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What are the guidelines for admitting students with criminal history?

Each massage education program makes independent decisions about admissions into the program and may require a criminal background screening as part of that process.

Fingerprint Retention Requirements

Florida statute requires individuals who were fingerprinted on or after Jan. 1, 2013 to have their background results retained in Florida’s Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Continue reading

Changes to the Massage Practice Act

During the 2016 Legislative session, CS/HB 545 passed, which made changes to the Massage Practice Act. These changes update a list of convictions sometimes referred to as “crimes related to the practice,” and generally relate to human trafficking, sexual misconduct, … Continue reading

Electronic Fingerprinting

During the 2014 Legislative session, a law was passed (CS/HB 1065) that will affect massage therapist and massage establishment licensure in Florida. Continue reading

Application for Licensed Massage Establishment (New Business or Change of Ownership)

Click on the appropriate tab below to see the Initial Licensing Requirements, Process, Fees, Statutes and Administrative Rules for a Licensed Massage Establishment (New Business or Change of Ownership). Apply Online →← Returning LoginLogin Help →Change Profession RequirementsProcessFeesStatutes & RulesRequirements Massage establishment … Continue reading

Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) by Endorsement

Click on the appropriate tab below to see the Initial Licensing Requirements, Process, Fees, Statutes and Administrative Rules for a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) by Endorsement. Apply Online →← Returning LoginLogin Help →Change Profession RequirementsProcessFeesStatutes & RulesRequirements For a printable version of … Continue reading

Application for Massage Therapist License

Click on the appropriate tab below to see the Initial Licensing Requirements, Process, Fees, Statutes and Administrative Rules for a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) by Examination. Apply Online →← Returning LoginLogin Help →Change Profession RequirementsProcessFeesStatutes & RulesRequirements Requirements for all applicants Be … Continue reading