Wisconsin

Please Note Changes to Wisconsin State Certification Program for Massage and Bodywork Therapists The Department of Regulation and Licensing has amended administrative rules for state certification as a massage therapist or bodyworker and has changed the requirements for renewal of certification. The next renewal deadline is March 1, 2009. As of September 1, 2008: New applicants for massage therapy or bodyworker certification are required to be proficient in the use of automated external defibrillators (AED's). To qualify, applicants must complete a CPR/AED certification program approved by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS). Qualifying AED training is offered only as a component of DHS approved CPR certification programs. Renewal of your massage therapy or bodyworker certification requires current AED training through the completion of a DHS approved CPR/AED certification program approved by the DHS. Qualifying AED training is offered only as a component of DHS approved CPR certification programs. DHS approved providers of CPR/AED Certification required for initial certification and renewal may be found at: http://dhs.wisconsin.gov/ems/License_certification/CPR.htm Questions may be directed to the Department of Regulation and Licensing, (608) 266-2112.