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Massage Therapist

Job Summary

Massage Therapists use therapeutic massage techniques to relieve pain, reduce stress, and promote overall wellness in clients.

Required Education / Training Summary

People starting in this career usually have:
Postsecondary certificate
No work experience
No on-the-job training
 

Explore Programs in Rhode Island

Occupation Program Name Institution Certificate Earned Per Student Program Cost Program Length Time of Day Instructional Hours / Credits Clinical Placement/Field Experience/Practicum? Modality Location Eligibility Reqs/Pre-Reqs Notes/Description Website Contact Info
Massage Therapist Associate in Science (AS) Therapeutic Massage Community College of Rhode Island   $9,248.00  2 years - 1135 credits Y In-person Newport, RI 18+, High School Diploma; Placement testing: BCI; Human Anatomy and Physiology I, Introduction to Therapeutic Massage, Medical Terminology for Rehabilitative Health, Fundamentals of Palpation and Body Movement Skills, 19th Century American Literature (C o Program offers students a strong scientific background for the understanding and application of various soft tissue techniques to promote health and wellness. Eastern and Western practices will be studied to ensure an education that includes a holistic approach to massage. Graduates are eligibile to sit for state licensing and board certification exams. https://catalog.ccri.edu/programs-study/health-sciences/therapeutic-mas…  
Massage Therapist Certificate in Therapeutic Massage Community College of Rhode Island   - 1 year Evenings/ Weekends 670 credits Y, 100 hours In-person Newport, RI High School Diploma or GED; placement testing; 18+ This program offers students a strong scientific background for the understanding and application of various soft tissue techniques to promote health and wellness. Several approaches will be studied to ensure an education that includes a holistic approach to massage. https://catalog.ccri.edu/programs-study/health-sciences/therapeutic-mas… rmcobb@ccri.edu
Massage Therapist Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork Technology Lincoln Technical Institute Diploma $15,000.00  36 weeks (Day); 51 weeks (evenings) Days/ Evenings 750 hours - Hybrid Lincoln, RI   Prepares students with a strong foundation in entry-level massage therapy. Curriculum offers the student knowledge of the structure and function of the human body blended with hands-on techniques used in therapeutic massage and a variety of specialized modalities. https://www.lincolntech.edu/careers/health-sciences/massage-therapy 844-677-3307