Requirements and standards for becoming a massage therapist can vary by state or region. The majority of states require certification or obtaining a license. Education programs typically require 500 or more hours of instruction and experience. There are programs that may require a thousand or more hours.3
Carrington College can prepare you to take appropriate certification exams related to your individual major. The certificate prepares you for entry-level employment as a massage therapist or as a private massage therapist practitioner. You will also receive CPR instruction when required. You must be 18 years or older on the day you submit your application for licensure. Learn more about this program in the Carrington College Catalog.