Washington DC Continuing Education Requirements

Massage Therapist must complete fourteen (14) hours of approved CEUs which shall include:
Three (3) CEUs in ethics
Two (2) CEUs in LGBTQ cultural competency
Nine (9) CEs in massage-related course work; six (6) of which shall be in massage technique course (s);
10% (1.5 hours) of Public Health Priorities; and
Current CPR and First AID certification

District of Columbia

Licenses expire on January 31 every two years on odd numbered years. 

14 Hours of Continuing Education is required to renew

3 Hours of Professional Ethics (Can be taken online – we offer in our Professional Ethics Bundle)

2 Hours in LGBTQ Studies (Can be taken online & is scheduled to be offered here in Aug. 2024)

1.5 Hours in Health-Related Issues (Our HIV/AIDS, 3 CE and Human Trafficking, 3 CE meet this req)

DC Health Public Notice LINK HERE

9 Hours of Massage-Related Techniques (3 Online) 6 of these hours in a live classroom setting.

A total of 8 CE’S may be taken online IF 3 of those CE’S are Professional Ethics course

See our Washington DC Bundle HERE
See Our All CE'S Bundle HERE

Please note that massage therapy laws change frequently and vary from state to state. Although we try to provide the most accurate information available, ultimately it is the responsibility of the student to contact their state licensing bureau to verify massage continuing education requirements. The State Bundles are compiled for your convenience only and are not meant to reflect exactly what you may need to renew your license.

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

Washington DC Board of Massage

Please note that all courses taken with Massage CE Learning Tree can be used for NCBTMB (National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork) recertification, NCBTMB Approved Provider #450015-06