Washington massage therapy license requirements

We have listed some of the most common questions and answers for Washington massage therapy continuing education below.

How many CE hours does Washington require for massage therapists?

• 24 hours every 2 years, due by licensee's birthdate. Licenses expire yearly on the licensee's birthdate.

Can I earn my continuing education hours through Continued Massage Therapy?

Yes, a portion of your hours can be earned online. Courses offered on Continued Massage Therapy may be used to meet continuing education requirements for massage therapists licensed in Washington.

• Up to 16 CE hours may be earned online. Continued Massage Therapy offers online courses to help meet your CE requirements.
• A minimum of 8 CE hours must be completed in person and directly supervised, involving the participation of the direct application of massage therapy.
• Massage therapists must complete 4 hours in professional ethics, client or patient communication, professional roles and boundaries, or Washington state massage laws and rules each renewal period. Continued Massage Therapy offers ethics courses that may meet the 4-hour professional ethics requirement.
• Massage therapists must complete 2 hours in health equity every 4 years. Continued Massage Therapy offers health equity courses that may meet the 2-hour professional health equity requirement.
• Massage therapist must maintain a certification in American Heart Association CPR or equivalent.