Illinois 12-hour Massage Renewal Package

Course Summary

This 12-Hour Illinois Massage CEU Package Includes:

Subject	Hours
Professional Ethics: Roles and Boundaries	2 Hours
Sexual Harassment Awareness and Prevention	1 Hour
Human Trafficking Awareness	1 Hour
HIV/AIDS and Massage	4 Hours
Essential Business Skills for Massage Entrepreneurs	2 Hours
Burnout Basics: Prevention and Recovery	2 Hours

A Quick Recap of Your Illinois Massage Renewal Requirements

Each Illinois massage therapist is required to complete 24 hours of continuing education. This package includes:

• 12 hours of board-approved continuing education courses every renewal cycle. Including required courses:
• 2 hours of Professional Ethics: Roles and Boundaries
• 1 hour of Sexual Harassment Prevention training

Here’s What You Get

This 12-hour Illinois massage CEU renewal package includes six online courses you can complete at your own pace and schedule. Below is an overview of each course and what you can expect to learn.

Professional Ethics – Roles and Boundaries: 2 CE Hours

Course Details

Explore the importance of setting and maintaining professional boundaries. This course addresses modern ethical issues, including managing client relationships, privacy concerns, and burnout prevention.

Learning Objectives

After completion, participants should be able to:

• Define “Ethics” and “Boundaries” in a professional massage setting
• List five types of boundaries critical to massage therapists
• Differentiate between “Transference” and “Countertransference”

Sexual Harassment Awareness and Prevention: 1 CE Hour

Course Details

This course meets Illinois’ mandatory sexual harassment prevention training requirements, providing tools to identify, prevent, and address harassment in the workplace.

Learning Objectives

After completion, participants should be able to:

• Define sexual harassment and its legal implications
• Identify behaviors that constitute harassment
• Learn strategies to create a safe, respectful work environment

Human Trafficking Awareness: 1 CE Hour

Course Details

With Illinois ranked as a hotspot for human trafficking, this course equips massage therapists to recognize warning signs and report cases effectively.

Learning Objectives

After completion, participants should be able to:

• Define human trafficking and its various forms
• Identify myths and misconceptions surrounding trafficking
• Recognize indicators of human trafficking
• Learn where and how to report suspected cases

HIV/AIDS and Massage: 4 CE Hours

Course Details

This course explores how massage therapy can benefit individuals living with HIV/AIDS. You’ll learn about the science behind HIV transmission, infection control, and the latest treatments, enabling you to provide safe, informed care.

Learning Objectives

After completion, participants should be able to:

• Define the stages of HIV/AIDS and understand their impact on the body
• Differentiate between various HIV treatments, including PrEP and PEP
• List three high-risk behaviors associated with HIV transmission
• Understand the role of massage therapy in enhancing quality of life for HIV-positive clients

Essential Business Skills for Massage Entrepreneurs: 2 CE Hours

Course Details

This course is designed for massage professionals looking to build or enhance their own practice. Topics include business planning, marketing strategies, client management, and financial best practices.

Learning Objectives

After completion, participants should be able to:

• Create a basic business plan tailored to a massage therapy practice
• List five effective marketing strategies for attracting and retaining clients
• Identify key financial considerations, such as budgeting and pricing

Burnout Basics – Prevention and Recovery: 2 CE Hours

Course Details

This course helps massage therapists recognize the signs of burnout and develop strategies to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Learning Objectives

After completion, participants should be able to:

• Define “burnout” and identify its physical, emotional, and professional impacts
• List five self-care strategies for burnout prevention
• Learn how to create a sustainable work schedule and set healthy boundaries

Make Renewing Your Illinois Massage License Simple

This 12-hour Illinois massage CEU renewal package provides courses you need to meet state requirements, including the mandated sexual harassment awareness training, plus elective courses designed to help you be a better and happier massage therapists. All courses are available online for your convenience.