Florida Massage Therapy CE Courses (2026)

To renew your Massage Therapy license in Florida you need to satisfy the Florida Board of Massage Therapy (Department of Health)'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 Florida requires for Massage Therapy renewal

CE hours required	24 hours per cycle
Renewal cycle	24 months
CE tracking system	CE Broker (cebroker.com)
Governing body	Florida Board of Massage Therapy (Department of Health)

24 CE hours per biennium for renewals after the first. Required breakdown: 12 classroom hours focused on massage therapy techniques/practice; 2 hours prevention of medical errors; 2 hours Florida laws and rules; 2 hours professional ethics; 1 hour human trafficking awareness; and 5 general hours. For the very first renewal, required hours are prorated to the number of months licensed. Courses must be from a Florida Board-approved provider.

Full Massage Therapy renewal guide for Florida (deadlines, fees & CE) →

Florida 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 Florida Board of Massage Therapy (Department of Health) before purchasing.

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.

Florida Massage Therapy CE courses: frequently asked questions

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

Florida requires about 24 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. 24 CE hours per biennium for renewals after the first. Required breakdown: 12 classroom hours focused on massage therapy techniques/practice; 2 hours prevention of medical errors; 2 hours Florida laws and rules; 2 hours professional ethics; 1 hour human trafficking awareness; and 5 general hours. For the very first renewal, required hours are prorated to the number of months licensed. Courses must be from a Florida Board-approved provider.

Do online Massage Therapy CE courses count in Florida?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Florida Board of Massage Therapy (Department of Health) and the completion is reported through CE Broker (cebroker.com). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my Florida Massage Therapy CE?

Florida uses CE Broker (cebroker.com) to track Massage Therapy continuing education. Make sure your completions post there before you renew.

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Florida Board of Massage Therapy (Department of Health). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

Official Florida Board of Massage Therapy (Department of Health) site →

Massage Therapy CE courses in another state

All states: Massage Therapist (LMT) renewal