Programs
Our certificate programs and courses offer great depth and diversity to those becoming massage therapy professionals – and provide excellent continuing education for Massage Therapists and other health professionals seeking to expand their skills. Programs and courses can be chosen to reflect each student’s interests. With over 2000 hours of coursework available, you can choose a path that is right for you to become a Certified Massage Therapist.
500-Hour Therapist Program
If you are interested in a career in Massage Therapy, you may choose the 500-Hour Massage Therapist Program. Requirements for the 500-Hour Program include:
- 100 hrs – Swedish Massage Foundations
- 64 hrs – Anatomy & Physiology: Human Structure & Movement
- 64 hrs – (Choose 1) Shiatsu, Acupressure, OR Deep Tissue Applications
- 125 hrs – (Choose 1) Clinical Deep Tissue, Advanced Shiatsu, 5-Element Acupressure, Craniosacral Therapy, OR Touch, Health, & Common Conditions
- 30 hrs – Integration & Assessment: Clinic & Ethics
- 8 hrs – (Choose 1) Getting Noticed & Getting Hired, Making Money & Paying Taxes, Rebooking & Marketing, OR Just… Business
- 106 hrs – Electives of your choice
- 3 hrs – Instructor Massage & Program Review
The California Massage Therapy Council requires completion of 500 hours of massage therapy education from an approved school to apply for Certification (visit www.camtc.org for more details). The 500-hour Massage Therapist Program meets this requirement. All Program requirements need to be completed within 24 months of the start date of your first course.
658-Hour Therapist Program
To prepare for a career as a professional massage therapist, we recommend the 658-Hour Massage Therapist Program. Requirements for the 658-Hour Program include:
- 100 hrs – Swedish Massage Foundations
- 64 hrs – Anatomy & Physiology: Human Structure & Movement
- 64 hrs – (Choose 1) Shiatsu, Acupressure, OR Deep Tissue Applications
- 125 hrs – (Choose 1) Clinical Deep Tissue, Advanced Shiatsu, 5-Element Acupressure, OR Craniosacral Therapy
- 125 hrs – Touch, Health, & Common Conditions
- 30 hrs – Integration & Assessment: Clinic & Ethics
- 24 hrs – (Choose 3) Getting Noticed & Getting Hired, Making Money & Paying Taxes, Rebooking & Marketing, OR Just… Business
- 123 hrs – Electives of your choice
- 3 hrs – Instructor Massage & Program Review
Although the 658-Hour Program exceeds minimum requirements for CAMTC Massage Therapist Certification, many students choose it for its greater comprehensiveness in preparing graduates to take the (currently optional, but highly recommended) Massage Board Licensing Exam (MBLEx). In addition, the 658-Hour Program is endorsed by the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA). This endorsement provides extra weight and validity regarding the quality of education in the program, and ensures that you have had coursework meeting all current COMTA educational objectives. Graduates who move to other states or jurisdictions outside California appreciate the additional course hours and recognition that the 658-Hour Massage Therapist Program provides. All Program requirements need to be completed within 24 months of the start date of your first course. (More information about the California Certification process is available at www.camtc.org.)