Approval in Arkansas

Arkansas Department of Health, Cosmetology and Massage Therapy Section CE Information

Accepted Approvals

NCBTMB 1000939

Initial
500 hours of education, passing the MBLEx exam, Arkansas Massage Therapy Law Exam

Renewals
18 CE Credit hours every two years

Board Contact Info

Arkansas State Board of Massage Therapy
Phone: 501-683-1448
Fax: 501-682-5640
Website: https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/topics/massage-therapy
Address: 4815 W. Markham Street, Slot #8
Little Rock, AR 72205

Applies To:

  • Arkansas Massage Therapists
    • LMT
    • MTI
    • MMT
Select credential:

Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)

Renewals 18 CEUs every two years

Initial 500 hours of education, passing the MBLEx exam, Arkansas Massage Therapy Law Exam

Initial Credential
500 CE credit hours required for initial credential.

Yes You can use Impact CE for earning your LMT initial credential.

Any course accepted by Arkansas Department of Health, Cosmetology and Massage Therapy Section is applicable to the LMT credential.

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Credential Renewal
18 CE credit hours required for renewal.

Yes You can use Impact CE for renewing your LMT credential.

Any course accepted by Arkansas Department of Health, Cosmetology and Massage Therapy Section is applicable to the LMT credential.

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Identifying Addressing Implicit Bias: A Workshop

Jan 9th, 2026 8:00am - 11:15am Pacific

3 CE credit hours
Cultural & Racial Diversity
Live Event
$67

Cupping Therapy- Soft Tissue Mobilization for Rapid Results

Self-Paced Course

3 CE credit hours
Occupational Therapy; Physical Therapy
Recorded Webinar
$57

Massage Therapy and Pathology: Common and Contagious Skin Conditions

Self-Paced Course

3 CE credit hours
Massage
Recorded Webinar
$57

Basic Aromatherapy for Massage Therapists

Self-Paced Course

3 CE credit hours
Massage
Recorded Webinar
$57

Prenatal Massage Myths: How to Work With Pregnant Clients

Self-Paced Course

3 CE credit hours
Massage
Recorded Webinar
$57

The Mind Body Connection: Aromatherapy, Pain Reduction, and Massage

Self-Paced Course

3 CE credit hours
Massage
Recorded Webinar
$57

Cupping Therapy- Soft Tissue Mobilization for Rapid Results

Feb 25th, 2026 4:00pm - 7:00pm Pacific

3 CE credit hours
Athletic Trainer; Massage; Physical Therapy; Occupational Therapy
Live Event
$57

Rapid Release of Trigger Points: Manage Pain Tension While Saving Your Hands

Mar 11th, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Athletic Trainer; Physical Therapy; Massage; Occupational Therapy
Live Event
$47

Myofascial Release: Essential Techniques for Soft Tissue Mobilization to Alleviating Pain and Restoring Motion

Feb 4th, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Athletic Trainer; Physical Therapy; Occupational Therapy; Massage
Live Event
$47

Master Therapist Instructor

Renewals 18 CEUs every two years

Initial An applicant applying to be a Massage Therapy Instructor will need to have been an active and practicing licensee for not less than three (3) years and be able to show 250 hours of practical experience. Additionally, when applying they will have to show at least two hundred and fifty (250) hours of continuing education. (Repeated classes are not allowed)

Initial Credential
250 CE credit hours required for initial credential.

Yes You can use Impact CE for earning your MTI initial credential.

Any course accepted by Arkansas Department of Health, Cosmetology and Massage Therapy Section is applicable to the MTI credential.

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Credential Renewal
18 CE credit hours required for renewal.

Yes You can use Impact CE for renewing your MTI credential.

Any course accepted by Arkansas Department of Health, Cosmetology and Massage Therapy Section is applicable to the MTI credential.

View Courses

Identifying Addressing Implicit Bias: A Workshop

Jan 9th, 2026 8:00am - 11:15am Pacific

3 CE credit hours
Cultural & Racial Diversity
Live Event
$67

Cupping Therapy- Soft Tissue Mobilization for Rapid Results

Self-Paced Course

3 CE credit hours
Occupational Therapy; Physical Therapy
Recorded Webinar
$57

Massage Therapy and Pathology: Common and Contagious Skin Conditions

Self-Paced Course

3 CE credit hours
Massage
Recorded Webinar
$57

Basic Aromatherapy for Massage Therapists

Self-Paced Course

3 CE credit hours
Massage
Recorded Webinar
$57

Prenatal Massage Myths: How to Work With Pregnant Clients

Self-Paced Course

3 CE credit hours
Massage
Recorded Webinar
$57

The Mind Body Connection: Aromatherapy, Pain Reduction, and Massage

Self-Paced Course

3 CE credit hours
Massage
Recorded Webinar
$57

Cupping Therapy- Soft Tissue Mobilization for Rapid Results

Feb 25th, 2026 4:00pm - 7:00pm Pacific

3 CE credit hours
Athletic Trainer; Massage; Physical Therapy; Occupational Therapy
Live Event
$57

Rapid Release of Trigger Points: Manage Pain Tension While Saving Your Hands

Mar 11th, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Athletic Trainer; Physical Therapy; Massage; Occupational Therapy
Live Event
$47

