Massage Therapy

Mission:

Our goal and mission for the Withlacoochee Technical College Massage Therapy Program is to provide the highest standard of education in the field of Massage Therapy. We believe that the student will have the knowledge and skills needed to pass the Massage & Bodywork Licensing Exam, in order to gain licensure in the State of Florida. We believe that the student will have the highest level of knowledge and skills needed to assure high quality occupational placement. The skills that the student acquires in our Massage Therapy Program will be the foundation and building blocks to their career.

Description:

Students will learn anatomy and physiology, massage theory and clinical practicum, statutes, rules, history of massage, theory and practice of hydrotherapy, allied modalities, business of massage, and AIDS/HIV education.

Information Sessions:

Massage Therapy Program Information Session dates (all prospective students MUST ATTEND one Information Session in order to enroll in the program):

All information sessions are held in Room 301 at WTC:

• Monday, January 7, 2019 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
• Monday, February 4, 2019 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
• Monday, March 4, 2019 from 7:00 pm  to 8:00 pm
• Monday, April 1, 2019 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
• Monday, May 6, 2019 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Orientation Sessions:

• Future Orientation Sessions are TBA      Mandatory Orientation

This mandatory orientation is for students who are already registered for the class and have made the required deposits to attend the program.

Unique Requirements:

Sites you can visit for more information about this interesting and rewarding career:

• American Massage Therapy Association
• National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork
• US Department of Labor/Occupational Outlook Handbook - Massage Therapy
• Resources & Opportunities in the Massage Therapy Profession

The State of Florida requires students to meet a basic skills requirement prior to program completion. The basic skills grade levels for this program are: Mathematics 9.0, Language 10.0, Reading 10.0.

Completion time depends on the progress of the individual. The typical length of this program for the average achieving student is 750 hours.

Completion Levels:

• Massage Therapy 1
• Massage Therapy 2

Certificate Requirements:

A student must meet ALL the following conditions to earn a Certificate of Program Completion from WTC:

• Attain a grade of "C" or better (2.0 GPA) for the program
• Complete the required curriculum
• Settle all school debt including returning textbooks for high school students
• Meet Florida Basic Skills requirements for the program.
• Receive the instructor's recommendation

Course Information

Choose your Career Pathway

Contact the College About This Program

studentservices@citrus.k12.fl.us - 726-2430 Ext. 4301

Licensure / Certification

Licensed Massage Therapist, Florida Department of Health