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Massage Therapy

Diploma

Massage therapy has gained popularity with the general public and wider acceptance with the medical community. More and more it has become recognized as an effective way to alleviate symptoms related to stress or physical ailments, creating employment opportunities for massage therapists. As more people learn about the benefits of massage therapy, the demand for trained massage therapists is expected to grow faster than the average through the year 2018.*

Kaplan College’s massage therapy program can provide you the education required to enter this growing field. We provide you a solid, basic foundation of knowledge and skills in the areas of anatomy, physiology, and massage therapies. This program introduces you to the following:

  • Proper body and table mechanics and draping
  • The history of massage therapy
  • Basic organ structure and function
  • Charting client intake and progress
  • Demonstration of ROM
  • Basic health and hygiene procedures
  • Techniques such as deep tissue, neurovascular massage, and the use of water as a therapeutic tool
  • Basic business procedure
  • The core techniques of sports massage
  • The role of nutrition as it affects the client and massage therapist
  • Resume writing, preparing for interviews, and conducting a professional job search

Our program is designed to help eligible students prepare for the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) national certification exam.†

Massage Therapy Program Features

Get the education required to enter this growing field and seek a career as a massage therapist. Kaplan College’s massage therapy program offers:

  • Comprehensive clinical course instruction
  • Hands-on training
  • Preparation assistance for certification exams
  • Assistance with job placement

Potential Career Opportunities

Those seeking the services of a professional massage therapist include spa clientele, athletes, the aging population, and a wide range of individuals seeking relaxation and rejuvenation from the stresses of everyday life. With a diploma from our program, you can seek various entry-level positions or even establish your own business as a massage therapist in various settings including:

  • Private offices
  • Massage therapy clinics
  • Chiropractors' and doctors' offices
  • Holistic health clinics
  • Health clubs
  • Fitness centers
  • Spas
  • Nursing homes
  • Hospitals
  • Sports medicine facilities

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* Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010–2011 Edition, Massage Therapists,http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos295.htm(accessed January 2010). These employment projections are provided for informational purposes only and may not reflect actual job demand in any particular field or region.

† The School cannot guarantee a student's eligibility either to take any exam or become certified or registered. A student's eligibility may depend on his or her work experience, completion of high school (or its equivalent), not having a criminal record, meeting other licensure or certification requirements, or the program or School itself having appropriate accreditation or licensure. Externship sites may themselves require a criminal background check or medical examination.
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