Massage Therapy
Massage Therapy is an exciting career choice and demand is growing. Massage Therapists can be found working in hospitals, physical therapy settings, chiropractic offices, fitness center, spas and hotels. While many private schools emphasize the holistic personal massage/ healing approach, the OCC Massage Therapy program is a complete training program with an emphasis on medical knowledge that will prepare you to work in a variety of healthcare and therapeutic settings. OCC students may earn a certificate in as little as one year, or continue studying for an Associate Degree in Applied Science.
Your education in massage therapy is now even more important! The State of Michigan has recently passed legislation that requires massage practitioners to be licensed through specific education requirements. The massage therapy program at OCC meets the new standards for licensure.
The Healthcare Focus
Courses for massage therapy students include anatomy, physiology, bio-behavioral
management and kinesiology – classes not offered at private massage therapy
schools. The certificate program consists of over 800 total contact hours,
including more than 360 hours of “hands on” training.
The Entrepreneur Focus
OCC students also learn the ins and outs of operating their own business,
and are able to network with former students who have successfully started
Massage Therapy businesses.
The OCC Advantage
- Complete a certificate in as little as one year and be qualified to take the National Certification Exam to become a Certified Massage Therapist. OCC students have a much higher pass rate for the exam than state or national levels.
- Attend full-time day or part-time evening
- Affordable tuition - private school tuition can be 2-3x higher than the community college
- Financial Aid available
- Classes currently offered at OCC Highland Lakes Campus in Waterford
To find out more about Massage Therapy at OCC, call 248.341.2229
To download the Massage Therapy program brochure in PDF format, click here.
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