West Virginia Code Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations § 30-37-7. Requirements for licensure; renewal of licenses; reinstatement; penalties

(1) Completion of a program of massage education at a school approved by the West Virginia Council for Community and Technical College Education pursuant to § 18B-2B-9 of this code or by a state agency in another state, the District of Columbia or a United States territory which approves educational programs and which meets qualifications for the National Certification Exam administered through the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) prior to February 1, 2015, the massage and bodywork licensing examination administered through the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB) and any other board approved examination. This school shall require a diploma from an accredited high school, or the equivalent, and on July 1, 2023, upon adoption of the amendments to this section during the regular session of the Legislature, 2023, require completion of at least 625 hours of supervised academic instruction;

(2) Successful completion of the National Certification for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCTMB) examination, the Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx), or any other board approved examination; and

(3) Payment of a reasonable fee every two years required by the board which shall compensate and be retained by the board for the costs of administration.

(1) Requirements for completion of continuing education hours conforming to NCBTMB, FSMTB, or board approved guidelines; and

(2) Requirements for issuance of a reciprocal license to licensees of states with requirements which may include the successful completion of the NCTMB examination, MBLEx, or any other board approved examination.