If I have completed an acceptable massage therapy program with fewer than 1000 clock-hours of classroom instruction, can those hours be counted toward the 1000 clock-hour education requirement?
Yes. If the program you completed has at least 500 classroom hours and if you have earned a diploma or certificate, you can: • enroll in a 1000 clock-hour massage therapy program registered by New York State; • apply for licensure in massage therapy and make up course deficiencies in an acceptable program; or, • meet the specific 800 clock-hour education requirement and an experience and examination requirement if you have been licensed by another state, country, or territory for five or more years and are able to apply for licensure by endorsement. • Enrolling in a massage therapy program registered by New York State. Those who complete acceptable massage therapy programs in other states, countries, or territories may apply to a New York State registered program to be admitted as an advanced student. As of January 2002, the Department allows New York State registered programs to accept no more than 250 clock-hours completed in other approved schools or programs. The New York State reg
