This home study course by LauraAllenMT is based on the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork....they have the most complete and well-thought out Code in the massage profession. You do not have to be nationally certified in order to do the course. 5 CE Hours. The course will be sent to you by e-mail within 24 hours of ordering on regular business days, and within 3 days if you order on a holiday or weekend.