Advanced Massage Therapy Program

The objective of the Advanced Massage Therapy (AMT) program is to equip graduates with knowledge and practical hands-on experience in the massage industry in keeping with the school’s purpose and mission. Graduates will be prepared for entry-level positions in spas, resorts, medical offices, wellness centers, hospitals, mobile massage, on cruise ships, as well as opportunities for self-employment. From an occupational perspective, the student trained in this program will offer an employer a diversified and versatile skill set. The AMT graduate acquires many skills and can branch off into various career and employment opportunities. The beginning weeks of the program contain in-depth hands-on training in Swedish massage and allows for clinical opportunities throughout the program to hone basic and advanced massage skills. Students will have a minimum of 250 clinical experiences scheduled. These sessions will reinforce the application of advanced assessment, client communication, technique selection, and ethical standards in a real-world clinical setting. This hands-on experience is designed to enhance student confidence, competence, and readiness for professional practice upon graduation. Helping the student to be a highly trained therapist even before they enter the workforce. In total the program contains five courses and a total of 22 weeks, and 650 contact hours of instruction. Students should possess the skills and knowledge to test for the Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx). Upon successful completion of this program, students will receive a diploma.