Massage Therapy Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 3
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/19/2024
Program Description
With a strong business edge and a well-rounded curriculum, this program has been designed to offer students a comprehensive education, combining lecture, demonstration, and clinical practice. Students will develop an in-depth understanding of the human body and its interactions, as well as a strong foundation in the areas of anatomy and physiology, applied kinesiology, and pathology. This program involves hands on learning of both basic relaxation and deep tissue massage techniques. After completing a certain portion of the program, student clinics will be available, which will allow students opportunities to perform a 60-minute relaxation massage on actual clients, under supervision of licensed massage therapists and/or instructors.
Established in 2014
CIP: 51-3501 Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Rock Valley College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Rock Valley College
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Industry Standard: MBLEX
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, License
26 Weeks ( 600.00 Hours / 27.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $7,995.00 |
| Books | $600.00 |
| Tests | $440.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $1,965.00 |
| Total Cost | $11,000.00 |
Financial Aid
- Veterans Grants
Application Procedure
Must be 18 years of age or older; High school diploma or GED; Student interview; Student insurance; Professional massage session; 2 letters of personal reference. Participants are required to meet with Jamie Fanara, Program Coordinator, prior to enrolling in the massage program. After meeting with Jamie, application/registration process begins: RVC enrollment form, Bodycraft's enrollment agreement, ABMP application completed. $495 non-refundable processing/application fee.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Other - Must be 18 years of age
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
Performance Data
Program: Massage Therapy Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 3
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/19/2024
Program Description
With a strong business edge and a well-rounded curriculum, this program has been designed to offer students a comprehensive education, combining lecture, demonstration, and clinical practice. Students will develop an in-depth understanding of the human body and its interactions, as well as a strong foundation in the areas of anatomy and physiology, applied kinesiology, and pathology. This program involves hands on learning of both basic relaxation and deep tissue massage techniques. After completing a certain portion of the program, student clinics will be available, which will allow students opportunities to perform a 60-minute relaxation massage on actual clients, under supervision of licensed massage therapists and/or instructors.
Established in 2014
CIP: 51-3501 Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage.
Provider Information
Rock Valley College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Rock Valley College
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Industry Standard: MBLEX
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, License
26 Weeks ( 600.00 Hours / 27.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $7,995.00 |
| Books | $600.00 |
| Tests | $440.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $1,965.00 |
| Total Cost | $11,000.00 |
Financial Aid
- Veterans Grants
Application Procedure
Must be 18 years of age or older; High school diploma or GED; Student interview; Student insurance; Professional massage session; 2 letters of personal reference. Participants are required to meet with Jamie Fanara, Program Coordinator, prior to enrolling in the massage program. After meeting with Jamie, application/registration process begins: RVC enrollment form, Bodycraft's enrollment agreement, ABMP application completed. $495 non-refundable processing/application fee.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Other - Must be 18 years of age
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction