2025 FLORIDA RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MASSAGE THERAPY

*It is our current understanding that for license renewal Florida requires massage therapists to complete a total of 24 CE hours by August 31st of each odd-numbered year.

 Current licenses expire at midnight, Eastern Time, on August 31, 2025. 

Mandatory CE Courses: 

 2 CE hours in Professional Ethics
2 CE hours in the Prevention of Medical Errors 
2 CE hours in Florida Laws and Rules
* 1 CE hour of Human Trafficking

Additional CE Requirements 

5 CE hours -   General Hours

 12 CE hours- " Relevant to and Focused  on Massage Therapy Techniques, Skills and Protocols (Classroom Hours)" 

https://floridasmassagetherapy.gov/renewals/massage-therapist/

*Human Trafficking CE Requirement 

 Each healthcare provider licensed by one of the named Boards must complete a one hour continuing education (CE) course on human trafficking that has been specifically approved by their Board for this purpose. The course must be completed by January 1, 2021 and will count towards the required CE for renewal. The bill does not require that this course be taken again for future renewal cycles. The links below will direct you to courses that meet this requirement as soon as they are approved by the applicable Board.

https://flhealthsource.gov/humantrafficking/

Update regarding 'Hands-on' coursework  CE requirements  :

https://floridasmassagetherapy.gov/latest-news/ce-requirements-update-hands-on-by-distance/ 

*Please note that massage therapy laws change frequently and vary from state to state. Although we try to provide you with the most accurate information available, ultimately it is the responsibility of the student to contact their state licensing board to verify massage licensure renewal requirements.

 The Florida Board of Massage Therapy has launched an informational website that includes a breakdown of any new laws and addresses the new sign requirement, requirements for continuing education,  FAQs, specific Board of Massage requirements,