Louisiana Massage Therapy CE Courses (2026)
To renew your Massage Therapy license in Louisiana you need to satisfy the Louisiana Board of Massage Therapy's continuing education (CE) requirement — about 12 hours per 1-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 Louisiana requires for Massage Therapy renewal
| CE hours required | 12 hours per cycle |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 12 months |
| CE tracking system | No state-run CE tracking portal; CEUs are self-reported via the paper renewal with certificates of completion uploaded/attached, and courses must be board-registered (LCEU#). CE transcripts are not accepted. |
| Governing body | Louisiana Board of Massage Therapy |
A minimum of 12 hours of board-approved continuing education (CEUs) per annual renewal year (April 1 - March 31). Courses must be Louisiana state-registered with an LCEU course number; association CE (AMTA, ABMP, FSMTB) only counts if registered with the board. No separate ethics-hour mandate, though approved content must relate to massage theory, practice, methods, laws/regulations, business, or ethical principles of massage therapy. First-year exemption: CE is not required during the first 12 months after initial Louisiana licensure (licensee must still renew and indicate "first year of licensure - no CEUs required"). Up to 12 excess CEUs may carry over to the next renewal cycle only.
Full Massage Therapy renewal guide for Louisiana (deadlines, fees & CE) →
Louisiana 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.
Louisiana Massage Therapy CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my Massage Therapy license in Louisiana?
Louisiana requires about 12 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. A minimum of 12 hours of board-approved continuing education (CEUs) per annual renewal year (April 1 - March 31). Courses must be Louisiana state-registered with an LCEU course number; association CE (AMTA, ABMP, FSMTB) only counts if registered with the board. No separate ethics-hour mandate, though approved content must relate to massage theory, practice, methods, laws/regulations, business, or ethical principles of massage therapy. First-year exemption: CE is not required during the first 12 months after initial Louisiana licensure (licensee must still renew and indicate "first year of licensure - no CEUs required"). Up to 12 excess CEUs may carry over to the next renewal cycle only.
Do online Massage Therapy CE courses count in Louisiana?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Louisiana Board of Massage Therapy and the completion is reported through No state-run CE tracking portal; CEUs are self-reported via the paper renewal with certificates of completion uploaded/attached, and courses must be board-registered (LCEU#). CE transcripts are not accepted.. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my Louisiana Massage Therapy CE?
Louisiana uses No state-run CE tracking portal; CEUs are self-reported via the paper renewal with certificates of completion uploaded/attached, and courses must be board-registered (LCEU#). CE transcripts are not accepted. to track Massage Therapy continuing education. Make sure your completions post there before you renew.
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Louisiana Board of Massage Therapy. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.