Waivers of Continuing Education Requirements
Effective Nov 7, 2025Mass. Register #1560MGL c. 13, § 99 MGL c. 112, § 234Board of Registration of Massage Therapy
- (1) The Board may waive continuing education requirements for any Massage Therapist who, for reasons of health, disability, out of state military service, or undue hardship, cannot meet the requirements.
- (2) An application for a waiver shall be submitted to the Board on a form provided by the Board.
- (3) A waiver of continuing education requirements shall be effective for no more than one continuing education period (12 months prior to each renewal date).
- (4) After expiration of a waiver, a Massage Therapist may apply for one additional consecutive waiver.
- (5) If a temporary waiver is granted, the Massage Therapist shall comply with all continuing education requirements for all subsequent renewal periods, after such time that the waiver expires unless a subsequent waiver is granted.