Hawaii 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's our current understanding that Hawaii requires massage therapist to complete 12 CE hours every 2 years by June 30th of each even year.

Of these 12 CE hours, 2 hours must be in first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or other emergency-related courses.

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You may complete 10 of your 12 required continuing education hours through home study programs. Your CPR, first aid, or other emergency-related hours must be earned in an environment that provides a hands-on training component.
The Hawaii Board of Massage has not yet finalized the approval process for continuing education courses. They have only indicated that the 10 hours shall be in courses that enhance the skills and knowledge of the massage therapist, including, but not limited to professional ethics, theory and practice of massage therapy, modalities, and professional development. However, practice-building courses will not be accepted. The Hawaii Board has stated that while CE providers will eventually be approved by the board, currently, as long as licensees complete the full 12 CE hours they will be accepted for the 2024 renewal.

If you would like to verify this information, or have further questions regarding your massage therapy continuing education requirements, we suggest contacting the Hawaii Board of Massage directly. The telephone number for the Hawaii Board is 808-586-2694 or visit their website at https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/massage/.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to send my massage CE certificates to the Board with my license renewal?

No. When you renew your license you will attest to completing your CE requirements but do not need to send it copies of your certificates. However, if you are audited in the future you will be required to present documentation of your completed CE hours.

What course topics are acceptable for fulfilling my CE requirement?

Of the 12 CE hours you must completed every two years, 2 of those hours must be in either first aid, CPR, or other emergency-related training that includes a hands-on training component. The remaining 10 Ce hours can be in any category that "enhances the skills and knowledge of the massage therapist, including, but not limited to, professional ethics, theory and practice of massage therapy, modalities, and professional development" according to the Board. They will NOT accept practice-building business courses.

When do I need to renew my license?

Your Hawaii massage license is due for renewal by June 30th of every even-numbered year.