{"id":1621,"date":"2023-11-15T21:47:29","date_gmt":"2023-11-15T21:47:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fsmtb.org\/?page_id=1621"},"modified":"2024-12-12T20:52:40","modified_gmt":"2024-12-12T20:52:40","slug":"ce-providers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fsmtb.org\/ce-providers\/","title":{"rendered":"CE Providers"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"291\" src=\"https:\/\/fsmtb.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-1024x291.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3436\" style=\"width:622px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fsmtb.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-1024x291.png 1024w, https:\/\/fsmtb.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-300x85.png 300w, https:\/\/fsmtb.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-768x218.png 768w, https:\/\/fsmtb.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-900x256.png 900w, https:\/\/fsmtb.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-600x171.png 600w, https:\/\/fsmtb.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div id=\"block__textphoto--block_4d07c1dc2b7986595eb80eddbf7e3610-1\" class=\"block block__textphoto pt-0 \">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"block__container container\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"block__row row justify-content-center\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block__col   col-xl-12 col-12  offset-xl-0\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block__content left\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block__editor block__editor--color-dark\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The FSMTB CE Registry is a database that contains continuing education courses for massage therapists that are provided by educators who meet and adhere to the FSMTB <strong>CE Standards &amp; Registry Guidebook.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Register as a CE Provider to have your courses featured in CE Registry.<\/p>\n<p>All courses listed by CE Providers in CE Registry must adhere to the standards outlined in the FSMTB\u00a0<strong>CE Standards &amp; Registry Guidebook<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>CE Providers are monitored for an ongoing demonstration of compliance through student feedback.<\/p>\n<p>Course completion records are stored in the national Massage Therapy Licensing Database (MTLD). State regulatory boards determine if the continuing education hours meet the requirements for licensing renewal in their state.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block__buttons left\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fsmtb.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ce-standards-and-registry-guidebook-final-052820.pdf\" class=\"cta cta--simple-black\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CE Standards &#038; Registry Guidebook<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"block__textphoto--block_a469b0964b5a377094060a19f476d90a-2\" class=\"block block__textphoto pb-0 \">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"block__container container\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"block__row row justify-content-center\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block__col bg-box block__col--bg-secondary col-xl-12 col-12  offset-xl-0\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block__row has-image row  row-cols-xl-2 row-cols-1  align-items-\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block__content left\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block__editor block__editor--color-dark\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>How do I sign up as a CE Provider?<\/h4>\n<p>Click the button below and follow the directions for registration. Be sure to read the CE Standards and Guidebook before you register.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/fsmtb.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/FSMTBRegisteredProvider-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"355\" height=\"355\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block__buttons left\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fsmtb.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ce-standards-and-registry-guidebook-final-052820.pdf\" class=\"cta cta--simple-white\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CE Standards &#038; Registry Guidebook<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/ceregistry.fsmtb.org\/CEProviderRegistration\" class=\"cta cta--simple-white\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Register as a CE Provider<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/ceregistry.fsmtb.org\/CommunityLogin?startURL=%2Fcecoursemanagement\" class=\"cta cta--simple-white\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Already a CE Provider? Log in<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<aside class=\"block__figure\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"block__photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/fsmtb.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/nQbCWZuSjolRK3lQ.png\" width=\"608\" height=\"786\"><\/figure>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/aside>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3\" class=\"component component__accordion pt-0 \">\r\n    <div class=\"component__container \">\r\n      <div class=\"component__row row justify-content-center\">\r\n        <div class=\"component__col col-xl-12 col-12 offset-xl-0\">\r\n          <div class=\"component__content left\">\r\n                                          <div class=\"block__editor\"><h3><\/h3>\n<h3>CE Registry Provider FAQs<\/h3>\n<\/div>                                    <\/div>\r\n                                  <div class=\"component__accordion\">\r\n              <div class=\"accordion accordion--type2\" id=\"accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3\">\r\n                                                    <div class=\"accordion__item\">\r\n                    <h2 class=\"accordion__header h6\" id=\"heading-accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3-0\">\r\n                      <button class=\"accordion__button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3-0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3-0\">\r\n                                                  What are the criteria to qualify as a CE Provider within CE Registry?                                              <\/button>\r\n                    <\/h2>\r\n                    <div id=\"collapse-accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3-0\" class=\"accordion__collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading-accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3-0\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3\">\r\n\r\n                      <div class=\"accordion__body\">\r\n\r\n                        \r\n                                                          <p>All courses listed by CE Providers must adhere to the Continuing Education standards set forth by FSMTB. Specific information about the requirements of a CE Provider can be found in the\u00a0CE Standards and Guidebook.<\/p>\n                            \r\n                                                          <div class=\"block__buttons\">\r\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/fsmtb.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ce-standards-and-registry-guidebook-final-052820.pdf\" class=\"cta cta--simple-black\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CE Standards &#038; Registry Guidebook<\/a>                              <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n                            \r\n                      <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                  <\/div>\r\n                                                    <div class=\"accordion__item\">\r\n                    <h2 class=\"accordion__header h6\" id=\"heading-accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3-1\">\r\n                      <button class=\"accordion__button  collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3-1\">\r\n                                                  What are the benefits of CE Registry for providers?                                              <\/button>\r\n                    <\/h2>\r\n                    <div id=\"collapse-accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3-1\" class=\"accordion__collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading-accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3-1\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3\">\r\n\r\n                      <div class=\"accordion__body\">\r\n\r\n                        \r\n                                                          <ul role=\"list\" type=\"disc\">\n<li>CE Registry will help your business get national exposure.<\/li>\n<li>CE Registry is simple to use (based on actual user feedback) and updated daily. It&#8217;s a trusted, reliable resource.<\/li>\n<li>Completion records will automatically load into the national Massage Therapy Licensing Database (MTLD) where state regulatory boards can instantly access information.<\/li>\n<li>CE Registry will provide you with access to student feedback collected independently by FSMTB.<\/li>\n<li>CE Registry benefits both you and your students. It\u2019s a win-win opportunity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                            \r\n                                                          <div class=\"block__buttons\">\r\n                                                              <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n                            \r\n                      <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                  <\/div>\r\n                                                    <div class=\"accordion__item\">\r\n                    <h2 class=\"accordion__header h6\" id=\"heading-accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3-2\">\r\n                      <button class=\"accordion__button  collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3-2\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3-2\">\r\n                                                  How much does it cost to be a CE Provider?                                              <\/button>\r\n                    <\/h2>\r\n                    <div id=\"collapse-accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3-2\" class=\"accordion__collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading-accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3-2\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3\">\r\n\r\n                      <div class=\"accordion__body\">\r\n\r\n                        \r\n                                                          <p>The fee to register as a CE Provider is $100 for the first year. The renewal fee is $125, paid annually from the account&#8217;s creation date.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Please note that fees are not refundable and not transferable.<\/em><\/strong><em> The FSMTB only accepts VISA or Mastercard.<\/em><\/p>\n                            \r\n                                                          <div class=\"block__buttons\">\r\n                                                              <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n                            \r\n                      <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                  <\/div>\r\n                                                    <div class=\"accordion__item\">\r\n                    <h2 class=\"accordion__header h6\" id=\"heading-accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3-3\">\r\n                      <button class=\"accordion__button  collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3-3\">\r\n                                                  How much does it cost to submit a course?                                              <\/button>\r\n                    <\/h2>\r\n                    <div id=\"collapse-accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3-3\" class=\"accordion__collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading-accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3-3\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3\">\r\n\r\n                      <div class=\"accordion__body\">\r\n\r\n                        \r\n                                                          <p>The fee for course submission is $35. Once approved, the course is valid for a period of five years (unless the course changes in any way or the CE Provider&#8217;s registration is revoked).<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Please note that fees are not refundable and not transferable.<\/em><\/strong><em> The FSMTB only accepts VISA or Mastercard.<\/em><\/p>\n                            \r\n                                                          <div class=\"block__buttons\">\r\n                                                              <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n                            \r\n                      <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                  <\/div>\r\n                                                    <div class=\"accordion__item\">\r\n                    <h2 class=\"accordion__header h6\" id=\"heading-accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3-4\">\r\n                      <button class=\"accordion__button  collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3-4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3-4\">\r\n                                                  Are there any additional provider fees?                                              <\/button>\r\n                    <\/h2>\r\n                    <div id=\"collapse-accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3-4\" class=\"accordion__collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading-accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3-4\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3\">\r\n\r\n                      <div class=\"accordion__body\">\r\n\r\n                        \r\n                                                          <p>Enhanced Survey Feedback Fee<\/p>\n<ul role=\"list\">\n<li>By course (per download) $25<\/li>\n<li>By instructor (per download) $25<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Additional Administrator User Access Fee (3 users are included) $25<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Please note that fees are not refundable and not transferable.<\/em><\/strong><em> The FSMTB only accepts VISA or Mastercard.<\/em><\/p>\n                            \r\n                                                          <div class=\"block__buttons\">\r\n                                                              <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n                            \r\n                      <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                  <\/div>\r\n                                                    <div class=\"accordion__item\">\r\n                    <h2 class=\"accordion__header h6\" id=\"heading-accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3-5\">\r\n                      <button class=\"accordion__button  collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3-5\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3-5\">\r\n                                                  Are my fees refundable?                                              <\/button>\r\n                    <\/h2>\r\n                    <div id=\"collapse-accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3-5\" class=\"accordion__collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading-accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3-5\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3\">\r\n\r\n                      <div class=\"accordion__body\">\r\n\r\n                        \r\n                                                          <p>No. CE Registry provider registration or course submission fees are not refundable in part or in full.<\/p>\n                            \r\n                                                          <div class=\"block__buttons\">\r\n                                                              <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n                            \r\n                      <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                  <\/div>\r\n                                                    <div class=\"accordion__item\">\r\n                    <h2 class=\"accordion__header h6\" id=\"heading-accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3-6\">\r\n                      <button class=\"accordion__button  collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3-6\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3-6\">\r\n                                                  How many times can I teach the same course?                                              <\/button>\r\n                    <\/h2>\r\n                    <div id=\"collapse-accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3-6\" class=\"accordion__collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading-accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3-6\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3\">\r\n\r\n                      <div class=\"accordion__body\">\r\n\r\n                        \r\n                                                          <p>You can teach the course as often as you want to within five years of initial approval.<\/p>\n                            \r\n                                                          <div class=\"block__buttons\">\r\n                                                              <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n                            \r\n                      <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                  <\/div>\r\n                                                    <div class=\"accordion__item\">\r\n                    <h2 class=\"accordion__header h6\" id=\"heading-accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3-7\">\r\n                      <button class=\"accordion__button  collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3-7\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3-7\">\r\n                                                  What delivery methods are allowed for teaching the course?                                              <\/button>\r\n                    <\/h2>\r\n                    <div id=\"collapse-accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3-7\" class=\"accordion__collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading-accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3-7\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3\">\r\n\r\n                      <div class=\"accordion__body\">\r\n\r\n                        \r\n                                                          <p>Courses can be taught as a Live \u2013 Webinar, Live &#8211; On Site, or On Demand.<\/p>\n<ul role=\"list\" type=\"disc\">\n<li><b>Live \u2013 Webinar<\/b>\u00a0describes a seminar or workshop in which the instructor and students view the same screen at the same time.<\/li>\n<li><b>Live \u2013\u00a0<\/b>describes Instruction in a classroom environment where the instructor and students are together at the same time and in the same physical location.<\/li>\n<li><b>On Demand<\/b>\u00a0describes a course that students can complete on their schedule and at their own pace.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                            \r\n                                                          <div class=\"block__buttons\">\r\n                                                              <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n                            \r\n                      <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                  <\/div>\r\n                                                    <div class=\"accordion__item\">\r\n                    <h2 class=\"accordion__header h6\" id=\"heading-accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3-8\">\r\n                      <button class=\"accordion__button  collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3-8\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3-8\">\r\n                                                  What states accept continuing education from CE Registry?                                              <\/button>\r\n                    <\/h2>\r\n                    <div id=\"collapse-accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3-8\" class=\"accordion__collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading-accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3-8\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3\">\r\n\r\n                      <div class=\"accordion__body\">\r\n\r\n                        \r\n                                                          <p>State regulatory boards determine if continuing education hours meet their requirements for license renewal. The best ways to know if your state board accepts these courses are to either review your state board\u2019s website or contact the board and ask them about their continuing education policies.<\/p>\n<p>The following states currently accept courses from providers in CE Registry.<\/p>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"668\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"flex-direction: column;\">\n<td style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; flex: none;\">\n<ul role=\"list\">\n<li>Alabama<\/li>\n<li>Arizona<\/li>\n<li>Arkansas<\/li>\n<li>Alaska<\/li>\n<li>District of Columbia<\/li>\n<li>Georgia<\/li>\n<li>Idaho<\/li>\n<li>Iowa<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; flex: none;\">\n<ul role=\"list\">\n<li>Kentucky<\/li>\n<li>Maryland<\/li>\n<li>Michigan<\/li>\n<li>Mississippi<\/li>\n<li>Missouri<\/li>\n<li>Montana<\/li>\n<li>Nebraska<\/li>\n<li>Nevada<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; flex: none;\">\n<ul role=\"list\">\n<li>New Hampshire<\/li>\n<li>New Jersey<\/li>\n<li>New Mexico<\/li>\n<li>North Carolina<\/li>\n<li>North Dakota<\/li>\n<li>Oklahoma<\/li>\n<li>Oregon<\/li>\n<li>Rhode Island<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"flex: none;\">\n<ul role=\"list\">\n<li>South Carolina<\/li>\n<li>South Dakota<\/li>\n<li>Tennessee<\/li>\n<li>Virginia<\/li>\n<li>Washington<\/li>\n<li>West Virginia<\/li>\n<li>Wisconsin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n                            \r\n                                                          <div class=\"block__buttons\">\r\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/fsmtb.org\/regulated-states\/\" class=\"cta cta--simple-black\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Regulated States<\/a>                              <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n                            \r\n                      <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                  <\/div>\r\n                                                    <div class=\"accordion__item\">\r\n                    <h2 class=\"accordion__header h6\" id=\"heading-accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3-9\">\r\n                      <button class=\"accordion__button  collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3-9\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3-9\">\r\n                                                  What if I\u2019m interested in becoming a provider but FSMTB isn\u2019t accepted in my state yet?                                              <\/button>\r\n                    <\/h2>\r\n                    <div id=\"collapse-accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3-9\" class=\"accordion__collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading-accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3-9\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3\">\r\n\r\n                      <div class=\"accordion__body\">\r\n\r\n                        \r\n                                                          <p>One of the best benefits of CE Registry is that providers can gain national exposure through the course search feature. Even if Statutes\/Rules in your state are still being updated, you can offer your registered courses to all the states that already accept courses from CE Registry.<\/p>\n                            \r\n                                                          <div class=\"block__buttons\">\r\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/ceregistry.fsmtb.org\/CEProviderRegistration\" class=\"cta cta--simple-black\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CE Provider Registration<\/a>                              <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n                            \r\n                      <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                  <\/div>\r\n                                                    <div class=\"accordion__item\">\r\n                    <h2 class=\"accordion__header h6\" id=\"heading-accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3-10\">\r\n                      <button class=\"accordion__button  collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3-10\">\r\n                                                  How does Registration work?                                              <\/button>\r\n                    <\/h2>\r\n                    <div id=\"collapse-accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3-10\" class=\"accordion__collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading-accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3-10\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3\">\r\n\r\n                      <div class=\"accordion__body\">\r\n\r\n                        \r\n                                                          <ul role=\"list\" type=\"disc\">\n<li>Register online at fsmtb.org.<\/li>\n<li>Attest to the accuracy of the information.<\/li>\n<li>Read, understand, and agree to the Terms and Conditions.<\/li>\n<li>Pay the registration fee.<\/li>\n<li>Submit courses that meet the FSMTB CE Standards.<\/li>\n<li>Pay the course submission fee.<\/li>\n<li>Add one or more sessions.<\/li>\n<li>After students complete the course, upload the course completion information, including the date, license number(s), and student email information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                            \r\n                                                          <div class=\"block__buttons\">\r\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/ceregistry.fsmtb.org\/CEProviderRegistration\" class=\"cta cta--simple-black\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CE Provider Registration<\/a>                              <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n                            \r\n                      <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                  <\/div>\r\n                                                    <div class=\"accordion__item\">\r\n                    <h2 class=\"accordion__header h6\" id=\"heading-accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3-11\">\r\n                      <button class=\"accordion__button  collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3-11\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3-11\">\r\n                                                  How do I sign up as a CE Provider?                                              <\/button>\r\n                    <\/h2>\r\n                    <div id=\"collapse-accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3-11\" class=\"accordion__collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading-accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3-11\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3\">\r\n\r\n                      <div class=\"accordion__body\">\r\n\r\n                        \r\n                                                          <p>Click the button below and follow the directions for registration. Be sure to read the\u00a0CE Standards and Guidebook\u00a0before you register.<\/p>\n                            \r\n                                                          <div class=\"block__buttons\">\r\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/ceregistry.fsmtb.org\/CEProviderRegistration\" class=\"cta cta--simple-black\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Register as a CE Provider<\/a>                              <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n                            \r\n                      <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                  <\/div>\r\n                                                    <div class=\"accordion__item\">\r\n                    <h2 class=\"accordion__header h6\" id=\"heading-accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3-12\">\r\n                      <button class=\"accordion__button  collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3-12\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3-12\">\r\n                                                  What are acceptable course categories?                                              <\/button>\r\n                    <\/h2>\r\n                    <div id=\"collapse-accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3-12\" class=\"accordion__collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading-accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3-12\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3\">\r\n\r\n                      <div class=\"accordion__body\">\r\n\r\n                        \r\n                                                          <p><strong>The FSMTB has determined that courses taught in the following categories are acceptable for inclusion in the CE Registry. <\/strong>Inclusion does not guarantee acceptance for license renewal; only state licensing boards have the authority to accept continuing education for license renewal.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Anatomy &amp; Physiology<\/span> \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Courses<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the structures and functions of the human body.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Applications &amp; Tools<\/span> \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Courses designed to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge necessary to proficiently utilize a variety of applications and tools in the practice of massage therapy.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Applications<\/span> \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Courses designed to explore the strategic use of various topical applications, such as hydrotherapy, thermotherapy, and cryotherapy, to augment the therapeutic outcomes of massage treatments.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Tools<\/span> &#8211;<\/strong>\u00a0Hand-operated devices designed to replicate or enhance manual actions used in massage treatments.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Instructor Training for the Massage Profession<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0\u2013 Courses designed to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge necessary for instructors in the field of massage therapy.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Kinesiology<\/span> \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Courses that focus on the mechanics, anatomy, and physiology of human movement.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Eastern\/Asian Modalities<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0\u2013 Courses designed to provide comprehensive instruction in a range of Eastern and Asian massage techniques.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Western Modalities<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0\u2013 Courses designed to provide comprehensive instruction in a range of Western massage techniques.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Pathology<\/span> \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Courses designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of diseases that impact the human body and how various medical conditions can influence massage practices and client care.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Pharmacology<\/span> \u2013<\/strong> Courses designed to educate students on ways in which medications interact with massage techniques, including the effects of medications on body systems, potential contraindications, and the importance of informed decision-making<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Professional Practice<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0\u2013 Courses in the following topic areas:<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; flex: none;\">\n<ul role=\"list\">\n<li>Assessment<\/li>\n<li>Benefits of Massage<\/li>\n<li>Body Mechanics<\/li>\n<li>Business<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; flex: none;\">\n<ul role=\"list\">\n<li>Communication with Clients<\/li>\n<li>Contraindications<\/li>\n<li>Documenting\/Charting<\/li>\n<li>Record Keeping<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"flex: none;\">\n<ul role=\"list\">\n<li>Record Keeping<\/li>\n<li>Treatment Planning<\/li>\n<li>Third Party Reimbursement<\/li>\n<li>Universal Precautions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Regulatory Ethics<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0\u2013 State-required regulatory education courses:<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; flex: none;\">\n<ul role=\"list\">\n<li>Addictions\/Substance Abuse<\/li>\n<li>Boundaries<\/li>\n<li>Cultural Competence<\/li>\n<li>Ethics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; flex: none;\">\n<ul role=\"list\">\n<li>Human Trafficking<\/li>\n<li>Infectious Disease Control<\/li>\n<li>Laws<\/li>\n<li>Mandated Reporting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"flex: none;\">\n<ul role=\"list\">\n<li>Medical Error Prevention Regulations<\/li>\n<li>Scope of Practice<\/li>\n<li>Sexual Misconduct\/Abuse<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Research<\/span> \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Courses designed to equip students with essential skills and knowledge required to conduct scientific research in the massage therapy field.