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More than ever before, people are turning to natural forms of stress reduction, preventive health care, fitness programs, and relaxation techniques to alleviate symptoms from their ailments. Employment opportunities for massage therapists are increasing as these alternative treatments gain acceptance in the health care community. Now is the right time to enter the alternative health care field and train for a rewarding career as a massage therapist.
Receive hands-on training in massage therapy at Kaplan College. You can be trained by professional instructors in a student-friendly environment. Our program emphasizes the job knowledge and technical skills that can help you become a successful massage therapist.
Kaplan College's massage therapy courses prepare you to take the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage (NCETM) presented by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB).*
Upon completion of this program, you can seek employment as a massage therapist.
Kaplan College's massage therapy program can help you prepare for expanding opportunities in rehabilitation centers, physical therapy clinics, and pain clinics. You may also seek employment in medical offices specializing in neurology, podiatry, and chiropractic services. Jobs not directly related to health care can also be sought in:
- Spas
- Resorts
- Health clubs
- Country clubs
- Cruise ships
- Hair salons
- On-site bookstores
You may also choose to operate independently.