District of Columbia Massage Therapy CE Courses (2026)
To renew your Massage Therapy license in District of Columbia you need to satisfy the District of Columbia Board of Massage Therapy (DC Health, Health Regulation and Licensing Administration)'s continuing education (CE) requirement — about 14 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 District of Columbia requires for Massage Therapy renewal
| CE hours required | 14 hours per cycle |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 24 months |
| Governing body | District of Columbia Board of Massage Therapy (DC Health, Health Regulation and Licensing Administration) |
14 hours of approved CE per 2-year cycle, broken down as: 3 hours in ethics; 2 hours in LGBTQ cultural competency; 9 hours in massage-related coursework, of which 6 hours must be hands-on massage technique courses; and 10% (1.5 hours) in Public Health Priorities. CPR and first-aid certification must be current and submitted with the renewal, but those certifications do not count toward the 14 CE hours. (Note: under Board Policy 20-001, extended through the period ending Jan 31, 2025, all CE could be completed online/virtually; ordinarily the hands-on technique hours must be completed in person/live.)
Full Massage Therapy renewal guide for District of Columbia (deadlines, fees & CE) →
District of Columbia Massage Therapy CE course providers
- Institute for Integrative Healthcare
NCBTMB-approved online massage CE, including ethics and state-required topics.
- ABMP (Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals)
Member CE library and approved courses for massage therapists.
- NCBTMB Approved Providers
Directory of NCBTMB-approved CE providers accepted by most state boards.
District of Columbia Massage Therapy CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my Massage Therapy license in District of Columbia?
District of Columbia requires about 14 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. 14 hours of approved CE per 2-year cycle, broken down as: 3 hours in ethics; 2 hours in LGBTQ cultural competency; 9 hours in massage-related coursework, of which 6 hours must be hands-on massage technique courses; and 10% (1.5 hours) in Public Health Priorities. CPR and first-aid certification must be current and submitted with the renewal, but those certifications do not count toward the 14 CE hours. (Note: under Board Policy 20-001, extended through the period ending Jan 31, 2025, all CE could be completed online/virtually; ordinarily the hands-on technique hours must be completed in person/live.)
Do online Massage Therapy CE courses count in District of Columbia?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the District of Columbia Board of Massage Therapy (DC Health, Health Regulation and Licensing Administration). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my District of Columbia Massage Therapy CE?
District of Columbia generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the District of Columbia Board of Massage Therapy (DC Health, Health Regulation and Licensing Administration).
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the District of Columbia Board of Massage Therapy (DC Health, Health Regulation and Licensing Administration). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.
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