in-person (classroom) setting. Our courses do not cover this

Prevention of Medical Errors (Instruction Hours) 2 hours This course is required for all licensed health care practitioners pursuant to Section 456.013(7), Florida Statutes.

Human Trafficking Awareness (Instruction Hours) 1 hour This course is required every renewal, and must address both sex trafficking and labor trafficking, how to identify individuals who may be victims of human trafficking, how to report cases of human trafficking, resources available to victims, and how to seek assistance as a victim of trafficking.

Florida Laws and Rules (Instruction Hours) 2 hours This course must cover Chapters 456 and 480, Florida Statutes and Rule 64B7, Florida Administrative Code, which govern massage therapy practice in Florida.

Professional Ethics (Instruction Hours) 2 hours This course is required by Rule 64B7-28.009(4)(c), Florida Administrative Code.

General Hours (Instruction Hours) 5 hours General hours may include a varied range of subjects. All courses in this category must be approved by the Florida Board of Massage Therapy.

Hours taken during the renewal cycle in excess of the required hours in any of the other subject areas may be counted as general hours.

Initial 500 hours of education, passing the MBLEx exam