Montana Massage Therapy CE Courses (2026)

To renew your Massage Therapy license in Montana you need to satisfy the Montana Board of Massage Therapy (Department of Labor & Industry, Business Standards Division)'s continuing education (CE) requirement — about 12 hours per 1-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 Montana requires for Massage Therapy renewal

CE hours required12 hours per cycle
Renewal cycle12 months
CE tracking systemNo state-run CE tracking portal published; licensees self-certify CE at renewal and submit documentation if audited (CE audit handled by board staff at AUDIT@MT.GOV).
Governing bodyMontana Board of Massage Therapy (Department of Labor & Industry, Business Standards Division)

A licensed massage therapist must earn at least 12 continuing education credits every two consecutive years, due by the renewal date in even-numbered years (program began in 2012). Note this is a 24-month CE cycle even though license renewal itself is annual. Prorated for new licensees: none required if licensed less than one full year at the first CE reporting date; 6 hours if licensed at least one but less than two full years. The official board page does not specify any mandatory topic such as ethics. Governed by Mont. Admin. R. 24.155.801. CE audit/questions: (406) 444-5696, AUDIT@MT.GOV.

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Montana 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 Montana Board of Massage Therapy (Department of Labor & Industry, Business Standards Division) before purchasing.

Montana Massage Therapy CE courses: frequently asked questions

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

Montana requires about 12 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. A licensed massage therapist must earn at least 12 continuing education credits every two consecutive years, due by the renewal date in even-numbered years (program began in 2012). Note this is a 24-month CE cycle even though license renewal itself is annual. Prorated for new licensees: none required if licensed less than one full year at the first CE reporting date; 6 hours if licensed at least one but less than two full years. The official board page does not specify any mandatory topic such as ethics. Governed by Mont. Admin. R. 24.155.801. CE audit/questions: (406) 444-5696, AUDIT@MT.GOV.

Do online Massage Therapy CE courses count in Montana?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Montana Board of Massage Therapy (Department of Labor & Industry, Business Standards Division) and the completion is reported through No state-run CE tracking portal published; licensees self-certify CE at renewal and submit documentation if audited (CE audit handled by board staff at AUDIT@MT.GOV).. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my Montana Massage Therapy CE?

Montana uses No state-run CE tracking portal published; licensees self-certify CE at renewal and submit documentation if audited (CE audit handled by board staff at AUDIT@MT.GOV). to track Massage Therapy continuing education. Make sure your completions post there before you renew.

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Montana Board of Massage Therapy (Department of Labor & Industry, Business Standards Division). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

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