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PALM CE is an NCBTMB Approved Provider (#1001331). NCBTMB approval is recognized by many state licensing boards,
but course acceptance depends on your state’s requirements, the subject, and the learning format.
Before purchasing a course for license renewal, check your board’s requirements for online learning, required subjects,
and acceptable providers.
States Requiring Additional Approval
Florida, New York, Louisiana, and Mississippi have additional provider registration, sponsorship, or course approval requirements.
PALM CE has not yet confirmed renewal eligibility in these states.

Alabama

Standard CE requirement: 16 hours. Reporting period: Every 2 years. Board reference: Continuing Education Requirements.

Arizona

Standard CE requirement: 24 hours. Reporting period: Every 2 years. Board reference

Arkansas

Standard CE requirement: 18 hours. Reporting period: Every 2 years. Board reference: codeofarrules.arkansas.gov.

California

Standard CE requirement: No CE required for CAMTC certification renewal. Local requirements may apply. Reporting period: CAMTC certification renews every 2 years. Verify local requirements.

Colorado

Standard CE requirement: No routine CE requirement for standard license renewal. Reinstatement requirements differ. Reporting period: License renews every 2 years. Board reference: ABMP.

Connecticut

Standard CE requirement: 24 hours. Reporting period: Every 4 years. Board reference: portal.ct.gov.

Delaware

Standard CE requirement: 24 hours. Reporting period: Every 2 years. Board reference: dpr.delaware.gov.

District of Columbia

Standard CE requirement: 14 hours. Reporting period: Standard 2-year period. Transition adjustments may apply. Board reference: dohenterprise.my.salesforce-sites.com.

Florida

Standard CE requirement: 24 hours. Reporting period: Every 2 years. Board reference: floridasmassagetherapy.gov.

Georgia

Standard CE requirement: 24 hours. Reporting period: Every 2 years. Renewal deadline is October 31 in even-numbered years. Board reference: Georgia Secretary of State.

Hawaii

Standard CE requirement: 12 hours, including 2 hours of qualifying emergency-related training. Reporting period: Every 2 years. Board reference: cca.hawaii.gov.

Idaho

Standard CE requirement: Confirm current CE hours directly with the board. Available summaries conflict following rule and renewal changes. Reporting period: Transitioning to a 2-year license cycle. Board reference: ABMP.

Illinois

Standard CE requirement: 25 hours for the current renewal requirements. Reporting period: Every 2 years. Board reference: Massage Therapy.

Indiana

Standard CE requirement: 24 hours. Reporting period: Every 4 years. Board reference: secure.in.gov.

Iowa

Standard CE requirement: 16 hours. Reporting period: Every 2 years. Board reference: Iowa Administrative Rules.

Kansas

Standard CE requirement: No statewide massage license or statewide massage CE requirement. Local rules may apply. Reporting period: Check local jurisdiction. Board reference: ABMP.

Kentucky

Standard CE requirement: 12 hours, including 3 hours of ethics. Reporting period: Every 2 years. Board reference: Legislative Research Commission.

Louisiana

Standard CE requirement: 12 hours. Reporting period: Each year. Board reference: labmt.org.

Maine

Standard CE requirement: No routine massage CE requirement. Reporting period: License renews annually. Board reference: ABMP.

Maryland

Standard CE requirement: 24 hours. Required subject areas and separate CPR requirements apply. Reporting period: Every 2 years.  Board reference

Massachusetts

Standard CE requirement: 3 hours addressing qualifying ethical obligations or human-trafficking issues. Reporting period: During the 12 months before renewal. Board reference: Mass.gov.

Michigan

Standard CE requirement: 18 hours. Reporting period: Every 3 years. Board reference 

Minnesota

Standard CE requirement: No statewide massage license or statewide massage CE requirement. Local rules may apply. Reporting period: Check local jurisdiction. Board reference: ABMP.

Mississippi

Standard CE requirement: 24 hours across the renewal period, with 12 hours each calendar year. Reporting period: 2-year renewal period. Annual CE obligation applies. Board reference: MassageData.

