How do I maintain my National Certification if I'm not currrently licensed in any state?

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Do you NEED your National Certification?
by: Anonymous

First off, consider why you would like to keep your "national certification". Having this certification technically only serves you as a credential. It's not recognized in all 50 states, so in my opinion it's not really "national". (We are after all, a Nation of 50 States!)

Anyway, if you feel that this credential is something that is valuable to your massage practice, then go for it. If not, you can let it expire. Since you've already taken the national exam and passed, you should be able to get a license in any state that uses the national exam as their state exam. They're not looking for a current certification, only that you passed the exam.

Now on to New York:

NEW YORK DOES NOT ACCEPT THE NATIONAL EXAM!

Here's my response to another question that someone asked about moving to NY and how to become licensed in NY State:

1. Apply for a NY MT License $100.
-Be aware that you must have at least 1000 hours of GRADED training, NOT ceu's. There are specific classes you must take for NY, so even if you already have 1000 hours, they have to be in the subject matter NY indicates. Just as Florida inicates you need Florida Law, Practice Errors, etc. as a part of your minimum 500 hour training requirement.

2. If you do not meet NY's 1000 hour education requirement (YOU WON'T!), they will send you a letter stating what classes/hours you are deficient in.

3. Find a massage school, approved by NY State, that will work with you to make up the required classes/hours.

4. Once you are done with classes and your education HAS BEEN APPROVED by NY, you then MUST register to take the NY State MT exam (offered through Castle Worldwide NOT EMBLEX) The NY State MT Exam is only offered in January(sign up by December 1) or August(sign up by June 1). NY does NOT accept the NCETMB!

5. Take and pass the state exam.

6. Get your NY MT License!

(Wasn't that simple!?)

Scenario: You have applied to NY AND have received from them your "letter of deficiency". You find an approved school to go to in say... April, but naturally, you can only take the classes when THEY offer them. After say, four months, you finally finish your make up classes/hours and it's now July. Too late... you can't take the state exam until January, and, you must register to do so by December 1! In the meantime, you CAN get a job at an establishment (spa/gym/chiro) by obtaining a limited permit, good for for one year only, and is not renewable. Another LMT who works at the same establishment and will be there when you are working must sign your permit as your "supervisor/sponsor" and "watchful eye". As you see, it can be a very long and drawn out process. Good Luck to you!

How do I maintain my National Certification if I'm not currrently licensed in any state?

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