License Renewal – The Modality Hub

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Massage Therapy CE Requirements by State

Massage therapists in the United States are generally required to complete continuing education (CE) to renew their licenses or certifications. The Modality Hub courses are created to meet the needs for each state. Your state specific required topics (such as ethics or culture) may not be available in our course list, yet! NCBTMB notes that board-approved CEs are widely accepted by state licensing authorities, but each state board sets its own renewal rules, including the number of hours needed and any required subject areas such as ethics, laws/rules, or safety topics. Because requirements can change, always confirm the current rule on your state’s official website before renewing. For more information reference the list below that includes state resources, required hours and and state specific topics. Never stop learning!

Alabama

State resource: Alabama Board of Massage Therapy
CE required: 16 hours every 2 years
State-specific topics: 2 hours ethics

Alaska

State resource: Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing — Massage Therapists
CE required: 16 hours every 2 years
State-specific topics: No additional mandatory topic noted on the main renewal summary

Arizona

State resource: Arizona State Board of Massage Therapy
CE required: 24 hours every 2 years
State-specific topics: Commonly includes ethics and Arizona laws/rules coursework

Arkansas

State resource: Arkansas State Board of Massage Therapy
CE required: 18 hours every 2 years
State-specific topics: Ethics is commonly required

California

State resource: California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC)
CE required: 24 hours every 2 years for CAMTC certification renewal
State-specific topics: CAMTC-approved CE is required; check current CAMTC rules for any subject-area specifics

Colorado

State resource: Colorado does not have active statewide massage therapy licensure
CE required: No statewide CE requirement
State-specific topics: Local city/county rules may still apply

Connecticut

State resource: Connecticut Department of Public Health — Massage Therapy
CE required: 15 hours every 2 years
State-specific topics: No additional mandatory topic noted on the main renewal summary

Delaware

State resource: Delaware Board of Massage and Bodywork
CE required: 24 hours every 2 years
State-specific topics: No additional mandatory topic noted on the main renewal summary

Florida

State resource: Florida Board of Massage Therapy
CE required: 24 hours every 2 years
State-specific topics: Florida rules commonly include board-mandated subject areas such as laws/rules, medical errors, and other required topics; verify the current renewal rule

Georgia

State resource: Georgia Board of Massage Therapy
CE required: 24 hours every 2 years
State-specific topics: No additional mandatory topic noted on the main renewal summary

Hawaii

State resource: Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs — Massage Therapy
CE required: 16 hours every 2 years
State-specific topics: No additional mandatory topic noted on the main renewal summary

Idaho

State resource: Idaho Board of Massage Therapy
CE required: 12 hours per renewal cycle
State-specific topics: No additional mandatory topic noted on the main renewal summary

Illinois

State resource: Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation — Massage Therapy
CE required: 24 hours every 2 years
State-specific topics: No additional mandatory topic noted on the main renewal summary

Indiana

State resource: Indiana Professional Licensing Agency — Massage Therapy
CE required: 25 hours per renewal cycle
State-specific topics: No additional mandatory topic noted on the main renewal summary

Iowa

State resource: Iowa Board of Massage Therapy
CE required: 24 hours every 2 years
State-specific topics: No additional mandatory topic noted on the main renewal summary

Kansas

State resource: Kansas does not have active statewide massage therapy licensure
CE required: No statewide CE requirement
State-specific topics: Local rules may still apply

Kentucky

State resource: Kentucky Board of Licensure for Massage Therapy
CE required: 12 hours per renewal cycle
State-specific topics: No additional mandatory topic noted on the main renewal summary

Louisiana

State resource: Louisiana Board of Massage Therapy
CE required: 12 hours per renewal cycle
State-specific topics: No additional mandatory topic noted on the main renewal summary

Maine

State resource: Maine Board of Massage Therapy
CE required: 12 hours per renewal cycle
State-specific topics: No additional mandatory topic noted on the main renewal summary

Maryland

State resource: Maryland Board of Massage Therapy Examiners
CE required: 24 hours every 2 years
State-specific topics: No additional mandatory topic noted on the main renewal summary

Massachusetts

State resource: Massachusetts Board of Registration of Massage Therapy
CE required: 24 hours every 2 years
State-specific topics: No additional mandatory topic noted on the main renewal summary

Michigan

State resource: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs — Massage Therapy
CE required: 18 hours every renewal cycle
State-specific topics: No additional mandatory topic noted on the main renewal summary

Minnesota

State resource: Minnesota does not have active statewide massage therapy licensure
CE required: No statewide CE requirement
State-specific topics: Local rules may still apply

Mississippi

State resource: Mississippi State Board of Massage Therapy
CE required: 24 hours every 2 years
State-specific topics: No additional mandatory topic noted on the main renewal summary

