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Massage Therapy Practitioner
Renton Technical College

Massage Therapy Practitioner

Renton Technical College ETPL
Healthcare does not get more hands-on than massage therapy. Massage therapists help patients to deal with pain, injuries and stress through touch and manipulation of tissues and systems. This kind of therapy has become essential in sports medicine, physical therapy and wellness programs. Students in this program will learn and practice techniques such as Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, myofascial release, hydrotherapy, and hot stone massage. The program includes a practical externship. This program prepares students to work in chiropractic clinics, physical therapy clinics, acupuncture clinics and massage clinics. Graduates will take the Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination to meet the licensing requirements for Washington. Students are also required to join the American Massage Therapy Association and its Washington state Chapter. That cost is not included in tuition.
Visit the program website Zefire Skoczen; Elizabeth Kempkes; Lucie Nguyen Full-time Faculty Massage (425) 235-5729; (425 ext. 5734 zskoczen@rtc.edu; ekempkes@rtc.edu; llnguyen@rtc.edu

Financial information

Total tuition

$9,740.00

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Renton

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

No

Program details

9 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

43

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

Certificate of Completion

Education Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

To be admitted to the Massage Therapy Practitioner Program, a prospective student must meet the following requirements: Minimum age: 18 years by the beginning of the third quarter. Upon invitation and acceptance to the Massage Therapy Practitioner Program, students must provide confirmation of an account established with CastleBranch.com and pass a nationwide criminal background check (Crimes Against Persons list). Screening and Tracking Requirements: Annual background-check through CastleBranch.com. Personal health insurance upon entry and for the duration of the program. Current (within one year) physical evaluation by a physician or nurse practitioner to ensure student and patient safety. The healthcare provider’s consultation must include a physician’s release that states that the student is safe to give and receive massages.

Is this program approved to train veterans?

Yes

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Completion rate

88%

Employment rate

69%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$30.27

Typical (median) annual earnings

$36,572.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Healthcare and Social Services

45%

Other Industries

36%

Administrative Support

19%

Careers for graduates

Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
46
Completion rate
88%
Average number of students who completed each year
15
Gender
Male
17%
Female
83%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
8%
Black or African American
16%
Hispanic
12%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
55%
Multi-racial
4%
Other
4%
Age
Under 20
2%
20 to 29
54%
30 to 39
19%
40 to 49
13%
50 and over
12%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
13%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
38%
Some college experience, but no degree
13%
Certificate or AA
28%
BA or higher
9%