550 Essential Massage Therapy Certification Program

Tuition: $7,900.00

This program was developed for those students looking for a solid foundational massage education to meet the 500-hour minimum requirement for Colorado and national licensure. This program can be completed in 8 months and offers graduates an “integrative techniques” certification.

As part of the training program, students are required to complete a portion of their requirements outside of class. This prepares the student for private practice of massage therpay by structuring a diversity of practice sessions and professional contact with the public.

The clinical lab hours requirements consist of:

• 10 seated massages
• 36 full body massages
• 4 preceptor evaluation massages
• 7 sport event
• 7 marketing event
• 10 community service massages
• Record keeping on each massage

550 Hour Essential Massage Therapy Certification Program

Summary of Hours

Orientation	4.50
Anatomy and Physiology	103.50
Massage Theory	54.00
Massage Technique	94.50
Sports Massage	17.50
Electives & Mandatory CPR	64.00
Student Clinic	90.00
Theory, Technique & Sports Lab	122.00
Total Diploma Hours	550.00

Upon Graduation You Will Receive

1. A Diploma of Graduation in Massage Therapy with 550 hours of training
2. A Certification of Completion in Integrative Techniques