STATE BOARD CE RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
If you are 'Nationally Certified' - Here are your renewal requirements
ALL our LIVE and Online courses shown on our website are approved by NCBTMB ...... (NCBTMB Provider # 286516-00)
NCBTMB requires massage therapists to complete 24 CE hours every 2 years of which 3 Ethics CE credits are mandatory. All 24 CE hours can be completed through our online home study courses and/or Live Seminars.
We provide a 3 credit Ethics course Now On SALE for only $24. Click here to view
All NCBTMB (BCTMB) certification renewals are due every 2 years using initial date of issuance of Certification.
NCBTMB requires massage therapists to complete 24 CE hours every 2 years of which 3 Ethics CE credits are mandatory. All 24 CE hours can be completed through our online home study courses and/or Live Seminars.
We provide a 3 credit Ethics course Now On SALE for only $24. Click here to view
All NCBTMB (BCTMB) certification renewals are due every 2 years using initial date of issuance of Certification.
INDIVIDUAL STATE BOARD REQUIREMENTS
The following list of STATES provides our own current knowledge of CE hours required to renew a State license.
Please note: We do our best to keep current laws and rules for each individual State but each massage therapist is individually responsible for updated new laws and regulations pertaining to their specific State.
Please note: We do our best to keep current laws and rules for each individual State but each massage therapist is individually responsible for updated new laws and regulations pertaining to their specific State.
Alabama
Alabama requires massage therapists to complete 16 CE hours every 2 years. All 16 CE hours can be completed with our online home study courses. All our courses are NCBTMB approved and accepted by this State.
AL Board # (334)269-9990 - Website: www.almtbd.state.al.us
AL Board # (334)269-9990 - Website: www.almtbd.state.al.us
Alaska
Alaska requires massage therapists to complete 16 CE hours every 2 years in which 2 CE hours must include Ethics. Renewal date is Sept 30th, every ODD year.
All our courses are NCBTMB approved and accepted by this State.
AK Board # (907)465-3811
Website: https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/professionallicensing/boardofmassagetherapists.aspx
All our courses are NCBTMB approved and accepted by this State.
AK Board # (907)465-3811
Website: https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/professionallicensing/boardofmassagetherapists.aspx
Arizona
Arizona requires massage therapists to complete 24 CE hours every 2 years.
12 CE hours must be in a Live classroom setting and 12 CE hours can be completed through our online home study courses.
All our courses are NCBTMB approved and accepted by this State. If nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years of which 3 credits must be in Ethics.
AZ Board # (602)542-8604 Website: www.massageboard.az.gov
12 CE hours must be in a Live classroom setting and 12 CE hours can be completed through our online home study courses.
All our courses are NCBTMB approved and accepted by this State. If nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years of which 3 credits must be in Ethics.
AZ Board # (602)542-8604 Website: www.massageboard.az.gov
Arkansas
Arkansas requires massage therapists to complete 18 CE hours every 2 years.
12 CE hours must be in a Live classroom setting and 6 CE hours can be completed as online home study courses.
All our courses are NCBTMB approved and accepted by this State.
AR Board # (501)683-1448
Website: https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/topics/massage-therapy
12 CE hours must be in a Live classroom setting and 6 CE hours can be completed as online home study courses.
All our courses are NCBTMB approved and accepted by this State.
AR Board # (501)683-1448
Website: https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/topics/massage-therapy
California
At this time, California has no continuing education requirements for renewal of the CMT or CMP certification in this State.
Please check your individual local county/city license requirements.
If Nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years. All our courses are accepted for NCBTMB renewal.
CA Board # (916)669-5336 Website: www.camtc.org
Please check your individual local county/city license requirements.
If Nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years. All our courses are accepted for NCBTMB renewal.
CA Board # (916)669-5336 Website: www.camtc.org
Colorado
At this time, Colorado has no continuing education requirements for license renewal.
If Nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years. 3 credits must be in Ethics. All our courses are accepted for NCBTMB renewal.
