Massage Therapy Continuing Education Online

Massage Magazine does provide an easy path to earn free CE credits for massage therapists. When you sign up for insurance through the Massage Magazine Insurance Plus program, you’ll get one of the most protective and tailored policies available today for massage therapists plus the added bonus of free and unlimited access to online massage continuing education. Insurance and continuing education are both fairly crucial elements for the modern massage professional which is why our therapist-focused approach led us to offer both in one convenient package.

A good source for all things massage continuing education is the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB). That extra long title applies to the governing body for the massage industry and they are the ones to set regulations for CE providers. You can see a whole listing of preferred providers on their site and quickly find top tier massage therapy continuing education workshops nearest to you.

There are a number of different formats for massage CE workshops these days. Depending on your location you may have a blend of live workshops that are streamed online, recorded sessions of workshops, or a form of distance learning courses from your massage CE provider. As a Massage Magazine Insurance Plus member, you’ll get access to free online CE classes to help fulfill your state board's annual requirements.

The NCBTMB maintains strict requirements in order to be registered as a massage therapy approved provider for continuing education (APCE). These organizations or individuals are those who can demonstrate a high level of instruction competency in accordance with some of the highest standards throughout the health and wellness profession. The NCBTMB helps ensure APCEs are giving today’s therapists the authoritative CEs needed to maintain a safe and effective practice. Massage Magazine Insurance Plus provides members with access to free online NCBTMB-approved continuing education for massage therapists. You can also check out NCBTMB’s directory of approved providers to find other CE opportunities near you.

Massage CE was made to make sure that massage therapists have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to provide a safe and effective session for clients. Continued education helps to provide updates on new laws and regulations in massage therapy, the ability to hone in on specific practice areas such as cupping or reflexology, and refreshers in key knowledge areas like pathology in massage and ethics. State boards vary in the amount of continuing education required and even how continuing education (CE) is calculated. Therefore, your first stop when it comes to the requirements specific to your state is to check out the state board for massage therapy where you live. If you can’t find what you need online—call directly. It’s better to be overinformed on CE requirements than to miss a crucial requirement that may delay license renewal.

Right up front you should see that the massage CEs education provider is certified by the NCBTMB. From there, the best programs provide a rich diversity of material, as well as hitting on core subjects. You should find classes on professional ethics, massage techniques, the history and development of massage, massage insurance and practice management, and other key areas. A cool aspect of the Massage Magazine Insurance Plus policy is that members then have free access to a full suite of online massage CE classes. Choose from dozens of classes all taught in a self-paced curriculum with cutting-edge video, text, and interactive technology that keeps the information engaging so you’ll retain more of what you’re learning.

Every state board has a different set of specific rules and regulations for massage therapists practicing in the state. These regulations get updated frequently so it’s a good idea to remain well informed. Most state boards do a great job of keeping their websites up-to-date with all the information you need for massage therapy continuing education requirements. If there’s ever anything you’re unsure about, make sure to call or contact your state board to get clear direction. Continuing education can affect your ability to renew your license and legally provide service in your state so staying aware of all the requirements is a necessary element of a successful practice.

The classes you take in a massage therapy continuing education program really depends on the provider. If you’re going with an NCBTMB-approved provider, you can expect to get a diversity of classes covering many different aspects of the modern massage therapy practice. With Massage Magazine Insurance Plus, our free continuing education classes are incredibly diverse to give therapists the most choices when it comes to how they’ll fulfill their state board’s CE requirements. You’ll find classes like: Massage Therapy for PTSD, Clinical Applications and Critical Thinking, Safety and Sanitation in Massage Therapy, Massage Therapy Business Ethics, and so many more.

A massage therapist is a trusted professional whose job it is to ensure a high quality of care, attention, and safety at all times. The required ethics classes for massage continuing education look at the idea of running an ethical practice and what it means to be acutely aware of acting in an ethical manner in the field of massage and bodywork. Ethics CE workshops and courses are a requirement  in most states for licensed practitioners to complete as part of their annual or bi-annual continuing education.

Individuals or organizations wishing to become an approved provider must go through the NCBTMB and meet specific requirements. Up front, the NCBTMB has a list of APCE instructor qualifications that must be met in order to even be considered. From there, you’ll need all the necessary documentation such as course descriptions and outlines, demonstrable and current experience, and even things like feedback forms from participants. The NCBTMB-approved provider is an entity who has demonstrated the highest level of CE instruction possible and who are entrusted with keeping massage therapists informed and educated throughout their careers.

Massage therapy is a changing profession. There’s new laws and regulations, new techniques, and new points of emphasis being continually developed to help massage therapists best serve the needs of their clientele. Obtaining CE helps massage therapists to hone in on specific areas of interest of specialization which can help you stand out from the competition. You may also find yourself learning material that keeps you present in the industry and enthusiastic about your role in helping bring relief and wellness benefits. Another aspect is crucial in that it helps you be more aware around your practice in helping to minimize risks. While you can’t eliminate risk, being more aware, reducing risk exposure, and getting a massage therapy insurance plan to protect yourself from risks is how you set yourself up for long term success in the field.

The length of a massage therapy CE class varies significantly based on the material being covered and the format the approved provider uses. Our free continuing education classes that come with a massage insurance policy have durations of one, two, or three hours each. These correlate on a one-to-one basis for CE hours. For example, a two-hour course on foot reflexology earns you 2 CE hours and a one-hour class on human trafficking earns you 1 CE hour.

First off, the decision to get a massage insurance plan is your career’s safety net against many different forms of risk. Risks translate into liabilities, i.e., something you have a legal responsibility to pay. Liabilities can be enforced by the courts when an injured party brings a suit against you. It could be as simple as your client slipping on a loose corner of carpet on the way to your table that lands a multi-million dollar lawsuit for injuries. Our plans offered through Massage Magazine Insurance Plus were designed just for massage professionals to provide the best blend of coverage and affordability. That affordability is compounded with the value received from a host of benefits like access to free online continuing education for massage therapists.

Workshops are provided in a variety of formats. They may be a live, streaming session of a workshop, a pre-recorded session, or a blend of online and in-person learning depending on the education provider. A really convenient aspect of our free massage online CE classes is the ability to start and stop the material and come back whenever you need to.