Tennessee massage therapists must complete 24 hours of continuing education every 2 years to renew their license.
Tennessee requires massage therapists to complete their CE hours in specific categories. Here is the full breakdown:
| Category | Hours |
|---|---|
laws rules Tennessee statutes and rules | 2 |
ethics Management, professional ethics, or substance abuse | 2 |
hands on In-person instruction (minimum; only 8 hours may be online/multimedia) | 16 |
elective Additional massage therapy related CE | 4 |
| Total | 24 |
Requires 24 CE hours every 2 years. 2 hours TN statutes/rules, 2 hours ethics/management/substance abuse. Maximum 8 of 24 hours may be online or multimedia. Must retain documentation for 4 years. Uses CE Broker for tracking.
Follow these steps to renew your massage therapy license in Tennessee:
Log in to the Tennessee Board of Massage Licensure website or check your physical license to find your expiration date. Mark it on your calendar so you do not miss it.
Finish all 24 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.
Tennessee requires 24 continuing education hours every 2 years.
The renewal fee is $200.
Tennessee massage therapy licenses renew every 2 years.
Most states accept online CE courses from board-approved providers. Check with the Tennessee Board of Massage Licensure to confirm which online providers are approved in Tennessee.
Tennessee maintains a list of approved continuing education providers through the Tennessee Board of Massage Licensure. Always verify that your CE provider is board-approved before enrolling.
Online renewals through the Tennessee Board of Massage Licensure 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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