R4-15-207. Licensing Time-frames
- The overall time-frame described in A.R.S.§ 41-1072(2) for each type of approval granted by the Board is listed in Table 1. The applicant and the Executive Director of the Board may agree in writing to extend the overall time-frame. The substantive review time-frame may not be extended by more than 25 percent of the overall time-frame.
- The administrative completeness review time-frame described in A.R.S.§ 41-1072(1) for each type of approval granted by the Board is set forth in Table 1.and begins when the Board receives an application.
- If the application packet is not complete, the Board
R4-15-301. Required Continuing Education Hours
- During the two-year period immediately preceding license expiration, a licensee applying for a renewal license shall have completed 24 hours or more of continuing education.
- A licensee may complete a maximum of 12 continuing education hours from a distance learning format.
- A Licensee shall not carry over hours from one renewal period to another renewal period.
R4-15-302. Approval of Continuing Education
The following continuing education is approved by the Board:
- Continuing education that is taught by an association, corporation, or organization:
- Accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies, or
- Approved by the NCBTMB.
- Continuing education sponsored by a massage therapy school or bodywork therapy school that is:
- Affiliated with a community college located in the state of Arizona or
- Approved by the Arizona State Board for Private Post-secondary Education.
- Continuing education offered by a regionally or nationally accredited post-secondary institution in a
R4-15-303. Documentation of Completion of Continuing Education
A. When renewing a license, a licensee shall submit on a renewal application an
affirmation of completion of 24 hours of continuing education.
B. The Board may annually and randomly select a minimum of 10% of active
licenses for a audit of continuing education and require the following information:
- The name of the licensee,
- The title of the continuing education,
- The subject matter of the continuing education,
- The date of the continuing education,
- The hours completed,
- The location where the continuing education took place, and
- The name
R4-15-401. Rehearing or Review of Board’s Decision
- Except as provided in subsection (F), a party who is aggrieved by a decision issued by the Board may file with the Board, not later than 30 days after service of the decision, a written motion for rehearing or review of the decision specifying the grounds for rehearing or review. For purposes of this Section, a decision is considered served when personally delivered to the party’s last known address or mailed by certified mail to the party at the party’s last known address or the party’s attorney.
- A party filing a motion for rehearing or review under this rule may amend the motion at any
State of Arizona Verification
Please use the "Request Verification Form" to request verification of your Arizona license be sent to another jurisdiction/licensing board.
Statement of Citizenship
Verification of Arizona License
Verification of Non-Arizona License
Complete with a pen and mail to the Board.
U.S. Postal Address
Arizona State Board of Massage Therapy
1740 W. Adams, St., S. 3401
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
Volunteer Health Services
Complete with a pen and mail to the Board.
U.S. Postal Address
Arizona State Board of Massage Therapy
1740 W. Adams, St., S. 3401
Phoenix, Arizona 85007