Overview
The Massage Therapist Certificate program prepares students for careers in the massage therapy field including health and fitness environments, salon and day spas, medical offices, private practices, and many other areas of opportunity. Successful completion of the Massage Therapy Certificate program meets all requirements for graduates to sit for the Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx) for massage therapy given by the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB). A passing score on the MBLEx allows the graduate to apply for a license to practice massage therapy in Ohio via the State Medical Board of Ohio (SMBO). In Ohio, licensure from the SMBO is required for massage therapy employment. For more information, see https://med.ohio.gov/apply-and-renew/licenses-and-certifications/02-massage-therapist-(mt)
Application Requirements
This program is a limited enrollment program. Interested students will need to complete a separate application for the Massage Therapist Certificate program. Selection of accepted students will be based on the following information:
Requirements to becoming an Ohio licensed Massage Therapist:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Have graduated from high school or its equivalent
- Have a diploma or certificate from an accredited school or institution
- Have completed at least 600 clock hours of massage therapy instruction
- Pass an examination to determine competency to practice massage therapy
- Pay a fee
- Submit criminal record checks (FBI & Ohio BCI)
Upon acceptance, students must maintain a 2.5 GPA to continue in the program and must earn a "C" or better in each course.
Career Opportunities
The program prepares students for careers in the massage therapy field including health and fitness environments, salon and day spas, medical offices, hospitals, private practices, and many other areas of opportunity. Regional salary averages $47,313 but will vary based on setting and type of practice. The Bureau of Labor and Statistics indicates an 18% job grown for this field through 2032.
Curriculum
First Semester
Fall
Second Semester
Spring
Third Semester
Summer
| MAS2000 | Massage Therapy Clinical and Seminar | 1 |
Fourth Semester
Fall
| MAS2020 | Specialty Areas of Massage Therapy | 3 |
| MAS2040 | Ohio Massage Therapist Boards Review | 2 |
| MAS2030 | Fundamentals of Practice | 3 |
| MAS2010 | Pathophysiology | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 34