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Florida Massage Therapy
There are more than 80 different modalities of massage that are practiced today. Florida massage schools offer a wide range of training in basic and advanced techniques that you can use to build a successful career in body work. To work as a massage therapist in the Sunshine State, you'll need to complete your program at a Board of Massage Therapy-Approved School, complete a two-hour course on the prevention of medical errors, and pass one of:- The National Certification Examination in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCETMB),
- The National Certification Examination in Therapeutic Massage (NCETM),
- The National Exam for State Licensure (NESL) as administered by the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork; or
- The Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx) administered by the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards.
To renew (or maintain) your Florida massage license, you'll need to complete one hour of ongoing education for each month that has passed since you received your initial license, up to a maximum of 24 hours.
Studying at Florida Massage Therapy Schools
You'll receive practical, hands-on massage experience as well as instruction in theory and technique when you enroll in one of Florida's massage therapy schools. Courses can include studies in anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, business development, state health codes and laws that apply to the massage profession. Full and part-time massage career training programs are available.
Employment of professional massage therapists is predicted to grow by 19 percent, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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