North Dakota Massage Therapy CE Courses (2026)

To renew your Massage Therapy license in North Dakota you need to satisfy the North Dakota Board of Massage 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 Dakota requires for Massage Therapy renewal

CE hours required24 hours per cycle
Renewal cycle24 months
Governing bodyNorth Dakota Board of Massage Therapy

24 CE hours are required per two-year renewal cycle. At least 12 hours must be classroom/hands-on, and no more than 12 hours may be earned by remote/online means. The first renewal after initial ND licensure requires no CE; the second renewal requires 24 hours including a minimum of 3 hours of ethics; thereafter 24 hours are required with ethics optional. Therapists licensed 15-24 years have a reduced requirement of 6 hours (at least 3 classroom/hands-on). Accepted ethics topics include patient/therapist boundaries, confidentiality, vulnerable populations, human trafficking, and DEI.

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North Dakota 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 Dakota Board of Massage Therapy before purchasing.

North Dakota Massage Therapy CE courses: frequently asked questions

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

North Dakota requires about 24 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. 24 CE hours are required per two-year renewal cycle. At least 12 hours must be classroom/hands-on, and no more than 12 hours may be earned by remote/online means. The first renewal after initial ND licensure requires no CE; the second renewal requires 24 hours including a minimum of 3 hours of ethics; thereafter 24 hours are required with ethics optional. Therapists licensed 15-24 years have a reduced requirement of 6 hours (at least 3 classroom/hands-on). Accepted ethics topics include patient/therapist boundaries, confidentiality, vulnerable populations, human trafficking, and DEI.

Do online Massage Therapy CE courses count in North Dakota?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the North Dakota Board of Massage Therapy. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my North Dakota Massage Therapy CE?

North Dakota generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the North Dakota Board of Massage Therapy.

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the North Dakota Board of Massage Therapy. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

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