Wisconsin Massage Therapy CE Courses (2026)
To renew your Massage Therapy license in Wisconsin you need to satisfy the Wisconsin Massage Therapy and Bodywork Therapy Affiliated Credentialing Board (under the Department of Safety and Professional Services)'s continuing education (CE) requirement — about 24 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 Wisconsin requires for Massage Therapy renewal
| CE hours required | 24 hours per cycle |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 24 months |
| Governing body | Wisconsin Massage Therapy and Bodywork Therapy Affiliated Credentialing Board (under the Department of Safety and Professional Services) |
24 hours of acceptable continuing education each two-year renewal period, including 2 hours pertaining to ethics. CE must fall within the scope of practice of massage/bodywork therapy or related business practices. (Wis. Admin. Code MTBT 4.04 and MTBT 7.02(3); per DSPS form #2960 the 24-hour incl. 2 ethics requirement applies to the renewal biennium.) No stated limit on online/distance CE.
Full Massage Therapy renewal guide for Wisconsin (deadlines, fees & CE) →
Wisconsin 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.
Wisconsin Massage Therapy CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my Massage Therapy license in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin requires about 24 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. 24 hours of acceptable continuing education each two-year renewal period, including 2 hours pertaining to ethics. CE must fall within the scope of practice of massage/bodywork therapy or related business practices. (Wis. Admin. Code MTBT 4.04 and MTBT 7.02(3); per DSPS form #2960 the 24-hour incl. 2 ethics requirement applies to the renewal biennium.) No stated limit on online/distance CE.
Do online Massage Therapy CE courses count in Wisconsin?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Wisconsin Massage Therapy and Bodywork Therapy Affiliated Credentialing Board (under the Department of Safety and Professional Services). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my Wisconsin Massage Therapy CE?
Wisconsin generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Wisconsin Massage Therapy and Bodywork Therapy Affiliated Credentialing Board (under the Department of Safety and Professional Services).
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Wisconsin Massage Therapy and Bodywork Therapy Affiliated Credentialing Board (under the Department of Safety and Professional Services). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.