FSMTB

What are acceptable course categories?

The FSMTB has determined that courses taught in the following categories are acceptable for inclusion in the CE Registry. Inclusion does not guarantee acceptance for license renewal; only state licensing boards have the authority to accept continuing education for license renewal

ACCEPTABLE COURSE TOPICS

Anatomy & Physiology – Courses whose main purpose is to instruct students in the structure and function of the body.

Applications & Tools – Courses whose main purpose is to instruct students in using applications and tools in the practice of massage therapy

Applications – The topical application of any preparation, including but not limited to, the external application of hydrotherapy, thermotherapy and cryotherapy to augment the effects of massage therapy treatment.

Tools - Manual devices that mimic or enhance the actions of the hands.

Instructor Training – Courses to prepare individuals to teach in the massage profession.

Kinesiology – Courses whose main purpose is to instruct students in the study of the movement of the body.

Modalities – Eastern/Asian – Courses whose main purpose is to instruct students in Eastern/Asian massage modalities.

Modalities – Western – Courses whose main purpose is to instruct students in Western massage modalities.

Pathology – Courses whose main purpose is to instruct students in the study of diseases that affect the human body and their implications for massage.

Pharmacology – Courses whose main purpose is to instruct students in the interactions between medications and massage.

Professional Practice – Courses in the following topic areas:

Assessment
Benefits of Massage
Body Mechanics
Business
Communication with Clients
Contraindications
Documenting/Charting
Record Keeping
Treatment Planning
Third Party Reimbursement
Universal Precautions

Regulatory Ethics – State required regulatory education courses.

Addictions/Substance Abuse
Boundaries
Cultural Competence
Ethics
Human Trafficking
Infectious Disease Control
Laws
Mandated Reporting
Medical Error Prevention Regulations
Scope of Practice
Sexual Misconduct/Abuse

Research – Courses whose main purpose is to instruct students in the process of scientific research pertaining to massage therapy.

Special Populations – Courses whose main purpose is to instruct students in providing massage/bodywork to special populations of clients.

Athletes/Fitness
Disabilities
Geriatric
Hospice
Infants and Children
Military
Orthopedic
Obesity
Oncology
Pregnancy
Trauma

Other – Courses whose main purpose is not found in any other category. These courses will be reviewed for acceptance on a scheduled basis.

UNACCEPTABLE COURSE TOPICS

The FSMTB does not accept courses that are outside of the massage therapy scope of practice. Some unacceptable course types pertain to:

Advanced science	Exercise	Qi Gong
Applied Kinesiology	Feng Shui	Sea shells
Animal massage	Herbal remedies	Social work
Bamboo	Homeopathic remedies	Spirituality
Chiropractic assistant	Light therapy	Supplements
Crystals	Martial Arts	Tai Chi
Crystal bowls	Meditation	Therapist Self-care
Dancing	Non-biological science	Tuning Forks
Diets	Nutrition	Ultrasound
Dry needling	Personal training	Weightlifting
Electric stimulation	Pilates	Yoga
Energy work	Psychology