CO Board # (303)894-7800 Website: https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dora/Massage_Therapy
If Nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years. 3 credits must be in Ethics. All our courses are accepted for NCBTMB renewal.
CO Board # (303)894-7800 Website: https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dora/Massage_Therapy
Connecticut
Connecticut requires massage therapists to complete 24 CE hours every 4 years.
18 CE hours must be completed in a Live classroom setting. 6 CE hours can be completed as online home study courses.
All our courses are NCBTMB approved and accepted by this State.
If Nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years. All our courses are accepted for NCBTMB renewal.
CT Board # (860)509-7603 Website: www.ct.gov
18 CE hours must be completed in a Live classroom setting. 6 CE hours can be completed as online home study courses.
All our courses are NCBTMB approved and accepted by this State.
If Nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years. All our courses are accepted for NCBTMB renewal.
CT Board # (860)509-7603 Website: www.ct.gov
DC, Washington
DC, Washington requires massage therapists to complete 12 CE hours every 2 years. A minimum of 6 CE hours must be massage related and in a Live classroom setting. A maximum of 6 CE hours can be completed as online home study courses. Of these 6 CE hours, at least 3 CE hours must be in Ethics. All our courses are NCBTMB approved and accepted by this State.
If Nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years. All our courses are accepted for NCBTMB renewal.
DC Board # (877)672-2174 Website: https://dchealth.dc.gov/service/massage-therapy-licensing
If Nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years. All our courses are accepted for NCBTMB renewal.
DC Board # (877)672-2174 Website: https://dchealth.dc.gov/service/massage-therapy-licensing
Delaware
Delaware requires massage therapists to complete 24 CE hours every 2 years of which 9 hours of CORE credits must be completed in a LIVE classroom setting (CORE pertains to massage related). 3 CE hours must be in Ethics and 12 ELECTIVE credits (outside practice of massage) can be completed as online home study courses. Courses on Animal Massage not accepted.
All our courses are NCBTMB approved and accepted by this State.
DE Board # (302)744-4500 - Website: https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/massagebodyworks check
All our courses are NCBTMB approved and accepted by this State.
DE Board # (302)744-4500 - Website: https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/massagebodyworks check
Florida
Florida requires massage therapists to complete 24 CE hours. 12 CE hours must be completed in a Live classroom setting. However, as a COVID temporary extension, and during the 2023 renewal cycle... these 12 live credits can also be completed with an approved Live Webinar course of which 3 have been re-approved by the Florida Massage Board for 2023 cycle and offered under the main menu button 'Webinars' then drop down to FL Live Webinars.
The remaining balance of 12 CE hours can be completed as online home study of which 7 CE hours must include: 2 credits Professional Ethics, 2 credits Prevention of Medical Errors, 2 credits Florida Laws and Rules and 1 credit Human Trafficking.
All our courses are Florida approved (#50-9293) and NCBTMB (#286516-00) approved for this State. We report all credits to CE Broker. Completed CE credits and license renewal is due August 31st, every ODD year.
If Nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years. All our courses are accepted for NCBTMB renewal.
FL Massage Board: #(850)245-4161 Website: www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa
The remaining balance of 12 CE hours can be completed as online home study of which 7 CE hours must include: 2 credits Professional Ethics, 2 credits Prevention of Medical Errors, 2 credits Florida Laws and Rules and 1 credit Human Trafficking.
All our courses are Florida approved (#50-9293) and NCBTMB (#286516-00) approved for this State. We report all credits to CE Broker. Completed CE credits and license renewal is due August 31st, every ODD year.
If Nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years. All our courses are accepted for NCBTMB renewal.
FL Massage Board: #(850)245-4161 Website: www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa
Georgia
Georgia requires massage therapists to complete 24 CE hours every 2 years. License renewal is October 31st, each EVEN year. 12 CE hours must be completed in a Live classroom setting. 12 CE hours can be completed as online home study courses.
All our courses are NCBTMB approved and accepted by this State.
Please note: Georgia has recently changed requirements on what is acceptable in course material. Please check their official website http://sos.ga.gov/index.php/licensing/plb/33 for this new information or call their Board direct at (478)207-1300
All our courses are NCBTMB approved and accepted by this State.
