Which states need CPR, First Aid, and background checks to get a massage therapy license?

Which states need CPR, First Aid, and background checks to get a massage therapy license?

Read each of the sections below to see which states require CPR, First Aid, and background checks to get a massage therapy license.   Go to our Ultimate Guide for Getting a Massage Therapy License to learn more.

Which states require CPR to get a massage therapy license?

Approximately half of the states that regulate massage include CPR in their licensing requirements.  The following list is as of May 2023.  Always check with your state’s licensing agency for the latest requirements.

1. Alaska

2. Delaware

3. District of Columbia

4. Hawaii

5. Iowa

6. Maine

7. Maryland

8. Mississippi

9. New Hampshire

10. New Jersey

11. New Mexico

12. New York

13. North Dakota

14. Oregon

15. Pennsylvania

16. Puerto Rico

17. Rhode Island

18. South Dakota

19. Texas

20. Washington

21. Wisconsin

Which states require First Aid to get a massage therapy license?

Nine states that regulate massage include First Aid in their licensing requirements.  The following list is as of May 2023.  Always check with your state’s licensing agency for the latest requirements.

1. Delaware

2. District of Columbia

3. Mississippi

4. New Hampshire

5. New Jersey

6. New Mexico

7. South Dakota

8. Washington

9. Wisconsin

Which states require a background check to get a massage therapy license?

Many states that regulate massage include a background check in their licensing requirements.  The following list is as of May 2023.  Always check with your state’s licensing agency for the latest requirements.

1. Alabama

2. Alaska

3. Arizona

4. Arkansas

5. California

6. Colorado

7. Delaware

8. District of Columbia

9. Florida

10. Georgia

11. Illinois

12. Indiana

13. Louisiana

14. Maine

15. Maryland

16. Mississippi

17. Missouri

18. Nebraska

19. Nevada

20. New Jersey

21. North Carolina

22. North Dakota

23. Ohio

24. Oklahoma

25. Oregon

26. Pennsylvania

27. Puerto Rico

28. Rhode Island

29. Tennessee

30. Texas

31. Utah

32. Washington

Which states do NOT require CE hours to maintain a massage therapy license?

Most states in the USA require CE hours to maintain a massage therapy license.  Most of the requirements average 1 hour or a half-hour per month and are due every two years.  Always check with your state’s licensing agency for the latest requirements.  As of May 2023, the only states that do NOT require CE hours to maintain a massage therapy license are: 

1. California

2. Colorado

3. Indiana

4. Maine

5. Massachusetts

6. Ohio

7. Utah