Rhode Island Massage Therapy CE Courses (2026)

To renew your Massage Therapy license in Rhode Island you need to satisfy the Rhode Island Department of Health, Board of Massage Therapy (Office of Health Professions Regulation)'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 Rhode Island requires for Massage Therapy renewal

CE hours required24 hours per cycle
Renewal cycle24 months
Governing bodyRhode Island Department of Health, Board of Massage Therapy (Office of Health Professions Regulation)

24 continuing education hours required per two-year renewal cycle (increased from the former 6 hours per year). Of the 24 hours, 3 must be in ethics, and no more than 4 hours may be in self-care. Acceptable CE includes scope-of-practice offerings such as formal presentations, conferences, accredited college/university coursework, and online self-study courses.

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Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island Department of Health, Board of Massage Therapy (Office of Health Professions Regulation) before purchasing.

Rhode Island Massage Therapy CE courses: frequently asked questions

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

Rhode Island requires about 24 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. 24 continuing education hours required per two-year renewal cycle (increased from the former 6 hours per year). Of the 24 hours, 3 must be in ethics, and no more than 4 hours may be in self-care. Acceptable CE includes scope-of-practice offerings such as formal presentations, conferences, accredited college/university coursework, and online self-study courses.

Do online Massage Therapy CE courses count in Rhode Island?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Rhode Island Department of Health, Board of Massage Therapy (Office of Health Professions Regulation). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my Rhode Island Massage Therapy CE?

Rhode Island generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Rhode Island Department of Health, Board of Massage Therapy (Office of Health Professions Regulation).

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Rhode Island Department of Health, Board of Massage Therapy (Office of Health Professions Regulation). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

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