Maryland Massage Therapy CE Courses (2026)
To renew your Massage Therapy license in Maryland you need to satisfy the Maryland Board of Massage Therapy Examiners (Maryland 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 Maryland requires for Massage Therapy renewal
| CE hours required | 24 hours per cycle |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 24 months |
| Governing body | Maryland Board of Massage Therapy Examiners (Maryland Department of Health) |
24 CE hours required within the 24 months preceding renewal, allocated as: 3 hours in professional ethics or jurisprudence; 3 hours in communicable disease education (including AIDS/HIV); 2 hours in diversity, cultural competency, or implicit bias; and 16 hours in Board-approved massage-related courses. A current CPR certification (Healthcare Provider level) must be maintained; CPR does not count toward CE hours. At the first renewal after April 1, 2026 an implicit bias and structural racism training course is required. Licensees whose initial license was issued fewer than 12 months before renewal are exempt from the CE requirement but must still renew. CE may be completed via live, home-study, or online formats.
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Maryland 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.
Maryland Massage Therapy CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my Massage Therapy license in Maryland?
Maryland requires about 24 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. 24 CE hours required within the 24 months preceding renewal, allocated as: 3 hours in professional ethics or jurisprudence; 3 hours in communicable disease education (including AIDS/HIV); 2 hours in diversity, cultural competency, or implicit bias; and 16 hours in Board-approved massage-related courses. A current CPR certification (Healthcare Provider level) must be maintained; CPR does not count toward CE hours. At the first renewal after April 1, 2026 an implicit bias and structural racism training course is required. Licensees whose initial license was issued fewer than 12 months before renewal are exempt from the CE requirement but must still renew. CE may be completed via live, home-study, or online formats.
Do online Massage Therapy CE courses count in Maryland?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Maryland Board of Massage Therapy Examiners (Maryland Department of Health). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my Maryland Massage Therapy CE?
Maryland generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Maryland Board of Massage Therapy Examiners (Maryland Department of Health).
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Maryland Board of Massage Therapy Examiners (Maryland Department of Health). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.
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