IDAPA 24.27.01
This rule applies to applicants, provisional permittees, temporary license holders, and license holders for massage therapists.
This rule governs the practice of massage therapy in Idaho to protect the public health, safety, and welfare. This rule establishes:
This rule implements the following statute passed by the Idaho Legislature:
Professions, Vocations, and Businesses -
Idaho State Board of Massage Therapy
Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses
8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mountain Time, Monday through Friday, except state holidays
11341 W Chinden Blvd, Bldg 4, Boise, ID 83714
Phone: (208) 334-3233
E-mail: DOPLboardsupport@dopl.idaho.gov
Website: https://dopl.idaho.gov/mas/
This rule chapter will be reviewed in compliance with Section 67-5292, Idaho Code, and in accordance with the 8-year rule review schedule linked here.
24.27.01 – Rules of the Idaho State Board of Massage Therapy
000. Legal Authority. ... 3
001. Scope. ... 3
002. Incorporated by Reference. ... 3
003. -- 099.(Reserved) ... 3
100. Licensure. ... 3
101. -- 199.(Reserved) ... 3
200. Practice Standards. ... 3
201. -- 399.(Reserved) ... 3
400. Fees. ... 3 401-- 999.(Reserved) ... 3
These rules are promulgated pursuant to Section 54-4007, Idaho Code. (7-1-24)
These rules regulate the profession of massage therapy. (7-1-24)
The document titled “Code of Ethics,” except XVIII, published by the NCBTMB is herein adopted and incorporated by reference and is available on the NCBTMB website: https://www.ncbtmb.org/code-of-ethics/. (7-1-24)
01. Approved Examinations. A passing score on either the MBLEx, the NCETMB, NESL, or the NCETM examination or an examination deemed by the Board to be equivalent. (7-1-24)
02. Approved Educational Program. The registered program must have a minimum of three-hundred ninety (390) hours of in-class supervised hours of coursework and one-hundred ten (110) hours supervised clinical work or supervised massage therapy fieldwork experience. Clinical work may take place either on campus excluding instructional hours, or in an offsite location approved by the school. Students are not permitted to render any clinical services to clients until students have completed at least twenty percent (20%) of the required hours of instruction. All clinical services must be performed under the supervision of a person fully licensed. (7-1-24)
03. Provisional Permit. Upon application to the Board and payment of the required fees, an applicant may be issued a provisional permit to practice massage therapy if the applicant meets all the requirements for licensure under section 54-4009, Idaho Code, except for having successfully passed a Board-approved nationally recognized competency examination in massage therapy. While working pursuant to a provisional permit, the permit holder must be supervised by any person licensed in Idaho to provide massage therapy and whose license is in good standing. An applicant will be issued only one (1) provisional permit that is valid for a period not to exceed six (6) months. A provisional permit may be renewed only upon a showing of good cause. (7-1-24)
01. Supervision of Clinical Work. The supervising massage therapist must consult with the student, evaluate student performance and be available to render direction in person where massage therapy is being provided. (7-1-24)
All fees are non-refundable.
| FEE TYPE | AMOUNT (Not to Exceed) |
|---|---|
| Application | $50 |
| Original License | $65 |
| Annual Renewal | $65 |
| License by Endorsement | $75 |
| Provisional Permit | $25 |
(7-1-24)