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There are several Massage Therapy schools that offer programs to help a person become a licensed massage therapist. Depending on the number of contact hours required by state the programs can take a few weeks to two years.

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How does one become a massage therapist?

To become a massage therapist one must complete a training program to get the right qualification. One must enroll with a massage school and many US states require over 500 hours training.


What kind of training do you need to become a massage therapist?

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What type of licensing is needed to work in WI as a Massage Therapist?

You can become a Certified Massage Therapist (CMT) with 600 hrs of training at an approved school and then passing the NCETMB which is the National Certification Exam.


What do you minor and major in to become a massage therapist?

You do not need a college education to become a massage therapist. Most massage therapists go to a private vocational school, community college, or caree institute. The most common amount of training required in most US cities, counties, or states is a minimum of 500 hours of training at an accredited school.


After high school how long does it take to be a massage therapist?

To become a licensed massage therapist requires between 500 and 2000 hours of training after high school. That translates into between 6 months and 2 years of training after high school at a board certified college. The exact time will depend on which province or state you would like to practice in. http://www.ccmts.ca/ http://www.massagetherapy101.com/massage-school/massage-therapy-schools.aspx


What school in South Carolina has the best Massage Therapist Career training?

There are many schools in South Carolina that offer Massage Therapist Career training. The best is Miller-Motte Technical College.


What are some good websites describing how to become a massage therapist?

degreedirectory.org, california-massage-school,thebodyworker.com, massage-career-guides.com


What does it take to become a massage therapist?

that depends on where you live. It varies state to state to find out about your area visit the AMTA website (American Massage Therapy Association) THey are very helpful, I am massage therapist and have use them for my insurance for three years.


Is there a school in Arlington,Texas that I can take classes to become a licensed massage therapist?

The North Texas School of Massage is located near Arlington. Here's their link: http://www.ntssm.com/


I went to school for massage therapy and had to drop out, but have still been studying. Can I just take the certification test whenever I am ready, to become a massage therapist?

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How do I become a massage therapist?

The American Massage Therapy Association located at http://www.amtamassage.org/professional_development/starting.html has a link to local chapters in the US. Legal minimum training vary by state and range between 330 - 1200 hours.


What are the requirements to be a sports massage therapist, and how many sports massage courses will I need to take?

You would have to become certified. You can become certified through a trade school, college (university, community, or other wise) or online courses.