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Nevada

State Board of Massage Therapy
1755 E Plumb Lane, Suite 252
Reno, NV 89502
Fax: 775-786-4264
Email: nvmassagebd@state.nv.us

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Title: Licensed Massage Therapist
Requirement: 625 hours MBLEX, NCETM, NCETMB, CESI, ITEC, ARCB, IIR, or NCBTMB-R
Renewal: 24 hours/2 years (12 hours each year)

Nevada Increases Education Hours, Eliminates ITEC Exam
07/11/2024

The Nevada Legislative Commission approved the Nevada Board of Massage Therapy’s decision to increase the minimum education hour requirement for massage therapy students and to retire the International Therapy Examination Counsel (ITEC) exam for license applicants. Find out the new minimum hour requirement and what your school can do for current ITEC applicants.

Nevada Adopts Massage Compact
06/26/2023

Nevada becomes the first state to adopt the Massage Compact to simplify interstate massage therapy practice and regulation.

Nevada Introduces Massage Compact Bill
03/20/2023

The Nevada legislature introduced Senate Bill 270, the Massage Compact, in March 2023. If you believe an interstate license would benefit massage therapists, write a letter to your representatives.

Nevada Board Considers Changes to Existing Regulations
02/22/2011

On February 2, 2011, the Nevada State Board of Massage Therapists (NSBMT) held a workshop to solicit comments on the following topics it has included in proposed regulations: education requirements, requirements for restroom signage, changes to the existing regulation regarding unethical or unprofessional conduct, and a new requirement for a “managing therapist.”

Bill Would Expand the Board's Power
02/27/2009

Senate bill 119, sponsored by Senator Carlton, would revise the provisions governing the regulation of massage therapists. If passed, the bill would allow the board to issue administrative citations, impose administrative fines up to $50,000; and would require law enforcement to give the board any records they request relating to a charge of prostitution, violence, or sexual offense.

To read the entire bill, go to http://www.leg.state.nv.us/75th2009/Bills/SB/SB119.pdf.