Massage Therapy

Program Description

Our Massage Therapy Certification Program is designed to teach you the techniques of Swedish Massage.

During the 580-hour program, you will learn to perform:

• Chair massage
• Hot stone massage
• Deep tissue massage
• Simple reflexology foot massage
• 2-therapist massage treatments in collaboration with a classmate

Our course prepares you for the:

• Massage & Bodywork Licensing Exam (MBLEx)
  • Developed and maintained by the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB)
• Texas Massage Therapy Jurisprudence exam for licensure

Program Options

• Full-time day program takes approximately 5 1/2 to 6 months to complete.
• Part-time evening program takes approximately 8 to 9 months to complete.

We will post detailed information as soon as we are able to schedule our next classes.

Credentials in Detail

After successfully completing this program, you will be prepared to take the:

• MBLEx (FSMTB)
• Texas Massage Therapy Jurisprudence exam for licensure as a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)

The state will require a drug test prior to issuing a license.

Licensing Notice: Texas House Bill 1508

This program prepares you for an occupational license. However, you may not be eligible for licensing if you have a prior criminal history.

For more details, see Texas House Bill 1508 Licensing Requirements

Course List

• Massage Therapy

Costs & Fees

Costs and fees vary. Costs are available in Hello!TCC's Continuing Education Course Descriptions.

How to Apply

1. Get an information packet online
   
   • Email Roberta Wolff (roberta.wolff@tccd.edu) to request a packet.
   • Read the informational and instructional forms included.
2. Return the following to us:
   • High School Diploma or GED or transcript from any academic institution
   • 2 health certificates
     • 1 filled out by you
     • 1 filled out by your physician
   • Copy of your Texas Driver’s License
   • Copy of your Social Security Card (required by State of TX for licensure)
   • Agreement for background check (required by State of TX for licensure)
   • Personal information form
   • TPEG Educational Grant form
3. New TCC students only: Complete a CE enrollment form. If you have not previously attended TCC, contact the program director to request the form.
   
   • Important exception: You cannot register online for Massage Therapy classes. You must register for Massage Therapy classes in person (see Step 5).
4. Wait to hear from us
   • After we have received and reviewed all of your paperwork, we will contact you for an interview.
   • We will give you clearance to register once your documents are approved, and you are accepted into the program.
5. Register for class in person
   • Get registration paperwork from Roberta Wolff (SHPE 1412).
   • Complete the registration process in person.
6. Pay your tuition amount
   • Your tuition payment secures your place in our program.
   • You must pay for the classes (program quarter) you are registering for—approximately half of the total tuition.