MT - Massage Therapy (Cert)

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COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES Certificate Certificate

Degree Type

Certificate

Major Title

Massage Therapy (Cert)

Mission

Parker University School of Massage Therapy will enhance the development of wellness leaders through massage therapy by offering sound, ethical, evidence-based, and relevant instruction embracing the highest standards of education, research, and service.

Catalog Full Description

The Massage School and clinic gives scholars the opportunity to learn and practice various massage techniques including Swedish, acupressure, myofascial and neuromuscular therapies. The Massage School faculty teach the art of massage through a natural health and wellness model, while the structured clinic internship prepares student for professional practice. In addition to a comprehensive curriculum, students have the advantages of intimate classroom size, hands-on experience, and the opportunity to work with professionals in the field. To assist students with busy schedules, the school offers both day and an evening programs. One of the day programs is offered in a dual language format with assessments and lectures in Spanish. For more information about the dual language program please visit the Parker University website.

The School of Massage Therapy also features contemporary equipment and a pristine environment where students can learn and network with others in the healthcare profession. Students at the Parker University School of Massage Therapy interact with other massage therapy, chiropractic and health science students. Financial assistance is available to help students who qualify manage both their financial and professional goals.

Professional Licensure Disclosure

Students who need information regarding licensure should contact the Massage School administration or the regulatory body that governs massage therapy practice in the state or country where the student wishes to practice. For Texas, the Department of Licensing and Regulation is the managing body (https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/). The licensing requirements of each state vary widely. Some state boards require a specific number of classroom hours to obtain a license to practice as a Massage Therapist in their respective states. It is the student’s responsibility to determine, fulfill and document the requirements of the state(s) in which they are planning to apply for licensure.

A directory, published by the Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals, is available for student use in the Massage School administrative office. More information is available at the Association’s website www.abmp.com. Students are responsible for obtaining all information regarding practice regulations in any jurisdiction selected. Because state licensing requirements may change, the eligibility of a student to obtain a state's professional requirement(s) may change.

Texas Licensing Requirements

The State of Texas requires licensees to have successfully completed a minimum of a 500-hour supervised course of instruction in massage studies provided by a licensed massage school, a massage therapy instructor at a massage school, a state approved educational institution, or a combination of any of these. The Certificate in Massage Therapy is recognized by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and can be contacted by mail: Massage Therapy Licensing Program, PO Box 12157, Austin, TX 78711-2157; or phone: (512) 463-6599.

Disclosure of Professional Licensure

Enrollment in and graduation from Parker University’s Massage Therapy program does not guarantee future licensure or employment. Each state sets the requirements for professional licensure within that state. In addition to obtaining the Certificate of Massage Therapy, some states have additional requirements. Students are responsible to know and to meet the licensure requirements of the state(s) in which they intend to practice. The chart below details the state requirement for licensure.

For additional information, please check our website at Parker.edu and the following state requirement chart.

State	Disclosure Statement
Alabama	50 additional clock hours needed and state board approval
Alaska	25 additional clock hours needed and state board approval
American Samoa	It is unknown if the Massage Therapy program meets the educational requirements for professional licensure since there is no regulating body or licensing regulations.
Arizona	100 additional clock hours needed and state board approval
Arkansas	The Massage Therapy program does not meet the requirements for professional licensure.
California	The Massage Therapy program does not meet the requirements for professional licensure.
Colorado	The Massage Therapy program does not meet the requirements for professional licensure.
Connecticut	150 additional clock hours needed and state board approval
Delaware	The Massage Therapy program does not meet the requirements for professional licensure.
District of Columbia	The Massage Therapy program does not meet the requirements for professional licensure.
Federated States of Micronesia	It is unknown if the Massage Therapy program meets the educational requirements for professional licensure since there is no regulating body or licensing regulations.
Florida	The Massage Therapy program does not meet the requirements for professional licensure.
Georgia	The Massage Therapy program does not meet the requirements for professional licensure.
Guam	It is unknown if the Massage Therapy program meets the educational requirements for professional licensure since there is no regulating body or licensing regulations.
Hawaii	State exam required and state board approval
Idaho	The Massage Therapy program does not meet the requirements for professional licensure.
Illinois	The Massage Therapy program does not meet the requirements for professional licensure.
Indiana	25 additional clock hours needed and state board approval
Iowa	The Massage Therapy program does not meet the requirements for professional licensure.
Kansas	The Massage Therapy program does not meet the requirements for professional licensure.
Kentucky	The Massage Therapy program does not meet the requirements for professional licensure.
Louisiana	The Massage Therapy program does not meet the requirements for professional licensure.
Maine	The Massage Therapy program does not meet the requirements for professional licensure.
Maryland	60 additional credit hours and state board approval
Massachusetts	50 additional clock hours needed and state board approval
Michigan	25 additional clock hours needed and state board approval
Minnesota	The Massage Therapy program does not meet the requirements for professional licensure.
Mississippi	The Massage Therapy program does not meet the requirements for professional licensure.
Missouri	The Massage Therapy program does not meet the requirements for professional licensure.
Montana	The Massage Therapy program does not meet the requirements for professional licensure.
Nebraska	400 additional clock hours needed and state board approval
Nevada	The Massage Therapy program does not meet the requirements for professional licensure.
New Hampshire	150 additional clock hours needed and state board approval
New Jersey	The Massage Therapy program does not meet the requirements for professional licensure.
New Mexico	50 additional clock hours needed and state board approval
New York	400 additional clock hours needed/state exam and state board approval
North Carolina	The Massage Therapy program does not meet the requirements for professional licensure.
North Dakota	150 additional clock hours needed and successful passing of the practical exam
Northern Mariana Islands	It is unknown if the Massage Therapy program meets the educational requirements for professional licensure since there is no regulating body or licensing regulations.
Ohio	The Massage Therapy program does not meet the requirements for professional licensure.
Oklahoma	The Massage Therapy program does not meet the requirements for professional licensure.
Oregon	25 additional clock hours needed and state board approval
Pennsylvania	The Massage Therapy program does not meet the requirements for professional licensure.
Puerto Rico	400 additional clock hours needed and state board approval
Republic of Palau	It is unknown if the Massage Therapy program meets the educational requirements for professional licensure since there is no regulating body or licensing regulations.
Republic of the Marshall Islands	It is unknown if the Massage Therapy program meets the educational requirements for professional licensure since there is no regulating body or licensing regulations.
Rhode Island	50 additional clock hours needed and state board approval
South Carolina	The Massage Therapy program does not meet the requirements for professional licensure.
South Dakota	The Massage Therapy program does not meet the requirements for professional licensure.
Tennessee	The Massage Therapy program does not meet the requirements for professional licensure.
Texas	The Massage Therapy program meets the requirements for professional licensure.
Utah	The Massage Therapy program does not meet the requirements for professional licensure.
Vermont	The Massage Therapy program does not meet the requirements for professional licensure.
Virgin Islands	It is unknown if the Massage Therapy program meets the educational requirements for professional licensure since there is no regulating body or licensing regulations.
Virginia	The Massage Therapy program does not meet the requirements for professional licensure.
Washington	The Massage Therapy program does not meet the requirements for professional licensure.
West Virginia	The Massage Therapy program does not meet the requirements for professional licensure.
Wisconsin	The Massage Therapy program does not meet the requirements for professional licensure.
Wyoming	The Massage Therapy program does not meet the requirements for professional licensure.