To apply for registration as an approved provider, an applicant shall:

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    (1) Submit DH-MQA 1258 “”Massage Continuing Education Programs Provider Registration Application, Form B: Course Offering Data Form,”” (rev. 7/13/13) incorporated herein by reference for three proposed courses, and DH-MQA 1259 “”Massage Continuing Education Programs Provider Registration Application, Form C: Instructor Qualifications Form,”” (rev. 7/13/13) incorporated herein by reference for each proposed instructor for the proposed courses along with the non-refundable application fee of $100.00, and include as part of their application a sample of the certificate of attendance for each proposed course. Copies of the forms may be found online at www.cebroker.com or http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-03640 and http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-03641.
    (2) For courses in human trafficking awareness, an applicant shall also provide:
    (a) Documentation for each instructor which demonstrates qualification to teach human trafficking awareness by training, experiencing, or by a showing of good cause.
    (b) Course materials which demonstrates compliance with Florida Statutes § 480.041
    (3) The following courses, that meet the criteria for approval under this section, and conform to Florida Statutes § 480.033(3), are approved by the Board:
    (a) Organized and accepted courses of study offered by providers approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork;
    (b) Organized courses offered by a Board Approved Massage School;
    (c) Continuing education courses offered by or sponsored by the Florida Board of Massage Therapy;
    (d) Continuing education courses sponsored by the Florida State Massage Therapy Association;
    (e) Continuing education courses sponsored by the American Massage Therapy Association or the American Massage Therapy Association Florida Chapter; and,
    (f) Continuing education courses offered by the Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals.
Rulemaking Authority 456.013(8), (9), 456.025(7), 456.036, 480.035(7), 480.0415 FS. Law Implemented 456.013(8), (9), 456.025(7), 456.036, 480.0415 FS. History-New 4-21-86, Amended 9-14-87, 8-29-88, 2-8-89, 3-12-90, 1-3-91, Formerly 21L-28.010, Amended 9-30-93, 8-16-94, 6-12-95, 2-12-97, Formerly 61G11-28.010, Amended 2-18-98, 10-26-98, 9-20-99, 11-4-99, 11-21-02, 10-12-03, 12-13-05, 7-5-06, 2-25-07, 5-8-07, 1-26-14, 3-21-18, 10-18-20.