District of Columbia massage therapists must complete 14 hours of continuing education every 2 years to renew their license.
District of Columbia requires massage therapists to complete their CE hours in specific categories. Here is the full breakdown:
| Category | Hours |
|---|---|
ethics Professional ethics | 3 |
lgbtq competency LGBTQ cultural competency | 2 |
hands on Hands-on massage technique coursework in live classroom (of the 9 massage-related hours) | 6 |
elective Additional massage-related coursework | 3 |
| Total | 14 |
Requires 14 CE hours every 2 years. 3 hours ethics, 2 hours LGBTQ cultural competency, 9 hours massage-related coursework (6 of which must be live/hands-on). Licenses expire January 31 of odd-numbered years.
Follow these steps to renew your massage therapy license in District of Columbia:
Log in to the DC Board of Massage Therapy website or check your physical license to find your expiration date. Mark it on your calendar so you do not miss it.
Finish all 14 CE hours from board-approved providers before your license expires. Use RubCE to track your progress by category.
Go to the board's online renewal portal. Most states allow you to renew entirely online.
Submit your renewal fee online by credit card or electronic check. Keep your payment confirmation for your records.
Download or print your renewal confirmation. Your updated license or pocket card will arrive by mail or be available for download within a few weeks.
District of Columbia requires 14 continuing education hours every 2 years.
The renewal fee is $185.
District of Columbia massage therapy licenses renew every 2 years.
Most states accept online CE courses from board-approved providers. Check with the DC Board of Massage Therapy to confirm which online providers are approved in District of Columbia.
District of Columbia maintains a list of approved continuing education providers through the DC Board of Massage Therapy. Always verify that your CE provider is board-approved before enrolling.
Online renewals through the DC Board of Massage Therapy are typically processed within a few business days. Allow extra time if you are renewing by mail or if your renewal requires document review.
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