Massage Therapy, Massage Therapy Establishments,
Massage Therapy Schools
Renewal Requirements and Continuing Education
Renewal Dates and # of CE Hours:
| Massage Therapist |
11/01 odd years |
24 Hours CE |
| Massage Therapy Establishment |
11/01 odd years |
No CE |
| Massage Therapy School |
11/01 odd years |
No CE |
Requirements:
Mandatory CE Hours:
- 3 Ethics Hours (can be online)
- 14 Hands-on Hours at workshops (cannot be online) each renewal period (1 hour of attendance = 1 credit).
- a. The content of the hands-on hours must include at least 75% HANDS-ON technique and may include up to 25% theory related to hands-on technique; and
- b. The agenda must reflect a set period of time for class participation (hands-on practice).
Optional CE Hours:
- National Examination. 7 credits for passing the examination;
- Publication. 7 credits for an article published in a professional health related journal; a newsletter article or letter to the editor does not meet this requirement;
- Jurisprudence Examination on State Laws (50 question take home test). 3 credits for passing (75% or above);
- Instructor at a Massage Therapy School. 1.5 credits will be granted for each hour of teaching up to a maximum of 7 hours;
- Practical Examination (must be administered by a Nebraska Licensed Massage Therapy School). 3 credits;
- Massage School Training / College or University Coursework (resident/distance. 1 hour of training = 1 credit, 1 semester college credit hour = 15 credits, 1 quarter college credit = 10 credits, up to a maximum of 7 credits;
- Workshops and Lectures (Continuing Education Programs). 1 credit for each 50 minutes of participation up to a maximum of 7 credits;
- Homestudy Programs: Only homestudy programs relating to ethics will be acceptable for renewal. Up to a maximum of 7 credits will be granted.
Presenter Credit: A presenter may receive credit for only the initial presentation during a renewal period.
Program Approval:
The Board does not approve continuing education programs. Each licensee must determine if the program is an acceptable topic area for massage therapy.
