Alabama Massage Therapy CE Courses (2026)
To renew your Massage Therapy license in Alabama you need to satisfy the Alabama Massage Therapy Licensing Board (AMTLB)'s continuing education (CE) requirement — about 16 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 Alabama requires for Massage Therapy renewal
| CE hours required | 16 hours per cycle |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 24 months |
| Governing body | Alabama Massage Therapy Licensing Board (AMTLB) |
Sixteen (16) hours of continuing education are required for each two-year renewal. The official massage therapist renewal page does not specify a mandatory ethics or other named topic component. Renewal also requires a fingerprint background check (costs billed separately by a third-party vendor), proof of professional and general liability insurance ($1M minimum from an "A"-rated or better carrier), a completed supplemental/regulatory questionnaire, and proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful presence.
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Alabama 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.
Alabama Massage Therapy CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my Massage Therapy license in Alabama?
Alabama requires about 16 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. Sixteen (16) hours of continuing education are required for each two-year renewal. The official massage therapist renewal page does not specify a mandatory ethics or other named topic component. Renewal also requires a fingerprint background check (costs billed separately by a third-party vendor), proof of professional and general liability insurance ($1M minimum from an "A"-rated or better carrier), a completed supplemental/regulatory questionnaire, and proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful presence.
Do online Massage Therapy CE courses count in Alabama?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Alabama Massage Therapy Licensing Board (AMTLB). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my Alabama Massage Therapy CE?
Alabama generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Alabama Massage Therapy Licensing Board (AMTLB).
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Alabama Massage Therapy Licensing Board (AMTLB). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.
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