Tennessee Massage Therapy CE Courses (2026)

To renew your Massage Therapy license in Tennessee you need to satisfy the Tennessee Massage Licensure Board (Tennessee Department of Health)'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 Tennessee requires for Massage Therapy renewal

CE hours required	24 hours per cycle
Renewal cycle	24 months
CE tracking system	CE Broker (official CE tracking system of the Tennessee Massage Licensure Board; free Basic account provided to licensees)
Governing body	Tennessee Massage Licensure Board (Tennessee Department of Health)

24 hours of Board-approved continuing education every two-year cycle (cycle ends Dec 31). Required topics within the 24 hours: 2 hours on Tennessee statutes and rules governing massage therapists/establishments, and 2 hours on management of massage practice, professional ethics, or substance abuse. A maximum of 8 hours may be earned via multimedia/distance formats per cycle. No course counts more than once per cycle. Per Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0870-01-.12.

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Tennessee 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 Tennessee Massage Licensure Board (Tennessee Department of Health) 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.

Tennessee Massage Therapy CE courses: frequently asked questions

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

Tennessee requires about 24 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. 24 hours of Board-approved continuing education every two-year cycle (cycle ends Dec 31). Required topics within the 24 hours: 2 hours on Tennessee statutes and rules governing massage therapists/establishments, and 2 hours on management of massage practice, professional ethics, or substance abuse. A maximum of 8 hours may be earned via multimedia/distance formats per cycle. No course counts more than once per cycle. Per Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0870-01-.12.

Do online Massage Therapy CE courses count in Tennessee?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Tennessee Massage Licensure Board (Tennessee Department of Health) and the completion is reported through CE Broker (official CE tracking system of the Tennessee Massage Licensure Board; free Basic account provided to licensees). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my Tennessee Massage Therapy CE?

Tennessee uses CE Broker (official CE tracking system of the Tennessee Massage Licensure Board; free Basic account provided to licensees) to track Massage Therapy continuing education. Make sure your completions post there before you renew.

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Tennessee Massage Licensure Board (Tennessee Department of Health). 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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