Iowa Continuing Education Requirements

Iowa Massage Continuing Education

Iowa requires 16 CE hours every two years. 8 CE allowed online. 8 CE in a live/seminar setting.

Iowa accepts NCBTMB CE for massage license renewal. NCBTMB #450015-06

From the Iowa Massage Board:

133.3(2) Specific criteria. A licensee shall obtain a minimum of 16 hours of continuing education credit every two years.

A minimum of 8 hours of the 16 hours must be hands-on training.

A maximum of 8 hours of the 16 hours may be independent study.

Please visit the state licensing board to verify massage licensing renewal requirements or for further information.

Iowa Board of Massage
(515) 281-6959

Please note that all courses can be used for NCBTMB (National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork) recertification, NCBTMB Approved Provider #450015-06. Massage therapy laws change frequently and vary from state to state. Although we try to provide you with the most accurate information available, ultimately it is the responsibility of the student to contact their state licensing bureau to verify massage licensing renewal requirements and specific requirements for state courses. The state course bundles are created for your convenience only and are not meant to reflect exactly what you might need to renew your specific license.