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Diploma Program

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Massage Therapy Schools CA

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We all love the opportunities of modern life. But the hassle and pressure get to us all. Getting away from the stress of the daily grind and freeing ourselves from tension is crucial to staying well in today’s world. This is where a skilled massage therapist makes all the difference.

A Leader among Massage Therapy Schools

If you have a passion for helping people relieve their tension with the power of massage, a diploma in massage therapy from Fremont College can help you get started on a rewarding career. Fremont College offers the latest resources, including professional-quality massage tables and the mandatory 760 hours needed to apply for a California-approved massage license.

Massage Therapy Course of Study

Each massage therapy course you take at Fremont College gives you a greater understanding of the workings of the human body and increases your skill as a massage therapist. You will learn anatomy and physiology and understand the mechanisms that cause the muscular problems that lead to tension and more serious health problems.

Massage Therapy Career Options

After the classes and the practice in massage therapy are done, you will be on your way to a career of health and healing. Our career services team is dedicated to helping you start your career as a massage therapist. The careers in massage therapy are exciting and varied. You can work at spas, fitness centers, five-star hotels and resorts, or strike out on your own as an independent massage therapist. Whatever path you take, we will be there to help you make the move.

Spa Masseuse/Masseur Use many different massage techniques to go along with spa treatments. Create a positive and relaxing atmosphere for spa clients.	Spa Body Therapist Assess spa clients’ wellness needs to completely relieve physical tension. Take the spa experience to a deeper level of wellness development.	Resort/Cruise Massage Therapist Develop fun and relaxing massage treatments for vacationers. Help resort guests recover from strenuous sport activities.
Hotel Massage Therapist Help hotel guests get away from it all with the power of a healing massage. Collaborate with hotel staff to develop guest wellness plans.	Special Event Massage Therapist Provide massage treatments at sporting events, conventions, and other events. Collaborate with event organizers to build strong business relationships.

Not many massage therapy schools can provide you with both a degree and assistance in finding an exciting and rewarding career! Don’t wait, start Earning Your Massage Therapy Diploma Today with Fremont College!

Diploma Accreditations for Massage Therapy School Students

Fremont College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) to award Bachelor of Arts degrees (BA), Associate of Arts degrees (AA), Associate of Science degrees (AS), and Diplomas. The ACCSC is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education.

This accreditation qualifies Fremont to participate in several Federal Financial Aid Programs, which provide grants and loans to eligible students of massage therapy schools. Fremont College degrees include a fully accredited diploma in Massage Therapy.

Fremont College has been recognized by ACCSC as a 2008/2009 School of Distinction.

Fremont is in compliance with the regulations of the State of California.

Fremont College is qualified to accept tuition assistance from the Department of Veterans Affairs and the California Department of Rehabilitation.

Fremont College is approved to provide I-20 student visas to international students in accordance with the International Student and Exchange Visitors Program.

Massage Therapy Program Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate massage techniques using proper body mechanics.
• Record SOAP notes and intake forms to relay information to other healthcare professionals.
• Interpret and integrate SOAP notes into treatment planning.
• Provide services to a diverse population.
• Explain the structure and function of soft tissue and body system impairments.
• Perform therapeutic techniques including Deep Tissue, Shiatsu, Sports, and Stretching.
• Construct and apply an appropriate treatment plan for individual clients.
• Demonstrate massage therapy techniques in a professional and ethical manner.
• Describe the physiologic effects of massage on the human body.
• Conduct a variety of assessment procedures in order to determine appropriate treatments.
• Use theoretical evidence to justify the techniques they use.

Liberal Studies Learning Outcomes

• Communicate competently through oral and written language expression.
• Solve problems using a variety of quantitative methods and tools.
• Evaluate the ethical consequences of their decisions and actions as a member of a diverse global community.
• Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation for environmental justice, which recognizes that access to a clean, healthy environment is a fundamental right of all human beings.
• Identify community-centered strategies to address social, political, economic, and ecological challenges, gaps, and injustices within the communities we serve.
• Use information literacy skills including the ability to access, evaluate, interpret and use information from a variety of sources.