Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Bureau of Professional Licensing
Board of Massage Therapy - General Rules
Part 4 - CONTINUING EDUCATION
Section R. 338.741 - Acceptable continuing education; requirements; limitations

Activity and Proof Required

Number of continuing education hours earned per activity

(a)

Attendance at or participation in a continuing education program or activity related to the practice of massage therapy, or any non-clinical subject relevant to massage therapy practice, education, administration, management, or science, which includes, but is not limited to, live, in-person programs; interactive or monitored teleconference, audio-conference, or web-based programs; online programs; and journal articles or other self-study programs approved or offered by any of the following:

The NCBTMB, or a sponsor approved by the NCBTMB.

The FSMTB, or a sponsor approved by the FSMTB.

A massage therapy school or program approved pursuant to R 338.726.

If audited, the licensee shall submit a copy of a letter or certificate of completion showing the licensee's name, number of continuing education hours earned, sponsor name or the name of the organization that approved the program or activity for continuing education credit, and the date on which the program was held or activity completed.

The number of continuing education hours earned is the number of hours approved by the sponsor or the approving organization for the specific program or activity. A maximum of 18 hours of continuing education may be earned for this activity in each renewal period.

(b)

Initial presentation of a continuing education program related to the practice of massage therapy provided to a state, regional, national, or international massage therapy organization.

To receive credit, the presentation must not be a part of the licensee's regular job description and must be approved or offered for continuing education credit by any of the following:

The NCBTMB, or a sponsor approved by the NCBTMB.

The FSMTB, or a sponsor approved by the FSMTB.

A massage therapy school or program approved pursuant to R 338.726.

If audited, the licensee shall submit a copy of the presentation notice or advertisement showing the date of the presentation, the licensee's name listed as a presenter, and the name of the organization that approved or offered the presentation for continuing education credit.

Two hours of continuing education are earned for each 50 to 60 minutes of presentation. No additional credit is earned for preparation of a presentation. A maximum of 6 hours of continuing education may be earned for this activity in each renewal period.

(c)

Initial presentation of a scientific exhibit, poster, scientific paper, or clinical demonstration to a massage therapy organization.

To receive credit, the presentation must not be part of the licensee's regular job description or performed in the normal course of the licensee's employment.

If audited, the licensee shall submit a copy of the document presented with evidence of presentation or a letter from the program sponsor verifying the length and date of the presentation.

Two hours of continuing education are earned for each 50 to 60 minutes of presentation. No additional credit is earned for preparation of a presentation. A maximum of 6 hours of continuing education may be earned for this activity in each renewal period.

(d)

Initial publication of an article related to the practice of massage therapy in a non-peer reviewed journal or newsletter.

If audited, the licensee shall submit a copy of the publication that identifies the licensee as the author or a publication acceptance letter.

One hour of continuing education is earned for each article. A maximum of 6 hours of continuing education may be earned for this activity in each renewal period.

(e)

Initial publication of a chapter related to the practice of massage therapy in either of the following:

A professional or health care textbook.

A peer-reviewed textbook.

If audited, the licensee shall submit a copy of the publication that identifies the licensee as the author or a publication acceptance letter.

Five hours of continuing education are earned for serving as the primary author. Two hours of continuing education are earned for serving as the secondary author.

(f)

Identifying, researching, and resolving an event or issue related to clinical or professional practice.

If audited, the licensee shall submit a completed experiential activity form provided by the department for each issue or event.

One hour of continuing education is earned for each 50 to 60 minutes spent identifying, researching, and resolving the issue or event. A maximum of 5 hours of continuing education may be earned for this activity in each renewal period.

(g)

Participating on a state or national committee, board, council, or association related to the field of massage therapy. A committee, board, council, or association is considered acceptable by the board if it enhances the participant's knowledge and understanding of the field of massage therapy.

If audited, the licensee shall submit documentation verifying the licensee's participation in at least 50% of the regularly scheduled meetings of the committee, board, council, or association.

Five hours of continuing education are earned for each committee, board, council, or association. A maximum of 10 hours of continuing education may be earned for this activity in each renewal period.

(h)

Participating on any of the following:

A peer review committee dealing with quality patient care as it relates to the practice of massage therapy.

A committee dealing with utilization review as it relates to the practice of massage therapy.

A health care organization committee dealing with patient care issues related to the practice of massage therapy.

If audited, the licensee shall submit a letter from an organization official verifying the licensee's participation on the committee.

Five hours of continuing education are earned for participating on a committee. A maximum of 10 hours of continuing education may be earned for this activity in each renewal period.

(i)

Participating in peer supervision or consultation with professional colleagues.

If audited, the licensee shall submit an affidavit from the colleague that was involved in the peer supervision or consultation. The affidavit must attest to the licensee's role and the number of hours the licensee spent participating in these activities.

One hour of continuing education is earned for each 50 to 60 minutes of participation. A maximum of 6 hours of continuing education may be earned for this activity in each renewal period.

(j)

Participating in case conferences, including multidisciplinary conferences, for training purposes.

If audited, the licensee shall submit a letter from the administrative or clinical supervisor verifying the types of conferences and the number of hours the licensee spent participating in the conferences.

One hour of continuing education is earned for each 50 to 60 minutes of participation. A maximum of 4 hours of continuing education may be earned for this activity in each renewal period.

(k)

Providing individual supervision for a student in supervised curriculum beyond the hours required by R 338.722. Supervision provided as part of a disciplinary sanction may be included under this activity.

If audited, the licensee shall submit an affidavit from the student who received the supervision. The affidavit must attest to the licensee's role as a supervisor and the number of hours the licensee spent providing supervision to the student.

One hour of continuing education is earned for each 50 to 60 minutes of supervision provided beyond the hours of supervision required per month. A maximum of 6 hours of continuing education may be earned for this activity in each renewal period.

(l)

Participation in a panel discussion relevant to the practice of massage therapy in an approved continuing education program or an organized health care setting.

If audited, the licensee shall submit documentation from the organizer of the panel discussion verifying the topic of the panel discussion and the number of hours the licensee spent participating in the discussion.

One hour of continuing education is earned for each 50 to 60 minutes spent participating in the panel discussion. A maximum of 4 hours of continuing education may be earned for this activity in each renewal period.

(m)

Obtaining a new or participation in training to maintain cardiopulmonary resuscitation or bloodborne pathogen certification.

If audited, the licensee shall submit a copy of a certificate of completion showing the licensee's name, number of continuing education hours earned, sponsor name, and the date on which the program was held or activity completed.

One hour of continuing education is earned for each 50 to 60 minutes of participation. A maximum of 4 hours of continuing education may be earned for this activity in each renewal period.