Myofascial Release: Essential Techniques for Soft Tissue Mobilization to Alleviating Pain and Restoring Motion

Feb 4th, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Athletic Trainer; Physical Therapy; Occupational Therapy; Massage
Live Event
$47

Master Massage Therapist

Renewals 18 CEUs every two years

Initial An applicant applying to be a Master Massage Therapist will need to have been an active and practicing licensee for not less than two (2) years and be able to show 250 hours of practical experience. Additionally, when applying, an applicant will have to show at least one hundred and twenty-five (125) hours of continuing education. (Repeated classes are not allowed)

Initial Credential
125 CE credit hours required for initial credential.

Yes You can use Impact CE for earning your MMT initial credential.

Any course accepted by Arkansas Department of Health, Cosmetology and Massage Therapy Section is applicable to the MMT credential.

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Credential Renewal
18 CE credit hours required for renewal.

Yes You can use Impact CE for renewing your MMT credential.

Any course accepted by Arkansas Department of Health, Cosmetology and Massage Therapy Section is applicable to the MMT credential.

View Courses

Identifying Addressing Implicit Bias: A Workshop

Jan 9th, 2026 8:00am - 11:15am Pacific

3 CE credit hours
Cultural & Racial Diversity
Live Event
$67

Cupping Therapy- Soft Tissue Mobilization for Rapid Results

Self-Paced Course

3 CE credit hours
Occupational Therapy; Physical Therapy
Recorded Webinar
$57

Massage Therapy and Pathology: Common and Contagious Skin Conditions

Self-Paced Course

3 CE credit hours
Massage
Recorded Webinar
$57

Basic Aromatherapy for Massage Therapists

Self-Paced Course

3 CE credit hours
Massage
Recorded Webinar
$57

Prenatal Massage Myths: How to Work With Pregnant Clients

Self-Paced Course

3 CE credit hours
Massage
Recorded Webinar
$57

The Mind Body Connection: Aromatherapy, Pain Reduction, and Massage

Self-Paced Course

3 CE credit hours
Massage
Recorded Webinar
$57

Cupping Therapy- Soft Tissue Mobilization for Rapid Results

Feb 25th, 2026 4:00pm - 7:00pm Pacific

3 CE credit hours
Athletic Trainer; Massage; Physical Therapy; Occupational Therapy
Live Event
$57

Rapid Release of Trigger Points: Manage Pain Tension While Saving Your Hands

Mar 11th, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Athletic Trainer; Physical Therapy; Massage; Occupational Therapy
Live Event
$47

Myofascial Release: Essential Techniques for Soft Tissue Mobilization to Alleviating Pain and Restoring Motion

Feb 4th, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Athletic Trainer; Physical Therapy; Occupational Therapy; Massage
Live Event
$47

Identifying Addressing Implicit Bias: A Workshop

Jan 9th, 2026 8:00am - 11:15am Pacific

3 CE credit hours
Cultural & Racial Diversity
Live Event
$67

Cupping Therapy- Soft Tissue Mobilization for Rapid Results

Self-Paced Course

3 CE credit hours
Occupational Therapy; Physical Therapy
Recorded Webinar
$57

Massage Therapy and Pathology: Common and Contagious Skin Conditions

Self-Paced Course

3 CE credit hours
Massage
Recorded Webinar
$57

Basic Aromatherapy for Massage Therapists

Self-Paced Course

3 CE credit hours
Massage
Recorded Webinar
$57

Prenatal Massage Myths: How to Work With Pregnant Clients

Self-Paced Course

3 CE credit hours
Massage
Recorded Webinar
$57

The Mind Body Connection: Aromatherapy, Pain Reduction, and Massage

Self-Paced Course

3 CE credit hours
Massage
Recorded Webinar
$57

Cupping Therapy- Soft Tissue Mobilization for Rapid Results

Feb 25th, 2026 4:00pm - 7:00pm Pacific

3 CE credit hours
Athletic Trainer; Massage; Physical Therapy; Occupational Therapy
Live Event
$57

Rapid Release of Trigger Points: Manage Pain Tension While Saving Your Hands

Mar 11th, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Athletic Trainer; Physical Therapy; Massage; Occupational Therapy
Live Event
$47

Myofascial Release: Essential Techniques for Soft Tissue Mobilization to Alleviating Pain and Restoring Motion

Feb 4th, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Athletic Trainer; Physical Therapy; Occupational Therapy; Massage
Live Event
$47

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