Please note: Georgia has recently changed requirements on what is acceptable in course material. Please check their official website http://sos.ga.gov/index.php/licensing/plb/33 for this new information or call their Board direct at (478)207-1300
Hawaii
At this time, Hawaii has no continuing education requirements for license renewal.
If Nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years. All our courses are accepted for NCBTMB renewal.
HI Board # (808)586-2694 Website: http://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/massage
If Nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years. All our courses are accepted for NCBTMB renewal.
HI Board # (808)586-2694 Website: http://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/massage
Idaho
Idaho requires massage therapists to complete 6 CE hours every year. License renewal falls on one's birthday.
Of the 6 CE hours required 1 CE hour must be Ethics. All our courses are NCBTMB approved and accepted by this State.
If Nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years. All our courses are accepted for NCBTMB renewal.
ID Board # (208)334-3233 -
Website: https://ibol.idaho.gov/IBOL/BoardAdditional.aspx?Bureau=MAS&BureauLinkID=130
Of the 6 CE hours required 1 CE hour must be Ethics. All our courses are NCBTMB approved and accepted by this State.
If Nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years. All our courses are accepted for NCBTMB renewal.
ID Board # (208)334-3233 -
Website: https://ibol.idaho.gov/IBOL/BoardAdditional.aspx?Bureau=MAS&BureauLinkID=130
Illinois
Illinois requires massage therapists to complete 24 CE hours every 2 years of which 2 CE hours must be Ethics.
12 CE hours must be completed in a Live classroom setting. 12 CE hours can be completed as online home study (including Ethics)
Renewal of license is December 31st, every EVEN year. All our courses are NCBTMB approved and accepted by this State.
If Nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years of which 3 hours must be in Ethics. All our courses are accepted for NCBTMB renewal.
IL Board # (217)785-0800 - Website: https://www.idfpr.com/profs/massagetherapy.asp
12 CE hours must be completed in a Live classroom setting. 12 CE hours can be completed as online home study (including Ethics)
Renewal of license is December 31st, every EVEN year. All our courses are NCBTMB approved and accepted by this State.
If Nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years of which 3 hours must be in Ethics. All our courses are accepted for NCBTMB renewal.
IL Board # (217)785-0800 - Website: https://www.idfpr.com/profs/massagetherapy.asp
Indiana
At this time, Indiana has no continuing education requirements for license renewal every 4 years on May 15th.
Next renewal is 2021.
If Nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years of which 3 CE hours must be in Ethics. All our courses are accepted for NCBTMB renewal.
IN Board # (317)234-2051 Website: https://www.in.gov/pla/massage.htm
Next renewal is 2021.
If Nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years of which 3 CE hours must be in Ethics. All our courses are accepted for NCBTMB renewal.
IN Board # (317)234-2051 Website: https://www.in.gov/pla/massage.htm
Iowa
Iowa requires massage therapists to complete 16 CE hours every 2 years. 8 CE hours must be completed in a Live classroom setting. 8 CE hours can be completed through our online home study courses.
All our courses are NCBTMB approved and accepted by this State.
If Nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years. All our courses are accepted for NCBTMB renewal.
IA Board # (515)242-5937 - Website: http://www.idph.iowa.gov/Licensure/Iowa-Board-of-Massage-Therapy/Continuing-Education
All our courses are NCBTMB approved and accepted by this State.
If Nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years. All our courses are accepted for NCBTMB renewal.
IA Board # (515)242-5937 - Website: http://www.idph.iowa.gov/Licensure/Iowa-Board-of-Massage-Therapy/Continuing-Education
Kansas
At this time, Kansas has no continuing education requirements for license renewal. A licensure bill requiring CE hours is in progress.
We suggest remaining alert to upcoming notifications regarding changes to your State licensure regulations.
If Nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years. All our courses are accepted for NCBTMB renewal.
Website: https://www.massagetherapylicense.org/articles/lmt-continuing-education.html
We suggest remaining alert to upcoming notifications regarding changes to your State licensure regulations.
If Nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years. All our courses are accepted for NCBTMB renewal.
Website: https://www.massagetherapylicense.org/articles/lmt-continuing-education.html
Kentucky
Kentucky requires massage therapists to complete 24 CE hours every 2 years of which 3 CE hours must be in Ethics. All 24 CE hours can be completed through our online home study courses. All our courses are NCBTMB approved and accepted by this State.
If Nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years. All our courses are accepted for NCBTMB renewal.
KY Board # (502)564-3296 Website: http://bmt.ky.gov
If Nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years. All our courses are accepted for NCBTMB renewal.
KY Board # (502)564-3296 Website: http://bmt.ky.gov
Louisiana
Louisiana requires massage therapists to complete 12 CE hours every year.
We are presently working on a licensing Provider approval with Louisiana Board of Massage.
If nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years. All our courses are accepted for NCBTMB renewal.
LA Board # (225)771-4090 Website: https://www.labmt.org/site.php
We are presently working on a licensing Provider approval with Louisiana Board of Massage.
If nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years. All our courses are accepted for NCBTMB renewal.
LA Board # (225)771-4090 Website: https://www.labmt.org/site.php
Maine
At this time, Maine has no continuing education requirements for license renewal. License renewal is yearly and due on the initial license date of issuance. If nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years. All our courses are NCBTMB approved.
ME Board # (207)624-8613 Website: https://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/massage/index.html
ME Board # (207)624-8613 Website: https://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/massage/index.html
Maryland
Maryland requires massage therapists to complete 24 CE hours every 2 years of which 1 CE must be in Diversity or Cultural Competency. 3 CE hours must be in Ethics, Jurisprudence or Risk Management and 3 CE hours must be in Communicable diseases (to include HIV/Aids). 17 CE hours must be in massage-related courses. All 24 CE hours can be completed through our online home study courses. All our courses are NCBTMB approved and accepted by this State.
If Nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years. All our courses are accepted for NCBTMB renewal.
MD Board # (410)764-4738 Website: www.mdmassage.org
If Nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years. All our courses are accepted for NCBTMB renewal.
MD Board # (410)764-4738 Website: www.mdmassage.org
Massachusetts
At this time, Massachusetts has no continuing education requirements. License renewal is required each year. State licensure changes regarding continuing education are presently in progress. We suggest remaining alert to notifications sent you as you are responsible for updated new laws and regulations.
If nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years. All our courses are NCBTMB approved.
MA Board # (617)727-3074 Website: www.mass.gov
If nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years. All our courses are NCBTMB approved.
MA Board # (617)727-3074 Website: www.mass.gov
Michigan
Michigan requires massage therapists to complete 18 CE hours every 3 years. 2 CE hours must be in professional Ethics and 1 CE hour must be in Pain and Symptom Management. All courses can be completed through our online home study courses. 1 credit in training on implicit bias (since June 1, 2022).
All our courses are NCBTMB approved and accepted by this State.
If Nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years. All our courses are accepted for NCBTMB renewal.
MI Board # (517)373-3740 Website: www.michigan.gov
All our courses are NCBTMB approved and accepted by this State.
If Nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years. All our courses are accepted for NCBTMB renewal.
MI Board # (517)373-3740 Website: www.michigan.gov
Minnesota
At this time, Minnesota has no continuing education requirements to renew their license.
If nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years. All our courses are NCBTMB approved.
MN Board # (651)201-3731 Website: http://www.health.state.mn.us or email to [email protected]
If nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years. All our courses are NCBTMB approved.
MN Board # (651)201-3731 Website: http://www.health.state.mn.us or email to [email protected]
Mississippi
Mississippi requires massage therapists to complete 24 CE hours every 2 years of which 3 CE hours must be in Mississippi Law, Rules and Regulations and 3 CE hours must be in Ethics. We are are not pursuing an Approved Provider license with this State.
If nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years. All our courses are NCBTMB approved.
MS Board # (601)732-6038 Website: http://www.msbmt.ms.gov/SitePages/Home.aspx
If nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years. All our courses are NCBTMB approved.
