Connecticut Massage Therapy CE Courses (2026)

To renew your Massage Therapy license in Connecticut you need to satisfy the Connecticut Department of Public Health, Practitioner Licensing and Investigations Section (Massage Therapist Licensure)'s continuing education (CE) requirement — about 24 hours per 2-year cycle. Below is what the board requires and a comparison of course providers that offer qualifying CE. This is an unofficial guide — confirm any course is board-approved before you buy.

What Connecticut requires for Massage Therapy renewal

CE hours required24 hours per cycle
Renewal cycle24 months
Governing bodyConnecticut Department of Public Health, Practitioner Licensing and Investigations Section (Massage Therapist Licensure)

A minimum of 24 hours of qualifying continuing education must be completed every 4 years, in areas related to the licensee's practice. No more than 18 of those hours may be earned via Internet-based or distance-learning programs, and no more than 12 hours may come from programs not approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB). Licensees must retain completion certificates for at least 6 years and provide proof upon DPH request. Note the CE cycle (4 years) differs from the biennial license renewal cycle.

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Connecticut Massage Therapy CE course providers

Heads-up: These are independent, third-party CE providers — we are not affiliated with them and don't guarantee approval. Always confirm a course is accepted by the Connecticut Department of Public Health, Practitioner Licensing and Investigations Section (Massage Therapist Licensure) before purchasing.

Connecticut Massage Therapy CE courses: frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do I need to renew my Massage Therapy license in Connecticut?

Connecticut requires about 24 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. A minimum of 24 hours of qualifying continuing education must be completed every 4 years, in areas related to the licensee's practice. No more than 18 of those hours may be earned via Internet-based or distance-learning programs, and no more than 12 hours may come from programs not approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB). Licensees must retain completion certificates for at least 6 years and provide proof upon DPH request. Note the CE cycle (4 years) differs from the biennial license renewal cycle.

Do online Massage Therapy CE courses count in Connecticut?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Connecticut Department of Public Health, Practitioner Licensing and Investigations Section (Massage Therapist Licensure). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my Connecticut Massage Therapy CE?

Connecticut generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Connecticut Department of Public Health, Practitioner Licensing and Investigations Section (Massage Therapist Licensure).

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Connecticut Department of Public Health, Practitioner Licensing and Investigations Section (Massage Therapist Licensure). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

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