Certificate/Massage Therapy

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 14
Last Re-Certification Date: 5/29/2025
Next Re-Certification Date: 6/1/2027

Program Description

The Massage Therapy Program provides the student the skills and hands-on clinical training needed to perform therapeutic massage utilizing a variety of techniques. Students will learn how to: relieve clients' soft tissue pain, manage relaxation techniques, relieve connective tissue trauma. Includes training in wellness, nutrition, medical ethics, body trigger points, and business management. The program prepares students for the massage therapy certification exam to become licensed as a massage therapist.

Established in 2007

CIP: 51-3501 Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage.

Training Program Type

Vocational

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

2731 Farmers Market Rd.
Springfield, IL 62707
(217) 527-8324

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

Nat'l Cert. Board-Therapeutic Massage

Quality Assurance

  • Accrediting Commission of Career Schools & Colleges

Education Information

Industry Recognized Certification, Community College Certificate of Completion, Measurable Skills Gain (Lead to Credential)

36 Weeks ( 896.00 Hours / 29.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$11,840.00
Books$500.00
Fees$385.00
Tests$175.00
Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc)$110.00
Total Cost$13,010.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants
  • Illinois Monetary Award Program
  • Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)

Application Procedure

School visit and interview are part of the application process. Students in Massage Therapy must comply with a list of immunizations and a TB skin test.

Entry Requirements:

  • Math - see admission requirements
  • Reading - see admission requirements

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Internships
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Day Classes

Performance Data

Program: Certificate/Massage Therapy

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 14
Last Re-Certification Date: 5/29/2025
Next Re-Certification Date: 6/1/2027

Program Description

The Massage Therapy Program provides the student the skills and hands-on clinical training needed to perform therapeutic massage utilizing a variety of techniques. Students will learn how to: relieve clients' soft tissue pain, manage relaxation techniques, relieve connective tissue trauma. Includes training in wellness, nutrition, medical ethics, body trigger points, and business management. The program prepares students for the massage therapy certification exam to become licensed as a massage therapist.

Established in 2007

CIP: 51-3501 Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage.

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

2731 Farmers Market Rd.
Springfield, IL 62707
(217) 527-8324

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

Nat'l Cert. Board-Therapeutic Massage

Quality Assurance

  • Accrediting Commission of Career Schools & Colleges

Education Information

Industry Recognized Certification, Community College Certificate of Completion, Measurable Skills Gain (Lead to Credential)

36 Weeks ( 896.00 Hours / 29.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$11,840.00
Books$500.00
Fees$385.00
Tests$175.00
Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc)$110.00
Total Cost$13,010.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants
  • Illinois Monetary Award Program
  • Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)

Application Procedure

School visit and interview are part of the application process. Students in Massage Therapy must comply with a list of immunizations and a TB skin test.

Entry Requirements:

  • Math - see admission requirements
  • Reading - see admission requirements

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Internships
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Day Classes