MS Board # (601)732-6038 Website: http://www.msbmt.ms.gov/SitePages/Home.aspx
Missouri
Missouri requires massage therapists to complete 12 CE hours every 2 years. All CE hours can be completed through our online home study courses. All of our courses are NCBTMB approved and accepted by this State.
If nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years. All our courses are NCBTMB approved.
MO Board # (573)522-6277 Website: www.pr.mo.gov
If nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years. All our courses are NCBTMB approved.
MO Board # (573)522-6277 Website: www.pr.mo.gov
Montana
Montana requires massage therapists to complete 12 CE hours every 2 years. All CE hours can be completed through our online home study courses. All our courses are NCBTMB approved and accepted by this State.
If nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years. All our courses are NCBTMB approved.
MT Board # (406)842-2305 Website: www.massagetherapists.mt.gov
If nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years. All our courses are NCBTMB approved.
MT Board # (406)842-2305 Website: www.massagetherapists.mt.gov
Nebraska
Nebraska requires massage therapists to complete 24 CE hours every 2 years of which 3 CE hours must be in Ethics.
8 CE hours must be completed in a Live classroom setting. 8 CE hours can be completed in online home study.
All our courses are NCBTMB approved and accepted by this State.
If nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years. All our courses are NCBTMB approved.
NE Board # (402)471-2117 Website: http://dhhs.ne.gov/publichealth/pages/crlMTHome.aspx
8 CE hours must be completed in a Live classroom setting. 8 CE hours can be completed in online home study.
All our courses are NCBTMB approved and accepted by this State.
If nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years. All our courses are NCBTMB approved.
NE Board # (402)471-2117 Website: http://dhhs.ne.gov/publichealth/pages/crlMTHome.aspx
Nevada
Nevada has recently changed their law requiring massage therapists to complete 24 CE hours every 2 years.
However, if your license expires between now and June 30, 2019, you will need only 12 CE hours but thereafter, will be required to complete 24 CE hours every 2 years. For any licenses issued between July 1, 2018 and June 30, 2020 - you will be the first group to begin the new 2 year renewal period.
If nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years.
All our courses are NCBTMB approved and accepted by this State.
NV Board # (775)687-9955 Website: http://www.massagetherapy.nv.gov
However, if your license expires between now and June 30, 2019, you will need only 12 CE hours but thereafter, will be required to complete 24 CE hours every 2 years. For any licenses issued between July 1, 2018 and June 30, 2020 - you will be the first group to begin the new 2 year renewal period.
If nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years.
All our courses are NCBTMB approved and accepted by this State.
NV Board # (775)687-9955 Website: http://www.massagetherapy.nv.gov
New Hampshire
New Hampshire requires massage therapists to complete 12 CE hours every 2 years and can be completed through our online home study courses. All our courses are NCBTMB approved and accepted by this State.
If nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years. All our courses are NCBTMB approved.
NJ Board # (603)271-9254 Website: www.dhhs.nh.gov
If nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years. All our courses are NCBTMB approved.
NJ Board # (603)271-9254 Website: www.dhhs.nh.gov
New Jersey
New Jersey requires massage therapists to complete 20 CE hours related to massage therapy every 2 years.
14 CE hours must be completed in a Live classroom setting. 2 CE hours must be in Ethics.
A maximum of 6 hours can be completed using our online home study courses of which Ethics can be included.
All our courses are NCBTMB approved and accepted by this State.
If nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years. All our courses are NCBTMB approved.
NJ Board # (973)504-6430 Website: www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/massage
14 CE hours must be completed in a Live classroom setting. 2 CE hours must be in Ethics.
A maximum of 6 hours can be completed using our online home study courses of which Ethics can be included.
All our courses are NCBTMB approved and accepted by this State.
If nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years. All our courses are NCBTMB approved.
