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Massage Therapist Certificate

MONROEVILLE, Pennsylvania | CCAC [Community College Allegheny County] - Boyce | ID: 168662

Overview

595 BEATTY RD MONROEVILLE, Pennsylvania 15146-1348
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Admissions Office:
412-237-2222
Classroom Training
Massage Therapist, Certificate (403.3)
Employment Skill Gain
Community College Certificate
$9,165.00 - $13,701.00
Training(ETPL)

Description of Training Provider

Community College of Allegheny County has been accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education since 1970. “The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is a voluntary, non-governmental, membership association that is dedicated to quali

Program Description


This program is designed to prepare entry-level skills for students seeking practice as licensed massage therapists.   Graduates complete a course of study that meets or exceeds 600 clock hours of curriculum content. Completion of the program qualifies graduates to apply for a license as a massage therapist in Pennsylvania.  Students with previous coursework in healthcare and sciences have the option to complete the certificate in accelerated format by demonstrating proficiency in prior coursework.
Licensed massage therapists may work as independent contractors or employees in a variety of health-related settings including pain management clinics, wellness retreat centers, hospice facilities, orthopedic centers and physical therapy and chiropractic offices.  Licensed therapists may also be employed in athletic clubs, resorts, spas, yoga centers, golf resorts and country clubs, beauty salons, dance studios and on cruise ships.

Skills & Competencies

Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate will: 1) Plan, organize and perform an effective massage and bodywork session for therapeutic benefit, 2) Display skill in developing professional and ethical relationships with diverse clients and interdisciplinary health care teams, 3) Identify and implement strategies for self-care, personal health and wellness, successful practice, business or employment situations and on-going professional development, and 4) Apply evidence-based practices of massage therapy within the scope of practice.
 

Additional Information

Service Costs

4,536.00
9,072.00
1,850.00
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2,779.00

Performance Measures

Of those individuals who completed this course/program,
100% earned a post-secondary credential.
70% were employed within six months after completing training.