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.

student giving a massage

 

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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