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 |
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| 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 |