Missouri

State resource: Missouri Board of Therapeutic Massage
CE required: 12 hours per renewal cycle
State-specific topics: No additional mandatory topic noted on the main renewal summary

Montana

State resource: Montana Board of Massage Therapy
CE required: 12 hours per renewal cycle
State-specific topics: No additional mandatory topic noted on the main renewal summary

Nebraska

State resource: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services — Massage Therapy
CE required: 24 hours every 2 years
State-specific topics: No additional mandatory topic noted on the main renewal summary

Nevada

State resource: Nevada State Board of Massage Therapy
CE required: 12 hours per renewal cycle
State-specific topics: No additional mandatory topic noted on the main renewal summary

New Hampshire

State resource: New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification — Massage Therapy
CE required: 12 hours per renewal cycle
State-specific topics: No additional mandatory topic noted on the main renewal summary

New Jersey

State resource: New Jersey Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy
CE required: 20 hours every 2 years
State-specific topics: Ethics/professional conduct topics may be required; verify the current board breakdown

New Mexico

State resource: New Mexico Massage Therapy Board
CE required: 16 hours every 2 years
State-specific topics: No additional mandatory topic noted on the main renewal summary

New York

State resource: New York State Education Department — Massage Therapy
CE required: 36 hours every 3 years
State-specific topics: No additional mandatory topic noted on the core renewal requirement summary

North Carolina

State resource: North Carolina Board of Massage & Bodywork Therapy
CE required: 24 hours every 2 years
State-specific topics: 3 hours ethics

North Dakota

State resource: North Dakota Board of Massage Therapy
CE required: 12 hours every 2 years
State-specific topics: No additional mandatory topic noted on the main renewal summary

Ohio

State resource: State Medical Board of Ohio — Massage Therapy
CE required: 24 hours every 2 years
State-specific topics: No additional mandatory topic noted on the main renewal summary

Oklahoma

State resource: Oklahoma Board of Massage Therapy
CE required: 12 hours per renewal cycle
State-specific topics: No additional mandatory topic noted on the main renewal summary

Oregon

State resource: Oregon Board of Massage Therapists
CE required: 25 hours every 2 years
State-specific topics: No additional mandatory topic noted on the main renewal summary

Pennsylvania

State resource: Pennsylvania State Board of Massage Therapy
CE required: 24 hours every 2 years
State-specific topics: No additional mandatory topic noted on the main renewal summary

Rhode Island

State resource: Rhode Island Department of Health — Massage Therapy
CE required: 24 hours every 2 years
State-specific topics: No additional mandatory topic noted on the main renewal summary

South Carolina

State resource: South Carolina Board of Massage/Bodywork Therapy
CE required: 12 hours per renewal cycle
State-specific topics: No additional mandatory topic noted on the main renewal summary

South Dakota

State resource: South Dakota Board of Massage Therapy
CE required: 24 hours every 2 years
State-specific topics: No additional mandatory topic noted on the main renewal summary

Tennessee

State resource: Tennessee Massage Licensure Board
CE required: 24 hours every 2 years
State-specific topics: No additional mandatory topic noted on the main renewal summary

Texas

State resource: Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation — Massage Therapy CE
CE required: 12 hours every year
State-specific topics: 3 hours ethics

Utah

State resource: Utah Division of Professional Licensing — Massage Therapy
CE required: 12 hours every 2 years
State-specific topics: Ethics/professional practice content may be required; verify current DOPL rules

Virginia

State resource: Virginia Department of Health Professions — Massage Therapy
CE required: 12 hours per renewal cycle
State-specific topics: No additional mandatory topic noted on the main renewal summary

Washington

State resource: Washington Department of Health — Massage Therapist
CE required: 24 hours every 2 years
State-specific topics: No additional mandatory topic noted on the main renewal summary

West Virginia

State resource: West Virginia Board of Massage Therapy
CE required: 24 hours every 2 years
State-specific topics: No additional mandatory topic noted on the main renewal summary

Wisconsin

State resource: Wisconsin DSPS — Massage Therapy, Bodywork Therapy, or Therapeutic Massage
CE required: 24 hours every 2 years
State-specific topics: No additional mandatory topic noted on the main renewal summary

Wyoming

State resource: Wyoming does not have active statewide massage therapy licensure
CE required: No statewide CE requirement
State-specific topics: Local rules may still apply

States without Massage Therapy Regulation

Colorado
Kansas
Minnesota
Wyoming

“How do i know if these courses are accepted by my state?”

Our courses are designed to meet the renewal requirements for each state!

Massage therapy renewal requirements can change, and some boards also impose separate rules for ethics, jurisprudence, live instruction, or approved providers. Before you complete any CE or submit your renewal, verify the most current requirements directly with your state board or official licensing website.