How to Become a Massage Instructor in North Dakota, The state of North Dakota requires that all persons practising massage therapy, including instructors at approved massage therapy schools, receive a massage therapy license.
Licensure requires 750 hours of education, as well as passing the national MBLEX massage examination.
Educational Requirements for Massage Instructors
Massage instructors teaching massage technique or theory courses required to have a massage license, which requires 750 hours of massage education and passing the MBLEX exam.
The state of North Dakota specifies that the 750 hours of education include the following curriculum:
- 150 hours of anatomy and physiology
- 45 hours of pathology
- 90 hours of kinesiology including muscular origin, insertion, action and also, relevant nerve connections
- 10 hours of first aid, hygiene, and CPR
- 30 hours of business practices
- 30 hours of professional ethics
- 300 hours of instruction in massage therapy theory and techniques
- 95 hours in contraindications, universal precautions, body mechanics and ethics
Recommended Experience
There is no specific experience requirement for instructors at massage therapy schools.
But most states and municipalities require at least 2 years of professional experience after receiving a licence before teaching massage therapy.
It’s expected that reputable massage schools in North Dakota would require at least 2 years of professional experience.
Continuing Education Requirements for Teachers
Continuing education requirements not specifically spelt out for instructors.
But massage licensure requires a minimum of 24 hours of continuing education every 2 years, and also, only 9 of those hours may complete online or remotely as opposed to in-person instruction.
Continuing education courses must approve by the state, and teachers may apply for approval using this form.
Insurance Requirements – How to Become a Massage Instructor in North Dakota
The state of North Dakota does not explicitly require its practitioners or teachers to carry professional liability insurance.
Given that insurance costs are relatively low, and risk can be potentially high, it is a good idea to carry insurance even though it not required.
Liability insurance is available through a massage professional organization.
Such as AMTA (American Massage Therapy Association) or ABMP (Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals).
AMTA’s professional membership explicitly includes insurance for massage professionals working as classroom teachers.
Fees
There are no specific fees associated with becoming a massage therapy school instructor.
So other than the license fee to practice massage in North Dakota.
An initial two-year license costs $150, with a renewal fee of $100 every 2 years.
Relevant Links
How to Become a Massage Instructor in North Dakota
North Dakota Massage Continuing Education Requirements
Continuing Education Approval Request Form
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