Learn Massage Therapy in Texas - TX

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

Continuing Education (CE) Requirements for Massage Therapists in Texas

The Texas Department of Health Services issues a two-year license to massage therapists.  During each two-year cycle, therapists are required to complete 12 hours of continuing education.  Hour are reported and collected through a state department audit system.  Continuing education hours can be completed through education programs, institutes, seminars, workshops, conferences, or advanced coursework.  The only stipulation is first aid and/or CPR continuing education hours cannot exceed six hours. 

Opportunities for advancement are limited in massage therapy, given its nature.  However, massage therapy training in Texas is the best bet for advancement.  Some massage therapists ultimately pursue becoming a massage therapy educator. 

Associations for Massage Therapists in Texas

American Massage Therapy Association/Texas Chapter – Open to massage therapists in Texas, membership in the American Massage Therapy Association Texas Chapter will provide members with the legislative power and support they need to advance the professionalism and ethics in their field. 

www.amtatexaschapter.org

Texas Association of Massage Therapists –  The Texas Association of Massage Therapists was formed in 1995 with a primary focus of giving massage therapists in the state a voice and input into legislative measures involving their profession.  The association has since grown to almost 400 massage therapist members from around the state of Texas who continue to strive to have a “voice and vote in their profession.” 

www.texasmassagetherapists.com

Texas Department of Health and State Services – The Texas Department of Health and State Services licenses and regulates the massage therapy profession in the state.  All licensure requirements, continuing education hours and massage therapy establishments rules are set and enforced by the department.  Their website serves as a valuable resource to massage therapists in Texas.

http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/massage/mt_establish.shtm