Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 0870 - Board of Massage Licensure
Chapter 0870-01 - General Rules Governing Licensed Massage Therapists and Establishments
Section 0870-01-.09 - EXAMINATION

Universal Citation: TN Comp Rules and Regs 0870-01-.09

Current through September 24, 2024

(1) With the exception of applicants qualifying pursuant to Rule 0870-01-.05(1)(m) 1.(ii) or Rule 0870-01-.06, all persons intending to apply for licensure must successfully complete one (1) of the competency examinations adopted by the Board pursuant to this Rule as a prerequisite to licensure. Such examinations must be completed prior to application for licensure. Evidence of successful completion must be submitted by the examining agency directly to the Board Administrative Office as part of the application process contained in Rule 0870-01-.05.

(2) Competency Examination - The Board accepts successful completion, as determined by the examining agency, of any one (1) of the following examinations:

(a) The MBLEx and/or its successor examination. The exam application, any other required documents, and fees necessary to take the exam must be sent to the FSMTB, not to the Board.

(b) Any other Board-approved examination - Application for, proof of having successfully completed a massage, bodywork, and/or somatic therapy curriculum(s) as provided in subparagraph 0870-01-.05(1)(e), and fees necessary to take a Board-approved examination must be sent to such exam's testing agency and not to the Board.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-202, 4-5-204, 63-18-104, 63-18-105, 63-18-111, 63-18-112, and 63-18-116.

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