Washington massage therapists must complete 24 hours of continuing education every 2 years to renew their license.
Washington requires massage therapists to complete their CE hours in specific categories. Here is the full breakdown:
| Category | Hours |
|---|---|
ethics Professional ethics, communication, roles/boundaries, or WA massage laws (2 of 4 must include professional roles/boundaries) | 4 |
health equity Health equity training (may count toward the 24-hour total) | 2 |
hands on In-person, directly supervised massage therapy application (minimum) | 8 |
elective Additional massage therapy continuing education | 10 |
| Total | 24 |
Requires 24 CE hours every 2 years. 4 hours ethics/communication/boundaries/laws (2 of 4 must cover professional roles/boundaries). 8 hours must be in-person/directly supervised. 2 hours health equity training required. 2 of 4 ethics hours may be met by attending board meetings in person.
Follow these steps to renew your massage therapy license in Washington:
Log in to the Washington State Department of Health - Board of Massage 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.
Washington requires 24 continuing education hours every 2 years.
The renewal fee is $166.
Washington massage therapy licenses renew every 2 years.
Most states accept online CE courses from board-approved providers. Check with the Washington State Department of Health - Board of Massage to confirm which online providers are approved in Washington.
Washington maintains a list of approved continuing education providers through the Washington State Department of Health - Board of Massage. Always verify that your CE provider is board-approved before enrolling.
Online renewals through the Washington State Department of Health - Board of Massage 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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