NJ Board # (973)504-6430 Website: www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/massage
New Mexico
New Mexico requires massage therapists to complete 16 CE hours every 2 years. Of the 16 CE hours, 8 CE hours must be completed in a Live classroom setting. 4 CE hours must be in Ethics. A maximum of 8 CE hours can be completed through online home study courses. All our courses are NCBTMB approved and accepted by this State.
If nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years. All our courses are NCBTMB approved.
NM Board # (505)476-4870 Website: http://www.rld.state.nm.us/boards/Massage_Therapy.aspx
If nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years. All our courses are NCBTMB approved.
NM Board # (505)476-4870 Website: http://www.rld.state.nm.us/boards/Massage_Therapy.aspx
New York
New York requires massage therapists to complete 36 CE hours every 3 years. We are presently pursuing Approved Provider status for the State of New York.
If nationally certified, NCBTMB require 24 CE hours every 2 years. All our courses are NCBTMB approved for national renewal.
NY Board # (518)474-3817 ext 1150 Website: http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/mt
If nationally certified, NCBTMB require 24 CE hours every 2 years. All our courses are NCBTMB approved for national renewal.
NY Board # (518)474-3817 ext 1150 Website: http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/mt
North Carolina
North Carolina requires massage therapists to complete 24 CE hours every 2 years . 12 CE hours must be in a Live classroom setting. 12 CE hours can be completed through our online home study courses of which 3 CE hours must be in Ethics.
Renewal of license is November 1st every 2 yrs. All our courses are NCBTMB approved and accepted by this State.
If nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years. All our courses are NCBTMB approved.
NC Board # (919)546-0050 Website: http://www.bmbt.org
Renewal of license is November 1st every 2 yrs. All our courses are NCBTMB approved and accepted by this State.
If nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years. All our courses are NCBTMB approved.
NC Board # (919)546-0050 Website: http://www.bmbt.org
North Dakota
North Dakota requires massage therapists to complete 24 CE hours every 2 years from the time of initial licensure.
This State is the only State that calculates the amount of CE hours required by State law dependent on the amount of years one has practiced as a massage therapist. 1-14 years requires 24 CE hours of which a maximum of 10 CE hours can be obtained through online home study courses. 15-24 years requires 6 CE hours and maybe completed through online home study courses. 25+ years as a massage therapist requires completing only 3 CE hours through home study courses.
All our courses are NCBTMB approved and accepted by this State.
If nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years. All our courses are NCBTMB approved.
ND Board # (701)712-8624 Website: http://www.ndboardofmassage.com
This State is the only State that calculates the amount of CE hours required by State law dependent on the amount of years one has practiced as a massage therapist. 1-14 years requires 24 CE hours of which a maximum of 10 CE hours can be obtained through online home study courses. 15-24 years requires 6 CE hours and maybe completed through online home study courses. 25+ years as a massage therapist requires completing only 3 CE hours through home study courses.
All our courses are NCBTMB approved and accepted by this State.
If nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years. All our courses are NCBTMB approved.
ND Board # (701)712-8624 Website: http://www.ndboardofmassage.com
Ohio
At this time, Ohio has no continuing education to renew one's license.
If nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years. All our courses are NCBTMB approved.
OH Board # (614)466-3934 Website: http://med.ohio.gov/Apply/Massage-Therapist-MT
If nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years. All our courses are NCBTMB approved.
OH Board # (614)466-3934 Website: http://med.ohio.gov/Apply/Massage-Therapist-MT
Oklahoma
Oklahoma requires massage therapists to complete 16 CE hours every 2 years. All credits can be completed through our online home study courses. All our courses are NCBTMB approved and accepted by this State.
If nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years. All our courses are NCBTMB approved.
OK Board # (405)521-2441 Website: https://www.ok.gov/cosmo/faqs.html#c556
If nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years. All our courses are NCBTMB approved.
