Continuing Education 2023

For more information about upcoming continuing education courses, click the appropriate button below to view our events calendar.

Please note the following requirements for license renewal in Illinois and Missouri:

Illinois: Licensed Massage Therapists are required to have 24 hours of continuing education, including at least 2 hours of Ethics and 1 hour of Sexual Harassment Prevention. Illinois renewal is every 2 years with a renewal fee of $175.00. Illinois therapists will need to renew before December 29, 2024 by going to www.idfrp.com.  

Missouri: Licensed Massage Therapists are required to have 12 hours of continuing education.  Missouri renewal is every 2 years with a renewal fee of $125.00. Missouri therapist will need to renew before January 31, 2023 by going to www.pr.mo.gov/massage

For those who are certified through NCBTMB, the requirements are as follows

RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS

  • 24-hours of Continuing Education from NCBTMB Approved Providers*

    • 3 hours must be in Ethics

    • NCBTMB approved scientific, anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, and business courses may also be applied

    • All courses must be completed within your eligible two-year Renewal period

    • CE cannot be used multiple times within or across renewal periods and cannot be carried over. (If you renew late, your CE must be dated after your late renewal approval date.)

  • Pass a criminal background check (performed by NCBTMB)

  • Agree to uphold NCBTMB Standards of Practice & Code of Ethics

*Note: Only up to 4 CEs will be accepted in Self-Care. Self-Care is NOT a requirement.

RENEWAL COST

  • $110 Application & Renewal Fee

  • RENEW ONLINE

     

    • Login to ncbtmb.org using your username and password

    • Click “Renewal” from Dashboard Quick Links Menu

    • Select “Board Certification Renewal” Application

    • Submit completed form

These classes are taught directly through The Body Therapy Center School of Massage. To register for any CE classes, use the form on the CE page or contact Tamara Bivin by phone: 618-239-6400.
BTCSM is an Approved Provider through the NCBTMB. Click here for the list of NCBTMB approved courses.

We also offer online CE courses! Click the button below to view and purchase our NCBTMB approved online courses, hosted on ETSY- No Etsy account required.

To register for a course, or if you have any questions, use the form below or call us at 618-239-6400.