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Learn Massage Therapy in North Carolina - NC

By an allied health world contributing writer
Published: February, 19 2010

Continuing Education for Massage Therapists in North Carolina

Beginning January 1, 2009 massage therapists are required to submit verification of 24 continuing education credits every two years during a renewal period.  The purpose of this requirement is to ensure that all therapists are staying current with techniques, methods, and modalities that they use in their practice.  Credits can be achieved through online courses, home study courses, attending workshops and presentations at state and national conventions, as well as speaking and/or presenting at these same conventions.  Massage therapists who do not complete this requirement will not be allowed to renew their license. 

Step by Step Massage Therapy Training in North Carolina:

1. Complete the educational and practical requirements for either an approved program offering massage therapy training in North Carolina, an exempted community college or online school, or an out of state program (make sure this curriculum meets the standards for the state of North Carolina)
2. Apply for and provide the required documentation for the application to take one of the offered national massage therapy exams (NCETMB, NCETM, MBLEx, or OBTE). 
3. Successfully complete one of the above exams
4. Apply for and provide the required documentation for licensure in the state of North Carolina; follow the proper procedure depending on if you are applying for a license by examination or endorsement.
5. Once you are licensed, maintain the appropriate number of continuing education credits per renewal period

American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) and American Massage Therapy Association -North Carolina Chapter (AMTA-NC)

American Massage Therapy Association

The American Massage Therapy Association is the national membership organization for massage therapists.  A board of directors governs it and is responsible for upholding the ethics and standards expected for the membership.  Additionally the association provides legislative representation, continuing education opportunities, networking potentials, and availability of a wide variety of information that is beneficial to its members. 

American Massage Therapy Association-North Carolina Chapter

The American Massage Therapy Association- North Carolina Chapter www.amtanc.org is the state equivalent of the AMTA.  The purpose of this association is to represent the members and to advance the profession of massage therapy within the state of North Carolina.  Membership benefits include professional publications, discounted attendance rates for continuing education events, networking opportunities and access to job and volunteer opportunities.