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Isothermal Community College

Massage Therapy Program

This 660 hour program combines class time with hands-on practice of massage techniques. Coursework includes anatomy and physiology, kinesiology, nutrition, business practices, ethics and specific massage modalities. The evening class is hybrid, and involves online hours in addition to classroom hours. Upon completion graduates of the program may apply for the MBLex exam to practice therapeutic massage.

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Massage Therapy Classes

Day Class

Next Class: Call to be placed on the contact list.

Times: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Location: Polk Campus

 

Evening Class

Next Class: Call to be placed on the contact list.

Time: 5:30 - 9:30 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and select Saturdays

Location: Polk Campus

Weekend Class

Next Class: Call to be placed on our contact list.

Time: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday

Location: Polk Campus

 

Requirements for admission:

  • High School Diploma, GED/Adult High School Equivalency, or College Transcripts
  • Unofficial college transcript demonstrating a passing grade in a college level English course, or achievement of a satisfactory score on the CASAS Reading Test, administered at the Isothermal Polk Campus
  • Must be 18 years old by first day of class
  • Valid passport, driver’s license, or state-issued ID card
  • Valid passport or social security card
  • Two professional references, one personal reference

Estimated Program Costs:

  • Registration fee: $180.00
  • Books: $425 (approximate)
  • Pathways to Massage: $70
  • Black Scrubs and closed-toe shoes: $75.00 (approximate)
  • Student Accident Insurance: $0.55 (optional, due at time of registration)
  • Institutional Technology Fee: $5
  • Total:  $755.55 (approximate)

Testing, Licensure, and Certification Fees:

The following fees are not affiliated with ICC and would be incurred after the program is over (once the student was ready to take the licensing exam and apply for a license.)

  • Criminal Background Check/Drug Screening:  $65 estimated
  • MBLEX: $265
  • NC State License Fees:  $210
  • National Certification (optional):  $275

  Massage Therapy Program Reciprocity Information

Contact for information

Polk Campus
Polk Campus
Office: 828-894-3092
Department Directory

Office hours

Monday - Thursday: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. - noon

Subject to change depending on availability.

Karen Marshall
Director of Polk Campus
kmarshall@isothermal.edu
828-395-1163