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Special Populations<\/span> \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Courses focused on equipping students with the knowledge and skills required to deliver effective massage treatments tailored to diverse client populations with unique needs and considerations.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; flex: none;\">\n<ul role=\"list\">\n<li>Athletes\/Fitness<\/li>\n<li>Disabilities<\/li>\n<li>Geriatric<\/li>\n<li>Hospice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; flex: none;\">\n<ul role=\"list\">\n<li>Infants and Children<\/li>\n<li>Military<\/li>\n<li>Orthopedic<\/li>\n<li>Obesity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul role=\"list\">\n<li>Oncology<\/li>\n<li>Pregnancy<\/li>\n<li>Trauma<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Other<\/span> \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Miscellaneous courses: This category encompasses courses with unique or diverse subject matter that are not found in any other predefined category. These courses will be reviewed for approval.<\/p>\n                            \r\n                                                          <div class=\"block__buttons\">\r\n                                                              <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n                            \r\n                      <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                  <\/div>\r\n                                                    <div class=\"accordion__item\">\r\n                    <h2 class=\"accordion__header h6\" id=\"heading-accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3-13\">\r\n                      <button class=\"accordion__button  collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3-13\">\r\n                                                  What are unacceptable course categories?                                              <\/button>\r\n                    <\/h2>\r\n                    <div id=\"collapse-accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3-13\" class=\"accordion__collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading-accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3-13\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3\">\r\n\r\n                      <div class=\"accordion__body\">\r\n\r\n                        \r\n                                                          <p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">The FSMTB does not accept courses outside of the massage therapy scope of practice. Some unacceptable course types include:<\/p>\n<table class=\"x_MsoNormalTable\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; flex: none;\">\n<ul role=\"list\">\n<li>Advanced science<\/li>\n<li>Applied Kinesiology<\/li>\n<li>Animal massage<\/li>\n<li>Bamboo<\/li>\n<li>Chiropractic assistant<\/li>\n<li>Crystals<\/li>\n<li>Crystal bowls<\/li>\n<li>Dancing<\/li>\n<li>Diets<\/li>\n<li>Dry needling<\/li>\n<li>Electric stimulation<\/li>\n<li>Energy work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; flex: none;\">\n<ul role=\"list\">\n<li>Exercise<\/li>\n<li>Feng Shui<\/li>\n<li>Herbal remedies<\/li>\n<li>Homeopathic remedies<\/li>\n<li>Light therapy<\/li>\n<li>Martial Arts<\/li>\n<li>Meditation<\/li>\n<li>Non-biological science<\/li>\n<li>Nutrition<\/li>\n<li>Personal training<\/li>\n<li>Pilates<\/li>\n<li>Psychology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"flex: none;\">\n<ul role=\"list\">\n<li>Qi Gong<\/li>\n<li>Sea shells<\/li>\n<li>Social work<\/li>\n<li>Spirituality<\/li>\n<li>Supplements<\/li>\n<li>Tai Chi<\/li>\n<li>Therapist Self-care<\/li>\n<li>Tuning Forks<\/li>\n<li>Ultrasound<\/li>\n<li>Weightlifting<\/li>\n<li>Yoga<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n                            \r\n                                                          <div class=\"block__buttons\">\r\n                                                              <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n                            \r\n                      <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                  <\/div>\r\n                                                    <div class=\"accordion__item\">\r\n                    <h2 class=\"accordion__header h6\" id=\"heading-accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3-14\">\r\n                      <button class=\"accordion__button  collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3-14\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3-14\">\r\n                                                  What do I do if my question is not listed here?                                              <\/button>\r\n                    <\/h2>\r\n                    <div id=\"collapse-accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3-14\" class=\"accordion__collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading-accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3-14\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-component__accordion-block_e4f6015154416ee711034d0db71e77c1-3\">\r\n\r\n                      <div class=\"accordion__body\">\r\n\r\n                        \r\n                                                          <p><span style=\"border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 14.6667px; line-height: inherit; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: #3e3e3e !important;\">Email\u00a0<\/span><a id=\"LPlnk454076\" style=\"border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 14.6667px; line-height: inherit; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\" href=\"mailto:ce@fsmtb.org\" data-linkindex=\"0\"><span style=\"border: 0px; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: #528dca !important;\">ce@fsmtb.org<\/span><\/a><span style=\"border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 14.6667px; line-height: inherit; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: #3e3e3e !important;\">. 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