Missouri

Standard CE requirement: 12 hours. Reporting period: Every 2 years. Board reference.

Montana

Standard CE requirement: 12 hours. Reporting period: Every 2 years. License renewal and CE reporting schedules differ. Board reference: boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov.

Nebraska

Standard CE requirement: 16 hours. Reporting period: Every 2 years. Board reference: dhhs.ne.gov.

Nevada

Standard CE requirement: Current board FAQ lists 6 hours following a recent change. Confirm applicability to your renewal. Reporting period: Verify current renewal instructions. Board reference: massagetherapy.nv.gov.

New Hampshire

Standard CE requirement: 12 hours. Reporting period: Every 2-year licensing period. Board reference: gc.nh.gov.

New Jersey

Standard CE requirement: 20 hours. Reporting period: Every 2 years. Board reference.

New Mexico

Standard CE requirement: 16 hours. Reporting period: Every 2 years. Board reference: www.rld.nm.gov.

New York

Standard CE requirement: 36 hours from acceptable sponsors and activities. Reporting period: Every 3-year registration period. Board reference: op.nysed.gov.

North Carolina

Standard CE requirement: 24 hours for a standard renewal period. Reporting period: Every 2 years. Shorter initial periods differ. Board reference: www.bmbt.org.

North Dakota

Standard CE requirement: Requirements vary with years of active practice. The standard requirement is 24 hours, with reduced requirements for qualifying experienced practitioners. Reporting period: Every 2 years. Confirm your category. Board reference

Ohio

Standard CE requirement: A new CE statute takes effect October 6, 2026. Confirm required hours and implementation with the board. Reporting period: Do not rely on older summaries stating that no CE is required. Board reference: Ohio Revised Code.

Oklahoma

Standard CE requirement: 5 hours. Reporting period: Each year, within a biennial licensing system. Board reference: Board reference.

Oregon

Standard CE requirement: 25 hours. Reporting period: Every 2-year renewal period. Board reference: secure.sos.state.or.us.

Pennsylvania

Standard CE requirement: 24 hours. Reporting period: Every 2 years. Board reference.

Rhode Island

Standard CE requirement: 24 hours for the July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027 period. Reporting period: Every 2 years. Board reference: Department of Health.

South Carolina

Standard CE requirement: 12 hours total, with 6 hours annually. Reporting period: Every 2 years. Annual CE obligation applies. Board reference: llr.sc.gov.

South Dakota

Standard CE requirement: 8 hours. Reporting period: Every 2 years. Board reference: doh.sd.gov.

Tennessee

Standard CE requirement: 24 hours. Reporting period: Every 2 calendar years. Board reference: www.tn.gov.

Texas

Standard CE requirement: 12 hours. Separate approved human-trafficking training requirements apply. Reporting period: Every 2-year renewal period. Board reference: tdlr.texas.gov.

Utah

Standard CE requirement: No routine massage CE requirement. Reporting period: License renews every 2 years. Board reference: ABMP.

Vermont

Standard CE requirement: No general recurring CE-hour requirement identified. State registration is required. Reporting period: Follow registration-renewal requirements. Board reference: legislature.vermont.gov.

Virginia

Standard CE requirement: 24 hours. Reporting period: Every 2 years. Board reference: Massage Therapist.

Washington

Standard CE requirement: 24 hours. Reporting period: CE every 2 years. License renewal is annual. Board reference: Continuing Education.

West Virginia

Standard CE requirement: 24 hours. Reporting period: Every 2 years. Board reference: https://www.wvmassage.org/

Wisconsin

Standard CE requirement: 24 hours. Reporting period: Every 2 years. Board reference: MassageData.

Wyoming

Standard CE requirement: No statewide massage license or statewide massage CE requirement. Local rules may apply. Reporting period: Check local jurisdiction. Board reference: ABMP.
Requirements may change and may differ for initial renewals, reinstatement, exemptions, or specific license categories. Required subjects and limits on online or hands-on education also apply. Confirm your requirements and course eligibility with your licensing authority before enrolling.

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