Ohio Massage Therapist Licensing and Certification Requirements
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The state of Ohio has been regulating massage therapists since 1916. The issuance of the massage therapist license is overseen by the State Medical Board.
Ohio requires 750 hours of education which must be accumulated within a 12 month period. Applicants must also have a passing score on the Ohio state exam. The license renewal period occurs every 2 years and does not require CE hours.
Ohio Massage Therapy Licensing Requirements
Licensing Requirements: Mandatory State Licensing
Website: http://www.med.ohio.gov/mt_about_massage_therapy.htm
Request Application: The application fee is $35 and the exam fee is $250. The license renewal fee is staggered, please refer to fee schedule.
Ohio Massage Therapy Preliminary Education Application
Ohio Massage Therapy Preliminary Education Application for Out-of-State
Contact Information
State Medical Board
Massage Licensing Division
77 S. High Street - 17th Floor
Columbus, OH 43266-0315Phone: 614-466-3934
Fax: 614-728-5946
Email: k_wojahn@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.med.ohio.gov/mt_about_massage_therapy.htm
Top Massage Therapy Schools in Ohio
Interested in attending massage therapy school? If you're trying to find a top massage school in Ohio, check out the selected campuses below for more information.
Attending school for massage therapy is a great step forward in your career. Whether you're looking to become a massage therapist, work in a spa, or start your own business, you've probably got some questions.
For answers about how to apply, financial aid, class schedules, or scholarship availability, simply find a campus you're interested in, and click on the Request Free School Information button. A representative from the school will contact you directly to answer any questions you might have about their massage programs.
Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati School of Medical Massage - Massage Therapy
Southwestern College - Tri-County, OH - Massage Therapy
Southwestern College - Vine City, OH - Massage Therapy
Columbus, Ohio
American Institute of Alternative Medicine - Chinese Massage Therapy, Western Massage Therapy, Professional Master's Level Acupuncture Program
Dayton, Ohio
Dayton School of Medical Massage - Massage Therapy
Miami-Jacobs Career College - Massage Therapy
Southwestern College - Massage Therapy
Franklin, Ohio
Southwestern College - Massage Therapy
Lima, Ohio
Lima School of Medical Massage - Massage Therapy
Medina, Ohio
Hamrick School - Massage Therapy
Springboro, Ohio
Miami-Jacobs Career College - Massage Therapy, Nail Technology, Esthetics (Skin Care), Cosmetology, Cosmetology Management
Troy, Ohio
Miami-Jacobs Career College - Massage Therapy, Nail Technology, Esthetics, Cosmetology
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Request Application: The application fee is $35 and the exam fee is $250. The license renewal fee is staggered, please refer to fee schedule. 


