Acceptable forms of CE courses:
1. Contact application: (may be referred to as face to face /on location course):
A course presentation that takes place in a physical setting with an attending provider physically present during the entire process. Attendees interact by verbal communication and/or physical touch (practical learning) to other attendees while the instructor/provider and/or their associates supervise.
At least 12 continuing education hours are required by law to be hands-on muscle manipulation therapies and given in the physical presence of the class instructor/presenter.
2. Remote application:
Of the 24 required hours, up to 12 hours can be by remote means and may include: Webinar /Podcasts that are not live-feed; DVD with written materials and student feedback.
Appropriate course content:
Application of general massage techniques as defined by NDCC 43-25 and ND Admin Code Title 49.
Massage business related topics. The LMT must submit an explanation on how this relates to massage.
Ethics: Patient/therapist boundaries, therapist confidentiality, courses offering an insight for specific needs of clientele (vulnerable populations)
Stretching as defined in NDCC 43-25-02(2a-3).
Courses outlining contraindications for massage therapy
Communicable diseases; prevention/infection control
Specialty training as pertaining to massage therapy: Diabetes, Cancer, Fibromyalgia, PTSD and other diagnosed illnesses that can be alleviated with massage.
Courses relating to massage therapy research – at board discretion
First aid training/recertification accredited by American Red Cross and/or American Heart Association
Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation initial course and refresher courses
Course content possibly considered by the Board (no guarantee of approval):
Non-acceptable course content, includes but is not limited to:
All courses submitted will be reviewed for approved criteria. Courses failing to meet the above criteria will not be approved, resulting in denial of a license renewal request. Licensed massage therapists may obtain more than the required hours, but only 24 hours will be accepted for a two year renewal period. Hours must be earned in the two years prior to renewal and no hours may be carried over into the next two year period.
DO NOT submit copies of your hours prior to your license renewal application. The Board does not keep track of the hours you earn throughout the two-year license period.
RANDOM AUDIT - A random audit will be performed in conjunction with the license renewal process. Only those therapists randomly selected for the audit will be required to submit proof of continuing education with the license renewal application. If you are selected for the random audit, you will receive an e-mail notice at the beginning of the license renewal period.
Required information on proof of completion document:
Name, date and location of course
Name of Instructor
Name of attendee
Number of continuing education units earned
ND LMT license number – can be written on document by licensee