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Learn the laws, rules, and regulations that govern massage therapy practice in Florida. This 2-hour continuing education course provides massage therapists with an overview of Florida Statutes Chapters 480 and 456 and Rule Chapter 64B7, which establish requirements and professional standards for licensed massage therapists and massage establishments.
Whether you are preparing for Florida license renewal or want to strengthen your understanding of the laws governing your practice, this course provides a focused review of important Florida massage therapy requirements, professional responsibilities, and regulatory standards.
In this course, you will learn:
The purpose and scope of Florida massage therapy laws and regulations
Florida Statutes Chapter 480 and how it applies to massage therapy
Florida Statutes Chapter 456 and its relevance to healthcare professions
Florida Administrative Code Rule Chapter 64B7
Licensing and professional requirements for Florida massage therapists
Regulations governing massage therapy practice and establishments
Professional responsibilities and prohibited practices
Disciplinary actions and potential penalties for violations
Important regulatory requirements affecting everyday massage therapy practice
How to use Florida laws and rules to better understand your professional responsibilities
Why take this course?
Florida massage therapists are responsible for understanding and following the laws and rules that govern their profession. Staying familiar with current regulations can help therapists maintain compliance, understand their professional responsibilities, and avoid potential violations.
This focused 2-hour course provides a convenient review of the Florida laws, rules, and regulations that apply to massage therapy practice. It is an ideal choice for Florida massage therapists completing their required laws and rules continuing education or looking for a practical regulatory refresher.
Explain the purpose of Florida laws and regulations governing massage therapy.
Identify key provisions of Florida Statutes Chapter 480 that apply to massage therapists.
Describe the relevance of Florida Statutes Chapter 456 to professional practice.
Identify important provisions of Florida Administrative Code Rule Chapter 64B7.
Describe licensing, professional, and establishment requirements applicable to Florida massage therapy.
Identify prohibited practices, disciplinary actions, and potential penalties for violations.
Apply knowledge of Florida laws and rules to common professional responsibilities and practice situations.
Text: Florida Laws and Rules text written by Corrine Rubida and the Florida Board of Massage Therapy, 36 pages
Course instruction guide
15-question multiple-choice final exam
Course evaluation
Certificate of Achievement upon completion
Unlimited phone support for course-related questions
The Center for Massage Therapy Continuing Education, LLC is an Approved Provider through the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB); Approved Provider number 409296-00.
Our online massage continuing education courses are also accepted by the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA), Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP), and most state boards.
For more information on Florida state requirements and approvals, please visit our Approvals page and click on your state.
I liked how thorough the course was. There are so many Laws and Rules and this booklet divided them nicely and explained them thoroughly. I have no dislikes about the course. - Marlene Marchant
Easy to read, well organized. - Monica Reno, LMT
Information outlines our state laws. - R. Rodriguez, LMT
Information was well outlined and I loved the instant access when downloading the course. - C. Nueffer, LMT
Why is the practice of massage therapy governed by the State of Florida?
A. To protect the public from unqualified practitioners
B. To ensure that massage therapists have knowledge of anatomy and physiology
C. To ensure that massage therapists have an understanding of the functions of the body
D. All of the above
What is the penalty for violating the laws and provisions of section 480.047?
A. A felony charge
B. A misdemeanor in the third degree
C. A misdemeanor in the first degree
D. A citation
When the board finds an applicant, apprentice, or licensee in violation of current massage laws, discipline may include all of the following EXCEPT:
A. Letter of concern
B. License with conditions
C. License set to inactive status
D. Fines
Course Author
About the Instructor
Corrine Rubida, BS, LMT
Corrine completed her massage therapy training at Gateway College of Massage Therapy in 1997 and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Healthcare Administration in 2012. She has been practicing and teaching massage therapy since 1997 and currently holds a massage therapy license in South Dakota. She is also a member of the ABMP. In 2002, Corrine founded the Center for Massage Therapy CE to make professional massage continuing education courses available both online and by mail. Since then, she has developed more than 100 home-study massage continuing education courses and has taught live courses for AMTA and the Gateway College of Massage Therapy.
