South Dakota Massage Therapy CE Courses (2026)
To renew your Massage Therapy license in South Dakota you need to satisfy the South Dakota Board of Massage Therapy (South Dakota Department of Health)'s continuing education (CE) requirement — about 8 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 South Dakota requires for Massage Therapy renewal
| CE hours required | 8 hours per cycle |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 12 months |
| Governing body | South Dakota Board of Massage Therapy (South Dakota Department of Health) |
Eight hours of board-approved continuing education are required every two years (current cycle Oct 1, 2024 - Sept 30, 2026). No specific ethics topic is mandated; any course that maintains, improves, or expands massage-therapy skills/knowledge qualifies, or education from an approved provider of NCBTMB, the American Medical Massage Association, or FSMTB. CPR counts for up to 4 hours per cycle, board-meeting attendance up to 2 hours, and up to 8 hours may be completed online. Therapists licensed mid-cycle have prorated requirements (2-8 hours). Note: the license itself renews annually but CE accrues over the 2-year cycle.
Full Massage Therapy renewal guide for South Dakota (deadlines, fees & CE) →
South Dakota 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.
South Dakota Massage Therapy CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my Massage Therapy license in South Dakota?
South Dakota requires about 8 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. Eight hours of board-approved continuing education are required every two years (current cycle Oct 1, 2024 - Sept 30, 2026). No specific ethics topic is mandated; any course that maintains, improves, or expands massage-therapy skills/knowledge qualifies, or education from an approved provider of NCBTMB, the American Medical Massage Association, or FSMTB. CPR counts for up to 4 hours per cycle, board-meeting attendance up to 2 hours, and up to 8 hours may be completed online. Therapists licensed mid-cycle have prorated requirements (2-8 hours). Note: the license itself renews annually but CE accrues over the 2-year cycle.
Do online Massage Therapy CE courses count in South Dakota?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the South Dakota Board of Massage Therapy (South Dakota Department of Health). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my South Dakota Massage Therapy CE?
South 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 South Dakota Board of Massage Therapy (South Dakota Department of Health).
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the South Dakota Board of Massage Therapy (South Dakota Department of Health). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.
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