2021 ABMP CE Summit Conference

Save the Date for the 2022 ABMP CE Summit!

During the ABMP CE Summit events, learners come together to connect and engage with their massage and bodywork community and experts in the field while they learn and earn CE!

Save the Date: Our next ABMP CE Summit event is Monday, March 21, 2022!

Registration opens January 26.

Missed some of the 2021 ABMP CE Summit content?

Want to watch your favorites again?

The six CE courses are available in the ABMP Education Center.

The keynote presentation, the "Meet the 2021 Massage is for EveryBody Awards Recipients" presentation, and the "Tips from the Pros" presentations are available on ABMP's YouTube channel.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I earn CE credit for ABMP CE Summit courses?

All attendees will have the opportunity to earn CE credit for each presentation by passing a short online quiz. CE certificates will be available after the event in the ABMP Education Center at www.abmp.com/learn/transcript.

I won’t be able to attend all of the live presentations. Will replays and CE credit be available after the event?

ABMP members: Yes, all of the CE courses will be added to the ABMP Education Center after the event for you to view and take an online quiz to earn free CE credit. You will not, however, have the opportunity to interact with the presenter during these viewings as you will during the live event.

Nonmembers: The CE courses will be available for you to purchase in the ABMP Education Center after the event.

Learn more about ABMP membership.

How do I access my certificate of completion for these CE hours?

Your CE Certificates of Completion will be available on your My CE Transcript page in the ABMP Education Center after the event closes and as soon as the data syncs.

Do I have to register for each presentation separately?

No! Your event registration gives you access to all of the event presentations.

Ask ABMP

If you have any questions, please contact us! We love hearing from our members:
• Email us at expectmore@abmp.com
• Call us at 800-458-2267

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