THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE THERAPIST

864 Clock Hours / 43 Credit Hours

Certificate Program:

The objective of the Therapeutic Massage Therapy Program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in the field of Massage Therapy.  A variety of job opportunities may be available to

graduates of this program. As massage therapy is integrated more and more into the health care systems, entry-level jobs can be found in rehabilitation centers, physical therapy clinics, pain clinics and in medical offices for Neurology, Podiatry and Chiropractic. Jobs not related to health care directly can be found in spas and resorts,

health clubs and on cruise ships. Many massage therapists operate independently.

Students who successfully complete the Therapeutic Massage Therapy Program will possess the necessary skills to take and pass the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Body Work (NCETMB) presented by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage, and become employed as a massage

therapist. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be awarded a Certificate of Completion. Although this program is designed to prepare the student to take the certification exam, the Institute cannot guarantee the student will pass the exam.

The length of the Therapeutic Massage Therapy program is 864 hours/43 Credit hours and completed in 8.5 months, for day students. Evening students can complete in 12.5 months.  Since the duration of the clinic cannot accurately be predicted it may take a longer or

shorter time than listed above.

Enrollment: Monthly on start dates. Students must attend orientation.