Therapeutic Massage
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Program Description
Both the Therapeutic Massage Curriculum and Continuing Education Options prepares graduates to work in direct client care settings providing manipulation/massage of the soft tissue structures of the body to prevent and alleviate pain, discomfort, muscle spasm, and stress, and to promote health and wellness.
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| Eligibility for Licensure Application | • | • | • | • | • |
| FAFSA Financial Aid | • | • | |||
| Foundation Scholarships | • | • | • | ||
| Continuing Education Scholarships (PDF) | • | • | |||
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| Clinicals | • | • | • | • | • |
| COVID Vaccine Required | |||||
| Dates | August - May | August - July | May - May | August - May | January - September |
| Course Hours | Mon - Thurs 10am - 4pm Spring: Tues; 5pm - 8pm |
Summer Fall Spring |
Mon-Thurs 10am - 4pm Spring Tues 5pm - 8pm |
Mon-Fri 5pm - 9pm |
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Program Content
Courses include content in normal human anatomy and physiology, therapeutic massage, ethical/legal issues, business practices, and psychology. Students should be able to perform entry level therapeutic massage with various populations throughout the lifespan.
Employment Opportunities
Employment include health care facilities, chiropractors' offices, spas/health/sports clubs, and private practice. Graduates may be eligible to take the Massage and Bodywork Licensing Exam.
Additional Information
JCC's Therapeutic Massage Program is an accepted school for licensure in North Carolina. With successful completion of our coursework and a PASS score on the MBLEX (Massage and Bodywork Licensing Exam), our students are eligible to apply for their NC license in Massage and Bodywork Therapy. JCC's 2020 MBLEX First Time Pass Rate was 80%.
The Student Massage Clinic provides students the educational opportunity of a "virtual" Spa & Wellness Clinic, and allows the community to experience the incredible benefits of therapeutic massage.
Students must pass all program competencies before participating in the massage clinic.
Contact
"Lynn" Hurt, NC LMBT 5454, BCTMB
Program Director of Therapeutic Massage
Phone: (919) 209-2516
Email: klhurt@johnstoncc.edu
Health Science Student Navigator
Office: Health F143 B
Phone: 919-464-2932
Email: jcchealthprograms@johnstoncc.edu