| Program Overview for Massage Therapist |
ETP eligible  | yes |
| School | Whatcom Community College |
| Program website | |
| Program contact | |
| Program description | The massage therapist certificate program prepares students to work as licensed massage therapists (LMTs). As members of the health care community, they work in a variety of settings including hospitals, sports medicine, medical and physical therapy offices/clinics, health clubs, spas, alternative medicine clinics, counseling and rehabilitative centers, and private massage clinics. Program graduates are eligible to sit for state and national licensure exams. |
| Financial Information |
| Tuition | Average per quarter: $3,190 |
| Tuition per credit | $220 for massage therapist courses per credit; all other courses: $122.05 (1-10 credits) $57.46 (11-18 credits) $104.12 (19+ credits) (WA Resident) |
| Total program tuition | $13,472 (including tuition, fees, books, supplies, and other costs) |
| Fees | $37 (app. background check), $3.50/credit up to 10 credits (technology fee), $2.50/credit up to 10 credits (educational services fee), $6.32/credit up to 15 credits (recreation center fee), $20/qtr (bus pass) |
| Books and materials | $757 |
| Supplies, tools, uniform | $750 |
| Other costs | $27 immunizations; $50/qtr general supplies |
| Program Information |
| Length of training | 9 Months (core massage courses) + 3 months (general education requirements / related instruction) |
| Award type | Certificate |
| Credits | 60 |
| Locations offered |
some courses online |
| Offered evenings/weekends | no |
| Offered online | some courses online |
| Entrance requirements | Entrance into the program is by special application |
| Certification/license required to work in this field | yes
Licensed Massage Therapist |
| Certification/license obtained as part of training program | no
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| Certification/license test preparation provided | yes
Massage & Bodywork Licensing Exam (MBLEx) |