OK Board # (405)521-2441 Website: https://www.ok.gov/cosmo/faqs.html#c556
Oregon
As of April 1, 2023 Oregon requires massage therapists to complete 25 CE hours every 2 years. A recent amendment now allows 8 CE hours to be completed in a Live classroom setting of which 4 Live CE hours of Ethics must be included. LIVE classroom hours can also be obtained via an 'Interactive Live Webinar' where instructor is presenting in 'real time' through audio visual and interacts with the participators with question and answer periods throughout the presentation. The remaining balance of 17 CE hours can be completed through any of our online home study courses of which 1 CE must include Cultural Competency and the 1 hour online Pain Management course provided by the Oregon Pain Management Commission at https://www.oregon.gov/oha/HPA/dsi-pmc/Pages/module.aspx
If nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years. All our courses are NCBTMB approved for Oregon.
OR Board # (503)365-8657 Website: https://www.oregon.gov/OBMT/Pages/index.aspx
If nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years. All our courses are NCBTMB approved for Oregon.
OR Board # (503)365-8657 Website: https://www.oregon.gov/OBMT/Pages/index.aspx
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania requires massage therapists to complete 24 CE hours every 2 years of which 4 CE hours must be in Ethics and 2 CE hours must be in Child abuse recognition and reporting. A minimum of 16 CE hours must be completed in a Live classroom setting. A maximum of 8 CE hours can be completed through online home study courses.
All our courses are NCBTMB approved and accepted by this State.
If nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years. All our courses are NCBTMB approved.
PA Board # (717)783-7155 Website: https://www.dos.pa.gov/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardsCommissions/MassageTherapy
All our courses are NCBTMB approved and accepted by this State.
If nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years. All our courses are NCBTMB approved.
PA Board # (717)783-7155 Website: https://www.dos.pa.gov/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardsCommissions/MassageTherapy
Rhode Island
At this time, Rhode Island has no continuing education to renew one's license. License renewal is June 30th each year.
If nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years. All our courses are NCBTMB approved.
RI Board # (401)222-2828 Website: http://health.ri.gov/licenses/detail.php?id=229
If nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years. All our courses are NCBTMB approved.
RI Board # (401)222-2828 Website: http://health.ri.gov/licenses/detail.php?id=229
South Carolina
South Carolina requires massage therapists to complete 12 CE hours every 2 years. All 12 CE hours can be completed through our online home study courses. All our courses are NCBTMB approved and accepted by this State.
If nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years. All our courses are NCBTMB approved.
SC Board # (803)896-4588 Website: http://www.llr.state.sc.us/POL/MassageTherapy/
If nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years. All our courses are NCBTMB approved.
SC Board # (803)896-4588 Website: http://www.llr.state.sc.us/POL/MassageTherapy/
South Dakota
South Dakota requires massage therapists to complete 8 CE hours. All 8 credit hours may be completed through our online home study and webinar courses. Courses to be completed by September 30th, and renewed by each even year. All 8 CE hours can be completed with any of our online and/or textbook courses. All our courses are NCBTMB approved and accepted by this State. If nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years. 3 credits must be in Ethics.
SD Board # 605-224-1721 or you can visit their website at http://doh.sd.gov/boards/Massage/.
SD Board # 605-224-1721 or you can visit their website at http://doh.sd.gov/boards/Massage/.
Tennessee
Tennessee requires massage therapists to complete 24 CE hours every 2 years. 16 CE hours must be completed in a Live classroom setting or an 'Interactive Live Webinar' where instructor is presenting in 'real time' through audio visual and interacts with the participators with question and answer periods throughout the presentation. 8 CE hours can be completed through our online home study courses of which 2 CE hours must be in Tennessee statutes and rules and 2 CE hours must pertain to the Management of Practicing Massage Therapy, Professional Ethics or Substance Abuse.
If nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years. All our courses are NCBTMB approved.
TN Board # (800)778-4123 Website: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/ml-board.html
If nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years. All our courses are NCBTMB approved.
TN Board # (800)778-4123 Website: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/ml-board.html
Texas
Texas requires massage therapists to complete 12 CE hours every 2 years. All 12 CE hours can be completed through our online home study courses. All our courses are NCBTMB approved and accepted by this State.
If nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years. All our courses are NCBTMB approved.
