Become a Massage Therapist in Maryland

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Maryland State Massage Therapy Licensing Requirements

Maryland has two options available to those who want to pursue a career as a massage therapist: either a CMT (Certified Massage Therapist) or an RMT (Registered Massage Therapist). Both options require students to complete 500 hours at an accredited massage therapy program. A CMT, however, must also attend 60 hours of college courses. In addition, the state of Maryland has a mandatory jurisprudence examination.
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To be a massage therapist in Maryland, both an RMT and a CMT must pass one of the following examinations:

• The National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage (NCETM) which focuses on anatomy/physiology, kinesiology, pathology, massage assessment, massage application, and business ethics and standards. [ Visit The NCBTMB Web Site ]
• The National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCETMB) which extends each subject to include Complementary Alternative Medicine (CAM’s) such as acupuncture, eastern and western energy work, and ayervedic medicine;
• The National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) which allows certification in Asian Bodywork Therapy, Oriental Medicine, Acupuncture, and Chinese Herbology. [ Visit The NCCAOM Web Site ]

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Massage Therapy Schools in Maryland

There are several available schools in Maryland offering the training necessary to pursue a rewarding career in massage therapy.

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Baltimore School of Massage Baltimore, MD and York, PA The Baltimore School of Massage offers the following: Students can complete courses in as little as seven months. Financial aid is available. The program is accredited by ACCSCT and COMTA. The school insures valuable hands-on experience. Job placement assistance is available to students. [ Get Info on The Baltimore School of Massage ]

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National Massage Therapy Institute Falls Church, VA National Massage Therapy Institute welcomes students from Maryland to attend their program. Their massage therapist program offers many features: Students can complete the course in as little as seven months. Day, evening, and weekend classes are available. Students learn Swedish and Sports massage, Reflexology, and Shiatsu as well as ethics and business management. The program is accredited by the Commission On Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA). Upon completion, students will be qualified to sit for the NCETMB. Job placement assistance and financial aid is available. The program includes the entrepreneurial skills needed to start your own practice [ Get Info on The National Massage Therapy Institute ]

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Medix Schools of Massage Therapy of Baltimore Baltimore, MD This school offers comprehensive, clinical massage training, plus... Students learn Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, and neuromuscular therapy. Hands-on training is encouraged. Students learn to communicate with other medical professionals. Graduates will be eligible to sit for the NCETMB.

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