Massage Curriculum Outline
Our NEW 600-hour Massage Therapy program* offers a diverse curriculum of highly sought after courses that will prepare our graduates for the spa industry and instill confidence as they embark on their new careers. Program starting dates are in January & July for morning programs (5 classes per week) and April & September for evening programs (3 classes per week).
*pending ABHES approval of our Program Revision Application - submitted April 2024
| Introductory Level (172 hours) |
course hours |
| Massage Therapy I (Swedish Massage) |
40 |
| Anatomy, Physiology, & Kinesiology I |
24 |
| Massage Therapy II: Zen & the Art of Massage |
40 |
| Ethics of Touch |
16 |
| Ethics and the Law |
4 |
| Medical & Pathological Terminology |
8 |
| Hydrotherapy & Spa Techniques |
20 |
| Communications & Clinic Preparations |
4 |
| Seated Chair Massage |
8 |
| First Aid/CPR Traning (certification) |
4 |
| Universal Standard Precautions |
4 |
| Intermediate Level 1 (218 hours) |
course hours |
| Anatomy, Physiology, & Kinesiology II |
28 |
| Reflexology |
16 |
| Prenatal Massage |
12 |
| Sports Massage I: Athletic Performance |
8 |
| Sports Massage II: Rehabilitative Bodywork |
20 |
| Energetic Anatomy |
16 |
| Acupressure Bodywork |
12 |
| Anatomy, Physiology, & Kinesiology III |
24 |
| Pathology |
32 |
| Student Experiential Practicum I |
50 |
| Advanced Level (210 hours) |
course hours |
| Anatomy, Physiology, & Kinesiology IV |
28 |
| Business Basics |
4 |
| Career Development |
4 |
| Geriatric Health & Wellness |
8 |
| Introduction to Lymph Drainage Massage |
16 |
| Assessment & Application of Kinesiology |
20 |
| Craniosacral Therapy |
20 |
| Massage Therapy III: Advanced Integrative Therapies |
32 |
| Myofascial Release |
20 |
| License Exam Prep |
8 |
| Student Experiential Practicum II |
50 |
Total Program 600 Hours |
Page updated: 04/19/24
