I graduate next year and i was considering being a massge therapist and i wanted to know how much school you need to go through.How much schooling is required to become a massage therapist?
It can take anywhere from 2 - 4 years depending on where you take the class. It's on the expensive side and it's not easy. There's a lot of anatomy and medical subjects that are included and the exams are pretty tough. It's hard work and requires a lot, and I mean a lot, of reading. Make sure you pick a reputable institution. Do some research and go there and talk to some of the students. You can also go there for a massage. The senior students do them and you can talk to them about the course. Go to several schools and make an appointment. There may be a small fee for the massages but it would be a worth while investment.How much schooling is required to become a massage therapist?
as little as 6 months, but you can practice on me all you want
It depends where you live, for example, in Alberta, Canada, Massage Therapy is not regulated in Alberta. Here is some info I gto from the alis.gov.ab.ca website rearding Massage Therapy:
Massage therapist is not a regulated occupation in Alberta. The following education/training is recommended:
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid
anatomy, physiology and pathology
massage techniques
movement patterns
the principles of assessment
body responses to stress or illness, and therapy
how to use body mechanics to prevent fatigue and work-related injuries
ethics and psychology as they relate to their work
how to prevent infection.
Self-employed massage therapists also need excellent business skills in areas such as accounting, marketing and record-keeping.
Before choosing a training route, prospective massage therapists are advised to talk to several people who are already employed this field.
In Alberta, training programs for massage therapists are offered by the following public institutions:
Grant MacEwan College in Edmonton offers a two year Massage Therapy diploma program. The entrance requirement is a high school diploma or equivalent with one of the following: Biology 30, Chemistry 30 or Science 30.
Lakeland College in Sherwood Park, offers a one year Massage Therapy certificate program. The entrance requirements are a high school diploma with English Language Arts 30-1 or English 30 (or at least 65 per cent in English Language Arts 30-2 or English 33) and a Grade 12 Science (Biology 30 preferred).
Lethbridge Community College offers a one year certificate and a two year Massage Therapy diploma program. The entrance requirements are a high school diploma with at least 60 per cent in Biology 30 and English Language Arts (ELA) 30-1 or 30-2; working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets and database software; evidence of recent medical examination and immunization records.
Medicine Hat College offers one year certificate and two year diploma programs in Massage Therapy. The entrance requirement is a high school diploma or equivalent, including at least 60 per cent in English 30 or 33, Biology 30 and two other 30-level subjects (one of which must be a science) or equivalent. Medicine Hat College also offers a two semester, post diploma Sports Massage Certificate program.
Mount Royal College in Calgary offers a full-time 12 month Massage Therapy certificate program and a part-time Massage Therapy certificate program (courses offered evenings and weekends). The entrance requirement is a high school diploma with Biology 30 or equivalent.
A number of private vocational schools in Alberta offer training programs, often in particular massage techniques:
The Alberta Institute of Massage in Red Deer offers a 25- and a 52-week Massage Therapy Certificate program and a 36- and a 52-week Advanced Massage Therapy Diploma program.
The Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in Calgary offers a 69-week Massage Therapy program.
The CDI College of Business, Technology and Health Care in Calgary and Edmonton offers an 88-week Massage Therapy program.
The Calgary College of Holistic Health and Clinics Inc. offers a seven week, full-time Swedish Relaxation Massage program days and a 15-week part-time program.
Edmonton College of Swedish Relaxation Massage Inc. in Sherwood Park offers a 26-week Massage Therapy program.
The Foothills College of Massage Therapy Inc. in Calgary offers a 26-week Massage Therapy program and a 28 week Advanced Massage Therapy program.
The International Academy of Esthetics in Sherwood Park offers a 350-hour Massage Practitioner program.
The MH Vicars School of Massage Therapy in Edmonton offers a 88-week Remedial Massage Therapy program.
MaKami College Inc. in Edmonton offers a 26-week, full-time Massage Therapy program and a 52-week, part-time program.
McMurray Training Institute in Fort McMurray offers a 30-week, part-time Swedish Relaxation Massage program and a 44-week, part-time Massage Therapy program.
The Northern Institute of Massage Therapy Inc. in Red Deer offers 40-week Advanced Therapeutic Massage program and a 28-week Basic Relaxation Massage program.
Prairie Training Institute in Grande Prairie offers a 30-week, part-time Swedish Relaxation Massage program and a 44-week, part-time Massage Therapy program.
The Professional Institute of Massage and Fitness in Calgary offers 37-week Massage Therapy program.
The Somatics Institute Ltd. School of Massage in Edmonton offers an 80-week Massage Therapy program.
The Southern Alberta Institute of Massage in Edmonton offers a 24-week Massage Therapy program.
The St. Albert Training Institute offers a 30-week, part-time Swedish Relaxation Massage program and a 44-week, part-time Massage Therapy program.
Admission requirements vary but generally include a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs require Biology 30. For current information about programs and mature student admission policies, please check post-secondary calendars or websites.
Massage therapists usually attend ongoing professional development workshops to keep their skills up to date. Continuing education programs may be offered on an as needed basis.
Other Requirements
Massage therapist is not a regulated health profession in Alberta.
Some municipalities require massage therapists to be licensed under local by-laws.
Employment and Advancement section revised JANUARY 2005
Most massage therapists are self-employed. They may travel to clients' offices or homes, or work in:
their own homes or offices
gyms
health clubs or spas
massage centres
clinics shared with chiropractors, physicians, physical therapists, psychotherapists, psychologists, naturopaths or dentists
resorts.
Those who work in clubs, centres or clinics are generally responsible for building and maintaining their own clientele and operating as a small business. Advancement in this occupation generally takes the form of building a larger client base.
Massage therapists are part of the larger National Occupational Classification 3235: Other Technical Occupations in Therapy and Assessment. In Alberta, most people employed in this classification work in the Health Care and Social Assistance industry.
Employment turnover is expected to increase as members of the baby boom generation retire over the next five to ten years.
Salary section revised OCTOBER 2005
Income ranges in this occupation depend on the type of employment, location and number of clients. Massage therapists may charge from $20 to $45 for a half hour treatment and $40 to $75 for a one hour treatment. Some massage therapists bill 20 to 30 client hours a week. Massage therapists who contract their services to clinics receive a percentage of billings.
According to the 2005 Alberta Wage and Salary Survey, part-time or full-time starting salaries for Albertans working in the Massage Therapists group earned from $11,300 to $80,900 a year. The average salary was $34,000 a year.
Other Sources of Information section revised OCTOBER 2005
Post-secondary institution calendars and websites (see Educational Requirements above)
EDinfo website: www.alis.gov.ab.ca/edinfo
Alberta Registered Massage Therapists Society (ARMTS) website: www.armts.com
Association of Massage Therapists and Wholistic Practitioners (AMTWP) website: www.amtwp.org
Canadian Massage Therapist Alliance (CMTA) website: www.cmta.ca
Massage Therapists Association of Alberta (MTAA) website: www.mtaalberta.com
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Check with your provincial or state government regarding certification. Good Luck!
It's only one class at a community college by me. It's expensive but quick.
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