Oregon Massage Therapy CE Courses (2026)
To renew your Massage Therapy license in Oregon you need to satisfy the Oregon State Board of Massage Therapists (OBMT)'s continuing education (CE) requirement — about 25 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 Oregon requires for Massage Therapy renewal
| CE hours required | 25 hours per cycle |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 24 months |
| CE tracking system | Self-reported in the OBMT online renewal system (licensees list CEs during renewal; certificates retained for audit). No third-party CE tracking vendor. |
| Governing body | Oregon State Board of Massage Therapists (OBMT) |
Active LMTs must complete 25 CE hours per 2-year cycle. A minimum of 8 must be "supervised" hours, and at least 4 of those supervised hours must be in Professional Ethics, Boundaries and/or Communication; the remaining 17 may be supervised or unsupervised. Up to 25 excess supervised hours may be carried over to the next renewal period. CE is not required for the first subsequent renewal after the initial license. Licensees must also maintain proof of current adult Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR. CE must be listed in the online renewal system, with original certificates retained for possible audit.
Full Massage Therapy renewal guide for Oregon (deadlines, fees & CE) →
Oregon 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.
Oregon Massage Therapy CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my Massage Therapy license in Oregon?
Oregon requires about 25 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. Active LMTs must complete 25 CE hours per 2-year cycle. A minimum of 8 must be "supervised" hours, and at least 4 of those supervised hours must be in Professional Ethics, Boundaries and/or Communication; the remaining 17 may be supervised or unsupervised. Up to 25 excess supervised hours may be carried over to the next renewal period. CE is not required for the first subsequent renewal after the initial license. Licensees must also maintain proof of current adult Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR. CE must be listed in the online renewal system, with original certificates retained for possible audit.
Do online Massage Therapy CE courses count in Oregon?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Oregon State Board of Massage Therapists (OBMT) and the completion is reported through Self-reported in the OBMT online renewal system (licensees list CEs during renewal; certificates retained for audit). No third-party CE tracking vendor.. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my Oregon Massage Therapy CE?
Oregon uses Self-reported in the OBMT online renewal system (licensees list CEs during renewal; certificates retained for audit). No third-party CE tracking vendor. to track Massage Therapy continuing education. Make sure your completions post there before you renew.
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Oregon State Board of Massage Therapists (OBMT). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.
Official Oregon State Board of Massage Therapists (OBMT) site →