Massage Therapy, Workplace Certificate
Heal with Your Hands. Practice Your Purpose.
If you're drawn to helping others through touch, this program gives you the full foundation to work as a professional massage therapist. The Massage Therapy Workplace Certificate prepares you with clinical knowledge, technique, ethics, anatomy, and business skills—so you can enter the field with confidence and competence.
What You'll Learn
- Fundamentals of anatomy, physiology, and pathology relevant to massage therapy
- Massage treatment techniques and professional protocols according to massage practice standards
- Ethics, professional communication, and business practices in a therapeutic context
- Advanced massage therapy techniques to build skill and precision
- How licensing and national certification works, including preparation for the MBLEx
Program Requirements
This certificate requires 19 credits, delivered over two semesters plus a summer session. Coursework includes theory, hands‑on practice, and modalities. Key requirements include:
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED/HiSET)
- High School Biology or BIOL 116, or BIOL 101 with a “C” or better (must have been completed in the last 10 years)
Visit the academic catalog for a full list of required courses by semester:
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Where This Certificate Can Take You
Completion of this program qualifies you to sit for the Massage & Bodywork Licensing Exam (MBLEx)—a key credential for practicing massage therapy. You’ll also meet the education requirements for national certification through NCBTMB.
Graduates are prepared for roles such as:
- Licensed Massage Therapist
- Therapeutic Massage Practitioner
- Spa or Wellness Center Therapist
- Freelance Massage Practitioner
- Bodywork or Sports Massage Specialist
You could work in settings like:
- Spa and wellness centers
- Medical clinics or integrative health facilities
- Chiropractic or physical therapy offices
- Resorts, retreats, or fitness centers
- Private practice or mobile massage services
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