North Carolina Massage Therapy CE Courses (2026)

To renew your Massage Therapy license in North Carolina you need to satisfy the North Carolina Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy'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 North Carolina requires for Massage Therapy renewal

CE hours required	24 hours per cycle
Renewal cycle	24 months
CE tracking system	No board-operated CE tracking system; CE must be earned through NCBTMB/FSMTB/NCCAOM/IASI-approved providers or accredited schools, and licensees self-document hours for renewal.
Governing body	North Carolina Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy

At least 24 contact hours of approved continuing education per two-year licensure period, including at least 3 contact hours in professional ethics. Distance learning may count for no more than 12 hours; business management may count for no more than 8 hours. CE must come from providers approved by NCBTMB, NCCAOM, FSMTB, IASI, or an accredited college/university. (21 NCAC 30 .0701)

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

North Carolina 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 North Carolina Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy 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.

North Carolina Massage Therapy CE courses: frequently asked questions

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

North Carolina requires about 24 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. At least 24 contact hours of approved continuing education per two-year licensure period, including at least 3 contact hours in professional ethics. Distance learning may count for no more than 12 hours; business management may count for no more than 8 hours. CE must come from providers approved by NCBTMB, NCCAOM, FSMTB, IASI, or an accredited college/university. (21 NCAC 30 .0701)

Do online Massage Therapy CE courses count in North Carolina?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the North Carolina Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy and the completion is reported through No board-operated CE tracking system; CE must be earned through NCBTMB/FSMTB/NCCAOM/IASI-approved providers or accredited schools, and licensees self-document hours for renewal.. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my North Carolina Massage Therapy CE?

North Carolina uses No board-operated CE tracking system; CE must be earned through NCBTMB/FSMTB/NCCAOM/IASI-approved providers or accredited schools, and licensees self-document hours for renewal. to track Massage Therapy continuing education. Make sure your completions post there before you renew.

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the North Carolina Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy. 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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