Massage Therapy

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Massage Therapy

This 684-hour comprehensive program will prepare you to become a New Jersey Licensed Massage Therapist. The program consists of 536 lecture and lab hours, 48 online hours, and 100 hours of supervised clinical practice. Upon successful completion of the program, you are eligible to sit for the national Massage & Bodywork Licensing Exam (MBLEX) which is a requirement to obtain your NJ license. Review for the MBLEX exam is included in the program.

Areas of Study:

• Massage Ethics and Practice in Swedish Massage
• Trigger Point Therapy
• Myofascial Release
• Neuromuscular Therapy
• Prenatal Massage
• Reflexology and Sports Massage

Focus is also placed on:

• Laws and Regulations
• Anatomy & Physiology
• Kinesiology
• Pathology
• Client AssessmentReassessment and Treatment Planning
• Business Practices
• Self-Care
• Body Mechanics
• CPR Certification

Prerequisites (Instructions to access prerequisite forms will be emailed to you upon registration):

• 18 years of age or older
• High School diploma or GED
• Copy of clear criminal background check and drug screening (additional fee)
• Copy of malpractice insurance face sheet
• Interview into the program
• Documentation of immunizations and 2 step PPD

Note: Text books required. If English is not your best language, oral and written English tests may be required. An additional fee will be charged to students for class make-up hours. 100% attendance required.

All Classes are In Person

Mon – Thu, February 7 – November 30, 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Lincroft Campus
(No class March 21 – March 25, April 15, May 30, July 4, September 5, November 21 – 25)

Fee and Code: $7,499, XMEDG 236

Textbooks not included. Click here for the Textbook and Supply list.