I’m signing up for a massage therapy program that’s being held at a local community college.
It’s only 100 hours though and apparently, you need at least 500 hours to work as a therapist (depending on which state you live in)?
So what exactly is this program?
What can you do with this certificate?
Here is the description of the class:
Certificate Programs in Massage Therapy
Holistic Massage Certificate Program
Would you like to learn how to give a professional massage? Are you interested in becoming a massage technician? This “hands-on” program will focus on Swedish massage techniques, musculo-skeletal anatomy, aromatherapy for massage, and proper body mechanics employed in professional massage. Lecture, group discussion, and supervised “hands-on” practice are included in this 100-hour program which can be applied towards satisfying the training requirements for a massage technician license. This program is open to all; and health care personnel may earn CEU hours. (Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #00622 for 70 hours.) Fluency in English is required. Upon successful completion of all requirements, a certificate of completion will be awarded.
Thank you!
I live in California (Orange County)
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Fran, the course appears to be an “add on” for someone who already has a professional degree. In other words, they have the background necessary to use the certification in their profession. I doubt you could the use the courses to become licensed in your state. check with the department of professional regulation (or ist equivalent in california before you spend your money and time.