Delaware Massage Therapy CE Courses (2026)
To renew your Massage Therapy license in Delaware you need to satisfy the Delaware Board of Massage and Bodywork (Division of Professional Regulation)'s continuing education (CE) requirement — about 24 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 Delaware requires for Massage Therapy renewal
| CE hours required | 24 hours per cycle |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 24 months |
| CE tracking system | DELPROS (Delaware Professional Regulation Online Service) — CE is entered and tracked in the licensee's DELPROS account |
| Governing body | Delaware Board of Massage and Bodywork (Division of Professional Regulation) |
Active Licensed Massage Therapists must complete 24 hours of approved CE during each full renewal period (Sept 1 to Aug 31 of even-numbered years), broken down as: 3 hours of Ethics (classroom or online), 9 hours of Core credits (classroom hands-on only), and 12 hours of Elective or Core credits (online or classroom). Online courses may not exceed 50% of total hours; the remaining 50% must be classroom hands-on. All courses must be approved by NCBTMB, AMTA, or the Delaware Board. At renewal, licensees attest to completing CE and maintaining current CPR certification (online CPR courses not accepted). A random percentage of licensees are audited.
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Delaware 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.
Delaware Massage Therapy CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my Massage Therapy license in Delaware?
Delaware requires about 24 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. Active Licensed Massage Therapists must complete 24 hours of approved CE during each full renewal period (Sept 1 to Aug 31 of even-numbered years), broken down as: 3 hours of Ethics (classroom or online), 9 hours of Core credits (classroom hands-on only), and 12 hours of Elective or Core credits (online or classroom). Online courses may not exceed 50% of total hours; the remaining 50% must be classroom hands-on. All courses must be approved by NCBTMB, AMTA, or the Delaware Board. At renewal, licensees attest to completing CE and maintaining current CPR certification (online CPR courses not accepted). A random percentage of licensees are audited.
Do online Massage Therapy CE courses count in Delaware?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Delaware Board of Massage and Bodywork (Division of Professional Regulation) and the completion is reported through DELPROS (Delaware Professional Regulation Online Service) — CE is entered and tracked in the licensee's DELPROS account. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my Delaware Massage Therapy CE?
Delaware uses DELPROS (Delaware Professional Regulation Online Service) — CE is entered and tracked in the licensee's DELPROS account to track Massage Therapy continuing education. Make sure your completions post there before you renew.
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Delaware Board of Massage and Bodywork (Division of Professional Regulation). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.
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