Nebraska Massage Therapy CE Courses (2026)
To renew your Massage Therapy license in Nebraska you need to satisfy the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Public Health, Licensure Unit (Massage Therapy)'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 Nebraska requires for Massage Therapy renewal
| CE hours required | 16 hours per cycle |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 24 months |
| Governing body | Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Public Health, Licensure Unit (Massage Therapy) |
16 hours of continuing education are required during the 24 months prior to renewal. At least 8 hours must be hands-on massage therapy education through in-person workshops (cannot be online), and at least 3 hours must relate to massage therapy ethics (ethics may be taken via home study/electronic media). Up to 50% of the total CE may be obtained through online or electronic media. (Requirement was reduced from 24 to 16 hours effective June 2021, first applying to November 2021 renewals.)
Full Massage Therapy renewal guide for Nebraska (deadlines, fees & CE) →
Nebraska 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.
Nebraska Massage Therapy CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my Massage Therapy license in Nebraska?
Nebraska requires about 16 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. 16 hours of continuing education are required during the 24 months prior to renewal. At least 8 hours must be hands-on massage therapy education through in-person workshops (cannot be online), and at least 3 hours must relate to massage therapy ethics (ethics may be taken via home study/electronic media). Up to 50% of the total CE may be obtained through online or electronic media. (Requirement was reduced from 24 to 16 hours effective June 2021, first applying to November 2021 renewals.)
Do online Massage Therapy CE courses count in Nebraska?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Public Health, Licensure Unit (Massage Therapy). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my Nebraska Massage Therapy CE?
Nebraska generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Public Health, Licensure Unit (Massage Therapy).
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Public Health, Licensure Unit (Massage Therapy). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.