Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 345 - RULES OF GEORGIA BOARD OF MASSAGE THERAPY
Chapter 345-4 - LICENSE RENEWAL, CONTINUING EDUCATION, INACTIVE STATUS AND REINSTATEMENT OF LICENSE
Rule 345-4-.03 - Continuing Education Providers
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
(1) The Georgia Board of Massage Therapy does not pre-approve continuing education courses or programs at this time. The Board will accept continuing education hours from any entity who is recognized/approved as a "Continuing Education Provider" by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) provided that the hours are related to the scope of practice of massage therapy as defined in O.C.G.A. § 43-24A. Continuing Education Providers recognized by the NCBTMB may be located by contacting the NCBTMB directly or by searching their website, www.ncbtmb.org.
(2) In order for the Board to accept documentation of continuing education from a NCBTMB Approved Continuing Education Provider, the following requirements must be met:
(3) In addition to the above requirements, all CE certificates of completion must include the following information:
(4) Providers who fail to report the CEs in accordance with this policy will be removed from the list of approved NCBTMB providers for this state and reported to NCBTMB for noncompliance.
(5) A licensee may not claim any CE hours which do not match corresponding course credit information recorded in CE Broker.
O.C.G.A. § 43-24A-20.