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Massage Therapist Education And Testing

By: Pj Germain

When people talk about earning massage certificates and diplomas, they do not mean the same thing as gaining massage therapy certification. It is possible to get certificates after a number of hours of training in one specific area of massage, but still not be legally qualified to practice in many states. There are several very deliberate steps required before one can become a certified massage therapist, and almost every state has its own laws and regulations to follow.

Financial Aid and Accredited Schools - You should always check to see if your school has been recognized by the government as a school that can be certified or accredited. If you are able to get some type of financial aid, that is a good sign. There are many schools in US and in Canada that are accredited. Only if the school is accredited will it qualify for student loans or financial aid.

Licensing - Typically, you will have to take a government-certified examination with both a practical and written component to become certified or licensed. You may want to find out in advance what the requirements are in the state in which you want to practice. It is also becoming increasingly common for graduating students to take national and international certification exams shortly after completing school. Find out how widely recognized your certification will be. One program may lead to certification in one state, while another school may lead to national certification. The latter may provide more flexibility. For more information about certification, contact your local massage therapy association. It can be very helpful to your career to belong to a professional association, since most offer benefits, programs and services that can help your practice succeed.

What's needed - To practice massage therapy in most states requires certification from the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. Many states also require certified massage therapists to be licensed. The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork requires that candidates acquire a minimum number of 500 hours of training from an approved school (accredited by the US Department of Education or approved by the state of practice); required education must include:

200 hours of bodywork assessment, application, massage and theory

125 hours of any other instruction deemed important by the school

40 hours of pathology

125 hours of any other instruction deemed important by the school

10 hours of business and ethics, including at least 6 hours of ethics

Massage therapy students must also prove competent by completing hands on practical exams. Each student must demonstrate knowledge and understanding of practices of a professional massage therapist. You may be also asked by your state to keep up with the latest techniques of massage practices. The administrators and teachers at the schools can be good resource for you.

Expert Natural Healer - Being a massage therapist can be very rewarding. As an expert in natural healing you can learn various techniques such as Swedish, sports, shiatsu and therapeutic deep-tissue massage. Your certification and training will gain you respect in your field

When people talk about earning massage certificates and diplomas, they do not mean the same thing as gaining massage therapy certification. It is possible to get certificates after a number of hours of training in one specific area of massage, but still not be legally qualified to practice in many states. There are several very deliberate steps required before one can become a certified massage therapist, and almost every state has its own laws and regulations to follow.

Financial Aid and Accredited Schools - You should always check to see if your school has been recognized by the government as a school that can be certified or accredited. If you are able to get some type of financial aid, that is a good sign. There are many schools in US and in Canada that are accredited. Only if the school is accredited will it qualify for student loans or financial aid.

Licensing - Typically, you will have to take a government-certified examination with both a practical and written component to become certified or licensed. You may want to find out in advance what the requirements are in the state in which you want to practice. It is also becoming increasingly common for graduating students to take national and international certification exams shortly after completing school. Find out how widely recognized your certification will be. One program may lead to certification in one state, while another school may lead to national certification. The latter may provide more flexibility. For more information about certification, contact your local massage therapy association. It can be very helpful to your career to belong to a professional association, since most offer benefits, programs and services that can help your practice succeed.

What's needed - To practice massage therapy in most states requires certification from the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. Many states also require certified massage therapists to be licensed. The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork requires that candidates acquire a minimum number of 500 hours of training from an approved school (accredited by the US Department of Education or approved by the state of practice); required education must include:

200 hours of bodywork assessment, application, massage and theory

125 hours of any other instruction deemed important by the school

40 hours of pathology

125 hours of any other instruction deemed important by the school

10 hours of business and ethics, including at least 6 hours of ethics

Massage therapy students must also prove competent by completing hands on practical exams. Each student must demonstrate knowledge and understanding of practices of a professional massage therapist. You may be also asked by your state to keep up with the latest techniques of massage practices. The administrators and teachers at the schools can be good resource for you.

Expert Natural Healer - Being a massage therapist can be very rewarding. As an expert in natural healing you can learn various techniques such as Swedish, sports, shiatsu and therapeutic deep-tissue massage. Your certification and training will gain you respect in your field

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Today, there are many many jobs available to recent graduates that have their Massage Therapist Certification or perhaps a Massage Therapy Degree. Look into it today!

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