Nebraska escorts who are considering becoming a licensed massage therapist in Nebraska must undergo stringent educational requirements, along with meeting a list of standard guidelines. The licensing process is overseen by the Nebraska Massage Therapy Board, which is regulated by the Department of Health and Human Services. Here are the specific requirements to become a licensed massage therapist in Nebraska:
All applicants must meet citizenship requirements. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal residents and provide proof of such status.
Massage therapy license applicants must be 19 years old or older. Proof of age includes a driver's license, birth certificate, marriage license, military discharge papers or other documents that list one's birth date.
Applicants must show proof of completion of at least 1,000 hours of massage therapy education. Curriculum requirements are:
100 hours of anatomy, including courses in biology, embryology, kinesiology, biomechanics and other related subjects.
100 hours of health service management, which includes courses in professional ethics, massage law, employment opportunities, marketing and financial management.
100 hours of hydrotherapy, including courses in benefits of water treatment, body wraps and masks and salt glows.
100 hours of hygiene and practical demonstration, which includes courses in physiology of digestion, weight gain, nutrition, CPR, infectious and contagious disease control, massage therapy technique and student clinic hours.
100 hours of massage, including history of massage, benefits of massage, draping techniques and relaxation and visualization.
100 hours of pathology, which includes pharmacology, blood pressure and injury and soft tissue dysfunction.
100 hours of physiology, including courses in biochemistry, organ systems, hormones and metabolism.
300 hours in related subjects, such as reflexology, Swedish massage, pregnancy and infant massage, acupressure therapy and hands-on training.
Applicants must pass a national examination and provide proof with official test scores. The national examinations are the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage, National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodyworks, Massage and Bodyworks Licensing Examination or other approved state examination.
Applicants must submit a completed application form and a non-refundable application fee. The application requires self-disclosure about previous licensing experiences and criminal histories.
Licenses are renewed every 2 years, and renewal requires at least 24 hours of continuing education that must include at least 3 hours of professional ethics.
Licenses may be revoked or denied based on unprofessional conduct that includes:
Sexual stimulation of a client as part of a massage therapy session.
Solicitation of a sexual relationship with a client.
Committing an act with a client that is punishable as a sexually-related offense.
