South Carolina Massage Therapy CE Courses (2026)
To renew your Massage Therapy license in South Carolina you need to satisfy the South Carolina Board of Massage Therapy (SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation)'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 South Carolina requires for Massage Therapy renewal
| CE hours required | 12 hours per cycle |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 24 months |
| CE tracking system | CE Broker (official CE tracking system of the SC Board of Massage Therapy; licensees self-report hours via cebroker.com) |
| Governing body | South Carolina Board of Massage Therapy (SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation) |
12 hours of massage continuing education are required each two-year cycle, obtained during the licensing period and not reusable for later cycles. All licensees are exempt from CE for their very first renewal (requirement begins with the second renewal). CE must be from courses approved by a recognized national massage association, an approved massage therapy school, or a Board-approved provider, and must be reported to CE Broker. No specific ethics-hour subset is published by the Board.
Full Massage Therapy renewal guide for South Carolina (deadlines, fees & CE) →
South Carolina 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.
South Carolina Massage Therapy CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my Massage Therapy license in South Carolina?
South Carolina requires about 12 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. 12 hours of massage continuing education are required each two-year cycle, obtained during the licensing period and not reusable for later cycles. All licensees are exempt from CE for their very first renewal (requirement begins with the second renewal). CE must be from courses approved by a recognized national massage association, an approved massage therapy school, or a Board-approved provider, and must be reported to CE Broker. No specific ethics-hour subset is published by the Board.
Do online Massage Therapy CE courses count in South Carolina?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the South Carolina Board of Massage Therapy (SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation) and the completion is reported through CE Broker (official CE tracking system of the SC Board of Massage Therapy; licensees self-report hours via cebroker.com). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my South Carolina Massage Therapy CE?
South Carolina uses CE Broker (official CE tracking system of the SC Board of Massage Therapy; licensees self-report hours via cebroker.com) to track Massage Therapy continuing education. Make sure your completions post there before you renew.
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the South Carolina Board of Massage Therapy (SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.