TX Board # (512)463-6599 Website: https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/mas/mas.htm
If nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years. All our courses are NCBTMB approved.
TX Board # (512)463-6599 Website: https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/mas/mas.htm
Utah
At this time, Utah has no continuing education requirements to renew one's license. State license to be renewed every 2 years.
If nationally certified, NCBTMB require 24 CE hours every 2 years. All our courses are NCBTMB approved.
UT Board # (801)530-6628 Website: http://www.dopl.utah.gov/licensing/massage_therapy.html
If nationally certified, NCBTMB require 24 CE hours every 2 years. All our courses are NCBTMB approved.
UT Board # (801)530-6628 Website: http://www.dopl.utah.gov/licensing/massage_therapy.html
Vermont
At this time, Vermont has no continuing education requirements to renew one's license.
If nationally certified, NCBTMB require 24 CE hours every 2 years. All our courses are NCBTMB approved.
Website: https://www.sec.state.vt.us/professional-regulation/sunrise-review/massage-therapists.aspx
If nationally certified, NCBTMB require 24 CE hours every 2 years. All our courses are NCBTMB approved.
Website: https://www.sec.state.vt.us/professional-regulation/sunrise-review/massage-therapists.aspx
Virginia
Virginia requires massage therapists to complete 24 CE hours every 2 years of which 1 CE hour must be in Ethics.
All 24 CE hours can be completed through our online home study courses.
If nationally certified, NCBTMB require 24 CE hours every 2 years. All our courses are NCBTMB approved.
VA Board # (804)367-4400 Website: https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/nursing/nursing_laws_regs.htm
All 24 CE hours can be completed through our online home study courses.
If nationally certified, NCBTMB require 24 CE hours every 2 years. All our courses are NCBTMB approved.
VA Board # (804)367-4400 Website: https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/nursing/nursing_laws_regs.htm
Washington
Washington requires massage therapists to complete 24 CE hours every 2 years. 8 CE hours must be in a Live Classroom setting and 16 CE hours may be taken through online home study courses. A minimum of 4 CE hours must be in Ethics, Communication and/or Washington State Massage Laws and Rules. (2 CE hours of the Ethics must include Professional Boundaries).
WA Board # (360)236-4847 Website: http://apps.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=246-830-475
WA Board # (360)236-4847 Website: http://apps.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=246-830-475
West Virginia
West Virginia requires massage therapists to complete 24 CE hours every 2 years of which 3 CE hours must be in Ethics.
All 24 CE hours can be completed via online home study courses. All our courses are NCBTMB approved and accepted by this State.
If nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years. All our courses are NCBTMB approved.
WV Board # (304)558-1060 Website: http://www.wvmassage.org
All 24 CE hours can be completed via online home study courses. All our courses are NCBTMB approved and accepted by this State.
If nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years. All our courses are NCBTMB approved.
WV Board # (304)558-1060 Website: http://www.wvmassage.org
Wisconsin
Wisconsin requires massage therapists complete 24 CE hours every 2 years of which 2 CE hours must be in Ethics.
All 24 CE hours can be completed through online home study courses. License renewal is on February 28th, every ODD year.
All our courses are NCBTMB approved and accepted by this State.
If nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years. All our courses are NCBTMB approved.
WI Board # (608)266-0145 Website: https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/MassageTherapistBodyworkTherapist/Default.aspx
All 24 CE hours can be completed through online home study courses. License renewal is on February 28th, every ODD year.
All our courses are NCBTMB approved and accepted by this State.
If nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years. All our courses are NCBTMB approved.
WI Board # (608)266-0145 Website: https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/MassageTherapistBodyworkTherapist/Default.aspx
Wyoming
At this time, Wyoming has no continuing education requirements to renew one's licenses. Renewal is every 2 years from date of issuance.
If nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years. All our courses are NCBTMB approved.
WY Board # (307)777-7881 Website: http://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2015/SF0086
If nationally certified, NCBTMB requires 24 CE hours every 2 years. All our courses are NCBTMB approved.
WY Board # (307)777-7881 Website: http://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2015/SF0086
