Continuing Education requirements for license renewal: Next renewal Date is August 31, 2011 Total of 25 Continuing Education Hours required per biennium One (1) hour of continuing education for each month or partial month that has elapsed since the issuance of the license for which renewal is sought, up to a maximum of 24 hours for the renewal period. At least twelve (12) of the hours must be relevant to and focus on massage therapy techniques, which may include the history of massage, human anatomy & physiology, kinesiology and/or pathology. These hours must be completed via live classroom instruction (including hands-on instruction or demonstration). 6 of the live hours may be completed via performance of Pro Bono services pursuant to 64B7-28.0095, F.A.C. You must have approval PRIOR to service and the clients must meet Federal standards of need. To apply for pro bono credit click here: http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/massage/frm_Pro-Bono-CEU.doc Two (2) hours must cover instruction in professional ethics. Note – If you are a new licensee and this is your first renewal, you are not required to complete this course for renewal. Two (2) hours must cover instruction in the prevention of medical errors. Two (2) hours must cover instruction in Florida Laws and Rules (Chapter 480 and 456, Florida Statutes and Rule Chapter 64B7, F.A.C.). Note – If you are a new licensee and this is your first renewal, you are not required to complete this course for renewal. In addition to the hours required above, a course in HIV/AIDS is also required for renewal. All courses must be obtained through a Board of Massage Therapy Approved Provider The following courses may be taken online or through home study: 2 ceu's Florida Laws & Rules 2 ceu's Professional Ethics 2 ceu's Prevention of Medical 1 ceu HIV/Aids Update 6 ceu's General subject matter COURSES WE PROVIDE: |
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