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Florida Massage Therapy Schools - FL
By an allied health world contributing writer
Published: January 7th, 2010
Massage Therapy is a professional occupation on the rise in the state of Florida. Florida if full of industries that support massage therapist jobs, such as personal care services (massage therapy establishments), offices of health care practitioners (chiropractic and occupational health offices), traveler accommodation (hotels), amusement and recreational industries (fitness gyms), and physicians offices. In Florida, massage school and online institutions provide the training necessary to enter this thriving work force. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average national annual salary for a massage therapist is $39,850. In addition, the state of Florida does regulate massage therapy; therefore, the job market has very good opportunities for this profession, as noted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Continuing Educational Requirements for Massage Therapists in the State of Florida
In order to apply for renewal of certification for massage therapist licensure in the state of Florida, the following requirements must be met.
- One hour of continuing education for each month that has passed since the issuance of your license. Continuing education is available either online or through Florida massage therapy schools. There is a maximum of 24 hours in the renewal period.
- At least 12 of those hours must come from massage therapy techniques.
- A mandatory 2 hours of professional ethics is required.
- In addition, 2 hours of prevention of medical errors must be covered.
- Also, 2 hours of Florida laws and rules is required.
- Complete a course in HIV/AIDS.
- Continuing education must come from a Board of Massage Therapy approved provider. A listing of approved providers may be found at the Florida Department of Health website.
http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/massage/ma_ceu.html