South Carolina Massage Therapy Continuing Education Requirements

Massage therapy continuing education requirements for license renewal vary from state to state and the laws are constantly changing. It is our current understanding that South Carolina requires massage therapists to complete 12 CE hours every 2 years for license renewal.

What We Can Do For You!

You may take all 12 CE hours of through our home study programs.
Because the Institute for Integrative Healthcare Studies is approved by the NCBTMB as a continuing education Approved Provider, the South Carolina Board of Massage will accept all of our 150+ courses to satisfy the 12-hour requirement.

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If you would like to verify this information, or have further questions regarding your massage therapy continuing education requirements, we suggest contacting the South Carolina Board of Massage directly. The telephone number for the South Carolina Board is 803-896-4588 or visit their website at https://llr.sc.gov/mas/.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I become licensed to practice massage therapy in South Carolina?

Applicants are required to graduate with 650 hours of massage therapy school education and pass the National Certification Examination or the Federation of States Exam for Massage Therapy (MBLEx). Once you have done that, you may submit your application and the appropriate fee.

Does the South Carolina Board of Massage require CE hours in order to renew my massage license?

Yes, licensees must obtain 12 hours of massage CE beginning with their second renewal cycle and all CEUs must be reported to CE Broker.

When do I have to renew my South Carolina massage therapy license?

Licensees must obtain 12 hours of massage CE beginning with their second renewal cycle and the CE classes must be reported to CE Broker. CE classes must be obtained during the licensing period which is July 1st through June 30th of every even year.

Do I need to complete CEU’s if this is my first renewal?

No, licensees are exempt from obtaining continuing education for their first renewal.

What type of continuing education classes do I need to take to renew my South Carolina massage therapy license?

You may take any massage CE course which is approved by one of the national associations, approved massage therapy schools or persons who have been approved by the Board.

Does the Institute for Integrative Healthcare Studies report my completed CE hours to CE Broker?

Yes, as a CE provider we are required to report all completed continuing education credits to CE broker. We typically report all course completions within 24-48 hours of the course completion date.

What happens if I do not renew my South Carolina massage therapy license by the June 30th deadline?

If you do not renew your license by the deadline, your license will immediately lapse and you cannot practice massage therapy until you reinstate your license. You may choose to place your license on inactive status prior to the renewal deadline.

How do I report my completed continuing education?

Licensees are required to utilize CE Broker to report their completed CEUs and must upload all required CEs prior to renewing a license. Do not submit any CE documentation to the Board’s office.

Can I take all 12 CE hours through home study or online courses?

Yes, you may take all 12 CE hours through home study or online courses.