Massage Therapy

Career Certificate Program (Program Code: 5232)

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Elevate your wellness career as massage therapist, creating healing and relaxing experiences for clients.

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Massage Therapy CCP

Program Overview

Discover the art of healing through Palm Beach State College's Massage Therapy Career Certificate Program (CCP). This program blends expert instruction with hands-on lab practice to help you garner the skills to become a licensed massage therapist.

Curriculum dives into essential coursework that covers the science of the human body, from anatomy and physiology to myology and pathology. Get practical experience in our therapeutic training and hydrotherapy labs where you'll explore different massage methods, including Swedish massages, hydrotherapy and hot stone massages. You'll also learn imperative professional standards of the massage industry.

Students can translate their knowledge into real-world experiences with our modern massage clinic, where they'll practice on clients and other fellow students. As you learn proven therapeutic techniques, you'll prepare to earn your professional licensure.

Program Details

Admission requirements: High school diploma or GED
Location: On-site at Boca Raton campus
Clock hours: 750
Program Length: Two semesters
Start Terms: Fall and Spring
Cost: About $2,300 for Florida residents, plus additional fees and course materials. View tuition details.
Financial aid and scholarships: Available to qualified students. Learn more about financial aid options.

This program is part of the Health Sciences Pathway. Learn more.

Career Outlook

Start your career in a field that helps others feel their best. The demand for therapeutic care continues to grow, with a wide range of opportunities across physical rehab clinics, franchised clinics, sports facilities, high-end resorts and spas, cruise ships and private clients.

This program equips students with the tools and competencies to become licensed massage therapists. You'll be ready to begin a rewarding career that helps clients find stress relief, pain management and increase their overall well-being.

Stackable Credentials

After completing the Massage Therapy Career Certificate Program, you can:

Take the the Massage Boards Licensing Examination (MBLEX), administered by the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards.
Upon passing the exam, you're eligible to apply for the Florida State Massage Therapy license, which is necessary to practice massage and bodywork therapies in Florida.
Earn other PBSC certificates in spa-related fields, such as the Facials Speciality CCP.

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Official Memberships

PBSC's Massage Therapy program is an official member of state and national organizations.

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Why Choose PBSC?

High Standards: Learn practices established by the Florida Board of Massage Therapy.
Affordable Tuition: PBSC offers some of the lowest tuition rates in Florida, making career-focused education accessible to all.
Career-Ready Mindset: Learn from expert faculty and graduate with the skills employers need in today's workforce.
Supportive Community: Access internships, industry networking and daily interaction with faculty dedicated to your success.

How to Apply

Step 1: Attend a program information session or make an appointment with the program director.
Step 2: Select Program Code 5232 for the Massage Therapy CCP when you fill out PBSC's application on the Admissions webpage.
Step 3: Take the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) exam if not exempt from TABE testing.
Step 4: Submit a controlled access program application for the Massage Therapy program.

Take the Next Steps

Palm Beach State College's Massage Therapy certificate is your affordable, flexible and direct route to a rewarding career in a vital field. Gain the technical, ethical and problem-solving skills employers want. Start your journey today!