North Dakota’s New Massage Rules Effective April 1
03/19/2024
New rules issued by the North Dakota Board of Massage Therapy impact initial license applications, student compensation, and etiquette for new clients.
North Dakota Legislative and Policy Developments
North Dakota
Board of Massage Therapy
PO Box 3141
Bismarck, ND 58502-3141
Phone: 701-712-8624
Fax: 701-224-9824
Email: ndbmt@aptnd.com
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Title: Licensed Massage Therapist
Requirement: 750 hours and passing the MBLEx or NCBTMB
Renewal: 24 hours/2 years for those practicing up to 14 years; 6 hours/2 years for those practicing 15-24 years; 3 hours/2 years for those practicing over 24 years.
Regulation Type:
State License
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CE Requirements in North Dakota Modified for 2022 Renewal
03/19/2021
All continuing education for even-numbered licenses can now be completed online.
North Dakota COVID-19 State Update for Massage Therapists
05/07/2020
ABMP, ASCP, AHP, and ANP have summarized below how COVID-19 has impacted North Dakota, from executive orders affecting business closures, to reopening protocols modifying practice procedures, to financial programs developed to aid the unemployed.