Russell’s Reminders – Myths about continuing education in Texas

Russell Rust – Government Relations

October 2024

Did you know, just because you receive advertisement regarding continue education classes, does not mean they are accepted by Texas for renewal? Texas LMT’s are free to take any class they desire but that does not mean they are acceptable for renewing your license unless they meet Texas Occupation Code 455 and Texas Administration Code 117.

Here is good rule of thumb to know your continuing education we will be accepted for renewal:

  1. Any classes offered by a licensed school in Texas
  2. A department recognized class or seminars offered at a state or national convention (AMTA)
  3. A class that is NCBTMB approved and taught by the approved provider. The subject is based on Texas scope of practice, the provider may reside in a different state that has a different scope. Texas is based on a wellness model.
  4. A licensed CE provider with the state of Texas

All the above must meet the following:
The course is designed to increase and enhance professional knowledge, skills, or competence in the practice of massage therapy. The subject matter must be related to the theory or clinical application of theory pertaining to the practice of massage therapy, manipulation of soft tissue, massage law and rules, business practices, ethics, anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, pathology, or health and hygiene.

All the above subjects can be taught online, if the providing source meets the requirements except subject matter related to the theory or clinical application of theory pertaining to the practice of massage therapy, manipulation of soft tissue which must be taught in person by massage therapy instructor licensed by Texas or have the equivalent license requirement from their home state.

Also remember from my last article taking a CE class does not give you certification in that subject, you just receive a participation trophy.

All massage therapists must take a human trafficking class to renew their license, and the course can be found by pasting the follow link. Do not pay for a course when this one is free.
https://www.train.org/main/course/1087568/details