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    Maryland Department of Health
    Board of Massage Therapy Examiners

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    2010 Online Renewal Step by Step Procedures:

     

    PART 1 | PART 2

     

    • Payment: Payment for online renewals may only be made using MasterCard or Visa. Debit and/or credit cards are accepted. No checks or money orders are allowed.

    • Thoroughly read & complete all application fields.

    • LMTs & RMPs Seeking Inactive Status – Log in first, click on the Status drop down box and indicate “Inactive.” Follow the prompts to the “Application Affirmation” section. After all sections/parts have been fully completed and validated, the “Summit Application and Pay Fee” button will be activated. Click on this button to affirm your application and to select a credit card payment mode. Only Visa or MasterCard credit/debit cards are accepted for online renewals. Remember, there is a $200.00 late fee automatically assessed by the system for licensees/registrants attempting to renew or go inactive online after the 10/31/2010 deadline has passed. At this point, you may print out a copy of your application and receipt for your records.

    • Part 1 – General application information – Complete all applicable sections and follow all prompts exactly as directed. If you fail to complete sections or parts, the system will NOT let you proceed with the renewal application.

    • Part 2 – Disciplinary Questions – You must complete ALL disciplinary questions. Provide a detailed explanation for each question that you mark as “yes.” Some explanations may require legal documentation that must be MAILED to the Board. Your license/registration will not be issued until such information is received and approved by the Board.

    • Part 3 – Continuing Education Requirements – You must complete this section and verify that you have completed a total of 24 Board pre-approved CEUs from Nov. 1, 2008 to Oct. 31, 2010 and that you have a valid CPR Certification. Of the 24 CEUs, you must have completed a minimum of three (3) CEUs of Ethics or Jurisprudence and three (3) CEUs of Communicable Diseases education which includes AIDS/HIV. The remaining CEUs must be in any massage-related course considered approved by the Board. The section will prompt you to list the name, dates and categories of CEUs. If you have questions about CEU requirements, please review the renewal information section on the Board’s website at http://dhmh.maryland.gov/massage or call the Deputy Director at 410-764-2965.

    • CEU Audits – All applicants renewing online must enter all courses they have attended in the field when prompted. If you are audited, you will be notified during the online renewal process and must mail in the completed application and copies of all course completion documentation and a copy of your CPR card. Complete the renewal online, mail in your certificates and your license/registration will be processed as soon as your certificates are reviewed and verified. Licenses/Registrations cannot be renewed unless/until all CEU requirements are met.

    • Part 4 – Application Affirmation – After all sections/parts have been fully completed and validated, the “Summit Application and Pay Fee” button will be activated. Click on this button to affirm your application and to select a credit card payment mode. Only Visa or MasterCard credit/debit cards are accepted for online renewals. At this point, you may print out a copy of your application and receipt for your records

    • Exceptions (Inactive or Non-renewed LMTs/RMPs) – Only active License Massage Therapists or Registered Massage Practitioners can renew online. Inactive or Non-renewed massage therapists/massage practitioners cannot renew online and MUST download the Board’s following applicable forms: “Reactivation For Renewal” or “Reinstatement For Renewal” located in the Renewal Information section of our website, at http://dhmh.maryland.gov/massage . You must complete ALL disciplinary questions. Provide a detailed explanation for each question that you mark as “yes.” Some explanations may require legal documentation that must be MAILED to the Board. Your license/registration will not be issued until such information is received and approved by the Board. Mail in the completed application and copies of all course completion documentation (CEU Certificates) and/or additional documents as applicable along with a copy of your CPR card. Make payment by personal check, bank check or money order. Licenses or Registrations cannot be renewed unless/until all documentation submissions are received.

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