New Hampshire Massage Therapy CE Courses (2026)
To renew your Massage Therapy license in New Hampshire you need to satisfy the New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC) — Advisory Board of Massage Therapists's continuing education (CE) requirement — about 12 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 New Hampshire requires for Massage Therapy renewal
| CE hours required | 12 hours per cycle |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 24 months |
| CE tracking system | CE Broker (free to NH licensees; provides CE tracking and approved-course search) |
| Governing body | New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC) — Advisory Board of Massage Therapists |
12 CE hours per 2-year renewal cycle. Hours must fall within board-approved subject areas: anatomy, physiology, massage theory, massage techniques, benefits/contraindications of massage, kinesiology, hydrotherapy, joint movement, allied bodyworker techniques, communicable disease control, hygiene/sanitary practices, ethical or legal aspects of massage practice, and management/administration/supervision of a business (the business-practice subject is capped at 3 hours). No separate fixed number of ethics hours is mandated, though ethics/legal topics qualify. CE need not be pre-approved but must be sponsored by a professional massage-education association or post-secondary institution, or provided by an NCBTMB- or FSMTB-approved provider (Plc 905.02). Home-study counts if it includes a written exam. No rollover. CE audit rate ~10%.
Full Massage Therapy renewal guide for New Hampshire (deadlines, fees & CE) →
New Hampshire 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.
New Hampshire Massage Therapy CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my Massage Therapy license in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire requires about 12 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. 12 CE hours per 2-year renewal cycle. Hours must fall within board-approved subject areas: anatomy, physiology, massage theory, massage techniques, benefits/contraindications of massage, kinesiology, hydrotherapy, joint movement, allied bodyworker techniques, communicable disease control, hygiene/sanitary practices, ethical or legal aspects of massage practice, and management/administration/supervision of a business (the business-practice subject is capped at 3 hours). No separate fixed number of ethics hours is mandated, though ethics/legal topics qualify. CE need not be pre-approved but must be sponsored by a professional massage-education association or post-secondary institution, or provided by an NCBTMB- or FSMTB-approved provider (Plc 905.02). Home-study counts if it includes a written exam. No rollover. CE audit rate ~10%.
Do online Massage Therapy CE courses count in New Hampshire?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC) — Advisory Board of Massage Therapists and the completion is reported through CE Broker (free to NH licensees; provides CE tracking and approved-course search). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my New Hampshire Massage Therapy CE?
New Hampshire uses CE Broker (free to NH licensees; provides CE tracking and approved-course search) to track Massage Therapy continuing education. Make sure your completions post there before you renew.
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC) — Advisory Board of Massage Therapists. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.