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Hybrid Massage Therapy Program
Northwest Academy for the Healing Arts - Bellingham

Hybrid Massage Therapy Program

Northwest Academy for the Healing Arts - Bellingham ETPL
Our Washington State approved hybrid massage program offers students the convenience of completing some of their massage program at home on their schedule. Our virtual classroom offers students a quality learning platform with a blend of live stream video classes, pre-recorded classes, interactive chat rooms and forums, and online quizzes. Upon completion of specific online modules, students will be eligible to begin attending the in-person skills classes. Our in-person massage therapy skills classes teach students the practical aspects of massage therapy to include: client draping, Swedish massage techniques, deep tissue massage, clinical injury assessment skills, & clinical massage therapy techniques.
Visit the program website Sean Miller Sean Miller (206) 932-5950 sean@nw-academy.com

Financial information

Total tuition

$16,900.00

Total required fees

$1,537.90

Books and supplies

$1,655.00

Locations

Bellingham, Online

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location, Hybrid or Blended Program

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

No

Program details

11 Months

Length of training

Diploma

Award type

N/A

Credits

661

Clock Hours (Total)

Additional details

Award name

Massage Therapy Diploma

Education Prerequisites

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) and complete the school’s admissions process prior to enrollment. Students must also meet any applicable Washington State requirements for massage therapy education and participation in clinical training activities.

Is this program approved to train veterans?

No

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

Certification/license test preparation provided

Students in the program receive preparation for the Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx), which is required for massage therapy licensure in Washington State. Test preparation is integrated throughout the curriculum and includes review of anatomy and physiology, kinesiology, pathology, massage theory and practice, ethics, client assessment, and Washington State laws and regulations. Students also participate in practice quizzes, class reviews, and guided exam preparation activities designed to help build confidence and readiness for the licensing examination.

 

Employment performance results

Program type

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Completion rate

70%

Employment rate

63%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$21.83

Typical (median) annual earnings

$15,860.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Other Industries

40%

Education

30%

Healthcare and Social Services

30%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
16
Completion rate
70%
Average number of students who completed each year
8
Gender

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.
Race

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.
Age
Under 20
4%
20 to 29
39%
30 to 39
43%
40 to 49
9%
50 and over
4%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
0%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
39%
Some college experience, but no degree
30%
Certificate or AA
0%
BA or higher
30%