Credential(s) Offered
Associate's degree
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
Carrington College’s Massage Therapy certificate program prepares students for entry-level employment as massage therapists and/or to enter private practice. The program covers massage therapy principles and techniques for assessing and addressing clients’ problem areas and concerns. Techniques include Swedish massage, sports massage, and deep tissue applications, Shiatsu, chair massage, dry room spa techniques, and a variety of site-specific treatments. Anatomy and physiology, terminology, function, and structure of the body’s skeletal, muscular, and internal systems, the ethical, legal, and business concerns of the profession, personal care, communication skills, and practice management and success skills are woven throughout the curriculum. The Massage Therapy program at all locations prepares students for the Massage and Bodywork Licensing Exam (MBLEx)* through the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB). The program culminates in a Certificate of Achievement.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
135
Hours
630
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
No
Training Location(s)
1299 N Orchard St, Boise, Idaho
Local WIB
40 - REG-1 WIB 1-5
Name of Credential
Associate of Science
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Federal Student Aid (Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, Federal Work Study, Federal Direct Loans, Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loan, Federal Direct PLUS Loans, Veterans Benefits, Scholarships.)
Refund Policy
Please refer to catalog
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes -
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Graduation Fees
$25.00
In-State/District Tuition
$18,714.00 program cost
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$18,714.00 Program Cost
Total In-State Program Cost
$18,739.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$18,739.00
