2013 Mississippi Code
Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS
Chapter 67 - PROFESSIONAL MASSAGE THERAPISTS
§ 73-67-23 - Examination [Repealed effective July 1, 2013]

(1) The purpose of requiring examination is to determine that each applicant for licensure possesses the minimum skills and knowledge to practice competently.

(2) The board shall accept as evidence of competency, in addition to all other requirements as stated in this chapter, the successful completion of the "National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork" (NCETMB) and/or any other state, nationally or internationally accredited examination approved by the board.

(3) Eligibility requirements to take the NCETMB are set by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork as stated in the NCETMB candidate handbook. Eligibility to take the ABTE shall be determined by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine as stated in the NCCAOM candidate handbook.

(4) An applicant for licensure who has been previously licensed may be required to take the NCETMB or ABTE or any other examination approved by the board and achieve a passing score before re-licensure under any one (1) of the following circumstances:

(a) The applicant has been unlicensed voluntarily for more than thirty-six (36) calendar months; or

(b) The board may require reexamination in any disciplinary order, based upon the findings and conclusions relative to the competency of a holder of a license to practice massage before issuing an unconditional license.