Illinois Massage Therapy CE Courses (2026)

To renew your Massage Therapy license in Illinois you need to satisfy the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), Division of Professional Regulation — Massage Licensing Board'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 Illinois requires for Massage Therapy renewal

CE hours required	24 hours per cycle
Renewal cycle	24 months
Governing body	Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), Division of Professional Regulation — Massage Licensing Board

24 hours of continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle, which must include at least 2 hours of ethics. Effective for the 2026 renewal cycle (per HB 2756), an additional 1 hour on domestic violence and sexual assault awareness is required, bringing the total to 25 hours; this extra hour was NOT required for the 2024 renewal (expired 12-31-24). CE must be from IDFPR-approved sponsors.

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Illinois 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 Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), Division of Professional Regulation — Massage Licensing Board 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.

Illinois Massage Therapy CE courses: frequently asked questions

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

Illinois requires about 24 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. 24 hours of continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle, which must include at least 2 hours of ethics. Effective for the 2026 renewal cycle (per HB 2756), an additional 1 hour on domestic violence and sexual assault awareness is required, bringing the total to 25 hours; this extra hour was NOT required for the 2024 renewal (expired 12-31-24). CE must be from IDFPR-approved sponsors.

Do online Massage Therapy CE courses count in Illinois?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), Division of Professional Regulation — Massage Licensing Board. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my Illinois Massage Therapy CE?

Illinois generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), Division of Professional Regulation — Massage Licensing Board.

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), Division of Professional Regulation — Massage Licensing Board. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

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Massage Therapy CE courses in another state

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