Oregon massage therapists must complete 25 hours of continuing education every 2 years to renew their license.
Oregon requires massage therapists to complete their CE hours in specific categories. Here is the full breakdown:
| Category | Hours |
|---|---|
ethics Professional ethics, boundaries, or communication (must be live) | 4 |
cultural competency Cultural competency | 1 |
pain management Pain management (OPMC-approved, required once) | 1 |
hands on Live classroom setting total (includes ethics hours) | 8 |
elective Supervised or unsupervised learning | 11 |
| Total | 25 |
Requires 25 CE hours every 2 years. 8 hours must be live classroom (including 4 hours ethics). 1 hour cultural competency required. 1 hour pain management (OPMC-approved) required at least once. Must hold current BLS card. First renewal exempt from CE.
Follow these steps to renew your massage therapy license in Oregon:
Log in to the Oregon State Board of Massage Therapists website or check your physical license to find your expiration date. Mark it on your calendar so you do not miss it.
Finish all 25 CE hours from board-approved providers before your license expires. Use RubCE to track your progress by category.
Go to the board's online renewal portal. Most states allow you to renew entirely online.
Submit your renewal fee online by credit card or electronic check. Keep your payment confirmation for your records.
Download or print your renewal confirmation. Your updated license or pocket card will arrive by mail or be available for download within a few weeks.
Oregon requires 25 continuing education hours every 2 years.
The renewal fee is $200.
Oregon massage therapy licenses renew every 2 years.
Most states accept online CE courses from board-approved providers. Check with the Oregon State Board of Massage Therapists to confirm which online providers are approved in Oregon.
Oregon maintains a list of approved continuing education providers through the Oregon State Board of Massage Therapists. Always verify that your CE provider is board-approved before enrolling.
Online renewals through the Oregon State Board of Massage Therapists are typically processed within a few business days. Allow extra time if you are renewing by mail or if your renewal requires document review.
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