Arkansas requires 18 hours of continuing education every two years. Of the 18 hours required, 6 hours may be completed by distance learning or online courses. 

Applications for renewal must be sent to the Massage Board on or before the first day of the month preceding the applicant’s birthday.  For example, with a birthday of June 15, the application must be postmarked on or  before May 1.

As an approved continuing education provider, the Arkansas (AR) Board of Massage will accept all of our home-study courses for massage therapy. Therefore, you may take 6 hours of continuing education online here at Adawehi Institute.

For Additional Information

Act 1020 was signed into law by Governor Asa Hutchinson on April 6, 2015. The law abolishes the Arkansas State Board of Massage Therapy and transfers it to the State Board of Health and the Arkansas Department of Health. The Act also creates the Massage Therapy Technical Advisory Committee.

If you have questions regarding your massage therapy continuing education requirements or licensure, please contact the Arkansas Board of Massage directly by phone 501-683-1448 or visit their website at https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/topics/massage-therapy

Disclaimer: Please note that we provide this information as a courtesy, but do not guarantee its accuracy because laws are continually subject to change. Your State Board will hold you ultimately responsible for knowing the laws that apply to you. Please contact your State Board with any questions about your license.