Arkansas Massage Therapy CE Courses (2026)
To renew your Massage Therapy license in Arkansas you need to satisfy the Arkansas Department of Health - Cosmetology/Massage Therapy Section's continuing education (CE) requirement — about 18 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 Arkansas requires for Massage Therapy renewal
| CE hours required | 18 hours per cycle |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 24 months |
| Governing body | Arkansas Department of Health - Cosmetology/Massage Therapy Section |
18 hours of continuing education are required each two-year renewal period. Of these, no more than 6 hours may be from online/in-home study courses (the rest must be in-person). All CE must be approved by the Department and earned during the current renewal period; no carryover hours are allowed. The official instructions do not specify a separate mandatory ethics-hours component.
Full Massage Therapy renewal guide for Arkansas (deadlines, fees & CE) →
Arkansas 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.
Arkansas Massage Therapy CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my Massage Therapy license in Arkansas?
Arkansas requires about 18 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. 18 hours of continuing education are required each two-year renewal period. Of these, no more than 6 hours may be from online/in-home study courses (the rest must be in-person). All CE must be approved by the Department and earned during the current renewal period; no carryover hours are allowed. The official instructions do not specify a separate mandatory ethics-hours component.
Do online Massage Therapy CE courses count in Arkansas?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Arkansas Department of Health - Cosmetology/Massage Therapy Section. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my Arkansas Massage Therapy CE?
Arkansas generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Arkansas Department of Health - Cosmetology/Massage Therapy Section.
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Arkansas Department of Health - Cosmetology/Massage Therapy Section. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.
Official Arkansas Department of Health - Cosmetology/Massage Therapy Section site →