Ensuring professional standards, licensing, and quality care in medical rehabilitation across Nigeria. Empowering practitioners, protecting patients.
The Medical Rehabilitation Therapists Board of Nigeria ensures excellence through rigorous standards, continuous education, and streamlined digital services for practitioners across the federation.
Mandatory professional licensing for all practitioners
Standardization of training and clinical practice
Streamlined digital enrollment for qualified therapists. Securely submit credentials and join the national registry.
Begin RegistrationMaintain your legal right to practice with our automated renewal system. Track compliance and download certificates.
Renew LicenseCoordinating clinical placements and formal induction ceremonies for new graduates entering regulated professions.
Learn MoreRigorous evaluation of training institutions to ensure educational programs meet global medical standards.
Regulatory OversightAccess accredited Continuing Professional Development courses and track points for lifelong clinical excellence.
View CoursesPublic portal for employers and patients to verify registration status, ensuring public safety and trust.
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Our streamlined digital process ensures that every rehabilitation professional in Nigeria meets the rigorous standards mandated by the Federal Ministry of Health.
Certified Excellence
Regulated by MRTB Decree 38 of 1988
Create your professional profile on the MRTB portal and upload your academic transcripts and clinical certifications securely.
The Board conducts a thorough review of your submissions to ensure compliance with the M9 LFN 2004 professional standards.
Upon successful verification, practitioners are formally inducted and issued a valid MRTB practice license for the current year.
Maintain active status through mandatory Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and seamless annual license renewal.
Secure processing under the Federal Ministry of Health, Nigeria.
Stay at the forefront of medical rehabilitation with MRTB-certified courses. Our programs are designed to enhance clinical skills, ensure regulatory compliance, and improve patient outcomes across Nigeria.
Certified Training
MRTB Accredited Facility
New CPD programs are being scheduled.
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The Medical Rehabilitation Therapists Registration Board (MRTB) sets the benchmark for professional excellence. We empower practitioners with the credentials they need to transform lives through quality rehabilitation care.
"The MRTB's focus on modernizing our clinical environments and enforcing strict licensing standards has elevated the profile of Physiotherapy in Nigeria to international heights."
Dr. Olumide O.
Senior Consultant Physiotherapist
"As a healthcare administrator, the MRTB practitioner verification portal is an indispensable tool. It provides the necessary assurance that our rehabilitation staff are fully qualified."
Chief Medical Director
Federal Teaching Hospital
"The induction and internship oversight provided by the Board set a high bar for our transition into professional practice. It ensures the integrity of the profession."
P&O Intern
Abuja, Nigeria
"The Board's monitoring activities are vital for weeding out quackery. This protects the reputation of genuine therapists and, most importantly, protects the Nigerian public."
Occupational Therapist
Private Practice
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The Medical Rehabilitation Therapists Board of Nigeria ensures transparent and standardized fee structures for all professional cadres, supporting the growth and regulation of rehabilitation therapy across the Federation.
For newly graduated therapists seeking initial induction and temporary internship licensing.
Induction & Registration Fee
Annual practicing license renewal for fully registered therapists across all 7 regulated professions.
License Renewal Fee
For practitioners trained outside Nigeria seeking credential evaluation and full registration.
Verification & Registration Fee
All fees are non-refundable and subject to Federal Government of Nigeria (Remita) processing guidelines.
For institutional accreditation fees, please contact the Registrar's Office directly.
Find answers to common questions regarding professional registration, licensing, and the regulatory standards of the MRTB.
Certified Excellence
Regulating over 7 core rehabilitation professions across Nigeria.
Our support team is available to assist you with registration inquiries, technical issues with the portal, or professional compliance matters.
Join the community of licensed medical rehabilitation therapists in Nigeria. Access the unified portal for registration, license renewal, and institutional accreditation under the Federal Ministry of Health.
Questions about the registration process? Contact our support desk
The Medical Rehabilitation Therapists (Registration) Board of Nigeria (MRTB) is the apex regulatory body established to ensure excellence in professional practice.
Established by Decree 38 of 1988 (Act M9 LFN 2004), the Board functions as a parastatal under the Federal Ministry of Health. We are legally mandated to regulate the training, licensing, and professional conduct of all rehabilitation therapists across the Federation.
Our mission is to safeguard public health by ensuring that only qualified, licensed, and ethically-sound practitioners provide rehabilitation services. From Physiotherapy to Prosthetics, we set the benchmark for clinical competence and professional ethics in Nigeria's healthcare ecosystem.
Professional Standards
Regulating clinical practice across all 36 Nigerian states and the FCT.
The MRTB provides statutory oversight for seven distinct branches of medical rehabilitation, ensuring the highest standards of clinical practice across Nigeria. We regulate training, licensing, and professional conduct to protect public health.
Advanced Rehabilitation Center, Nigeria
Restoring movement and function through evidence-based exercise, manual therapy, and specialized physical interventions.
Enabling individuals to participate in activities of daily living through therapeutic use of occupations and environment adaptation.
Specialized assessment and treatment of communication disorders, speech impediments, and complex swallowing difficulties.
Expert identification, prevention, and evidence-based management of hearing impairment and vestibular balance disorders.
Diagnosis and clinical management of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system, with a focus on spinal health.
A holistic approach to medicine focusing on the essential relationship between the body's structure and its overall function.
Clinical evaluation, design, and fitting of custom artificial limbs and orthopedic braces to enhance mobility.
Ensure your therapist is licensed and in good standing with the board.
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The Gold Standard in Medical Rehabilitation
Established by Act M9 LFN 2004, MRTB ensures that every rehabilitation professional in Nigeria meets the highest global benchmarks for clinical excellence and ethical practice.
Licensed Professional at Work
Established
Founded under Decree 38 with over 35 years of regulatory leadership in healthcare.
Professions
Unified regulation across Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, and five other core specialties.
Compliance
Strict adherence to Federal Ministry of Health standards and professional ethics.
Jurisdiction
The sole legal authority for licensing rehabilitation practitioners across all 36 states.
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