Kaplan College

At Kaplan College, students take advantage of programs that provide them with the skill sets vital in today's career marketplace while juggling the many priorities of their lives. We offer flexible and diverse day and evening classes to adjust to your schedule. With our knowledgeable staff and our reduced class sizes, we are very happy to offer the training you need to succeed in the future. This is your chance to learn from instructors who have professional experience and can provide you with an inside look into some of today's careers.

Massage Therapy: Diploma

More so now than before people are opting for natural ways to reduce stress and to prevent health problems, which they find massage therapy to be their answer. Furthermore, they and are relying on it as a form of a fitness program, and demand the relaxation techniques so that they can lessen symptoms from their ailments. As alternative treatments gain acceptance within the health care community more employment opportunities for massage therapists are becoming available. The field of alternative health care is prime for entry. Now is the right time to train for a rewarding career as a massage therapist.

Once you complete the Certification Preparation Kaplan College's massage therapy courses, you will be prepared to take the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage (NCETM) presented by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB).

There are unlimited placement opportunities at Kaplan College's massage therapy program that are specifically tailored to allow you enhanced chances in physical therapy and pain clinics, and rehabilitation centers. Employment opportunities also exist in medical offices specializing in podiatry, neurology, and chiropractic services.

Positions outside of the health care field can also be pursued in:

  • spas
  • resorts
  • on-site bookstores
  • health clubs
  • hair salons
  • country clubs
  • and on cruise ships
  • or you may simply choose to start your own independent business.

Many physicians have recommended massage therapy, and have been doing so for decades. In fact, massage therapy has become an accepted method of treatment for conditions such as stress, tired and overworked muscles, sports injuries and other painful ailments, and for the promotion of overall general health. In agreement with the United States, according the Department of Labor, the job opportunities for massage therapists is expected to grow faster than average through 2014 as people learn the benefits of massage therapy, so if you are interested in a rewarding career as a therapeutic massage and bodywork specialist, Kaplan College can provide you with the education and career training you will need to succeed.

Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork Program

Including the same coursework as the Clinical Massage Therapy Certificate program is the Associate of Applied Science in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork program and also includes advanced holistic, clinical, and technical skills:

  • Various body wraps
  • Vichy shower treatments
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Aromatherapy
  • Craniosacral and lymphatic therapies
  • Myofascial technique
  • Trigger point therapy
  • Acupressure
  • The theory and techniques of reflexivity
  • The investigation of typical sports injures

Standard of Competence

You could be eligible to take the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCTMB) national certification exam when you graduate.

Clinical Massage Therapy Certificate

A valid way that has been recognized to ease symptoms from stress or physical ailments is clinical massage therapy. Now is the time to get your degree in the clinical massage therapy field there have never been as many employment opportunities as there are now. Go to Kaplan College to earn your certificate.

Kaplan College's Clinical Massage Therapy Certification course encompasses the fundamentals of massage and more, it teaches students about Swedish, sports and chair massage, while providing background in anatomy, physiology, pathology, and massage ethics. Once you graduate you can choose to be employed as a clinical massage therapist in the state of Indiana or you may start your own clinical massage business.

It is also possible for you to sit for national certification through the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCTMB) upon completion.

 

List of education programs offered by Kaplan College in Massage Therapy Schools

  • Associate of Applied Science: Massage Therapy
  • Associate of Applied Science: Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork
  • Certificate: Clinical Massage Therapy
  • Certificate: Massage Therapy
  • Diploma: Massage Therapy

Kaplan College list of campuses in Massage Therapy Schools

  • Kaplan College - Hammond - Hammond, (Indiana)
  • Kaplan College - Indianapolis - Indianapolis, (Indiana)
  • Kaplan College - Merrillville - Merrillville, (Indiana)
  • Kaplan College - Palm Springs - Palm Springs, (California)
  • Kaplan College - Riverside - Riverside, (California)
  • Kaplan College - Vista - Vista, (California)
 

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