Massage therapy has gained popularity with the general public and wider acceptance with the medical community. More and more it has become recognized as an effective way to alleviate symptoms related to stress or physical ailments, creating employment opportunities for massage therapists. If you are interested in becoming a professional as an important part of general health care, massage therapy could be the career for you.
With a diploma from our program, you can seek various entry-level positions or even establish your own business as a massage therapist. We provide you a solid, basic foundation of knowledge and skills in the areas of anatomy, physiology, and massage therapies. Kaplan College's massage therapy program provides you the education required to enter this growing field.
Our program is designed to help eligible students prepare for the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) national certification exam.*
Massage Therapy Program Features
Get the education required to enter this growing field and seek a career as a massage therapist. Our massage therapy program offers:
- Comprehensive clinical course instruction
- Hands-on training
- Preparation assistance for certification exams
- Assistance with job placement
Potential Career Opportunities
With a diploma from our massage therapy program you can seek entry-level positions in various settings including:
- Private offices
- Massage therapy clinics
- Chiropractors' and doctors' offices
- Holistic health clinics
- Health clubs
- Fitness centers
- Spas
- Nursing homes
- Hospitals
- Sports medicine facilities
* However, the College cannot guarantee a student's eligibility either to take this exam or become certified. A student's eligibility may depend on his or her work experience, completion of high school (or its equivalent), not having a criminal record, meeting other licensure or certification requirements, or the program or College itself having appropriate accreditation or licensure. Externship sites may themselves require a criminal background check or medical examination.