Massage Therapy
Certificate Program
Program length: 6 months daytime; 10 months evenings This course is approximately 50 percent classroom training and 50 percent hands-on training. Increasingly, our culture is embracing the benefits of massage therapy. Massage is not only used for relaxation and stress relief, it promotes productivity. In this program, you'll learn to perform Swedish massage, hydrotherapy, advanced massage techniques and spa treatments. As part of your coursework, you'll also learn pathology and business ethics. Students who complete the program are eligible to test for state and national certifications, including Licensed Massage Therapist.
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Courses Include
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Health and Hygiene
- Swedish Massage
- Pathology
- Kinesiology
- Hydrotherapy
- Business Ethics
- Internship
Career Opportunities
- Licensed Massage Therapist
- Spa Technician

Licensed Massage Therapists can be found in such settings as spas, salons, wellness centers, resorts, cruise ships, health clubs, doctor's offices, chiropractic offices, hospitals and corporations
*This is a partial list of courses required in this program. For complete program information, please refer to the school catalog.
*The Massage Therapy Program is offered at Western Technical College Branch Campus only.
Branch Campus:
9451 Diana Drive
El Paso, TX 79924
1-888-201-9232
Western Technical College's Massage Therapy Program #MS0111 is approved and regulated by by the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) and accredited through the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT)